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Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Peninsula Papagayo, End of the 253 National Route, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, 50104, Costa Rica
Lowest upcoming
$1,077
22 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$6,664
25 Dec 2026
Median nightly
$1,676
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
18 to 24 Jun
32% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 18–24 Jun 2026
at $1,140/night
(32% below median)
Review
Forbes ★★★☆☆ Recommended
Condé Nast Hot List 2025 Readers' Choice 2025
Character and identity
Carved into a forested hillside on the Papagayo Peninsula, Nekajui sits high above the Pacific with treetop villas, tented suites near the sand, and a main building, La Casona, linked by a suspension bridge and a funicular down to the beach club. The 107 ocean-facing rooms start at 872 square feet, many with plunge pools and outdoor shower gardens. Chef Lulu Elizaga shapes the food across Mirador, Café Rincon, and Iberian-leaning Niri Beach Club, with Diego Muñoz's Peruvian Puna at night. Nimbu Spa centres on a hydrotherapy infinity pool. Service runs warm and on first-name terms, anchored by a dedicated manzu host on WhatsApp.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-minded travellers who want jungle-and-Pacific immersion without the scale of a big resort, plus serious eaters who'll work through four distinct kitchens. Families are well covered too, with Explorers-led ziplining, canoeing and snorkelling, a fully staffed kids' club, and a bug-shaped playground.
Should look elsewhere:
If you want a true beachfront walk-out room, the hillside layout means most accommodations need a golf cart or funicular to reach the sand. Travellers after a buzzy scene, nightlife, or a wider restaurant district beyond the gated peninsula will find it too cocooned.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is the combination of a low room count, genuinely excellent cooking across multiple venues, and a manzu-led service culture that feels personal rather than performative. Book a Tree Top Tent if the budget allows for the best views and direct beach access; otherwise an ocean-facing suite with plunge pool delivers the full hillside experience. Build in time for Puna and Niri.
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Location
Peninsula Papagayo, End of the 253 National Route, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, 50104, Costa Rica
Costa Rica · 10.6301° N, 85.6833° W
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Amenities
24-hour room service
Bar
Beach
Fitness classes
Golf
Gym
Kids Club
Meeting rooms
Outdoor pool
Pet friendly
Pickleball
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