Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

“Five star resort in paradise”

This resort location is AMAZING!!! The lay out of the resort is large enough so you feel the nature and peacefulness. Lots to do for everyone in the family child care, teenager room with lots of activities like pool table, kid pool, adult pool and even a lap pool. The beach is perfect with access … more

This resort location is AMAZING!!! The lay out of the resort is large enough so you feel the nature and peacefulness. Lots to do for everyone in the family child care, teenager room with lots of activities like pool table, kid pool, adult pool and even a lap pool. The beach is perfect with access to snorkeling, jet skis, kayaks, surfing and boats pick you up right at the resort beach. The spa is one of the best I have been in. All of our meals in the restaurants were terrific as was the service! The resort is only ten minutes from Coco beach. Also very close to many excursions like zip lining and horseback riding. The rooms exceeded our expectations! We will definitely be back!

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“A Stay Among the Clouds”

First of all, the resort, views, and location are stunning. I’ve never experienced a property so intentionally architected into a mountain landscape. Waking up each morning to the sun rising over the bay felt like a true escape. At the time of our visit, this resort was brand new (1 year old in Ap… more

First of all, the resort, views, and location are stunning. I’ve never experienced a property so intentionally architected into a mountain landscape. Waking up each morning to the sun rising over the bay felt like a true escape. At the time of our visit, this resort was brand new (1 year old in April). Every area of the resort was pristine and the Waldorf quality you’d expect. I loved the ample soaking tub positioned on our balcony, where I enjoyed a warm bath under a full moon on our first evening there. The double head rain shower overlooking the water was another wonderful touch. Ambient lighting, multiple closets, plush Waldorf robes, and high end coffee amenities made the room feel like home. As you’d expect with a resort situated within a mountain, there is a lot of elevation to manage. We stayed at one of the highest buildings, so making our way anywhere else on the resort grounds was a bit of a task. Golf carts were available, but we often chose to walk rather than wait. Enjoy the steps and the lovely views along the way, but be prepared. The standout from our stay was the service we received from our bartenders, who later became friends. Emilio and Alejandro at Vida and the beach bar were the warm, friendly faces we looked forward to seeing during our daily happy hours. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable, and shared the pura vida lifestyle with us. Thank you both!! We also genuinely enjoyed the complimentary meditation and stretching sessions hosted by Carlota in a pristine outdoor area near the spa. The yoga class was also a treat and came at a reasonable price. Carlota was kind, professional, and truly elevated the experience. Be sure to take advantage of these. As others have mentioned, food options are somewhat limited. The continental breakfast offered fewer selections than other Waldorf properties we’ve visited. That said, what we ordered was consistently high quality. I appreciated the extensive selection of elevated mocktails on the wellness menu. There are 10 pools on the property, each tucked into different levels of the landscape, some nestled within the trees. What a treat to see howler monkeys from the hot tub on our first day. We went on spring break, so it was naturally children galore. I’m not sure how this compares to the rest of the year, but if you don’t have children, keep in mind the adults only pool near the gym. The beach has softer sand than I’ve ever touched. The water is clear, blue, and so lovely. Don’t miss taking a dip or snorkeling. All in all, while there are areas still evolving, the setting, design, and standout service from a few individuals made this a 5-star experience for us. Pura Vida!

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“Every bit as advertised!”

My family and I had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica with a 6-night stay at the Waldorf. I was a little worried at check-in as our room was not ready when we arrived , and we had to wait about an hour to check in. That said, we were greeted by Raquel on the concierge team who hooked us up with wate… more

My family and I had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica with a 6-night stay at the Waldorf. I was a little worried at check-in as our room was not ready when we arrived , and we had to wait about an hour to check in. That said, we were greeted by Raquel on the concierge team who hooked us up with water and soft drinks while we waited. My worries went away when we got to our room. Built in 2025, the property's modern amenities, well-appointed rooms, and beautiful architecture stood out. My family of four, with two teenage girls, fit comfortably in our room, with two queen beds. The shower had two rain shower heads and a door that opened to the patio, which was an added surprise. Service was excellent. We were assigned a personal concierge (Freddy) on our arrival, and we kept in regular touch on WhatsApp throughout our stay for excursions, spa appointments, meal reservations (both on and off the property), transportation to an off-the-property restaurant, airport transportation, and housekeeping service when we needed cleaning off schedule. I was especially impressed with Freddy as I learned he badly sprained his ankle on our second day but managed to work through his injury. We had excellent service at the restaurants, oftentimes getting the same server from the day before, so they got to know us well. Raul, Jorge, and Ingrid were standouts. The food was fantastic with lots of options on the menu. Daily breakfast featured fresh local fruit, Costa Rican-style eggs, freshly squeezed orange juice, papaya juice, and lots of other pastry and other options -- too many to list in this review. Lunches and dinners at Vida and Tico Tica were top-notch - the local fish, the Wagyu burger, and the margherita pizza were family favorites. And the pools were spectacular. We spent most of our time at just one of them but ventured over to the adult pool here and there for some lap swimming and a bit quieter scene. If you are a swimmer, the adult pool is a legit 25-meter pool. The fitness center, next to the lap pool, was well-equipped with all new equipment from Techno-gym. I don't have much to complain about but in the interest of full disclosure can only think of one--the pools could use several more umbrellas. Getting a good chair with some shade is a bit "competitive" as guests claim their spots for the day by leaving a hat or other item on their chairs super early in the mornings, like 5 am-ish. More umbrellas would alleviate that issue. If we had any other issue, like a mix up on an order (giving my wife a virgin daiquiri instead of a real one), it was quickly fixed. All in all, what a beautiful place, with wonderful people, and just fantastic all around!

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