A Waldorf Astoria hotel. Rialto is a Hilton for Luxury agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.
Guests discover breathtaking Pacific vistas from multi-level cascading pools to serene, nature-inspired accommodations. With 188 refined rooms and suites, a 17,000-square-foot spa rooted in wellness and Indigenous traditions, and curated adventures that honor Costa Rica’s biodiversity, we offer an elevated escape where elegance meets the untamed beauty of Guanacaste.
Km 3 Ruta Nacional 159 Playa P, NA Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Tucked between vibrant Playa Hermosa and lively Playas del Coco, enjoy complete privacy and uninterrupted ocean views while remaining within easy reach to authentic Guanacaste culture.
Perched on the exclusive cliffs of Punta Cacique, 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is the brand’s first luxury resort in Central America. Experience six distinctive dining experiences with locally curated menus and one of Latin America’s largest spas, our oceanfront haven seamlessly blends timeless sophistication with the restorative spirit of pura vida.
A direct booking with the hotel, confirmed instantly on Rialto — no contact form or middleman. Hotel loyalty points and elite status apply where applicable.
Hilton for Luxury is Hilton'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 Hilton Honors points and elite-night credit, and Hilton Honors elite status benefits apply.
Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
No - VIP rates under Hilton for Luxury 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.
Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT with our AI hotel booking MCP server and ask for rates. You finish the booking instantly on a secure Rialto page, direct with the hotel. 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.
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.
Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Hilton Honors points and elite-night credit, and Hilton Honors elite status benefits apply.
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique lists OCEAN VIEW ROOM, OCEAN VIEW - LARGE BALCONY, OCEAN VIEW - PLUNGE POOL, BAHIA VIEW, BAHIA VIEW - PLUNGE POOL, OCEAN VIEW BEDROOM SUITE - PLUNGE POOL and 7 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.
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.
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