Costa Rica to Be Site of Starwood Hotels' First All-Inclusive

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced Wednesday the opening of its first all-inclusive resort – The Westin Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal in Costa Rica.

The property, formerly known as the Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort, will begin renovations on the its 406 suites and all public areas, which will be conducted in phases through December.

The Westin Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal, marks the return of Starwood Hotels to Costa Rica after 20 years, and is the newest member of the Westin brand’s resorts portfolio, which offers 40 resorts throughout the world.

Centered around an expansive, lagoon-style pool, The Westin Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal is adjacent to the championship Robert Trent Jones II golf facility and is easily accessible from the international airport in Liberia, Guanacaste. Inspiring wellness with its signature Westin The Spa, the resort features beautiful gardens, luxurious suites, thatch-roofed bungalows, as well as breathtaking vistas. Guests will enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation and nightly entertainment and several restaurants serving both local and international cuisine.

Westin currently has six hotels in Mexico and one in Guatemala, and will be opening four more in Latin America during the next two years including The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center, Peru; The Westin Guadalajara, Mexico; and two in Panama: The Westin Panama and The Westin Playa Bonita.

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