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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
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TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Five-Star
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TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Four-Star
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★ 4.5
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Adults Only
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
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Google Rating
4.5 (1,728)
$800+
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
120 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.2
8.6
Service
8.7
8.9
Rooms
8.4
9.3
Pools
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9.0
Luxury
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7.6
Value
8.0
8.7
Family
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8.6
Romance
8.7
6.8
Nightlife
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8.8
Quiet
8.5
8.7
Adventure
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9.1
Wellness
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7.4
Remote work
6.5
7.0
Accessibility
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Vibes
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Adventure
Romance
Quiet
TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Romance
Quiet
Activities
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Spa
Water sports
nature
Golf
TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Spa
Water sports
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
315 guest rooms
11 dining options
17 swimming pools
16000 sq ft spa
TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Adults-only all-inclusive
2 pools
2 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Swim-up suites
120 min from SPU
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 — TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Direct access to very clear Adriatic water.
Adults-only atmosphere with strong relaxation appeal.
Verified room, pool, restaurant, and coordinate data from official sources.
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 — TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Remote setting with limited nearby infrastructure.
Hilly paths and steps may not suit every traveler.
Beach lounger costs can be a point of frustration.
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