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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Punta Cacique, Costa Rica · Waldorf Astoria · High Luxury
Waldorf Astoria's first property in Costa Rica and Central America opened on 22 April 2025 as a ground-up cliffside resort on the Punta Cacique headland in Guanacaste. Mexico City's Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos designed 188 guest rooms and suites alongside 40 branded residences overlooking the Pacific.
- 188 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Rooms from 490 sq ft (46 m²)
- Architect: Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
About Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
- Grand opening on 22 April 2025 as Waldorf Astoria's first property in both Costa Rica and Central America.
- A ground-up, purpose-built cliffside resort on the Punta Cacique headland in Guanacaste on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
- Designed by Mexico City's Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos with 188 guest rooms and suites plus 40 branded residences.
History
The Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is a ground-up, purpose-built cliffside resort on the Punta Cacique headland in Guanacaste, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. It celebrated its grand opening on April 22, 2025, and marks the Waldorf Astoria brand's first property in both Costa Rica and Central America.
Designed by Mexico City's Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, the resort has 188 guest rooms and suites (148 rooms plus 40 suites) alongside 40 branded residences, whose design teams included Garnier & Garnier, RoblesArq, Gensler and landscape architects EDSA.
Restaurants and bars
- La Finca — Restaurant · Regional Costa Rican, seafood, dry-aged grass-fed beef · Chef Executive Chef Nicolas Piatti (resort-wide)
- Tico-Tica — Restaurant · Costa Rican, open-flame, all-day dining
- Peacock Alley Bar — Bar · Small plates, cocktails with local ingredients
- Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop — Café · Bakery, artisan coffee
- Vida Pool & Grill — Poolside · Latin-inspired: suckling pig, ceviches, tostones
Experiences
- Private tour to the Brunca region coffee plantations — Private tour of Brunca region coffee plantations with an exclusive tasting led by Costa Rican Barista Champion Azofeifa, plus chocolate sculpting.
- Water activities in Guanacaste — Year-round boating, paddleboarding, surfing, snorkeling and guided wildlife excursions in the broader Guanacaste region.
- Regional sightseeing — Access to volcanoes, hot springs and waterfalls in the broader Guanacaste region.
- Kids Club and Teens Club — Dedicated kids and teens clubs with engaging programming for all ages.
- Open-air yoga, guided meditation and movement classes — Wellness activities including an open-air yoga studio, guided meditation and dynamic movement classes.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- Kids club
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