Reservations are actually open for Costa Rica’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve

TPG has topped one of the best accommodations of 2024, however 2025 is already shaping as much as be a spectacular yr for brand spanking new accommodations — particularly in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. One of the thrilling openings of 2025 is Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica, and it is now accepting reservations.

Visitor reservations at Nekajui are actually open for stays beginning March 1, 2025. (Nevertheless, it is value noting that new accommodations continuously push again opening dates due to building delays, allow points and every thing else that comes with constructing and opening, nicely, something.)

Nekajui is on Costa Rica’s iconic Papagayo Peninsula, and as soon as open, it is certain to be one of many best resorts within the nation — and doubtlessly the Marriott portfolio. Nekajui, pronounced NEK-ah-wee, means “lush backyard” within the native Chorotega dialect; it is a becoming identify for a resort tucked into 1,400 acres of tropical forest.

The resort affords 107 rooms and suites alongside three treetop tent lodging, so company have loads of lodging sorts to select from. Moreover, its ultraluxury choices embody a four-bedroom Grand Villa, 36 non-public residences and a whopping 10-bedroom residence. Many rooms, suites and villas embody terraces or balconies, soaking tubs, out of doors showers, plunge swimming pools, and sweeping jungle or ocean views.

Nekajui guarantees “an epicurean journey as transformative because the vacation spot,” in line with an announcement from Ritz-Carlton. Eating will embody a signature restaurant, Puna, from world-renowned Peruvian chef Diego Munoz. The restaurant serves a menu of Peruvian dishes, and it affords a six-seat Japanese Peruvian omakase expertise. Different eating experiences embody a restaurant serving Costa Rican coffees and snacks, a world breakfast restaurant, a poolside bar and grill, and a Mediterranean-focused seaside membership.

Nimbu Spa & Wellness, the resort’s 27,000-square-foot spa heart, is ready to characteristic Latin America’s largest hydrotherapy pool, a gradual concentrate on well-being, and therapy cabanas suspended within the bushes.

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Whereas Nekajui is perhaps an important place to take a seat again and loosen up, Costa Rica is stuffed with journey. Visitors can benefit from the 250-acre Palmares Protect jungle surrounding the resort to expertise three distinct ecosystems coexisting inside 1 sq. mile. Actions embody climbing, zip-lining, canoeing, browsing, scuba diving, snorkeling, crusing and even taking part in on an 18-hole Arnold Palmer golf course.