Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve - Culebra

5-star luxury resort on the Papagayo Peninsula with Ritz-Carlton Reserve exclusivity and balconies overlooking the sea

Amenities & Pools

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Culebra offers 3 outdoor swimming pools, including a main infinity pool overlooking the Pacific, an adults-only pool, and a quiet spa pool. The hotel provides a fitness center and a spa and wellness centre with a hot tub and Jacuzzi. Guests have direct beachfront access with a funicular that transports them down the cliff to the beach club.

Rooms

Every room at this Ritz-Carlton Reserve includes a private balcony with unobstructed sea views and a plunge pool in select categories. The bathrooms feature a separate tub and rain shower, and rooms are equipped with Dyson hair dryers and luxury Nimbu bath products. Guests are assigned a personal Manzu (butler) who manages all requests via WhatsApp, from dinner reservations to activity bookings.

Location

The resort sits on the Papagayo Peninsula, 26 km from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport and 46 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa. Marina Papagayo is minutes away for water activities and yacht excursions. Playa Pochote beach is within walking distance, and the property provides complimentary shuttles to nearby Four Seasons and Andaz resorts.

Wellness & Spa

The Nimbu Spa offers a hydrotherapy pool, cold plunge, steam room, and sauna accessible to all guests without a treatment booking. Massage and facial treatments use local ingredients like juanilama and cacao. The spa also has an outdoor relaxation terrace with ocean views and a separate gym with Technogym equipment.

Dining & Family

The resort has 9 dining venues, including Puna (Peruvian), Niri Beach Club (Iberian), and Café Rincón serving Costa Rican coffee and pastries. The all-day menu at Café Rincón offers grilled cheese with candied walnuts and dragon fruit bowls. Families can use the kids' club with supervised activities, and the main pool has a separate shallow section for children.

• Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Exclusive access to a 7th-floor Club Lounge
• Rooms: All rooms with private balcony and sea views
• Dining: 9 restaurants and bars, including Peruvian and Iberian cuisine
• Wellness: Full-service spa with hydrotherapy pool and outdoor treatments
• Activities: 3 pools, kids' club, and complimentary water sports