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Marriott All Inclusive Recs?
Posted on 5/29/25 at 9:10 pm
Posted on 5/29/25 at 9:10 pm
Looking to do an all-inclusive late November/early December for my 30th. Want to avoid Bahamas, Mexico, and Dominican. Looking to stay with Marriott as I have a free night award, 5 NUA’s, and my highest status with them. Would be open to other brands at around $500-$600 a night for 5 nights. The Westin Costa Rica looks good, anyone been?
Must haves: Beach, good food, good drinks
By or on a golf course would be a PLUS but not a MUST
Must haves: Beach, good food, good drinks
By or on a golf course would be a PLUS but not a MUST
This post was edited on 5/30/25 at 7:27 am
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Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:58 pm to ForeverLSU5
Following! Specific to Marriott properties, the JW in Grand Cayman was awesome. Hard to beat that if your goal is a perfect beach and luxurious hotel. Also been to Westin Grand Cayman which is itself amazing, but JW is better (and way more expensive). Another I’ve been to is the W Punta de Mita (near Puerta Vallarta). It’s insane.
I’m also looking to use points in the future so following other suggestions here.
ETA - forgot about Westin St. John. We loved it because we were on St John, but the property itself is pretty basic as far as top Marriott properties go. But if your goal is to go to St John and you have a boat load of Marriott points, then it’s perfect.
I’m also looking to use points in the future so following other suggestions here.
ETA - forgot about Westin St. John. We loved it because we were on St John, but the property itself is pretty basic as far as top Marriott properties go. But if your goal is to go to St John and you have a boat load of Marriott points, then it’s perfect.
This post was edited on 5/31/25 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 5/31/25 at 5:37 pm to ForeverLSU5
It’s been 8 years, but when I was in Costa Rica we had a day outing on horseback to Conchel Beach and the Westin there looked really nice. Pacific side near town of Tamarindo. The beach almost seemed private. It was secluded and the water much more clear and blue than in Tamarindo.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 6:33 pm to Dixie2023
Just got back from the W in Conchal Reserve in Costa Rica. Was great. Will provide full report tomorrow.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 7:01 pm to dave11
Oh wow, great! It was beautiful and if I were ever to return to that area, that’s where I’d go. So much nicer of a beach and water. Although I did enjoy being in town, too. I wonder why the difference.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 7:20 am to dave11
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Just got back from the W in Conchal Reserve in Costa Rica. Was great. Will provide full report tomorrow.
This great, will be extremely helpful. Think we are down to Westin/W Costa Rica, Secrets Costa Majures or Conrad/Hilton Tulum. Pivoted on Mexico and only Marriott bc of price.
This post was edited on 6/2/25 at 7:28 am
Posted on 6/2/25 at 7:30 am to skewbs
All these looked good but a little out of our budget for this trip! Thanks for suggestions!
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:07 am to ForeverLSU5
Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:12 am to ForeverLSU5
Like I said, we stayed at the W Conchal Reserve last week. About an hour ride from the Liberia Airport. It was great.
Starting with the rooms- very nice and spacious. I would recommend Ocean View in Building 1, at least third flood. The view of the reserve and the ocean is incredible.
Two nice pools, one closer to the hotel lobby that is adults only. HAs a hot tub as well, and ton of chairs and a bar. The other is smaller and closer to the beach- kids welcome but we never saw a ton of kids.
We did the all inclusive, which was worth it for us. They pour real, non-watered down drinks with a good beer selection. Wine selection is week.
Breakfast is a buffet only but is awesome. Lunch at the beach pool is very good, and dinner at the Thai place very good as well.
The beach area was awesome- more of a cove between some low "mountains" leading out to the Pacific. Water was great and $40 dollar massages right on the beach which were great.
Highly recommend.
Starting with the rooms- very nice and spacious. I would recommend Ocean View in Building 1, at least third flood. The view of the reserve and the ocean is incredible.
Two nice pools, one closer to the hotel lobby that is adults only. HAs a hot tub as well, and ton of chairs and a bar. The other is smaller and closer to the beach- kids welcome but we never saw a ton of kids.
We did the all inclusive, which was worth it for us. They pour real, non-watered down drinks with a good beer selection. Wine selection is week.
Breakfast is a buffet only but is awesome. Lunch at the beach pool is very good, and dinner at the Thai place very good as well.
The beach area was awesome- more of a cove between some low "mountains" leading out to the Pacific. Water was great and $40 dollar massages right on the beach which were great.
Highly recommend.
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