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SEASONS RESORT COSTA RICA
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5
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5
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Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica is at the tip of the Peninsula
Papagayo, effortlessly accessible from the international airport in nearby Liberia,
and a short 40-minute hop from San José. Guest accommodations are sensitively
integrated with the environment. And the views – of the Pacific, beaches
and rugged coastline – are sparkling. The Resort’s guest suites
in low-rise, multi-unit buildings cascade down two facing slopes to a sandy
isthmus with magnificent beaches on either side. The windward beach faces north
onto Virador Bay, while the southside beach borders Culebra Bay. Between the
beaches lie the Resort’s recreational and public areas; colourful gardens
and private courtyards interlaced with meandering pathways. The result, a profusion
of vegetation, the azure of the Pacific, and a sky that stretches forever, fuses
the finest of nature’s brilliance with inspired Four Seasons flair.
The 153 generously sized guest rooms and suites are imaginatively
crafted with indigenous woods and stone finishes. Each room seamlessly blends
indoor comfort with an outdoor terrace or balcony living area and mesmerising
views. Sliding louvred doors between sleeping and living spaces maximise privacy
and invite the flow of fresh sea breezes. Residential-style furnishings and
décor draw their inspiration from the natural surroundings: ocean, forest,
sunshine or beach. Well-defined work areas allow guests to remain productive,
with up-to-the-minute technology for communication and entertainment, including
high-speed Internet access throughout. Extra-spacious bathrooms are cool, airy
and inviting, clad in marble and offering signature Four Seasons features: deep
soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, large double vanity and –
in a separate alcove – WC with telephone.
Guest Rooms
All spacious guest rooms at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica feature furnished
balconies or terraces to maximise the beauty of the outdoors, while international
cable television and DVD players guarantee indoor enjoyment. On the first floor,
Garden Rooms offer views of the landscaped gardens or forest, while similarly
sized Deluxe Rooms frame partial ocean or bay views, as well as vistas of the
landscaped gardens, from the second and third floors. On the fourth floor, beautiful
Premium Rooms overlook the tropical dry forest and bay or ocean from a treetop
height. Guests may choose between one king or two double beds in the Garden,
Deluxe and Premium Rooms.
Suites
Luxurious suites are nestled into the hillside, with separated living and sleeping
areas for elegant entertaining and privacy. One-Bedroom Suites offer the choice
of a king or double bedroom and feature a guest powder room with shower for
convenience; some boast private plunge pools, while all frame views of the tropical
dry forest and ocean or bay. With similar views, Premier Suites may be converted
into two- or three-bedroom suites and feature a separate dining area and pantry
for elegant meals, as well as a private plunge pool. The one-of-a-kind Presidential
Suite guarantees the ultimate in luxe comfort and space, with an extra-large
living area, dining room and pantry. A private central courtyard, outdoor swimming
pool, and private outdoor shower are yours to enjoy, with panoramic views of
the tropical dry forest, ocean and bay.
Families and Special Needs
Children under 18 can be accommodated at no additional charge in their parents'
room or suite in a crib or rollaway, available upon request, space permitting.
No-smoking rooms are also available. Services and Amenities in your Room: 100%
cotton oversized bath towels ,CD and DVD players ,Down pillows , Duvets , Hair
dryer, In-room safe , Iron and ironing board , Non-allergenic pillows available
, Thick terry bathrobes , Twice-daily housekeeping service. Business Services
in your Room: All-news cable network, Clock radio , Complimentary high-speed
e-mail and Internet access, Complimentary newspaper with breakfast.
Dining
Di Mare Restaurant
From its ocean-view vantage point, the elegant Di Mare restaurant offers Italian
specialties and exemplary service. Open for dinner, the superb fare is complemented
by heart-stopping sunsets, which may be enjoyed indoors or on the fully screened
outdoor terrace. Seats 70 inside, 50 outside. The dinner menu changes daily
and features the Executive Chef's finest creations. A variety of Italian and
seafood dishes and an inspired selection of nutritionally balanced fare are
offered on all menus. Children's menu available. Hours of Operation Open Close:
Dinner 6:00 pm 11:00 pm Attire Collared shirts and trousers for men; evening
trousers or cocktail-length dress or skirt for ladies. Reservations Recommended.
