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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Property class: 5 and above
5-star beachfront resort near Coco Beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

1 King Bed Mobility/Hear Access Roll In Shwr

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Qn Ocean Mobility/Hearing Access RI Shower

2 Qn Ocean Mobility/Hearing Access RI Shower

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View 1 King Corner Room - Large Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View 1 King Room

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite

Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bahia View 1 King Room

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bahia View 1 King Room - Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View 1 King Room - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family 3 Bedroom Private Villa - Pools

  • Ocean view
  • 182 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View 2 Queens Room

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bahia View 2 Queens Room

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bahia View 2 Queens Room- Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean View 2 Queens Room - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedrm Villa - Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bahia View 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Bay view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential 2 Bedroom Private Villa - Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 137 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential 4 Bedroom Private Villa - Pools

  • Ocean view
  • 182 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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Family 2 Bedroom Villa - Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Bahia View 1 King 1 Bedrm Suite- Plunge Pool

  • Bay view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King 1 Bedroom Villa - Pool

  • Partial ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Coco

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Playa Penca and 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Bermúdez with a stay here. Playa Calzón de Pobre and Playa Pedregosa are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playa Bermúdez - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playa Penca - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Coco Beach - 10 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sabor a México - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pacifico Beach Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

5-star beachfront resort near Coco Beach
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offers its guests a full-service spa, 10 outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness center, 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 meters) 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.

  • 188 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4980 sq ft of conference space
  • 463 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2024
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offers 188 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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.

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Property amenities

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 crib
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site

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/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 lbs 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: 12 percent

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

burton, fayetteville

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bioseh, Diamond Bar

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Celeste

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Christine Shanan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL S

Travelled with partner
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