Costa Rica

Design Aesthetic:

• Influenced by flora, fauna and landscape of Costa Rica
• Natural materials including local lava rock, stone and cana brava (similar to bamboo)
• Guest rooms are a tree house concept with hardwood floors, natural fabrics, exotic colours and outdoor living spaces

Architect: Ronald Zürcher, Zürcher Arquitectos

Interior Designer(s): Paul Duesing Partners

Location:

• Guanacaste province in northwest Costa Rica
• Atop a narrow plateau on the tip of Peninsula Papagayo, 97 metres (320 feet) above the Pacific Ocean
• Flanked by beaches on both sides

Signature Treatment:

• Natural healing bamboo massage (60 to 90 minutes)

Teens/Children: Teens over 16 years may use the facilities and enjoy facials and salon services

Special Features:

• Two-storey lounge with rainwater wall
• Manicure and pedicure designated stations
• Spa Boutique features an inviting selection of spa beauty products and gifts, including swimwear and a unique selection of jewelry designed by Costa Rican artists
• Full service hair salon

Examples of Locally Sourced Ingredients:

• Costa Rican artisanal cheeses
• Rainforest honey produced from bees in the Guanacaste Region
• Costa Rican papaya and pineapple
• Macadamia nuts
• Hearts of palm
• Coffee
• Fish

Restaurant: Pesce

• Cuisine: Italian seafood kitchen
• Signature Dishes:
  • Carpaccio di Manzo - Beef tenderloin, rocket salad, parmesan tuils, truffle mayo, candied tomatoes
  • Burrata - Local burrata, cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil pesto, tomato coulis
  • Risotto all'Astice - Risotto, lobster tail, lobster bisque, confit cherry tomatoes
  • Guancia di Manzo al Barolo - Braised beef cheeks in red wine sauce, saffron risotto, gremolata  
• Indoor Seating: 74
• Outdoor Seating: 40
• Designer: EDG Interior Architecture + Design
  

Lounge: Añejo

• Cuisine: Crudos and tapas bar
• Signature Dishes:
  • Beef Sliders - Aged cheddar cheese, avocado, hibiscus onion pickles, chipotle sauce
  • Tuna Poke Tostada - Marinated tuna, wonton toast, sushi rice
  • Angry Tuna Sushi Roll - Spicy tuna, avocado
    
• Outdoor Seating: 78
• Designer: EDG Interior Architecture + Design

Restaurant: Bahia Grill

• Cuisine: Wood-burning Latin grill
• Signature Dishes:  
  • Beef burger (lunch), whole grilled fish (dinner)  
• Indoor Seating: 80
• Outdoor Seating: 160
• Designer: EDG Interior Architecture + Design
• Sous Chef: Diego Aguilar
• Indoor Seating: 62
• Outdoor Seating: 64

Restaurant: Nemare

• Cuisine: Wood-burning Latin grill
  
• Signature Dishes: Steak, dry aged cuts; tuna tartare; oysters; onion soup
• Indoor Seating: 42
  
• Outdoor Seating: 80
  
• Designer: EDG Interior Architecture + Design

Lounge: La Reserva

• On the Menu: rum bar
• Indoor Seating: 28
• Outdoor Seating: 20
  

Golf:

• Name of Course: Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
  
  • Date Open: January 2004
  • Designer: Arnold Palmer
  • Par: 72
  • Yardage: 6,800
  • Number of Holes: 18
  • Special Holes: .3rd – has a 270 degree view of the Pacific .4th – Guanacaste features a large cenizaro tree framing the right side of the green .6th – El Bajo has a 200 foot elevation drop .7th – Culebra has downhill bay and beach views .17th – Pacifico overlooks the ocean
  • Additional Services:
    • Pro shop
    • Golf instruction available
    • Driving range
    • Putting green
    • Clubs rental

On-site Activities:

• Birdwatching
• Hiking
• Sailing
• Snorkelling

Off-site Activities:

• Fishing
• Horseback riding
• Local excursions
• Scuba diving
• Surfing

Pools:

• Number of Pools: 3

Fitness Facilities:

• Size: 202 sq m / 2,178 sq ft
• Sample Fitness Activities:
  • Power yoga, Pilates, bootcamp, group classes, private classes, personal training
  • Classes in ab strengthening, weight training, spinning

Outdoor Banquet Capacity: 350

Breakout Spaces: 3

Private Dining Room Capacity: 30

Unique Meeting and Event Facilities: Events can be arranged on a 26-metre (85-foot) catamaran and at other outdoor sites