Marriott International has signed an agreement with Solana PA, S.R.L. to debut the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Costa Rica. The development, which will span 20 hectares on the Gulf of Papagayo in the Guanacaste region, is expected to begin in July, with a planned opening in early 2027.
"This extraordinary development underscores our continued commitment to expanding our luxury portfolio in key destinations across the Caribbean and Central America,” Uriel Burak, Marriott International vice president, Development, Caribbean and Latin America, said in a statement. "Costa Rica continues to experience growing demand for high-end travel and residential offerings, and we are proud to work with Solana PA, S.R.L. to bring the first St. Regis hotel and residences to Costa Rica."
The new-build St. Regis Papagayo is slated to have 120 guestrooms and 143 residential units. The hotel expects to offer six distinct culinary venues. Other planned amenities include the St. Regis Library, multiple swimming pools, a spa, an exclusive beach club, and 7,750 square feet of indoor space and 2,475 square feet of outdoor space.
“We are honored to bring the iconic St. Regis brand to Costa Rica and to create a landmark destination in one of the most exceptional oceanfront settings in the region,” said Alberto Halabe, partner at Solana. “This project reflects our deep appreciation for Costa Rica’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and environmental stewardship. Together with Marriott International, we look forward to delivering a resort and residential experience that embodies the spirit of Pura Vida through the unmatched elegance and service of St. Regis.”
Located between Panama Bay and Culebra Bay, 25 minutes from Liberia International Airport, the St. Regis Papagayo will have 634 linear yards of beachfront and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Papagayo. The resort will expand the luxury enclave in Papagayo, further solidifying the area's reputation as a premier luxury.
The Mexican architecture firm, Sordo Madaleno, will bring this vision to life. The company is currently designing several luxury resort projects with Marriott, including the St. Regis Costa Mujeres and a dual-brand luxury development in Costa Mujeres. Gensler Mexico City has been selected as the principal interior design firm. Maat Handasa will lead the landscape architectural project, TalentChef will act as a food and beverage consultant, and Ana Ramirez of Ancestral Handmade Hotels will contribute her expertise as a wellness consultant. GFG Securities LLC advised Solana PA, S.R.L. in the negotiation of the St. Regis agreements and the successful debt raise for the project.
The St. Regis brand in currently has six hotels and resorts across the CALA region.