Costa Rica: Four Seasons Resort at Peninsula Papagayo
Rainforest Meets Golden Coastline
Perched on a private 1,400 acre peninsula between two crescents of golden sand, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica feels less like a hotel and more like its own protected wilderness. Howler monkeys move through the jungle canopy just beyond guest terraces, while the Pacific glitters on both sides of the isthmus below. The 182 guest rooms and suites, refreshed by Meyer Davis Design Studio, lean into that setting with woven textures, local wood, and pops of color that read as tropical rather than tropical cliche, each opening onto a private terrace with jungle or ocean views.
The resort's recent 35 million dollar reimagination sharpened its wellness and design credentials without losing the barefoot ease that first drew travelers here. The adults only Virador Beach Club, designed by architect Jorge Borja, anchors one shoreline with an infinity pool and refined coastal fare, while the new open air Wellness Shala hosts yoga, meditation, and cacao ceremonies against the jungle backdrop. On the activity side, guests can surf at Witch's Rock, zipline through Palmares Outpost, play the Arnold Palmer designed Ocean Course, or simply drift between four pools and five tennis courts. It has held Forbes Travel Guide Five Star status for ten consecutive years, the only resort in Central America to do so.
Life at Four Seasons Costa Rica
182 guest rooms and suites with jungle, ocean, or combination views
Six distinct restaurants and bars, including Nemare (steakhouse), Bahia (Latin American, wood fired), Pesce (Italian coastal), Anejo (daytime cafe, evening tapas and DJ), Palapita, and La Reserva rum bar
Newly renovated 18 room spa with post treatment cabanas, alongside the open air Wellness Shala
Arnold Palmer designed Ocean Course, five tennis courts, and four swimming pools
Palmares Outpost aerial adventure course, surf trips to Witch's Rock, and nocturnal wildlife tours
Kids For All Seasons children's club and the Grom Squad surf program for young guests
Prieta Bay private villas and estates, up to five bedrooms, for multigenerational groups
Why Four Seasons Costa Rica, Why Guanacaste
A rare Forbes Five Star resort in Central America, ten years running
A genuinely private peninsula setting, with two beaches and rainforest on one property
Recent architectural and wellness investment that keeps the resort feeling current
Villa scale privacy paired with full Four Seasons service, ideal for larger travel parties
Guanacaste's dry, sunny climate and easy access from Liberia International Airport
Ideal For: Families and multigenerational groups wanting villa privacy with resort level service, honeymooners drawn to a dramatic rainforest and beach setting, and travelers seeking Costa Rica's only Forbes Five Star address.
Gold Coast Travel Perks
Unlock Four Seasons Preferred Partner amenities when you book with Gold Coast Travel:
Complimentary daily breakfast
$100 resort credit ($200 credit for suites and private retreats)
Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
Upgrade at check-in, subject to availability
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