Head to head

Hurawalhi Island ResortvsJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

Share as a post (opens in a new tab)
Hurawalhi Island Resort
Hurawalhi Island Resort
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Five-Star

Scores at a Glance

Hurawalhi Island ResortJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Overall
9.5
8.7
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
9.5
8.8
Service
9.5
8.6
Rooms
9.4
8.9
Luxury
9.4
9.0
Value
9.0
7.6
Romance
9.7
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hurawalhi Island ResortMeasureJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
(better)9.5Overall Score8.7
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.9 (918)Google Rating
From $359Price / Night (pp)From $289 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Kids' ClubYes
Near coastBeachfrontOceanfront
Mid-sizeResort SizeGrand
(better)40 minAirport Transfer90 min

All Scores

Hurawalhi Island ResortMeasureJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
(better)9.4Beach8.5
(better)9.5Food8.8
(better)9.5Service8.6
(better)9.4Rooms8.9
8.8Pools9.3 (better)
(better)9.4Luxury9.0
(better)9.0Value7.6
Family8.7
(better)9.7Romance8.6
Nightlife6.8
(better)9.5Quiet8.8
Adventure8.7
8.9Wellness9.1 (better)
7.4Remote work7.4
Accessibility7.0

Of the 13 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 10 and JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive leads on 3.

Vibes

Hurawalhi Island ResortMeasureJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
YesRomanceYes
YesQuietYes
AdventureYes

Activities

Hurawalhi Island ResortMeasureJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
natureYes
GolfYes

Hurawalhi Island Resort

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 40 min from MLE

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

  • 315 guest rooms
  • 11 dining options
  • 17 swimming pools
  • 16000 sq ft spa

Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort

  • True all-inclusive
  • Adults-only private island
  • Excellent house reef
  • Signature undersea restaurant

Pros · JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

  • Large luxury all-inclusive footprint with extensive pools and dining.
  • Strong wellness positioning with a substantial spa and fitness program.
  • Beachfront Costa Elena location with nature and water-sport appeal.

Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort

  • Premium price point
  • Seaplane logistics
  • Not suitable for younger families
  • Some special experiences may be excluded

Cons · JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

  • Limited mature guest-review history.
  • Remote location may feel isolated for travelers who like to explore towns independently.
  • Likely premium pricing compared with established regional all-inclusive options.
View Hurawalhi Island ResortCheck Rates at Hurawalhi Island Resort (opens in a new tab)
View JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-InclusiveCheck Rates at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive (opens in a new tab)
Keep exploring

Similar resorts

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
Maldives · 5-star
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Maldives · 5-star
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives
Maldives · 5-star
Ayada Maldives
Ayada Maldives
Maldives · 5-star
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives
Maldives · 5-star
Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
Maldives · 5-star
Coco Bodu Hithi
Coco Bodu Hithi
Maldives · 5-star
Constance Halaveli
Constance Halaveli
Maldives · 5-star
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Maldives · 5-star
Furaveri Maldives
Furaveri Maldives
Maldives · 5-star
Gili Lankanfushi
Gili Lankanfushi
Maldives · 5-star
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Maldives · 5-star
Not these two?

Run another comparison