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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort All-Inclusive (formerly Dreams Las Mareas) — destination wedding resort
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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort All-Inclusive (formerly Dreams Las Mareas) Destination Wedding Guide

Guanacaste - Playa El Jobo (La Cruz, Costa Elena community), Costa Rica

LuxuryPersonally Toured by Shanna
I'd Plan My Daughter's Wedding Here

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

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort All-Inclusive (formerly Dreams Las Mareas) — Alice Eternal Love
Alice Eternal Love

Ceremony Types

SymbolicLegal

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

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