On Monday, St. Regis Hotel and Resort broke ground on a new property in Costa Rica, marking the first resort of the country’s luxury brand.
Once completed, the San Regis Papagao resort will sit more than a quarter of the seaside streets of Guanacaste province on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The hotel is expected to open in early 2027.
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“This groundbreaking represents the beginning of an unrivaled luxury experience in Costa Rica,” Alberto Halabe, partner at property developer Solana, said in a statement with TPG. “Papagayo Bay offers an extraordinary natural environment and brings the iconic St. Regis brand here, allowing us to create a destination that celebrates the nature of Pura Vida through outstanding design, hotel and service.”
Oceanfront Resort will feature 120 rooms and suites with sea views and a minimalist modern aesthetic. Guests will be able to enjoy an on-site library, multiple infinity pools and a natural-style spa for the ultimate relaxation vacation. Six different dining options, from Cliffs (a Japanese Magnolia Fusion Restaurant) to the property’s iconic St Regis Bar and Speakeasy, will suit any taste.
In addition to the rooms, San Regis Papagoo Resort will welcome travelers with 143 branded residences. These start at $3 million and range from two to five bedrooms, each with its own dive pool. But the crown jewelry is the $30 million Astor mansion, a six-bedroom home with over 21,000 square feet, with private pool, wine cellar and own gym.
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The developer said the groundbreaking nature of the home is expected to begin later this year.
According to the airport’s data, the resort will be reached by a short 30-minute drive from Guanacaste Airport (LIR), which welcomes flights from several international airlines, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.
The Luxury Marriott Hotel will be the only St. Regis in Costa Rica, joining nine other international Regis in North and Central America and the Caribbean Sea, including Mexico, the Dominican Republic and beyond.
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