The World Travel Awards have been compared to the Oscars of the Travel business. The first awards were held in 1994. Over 5,000 travel companies, destinations and organizations are nominated every year.
Judging takes into account every aspect of the business including overall performance, product development, innovation, creativity and customer satisfaction. This year voting was open to the traveling public. Votes from individual travelers count as 1 vote and votes from travel agents count as two votes.
This year there were four major categories of awards given for hotels in Costa Rica.
Part 1 - Costa Rica’s Golf Resorts
Part 2 - Costa Rica’s Leading Hotels
Part 3 - Costa Rica’s Leading Resorts
Here are the nominees and winners for Costa Rica’s Leading Spa Resorts
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa – winner
Located on the Nicoya Peninsula near Tamarindo, JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa offers 289 guest rooms and 21 suites. They boast three beaches, a world class spa, an Equestrian Center and an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Mike Young. JW Marriott features a large free form pool with an infinity edge as well as an outdoor children’s pool. A fitness center with free fitness classes, whirlpool and sauna is on site. Other activities include kayaking, snorkeling, table tennis and volleyball. Family and children activities are available. There are four restaurants each with a unique menu and two bars.
This resort was also nominated in the Resort category.
Hilton Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica
Hilton Papagayo is located on the Pagagayo isthmus on the Northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. This is an all-inclusive resort with 202 guest rooms, bungalows and junior suites. They offer a Kid’s Club with children’s activities and a children’s menu. Activities include biking, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tennis courts, a fitness room and walking track. There are pools and a beautiful beach. Business services are available.
This resort was also nominated in the Resort category.
Hotel Parador Boutique Resort & Spa
Located on the Central Pacific Coast near Manuel Antonio National Park, this hotel is dedicated to sustainable tourism. They feature a comprehensive spa and three outdoor pools all overlooking the Pacific Ocean, one for adults only, one with a swim up bar and one with a waterfall. There are workout facilities and family fun areas. Hike through the 12 acres and see monkeys, birds, sloths and other wildlife common to Costa Rica. They also have business and meeting facilities.
This hotel was also a nominee in the Leading Hotel category and the Winner of the Resort category.
Hotel Punta Islita
Located on the Nicoya Pennisula, south of Samara, Hotel Punta Islita provides a premium beachfront getaway on the Pacific ocean. Facilities include: a luxury spa, pools, beach club, fitness facilities, a 9 hole golf course, tennis and restaurants. They can accommodate weddings and corporate events.
This hotel was also nominated in the Leading Hotel category,
Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort, located in La Fortuna, is a five star resort with 114 guest rooms. Tabacón is famous for their natural hot thermal springs, pools and spa. The main swimming area features five pools with temperatures ranging from 77 to 102 degrees Farenheit. One offers a swim up bar, thermal water slide and great views of the Arenal Volcano. There are many other pools and waterfalls in the rainforest and spectacular gardens that you will encounter as you walk through the grounds. The Spa offers a smorgasbord of indigenous treatments A yoga studio and meditation trails are available as is a fitness center.
This resort was also nominated in the Resort category.
Tango Mar Hotel Beach Spa & Golf Resort.
Located at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in a secluded area, Tango Mar boasts two private beaches with over a mile of sand for walking and sunbathing. You can enjoy a game of tennis on the illuminated courts and swim in the spring fed swimming pool. You can go sport or deep sea fishing. Tango Mar also offers its own quality horses and stables. You can ride into the jungle, on the beach or visit local communities.
One of the resorts main attractions is a 9 hole par 3 and 4 Executive Golf Course. Due to the limited number of people with access to play, you can play as many holes as you like and practice to your heart’s content here.
This hotel was also nominated in the Golf Resort and Resort categories.
The Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa
The Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa, located in La Fortuna, boasts 54 rooms all with a view of the Arenal Volcano. Visitors here can swim in the three thermal pools each with different temperatures. There is also a river of hot springs with a warm waterfall. Guests can also enjoy a a massage in the Loto Spa,
This hotel was also nominated in the Resort category.
Xandari Resort & Spa
The Xandari Resort and Spa offers 22 individually designed villas nestled on a 40 acre plantation overlooking the Central Valley of Costa Rica, and only 20 minutes from the San Jose International Airport. It features an amazing Spa using all natural ingredients with a wide variety of treatments from raw sugar to coconut to chocolate. This resort is known for its original art. Stroll through the botanical gardens, visit the greenhouse or the orchid house and play with the farm animals.
There are nature trails where you can see a variety of birds and waterfalls. Enjoy the swimming pools and Jacuzzis
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