Short answer
JW Marriott Costa Elena offers oceanfront and garden wedding settings in Guanacaste, with indoor banquet space for couples who want a weather-protected alternative.
Costa Rica · Guanacaste - Playa El Jobo (La Cruz, Costa Elena community)
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort All-Inclusive (formerly Dreams Las Mareas)
Guanacaste - Playa El Jobo (La Cruz, Costa Elena community), Costa Rica
Opening September 2026
New name, familiar ground — I planned weddings here for years in its Dreams Las Mareas era.
Every resort on this site passed my vetting. But this is one of the resorts where, if my daughter called me tomorrow and said she was engaged — this is where I'd be genuinely excited to start planning.
By Shanna Fowler, Certified Destination Wedding Planner and Travel Advisor
Price Category
Luxury
Rooms
415
Ceremony Types
Symbolic · Legal
Couples marrying mid-2027+ who want brand-new luxury AI with a rare advantage: an advisor who has already planned weddings on this exact property (in its Dreams Las Mareas era) and knows its beach, venues, and quirks firsthand.
Wedding Venues
Ceremony Types
Event spaces
Wedding venues at JW Marriott Costa Elena
Oceanfront, garden and indoor event settings offer several ways to build a wedding celebration in Guanacaste.
Ballroom configurations
Marriott's current capacity chart lists the ballroom at 450 for banquet seating, 760 for a standing reception and 820 in theater style. Only the 450-person figure describes a seated banquet.
Smaller indoor celebrations
Káwan and Ditsö each list 100 for banquet seating or 150 for a standing reception. Sulá 1 and Sulá 2 each list 40 for banquet seating or 50 for a standing reception.
Planning your guest list
Confirm current wedding operations, venue availability and the final layout directly for your date. A banquet chart is not a guarantee that every wedding setup fits the same number.
Source: Official resort wedding and venue information (opens in a new tab)
FAQ
Is JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort All-Inclusive (formerly Dreams Las Mareas) adults-only or family-friendly?
Family-friendly (JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort All-Inclusive (formerly Dreams Las Mareas) welcomes children and families).
Guest feedback
What do wedding guests say about this resort?
Early interest centers on the remote Costa Elena setting, new luxury design, and access to an undeveloped stretch of Guanacaste coastline. Because the property is newly opened or transitioning from its former resort identity, long-term review patterns and wedding operations are still developing. Couples should treat it as a promising new option but verify current amenities, construction completion, and event logistics before committing. Overall, the recurring feedback suggests that the best experience comes from matching the resort's personality and layout to the guest list rather than choosing on photos alone.
Location
Where is it located?
Playa El Jobo, La Cruz, Guanacaste 51001, Costa Rica
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · 78 km / about 1 hour 20 minutes
Nearby & day trips
- Guanacaste National Park — regional excursion
- Santa Rosa National Park — regional excursion
Explore the area: Resort experiences (opens in a new tab)
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