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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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km 3 Ruta Nacional 159, Playa Penca, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Calzón de Pobre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Penca
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Bermúdez
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

1 King Bed Mobility/Hear Access Roll In Shwr

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Qn Ocean Mobility/Hearing Access RI Shower | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

2 Qn Ocean Mobility/Hearing Access RI Shower

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite - Plunge Pool | View from room

Ocean 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View 1 King Corner Room - Large Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View 1 King Room

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Bahia View 1 King Room

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Bahia View 1 King Room - Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View 1 King Room - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family 3 Bedroom Private Villa - Pools

  • Ocean view
  • 182 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Villa | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, toys

Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View 2 Queens Room

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bahia View 2 Queens Room

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bahia View 2 Queens Room- Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View 2 Queens Room - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedrm Villa - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Bahia View 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Bay view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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65-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, toys

Presidential 2 Bedroom Private Villa - Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 137 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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65-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, toys

Presidential 4 Bedroom Private Villa - Pools

  • Ocean view
  • 182 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family 2 Bedroom Villa - Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Bahia View 1 King 1 Bedrm Suite- Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

1 King 1 Bedroom Villa - Pool

  • Partial ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique's 10 outdoor swimming pools or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offers 188 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sardinal resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

10 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Waldorf Astoria Spa has 11 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, you're just a quick walk from Playa Penca. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 10 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • The restaurant, beach bar and poolside bar offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 10 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with facials, deep-tissue massages or body treatments at Waldorf Astoria Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, hiking/biking trails and kayaking
  • Steps from Playa Penca and a 3-minute drive from Playa Pedregosa
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offers its guests a full-service spa, 10 outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this resort measures 4980 square feet (463 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a complimentary children's club, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique. Valet parking is free.

This 5-star Sardinal resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CRC 35 to 45 for adults and CRC 18 to 23 for children
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room cot
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,980 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Built in 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 130500 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 12 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CRC 35 to 45 for adults and CRC 18 to 23 for children
  • Pet fee: CRC 130500 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Resort
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Sardinal
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Resort Sardinal

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
New hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bioseh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. Has so many pools.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, territory, and the room was simply fantastic. The beach is well kept and amazing. The restaurants on site offered very tasty healthy quality food. Staff was superbly attentive and each time we came to eat remembered our names. Very personal service and complimentary beers in the room every day. Would definetly go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very private. Clean. Pool was great. Employees were great. Food was good. Room was nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, wonderful staff…my only gripe would be that there isn’t an adults only pool. When getting away from kids, it would be nice to have an adults only area with no kids allowed. All in all though, we loved it. Room was great, food was amazing, and service was top notch. We’ll still be back…possibly just with our kids next time instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and beach. The restaurant food for dinner had too many odd flavors placed together giving the entrees a terrible taste and increased richness. Very expensive food, not many options as well. The staff were amazing and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for our 10 year wedding anniversary. First time to Costa Rica. Could not have had a better experience. The campus was spotless and verdant. The staff were unfailingly helpful and accommodating. The concierge staff were excellent and thoughtful. The food was delicious. And the views were stunning. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is good, very new and clean. Not so private tho because the beach is public. the staff is friendly. But receptionists make you feel miserable and look down at you even if you stay in the best suite. This is someone unexpected in a 5 star property and especially in friendly Latin American country . Very disappointing won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

burton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine Shanan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025