Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

What an amazing stay we had at Nekajui . everything about the resort conveys the wonders of living the Pura Vida lifestyle! Tranquility, serenity, being surrounded by majestic natural beauty, a gorgeous resort that promotes a sense of belonging and community, cultural connections, fantastic restaurants, bars and the biggest asset- amazing service and staff. We have stayed at all of the top tier resorts- Six Senses, And Beyond, Belmond, Four Seasons, One and Only and other Ritz Reserves, but nothing beat the level of service and wonderful staff we encountered at Nekajui. The Costa Rican Pura Vida teachings are shared by everyone you encounter.We loved our stay and can’t wait to return! It was worth every penny!! A special thanks to manzu Pablo and bellman/ driver Salvador for making our stay extra special! Sent from my iPad

Upon entering our room, my family and I observed a note that said, in part: [w]e are honored to have you with us and are dedicated to making your stay memorable.” Nekajui delivered on its promise! We were impressed by the spaciousness of the room. The beds were extremely comfortable, and we had an amazing ocean view. Also, the rooms were serviced twice per day and left impeccably clean in each instance. Nekajui has four pools -- two that are adult only. The one we frequented was adjacent to Brisa, one of the hotel’s restaurants. Brisa has a great tasting lunch/snack menu. Those attending to guests at the pool like Luis and Andrea are beyond attentive. It was so nice to see and feel their positive energy. The grounds are amazing. The pictures online don’t do them justice. Although the hotel has many occupants, you never feel the weight of its occupancy because the grounds are spacious and so well-conceived in terms of the design. This “Ritz-Carlton Reserve” is truly a Reserve. You never feel as though you are staying at a typical hotel setting. The fitness center and spa were terrific. They have fresh coconuts in the refrigerator of the fitness center. It was great to drop a straw straight into an actual coconut to refresh after a hard workout. My wife and daughter, as well as a good friend with whom we traveled, enjoyed the signature spa treatment. There is a wonderful café with more attentive staff like Rosa, Faviola, and mi amigo from Argentina, Lorenzo. Truly the entire team was always pleasant and ready to serve. Gracias Valerie and Daniel. This review would be wholly incomplete if I did not give a virtual standing ovation to our butlers: Johan and Samuel. De Sábado a Sábado (From Saturday to Saturday), each day, from morning till evening, they were available. Even on their one day off, Ozzy filled in nicely on their behalf. We did not miss a beat. Other people who supported us and our two amazing butlers were Jefrey, Ambassador Karolina, Marco, and Salvador, (at La Casita), and Satay, and Paola (concierges). Bueno trabajo Equipo Nekajui!

We just got back from a spring break trip with our three year old and thought the Nekajui was absolutely fantastic! The facilities are all brand new and the property is stunning; it was a first-class experience from start to finish. But what really made this trip so special was the incredible staff! I particularly want to shout out Anjelica the concierge, drivers Salvador, Bryner and Carolina, Luis and Jason at the pool, Pablo our butler, Mabelina who greeted us every morning at breakfast and Anya the manager. They all helped make our stay so very special. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I celebrated our ten year anniversary at Nekajui and it was incredible in every way. The resort grounds are immaculate, the views are unbelievably beautiful, and every member of the staff we encountered was extremely kind and seemed to truly love their jobs. I have worked in hospitality for nearly 20 years, and I know it is not easy to build a team that exhibits this level of service, and they truly anticipated our needs and surprised and delighted us at every turn. It seemed every team member knew it was our anniversary, and on several occasions went above and beyond to make it special. The resort felt extremely serene and peaceful, and at the same time there were plenty of activities to enjoy. We participated in a sunset kayak tour, a nature tour, and rode bicycles early in the morning to the nature center where we were lucky enough to see dozens of monkeys. We didn’t want to leave the property. The spa facilities were amazing, and well kept. We are just honestly so grateful we had the experience of staying here. The rates are high here but it is worth every penny. This was a life changing experience I will not forget.

We just concluded a week’s stay at Nekajui, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, on the Peninsula Papagayo. The place and the location are stunningly beautiful. The resort overlooks a lovely bay that leads into the Pacific Ocean. It is clear that the architects took great pains to respect the environment and, where possible, use materials that are locally sourced. The resort is not inexpensive but it is well worth it if it is within the price-range. There are so many things to do that the amenities, such as restaurants, bars, pools and spa, never feel crowded — no running in the AM to secure lounge chairs at the pool as they are at least 4 of them, some of which are adults-only. We went with the intention of doing nothing but relax — and followed through on that goal. Accordingly, we cannot speak to the other activities offered but the people we encountered seemed to enjoy them. Even without doing anything, we found the surrounding natural beauty captivating. We were extremely impressed with staff, who are consistently professional, capable and friendly. There are too many people to mention, but they include: Daniel Lopez (our room coordinator), Roberto (head of engineering), Pedro (director of beverage services), Salvador and the guys that provide transportation around the property, and the staff at the on-premise restaurants, Eduardo, Jairo, Hector, Jennifer and Henry. The food was of high quality and delicious, but the options seemed to us a bit limited. As people who crave Italian food after 2/3 days anywhere in the world, some more Mediterranean options would be a welcome addition. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Nekajui and would highly recommend it. Bob Raicht John Micale