Please call the Concierge.
Papagayo Restaurant
Continental cuisine and local specialties, beginning with an impressive breakfast
buffet, are offered in the casual, all-day Papagayo restaurant. Along with glorious
Pacific Ocean views, Papagayo overlooks the daytime activity taking place around
the Resort's pools. Guests may enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner either indoors
or on the adjoining patio. Seats 90 inside, 30 outside. A variety of vegetarian
dishes and nutritionally balanced fare are standard offerings on the menu, with
a choice of buffet or an à la carte menu. Children's menu available.
Hours of Operation Open Close Breakfast 6:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., Lunch 12:00 noon
3:00 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Congo Restaurant
Location In the main lobby building adjacent to the pool
Attire Dress shorts, T-shirt and dress sandals or closed footwear for men. Casual
dress, skirt, dress shorts or trousers for ladies.
Reservations Recommended. Please call the Concierge. With convenient proximity
to the main pool and two beaches, Congo's pool bar and grill offers local and
American fare with delightfully casual alfresco dining beneath its shaded, open-air
pavilion. Seats 100. Food selections include sandwiches, salads and grilled
local fish. A variety of vegetarian dishes and an inspired selection of nutritionally
balanced, healthier fare are standard offerings on all menus. Children's menu
available. Hours of Operation Open Close: Every day 8:00 am 6:00 p.m .Location
Poolside. Attire Swimwear and wrap for ladies, and shorts and T-shirt for men
are accepted. Footwear is required.
Pool
Relax with a cold drink on the magnificent pool deck, where lush landscaping
surrounds three swimming pools. Enjoy an aquatic workout in the 1,000 square-metre
(10,700 square-foot) freshwater pool, or relax in the whirlpool. Children will
enjoy the shallow, beach-style entrance of their own 50 square-metre (540 square-foot)
pool, while parents relax on chaises longues in the shade nearby. A variety
of pool toys and frozen treats are available at the toddler pool. Additional
refreshing touches include complimentary bottled water spritz and chilled, scented
towels. Hours of Operation Open Close: Every day 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Location
Outdoor.
Spa and Fitness Center
The Spa and Fitness Centre offers 1,486 square metres (16,000 square feet) of
state-of-the-art fitness facilities, including personal trainers and a broad
range of fitness classes. Facilities include an exercise room, separate steam
room and lockers for men and women, cardiovascular machines and free weights,
and are available to guests 16 years and older. Hours of Operation Open Close:
Every day 6:00 am 9:00 pm.
Spa
Located in the main lobby building with a separate entrance and offering views
of the Pacific Ocean, the Spa at Four Seasons offers a complete range of massages
and spa treatments designed to relax, rejuvenate, enrich and heal the body and
soul. The Spa uses therapies unique to Costa Rica, with mineral-rich rainforest
muds taken from the nearby Osa Peninsula. The facility features eight massage
rooms, seven wet treatment rooms with showers, three facial treatment rooms
and three pedicure stations. Spa services are available to guests 18 years and
older. Hours of Operation Open Close: Every day 8:00 am 9:00 pm.
Tennis
For tennis enthusiasts, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica offers two hard-surface
Plexicushion Prestige Model courts, including one stadium court, located in
a lush, landscaped area. Total number of courts: 2. Outdoor surfaces 2 hard-surface
Plexipave courts. Outdoor Courts Open Close Every day 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Golf Club
Set on the Papagayo Peninsula with cool, prevailing breezes, Four Seasons Golf
Club Costa Rica boasts sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean on 14 of its 18 holes.
This Arnold Palmer signature golf course has wide, undulating fairways with
large and contoured greens, providing a fair and challenging test of your golf
finesse. The Pro Shop is open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and tee times are offered
from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Clubs and shoes are available for rent. Children under
16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Designer Arnold Palmer , Date
Opened February 2004 ,Number of Holes 18 ,* Fees are subject to change 180 (includes
cart), 110 (twilight green fees after 2:00 pm) , Par 72 , Yardage 6,788.
