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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
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Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Five-Star
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Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
Five-Star
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★ 4.8
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
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Google Rating
4.8 (8,310)
$800+
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
28 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
7.8
8.8
Food
8.4
8.6
Service
8.0
8.9
Rooms
9.0
9.3
Pools
9.0
9.0
Luxury
8.5
7.6
Value
8.2
8.7
Family
9.3
8.6
Romance
7.8
6.8
Nightlife
7.0
8.8
Quiet
8.1
8.7
Adventure
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9.1
Wellness
8.5
7.4
Remote work
8.7
7.0
Accessibility
8.4
Vibes
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Adventure
Romance
Quiet
Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
Romance
Lively
Quiet
Activities
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Spa
Water sports
nature
Golf
Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
Spa
Golf
Water sports
Nightlife
Kids
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
315 guest rooms
11 dining options
17 swimming pools
16000 sq ft spa
Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
3 pools
7 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
28 min from PUJ
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.
Pros — Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
Modern all-suite layout with very large room categories.
Excellent family infrastructure, including water park, kids club, Family Concierge, pools, and children-focused activities.
Strong remote-work evidence: free in-room Wi-Fi at 50+ Mbps, laptop-friendly workspaces, separate sitting/dining areas, and soundproofed rooms.
Spa, golf access, tennis courts, accessible features, and pet-friendly policy expand the resort’s practical appeal.
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.
Cons — Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
Not directly beachfront in the same way as many Punta Cana beach resorts.
Restaurant reservations and concierge coordination can be frustrating.
Service is more mixed than room and family-amenity feedback.
Nightlife is limited compared with livelier Punta Cana mega-resorts.
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