Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve - Culebra

5-star Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the Papagayo Peninsula with oceanfront suites and direct beach access

Amenities & Pools

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve has 3 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness centre. The family pool offers views of the ocean, while the adult pool includes a large infinity-edge hot tub. Guests also have access to a beachfront funicular, a fitness centre, and a kids' club with supervised activities.

Rooms

Ritz-Carlton Reserve Costa Rica offers Ocean Reserve rooms with private balconies overlooking the sea. Select suites include a plunge pool and an outdoor shower. Each room is furnished with a comfortable bed, digital lighting panels, and Nimbu bath products.

Dining & Bars

The resort has 9 restaurants and multiple bars, including Puna for modern Peruvian cuisine and Niri Beach Club for Iberian tapas. Café Rincón serves Costa Rican coffee and pastries, while the Ambar treehouse bar offers sunset cocktails. A hidden speakeasy, Cooper's, serves custom cocktails with local ingredients.

Location

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve sits a few steps from Playa Pochote and Marina Papagayo. Parque Nacional Santa Rosa is 29 miles away, and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 16 miles from the property. Edgardo Baltodano Stadium is 26 miles from the hotel.

Wellness & Spa

Nimbu Spa at Ritz-Carlton Papagayo includes an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge. Fitness centre equipment features Technogym machines and free weights. The spa also offers treatments such as the 90-minute Juanilama massage and access to a relaxation terrace with ocean views.

• Location: 16 miles from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport; steps from Playa Pochote and Marina Papagayo
• Rooms: Ocean Reserve rooms with private balconies and sea views; plunge pool suites available
• Dining: 9 restaurants, Ambar treehouse bar, Cooper's speakeasy, and Café Rincón
• Wellness: Nimbu Spa with hydrotherapy pool, cold plunge, and fitness centre
• Family: Kids' club with supervised activities and family pool
• Activities: Beachfront funicular, kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling equipment