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Liberia

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

A The Ritz-Carlton hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Originating from the Chorotega word for “lush garden,” Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers guests a sanctuary for exploration & inner serenity. Nestled deep within the protected land of Peninsula Papagayo, the Reserve offers exclusive accommodations facing ethereal views of the Pacific Ocean. Sophisticated dining experiences, from artisanal coffee rituals to private treetops and modern Peruvian cuisine, bring local ingredients to life. The spa is set in perfect harmony with the land’s natural rhythms, rooted in ancient ways of living leading to renewed energy.

End of the 253 National Route, Peninsula Papagayo, 50104 Liberia, Costa Rica
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About Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Insider tip

Just minutes from the resort, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Area de Conservacion Guanacaste comprises a tropical dry forest, many volcanoes, and several nesting areas for endangered sea turtles.

In the hotel’s own words

A Luxurious Haven in Nature’s Garden

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Nestled within the protected Peninsula Papagayo, Nekajui, a

Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is Costa Rica's most intimate luxury retreat, where lush nature, meaningful connection, and extraordinary experiences come together. The resort features 107 ocean-facing rooms, suites, luxury tents, and private residences, each designed to immerse guests in the surrounding landscape with expansive terraces and panoramic Pacific views. Designed for couples, families, and groups of friends, Nekajui invites guests to reconnect through transformative wellness at Naku Spa, immersive experiences inspired by Costa

Rica's natural beauty and cultural heritage, and exceptional dining, including

Puna, the signature restaurant by acclaimed Peruvian Chef Diego Muñoz. Guests also enjoy access to the best of Peninsula Papagayo, including the Arnold

Palmer Signature golf course, Papagayo Park, and a wide range of outdoor adventures by land and sea.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Marriott STARS benefits, included

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

17 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Ocean Reserve, King, Partial Ocean View, Balcony
The resort's entry-level room, with a terrace or balcony, partial ocean views, and a rainfall shower with soaking tub.
872 ft²
1 King
2Ocean Reserve, 2 Queens, Partial Ocean View, Balcony
872 ft²
2 Queens
3Ocean Vista, King, Ocean View, Balcony
An upgraded room with a terrace or balcony, full ocean views, and a rainfall shower with soaking tub.
Members only
1 King
4Ocean Vista, 2 Queens, Ocean View, Balcony
Members only
2 Queens
5Ocean Vista Plunge, King, Ocean View, Plunge Pool
A room with a private plunge pool on its terrace or balcony, premium ocean views, and a rainfall shower with soaking tub.
Members only
1 King
6Ocean Vista Plunge, 2 Queens, Ocean View, Plunge Pool
Members only
2 Queens
7Ocean Reserve Plunge, King, Ocean View, Balcony
A larger room in the Ocean Reserve Plunge category, with a private plunge pool, an outdoor shower, and ocean views.
Members only
1 King
8Ocean Panorama Plunge, King, Ocean View, Balcony
A premium room just below the resort's suites, with a private plunge pool, an outdoor shower, and ocean views.
Members only
1 King
Suites
Size
Bed options
9One Bedroom Canopy Suite, King, Forest View
A one-bedroom suite with a separate parlor, a large terrace with a plunge pool, an outdoor shower, and forest views (no ocean view).
Members only
1 King
102-Bedroom Ocean Vista Suite, Ocean View, Outdoor Shower
A two-level, two-bedroom suite with a main parlor opening to a terrace with a plunge pool and an outdoor dining area; each bedroom has its own balcony and en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Members only
11Family Treetop Tent, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Outdoor Shower
A two-bedroom tent near the Niri Beach Club with a central living area opening onto a plunge pool overlooking the treetops and ocean; the master bedroom has a king bed.
Members only
12Treetop Tent, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Outdoor Shower
A two-bedroom tent near the Niri Beach Club with a central living area opening onto an infinity plunge pool overlooking the treetops and ocean.
Members only
13Ocean Reserve Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Outdoor Shower
A one-bedroom suite with a separate parlor, a large terrace with a plunge pool, an outdoor shower, and ocean views.
Members only
1 King
14Ocean Vista Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Outdoor Shower
A one-bedroom suite with a separate parlor, a large terrace with a plunge pool, an outdoor shower, and premium ocean views.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
15Casona Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Balcony
A one-bedroom suite in La Casona overlooking the Grand Lawn, with a covered terrace, an outdoor shower, and ocean views.
Members only
1 King
16Gran Casona Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Balcony
A one-of-a-kind suite on La Casona's top floor, with panoramic ocean and island views, a covered terrace, and an outdoor shower.
Members only
1 King
Villas
Size
Bed options
17Nekajui Grand Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Outdoor Shower
The resort's premier villa, with four bedrooms and sweeping Pacific Ocean views; the fourth bedroom has its own outdoor entrance, balcony, and plunge pool, and the main villa offers a large plunge pool.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott STARS always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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