Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve · Costa Rica

The Nekajui Experience

Nekajui is the supermodel of resorts. It is truly beautiful in a way that makes it impossible to take a bad picture, offering thoughtful design, warm people, and a layout that is both luxurious and relaxed. This is the new standard for Costa Rica luxury, set inside a dramatic property that opens up from a charming courtyard to sweeping ocean views.

The rooms are spacious and intentional, featuring Frette linens and sculptural wooden soaking tubs. It is one of the rare ultra-luxury properties where families with young children can feel truly civilized, thanks to enormous bathrooms and generous balconies that provide space for parents to relax while the little ones sleep.

The Highlight Reel

  • The Rituals: Arrive through a theatrical casita and meet your manzu, a personal friend and concierge dedicated to making your stay seamless.

  • The Sunset: Experience a destination where you can see the sunset year-round from a perfectly flat lawn that overlooks the ocean.

  • The Beach Club: Take the steep and scenic funicular down to a protected cove with marbled volcanic sand and a shaded stone pool.

  • The Spa: Disconnect in one of the most beautiful spas in the region, complete with a full hydrotherapy circuit and hot and cold plunges.

Why We Love It

  • Location: Perfectly situated on the Peninsula Papagayo with a tiny, magical beach that appears and disappears with the tide.

  • Style: Modern luxury with deep Costa Rican cultural roots, featuring open-air common areas and a breezy, dramatic layout.

  • Mood: Sophisticated and serene, providing a sense of natural drama without feeling overprogrammed.

Ideal For

Families who appreciate high design, couples seeking calm without boredom, and anyone who enjoys a resort with a private funicular.

Sebastian Luxe Perks

When we book your stay at Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve through our Marriott STARS partnership, you receive these exclusive benefits at no extra cost to you:

  • Daily Breakfast: Complimentary daily breakfast for two guests per bedroom.

  • Resort Credit: A $100 USD resort credit to be utilized toward dining or spa services.

  • Room Upgrade: A priority room upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability.

  • Bonvoy Status: You earn full Marriott Bonvoy points and elite night credits for your stay.

  • VIP Status: Top-tier recognition and personalized service throughout your visit.

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Kate Van Dell

Kate Van Dell is a travel advisor and writer and the founder of Sebastian Luxe Travel, specializing in wellness travel, ski trips, and private villas, with an expertise in hotels and resorts. With extensive travel experience splitting her time between the Netherlands and the East Coast, she brings a holistic travel lens and a calm, detail-oriented approach shaped by her background as a former ER nurse. Her work is backed by verified five-star reviews on Fora, and she is a Virtuoso-affiliated advisor.

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