Horseback Riding
Riding trails are located near the Resort, taking guests through pockets of
protected private forests. Rides through the trails take 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Water Sports
With two expansive beaches, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica offers an enticing
array of water sports daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Complimentary activities
include snorkelling, windsurfing, boogie boarding, sea kayaking and outrigger
canoeing. State-of-the-art sporting equipment is provided, along with instruction
for all levels. For an applicable fee, world-class fishing, scuba diving, surfing
and white water rafting are also available.
Fishing
Guanacaste fishing grounds provide approximately 25 varieties of fish, including
marlin, pacific sailfish, wahoo, tuna and dorado. The first-ever Pacific blue
marlin ever caught on a fly was taken in Costa Rica, which also holds eight
other marlin and sailfish tippet-class IGFA records. Big game fishing is available
16–65 kilometres (10–40 miles) offshore on 8.5–9-metre (28–30-foot)
boats for four fishermen each. Four Seasons believes in the preservation of
our environment and fishing resources – as such, we encourage all bill
fishing and not-for-consumption fish to be released, protecting our future resources.
Scuba Diving
There are many dive sites on the Guanacaste coastline. The underwater life has
a rich diversity of colour, species and natural volcanic rock formations. With
abundant marine life unique to this region, divers will see massive schools
of fish, rays, jack's, whale sharks, giant mantas, sea turtles, white tip sharks,
dolphins, and more.
Our PADI Gold Palm dive service offers PADI certifications and specialty courses
with professional instructors. Dives include all equipment and light refreshments.
The duration of the excursion is four hours for a morning dive.
Surfing
For surfing enthuasists, the Resort is only 18.5 kilometres (10 nautical miles)
from Witch's Rock, Petrero Grande, Ollie's Point and several other world-famous
spots, routinely featured in surfing magazines. Arrangements can be made to
have boats transport guests to these locations.
For the less experienced or new surfer, Tamarindo is approximately 75 minutes'
drive from the Resort. Located southwest of the Resort on the south side of
the Gulf of Papagayo, it's a very popular surfing destination with two beaches:
one for beginners, and the other for the slightly more advanced. Lessons are
available through the local surf shops.
Corobici Nature Float
The Corobici River is a Class II river, where guests will be guided down the
gentle rapids in rubber rafts. During the float down the Coribici, you will
pass the habitats of ospreys, great white egrets and tiger herons. It is also
possible to see native mammals and reptiles, such as howler monkeys and iguanas.
The float is located 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Resort and the duration
of the float is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Rainforest Canopy Tour
Guests are taken on an exhilarating ride, flying across the top of the rainforest
canopy in a harness from cables suspended high in the treetops.
Wildlife Watching and Trail Ride
Costa Rica is replete with exotic wildlife, such as marine turtles, anteaters,
armadillos, sloths, jaguars, monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles. A wide range of
birds may also be seen, including scarlet macaws, hummingbirds, toucans, osprey
and the resplendent quetzal. A tour to the national parks of Costa Rica is a
unique and rewarding experience. Tours of the abundant wildlife are available
by horseback or on foot – bring a lightweight pair of binoculars. A full-day
excursion is catered with lunch, snacks and refreshments.
Palo Verde Wildlife: Explore Guanacaste's rich Palo Verde National Park. Travel
along the deep, slow-moving Bebedero River, which crosses the dry Pacific savannahs.
From the boat, observe a colourful array of bird life, mammals and reptiles.
Palo Verde National Park is dramatic in its diversity, featuring mangroves,
swamps, swamp forests, saltwater and freshwater lagoons, marshes, and both deciduous
and evergreen forests. The Park also provides shelter for a great variety of
birds, such as the woodstock, spoonbill and two species of heron.
Between the beaches lie the Resort’s recreational and
public areas; colourful gardens and private courtyards interlaced with meandering
pathways. The result, a profusion of vegetation, the azure of the Pacific, and
a sky that stretches forever, fuses the finest of nature’s brilliance
with inspired Four Seasons flair. From a large health club and spa and some
of the most exceptional golf facilities to outdoor swimming and recreational
opportunities for all ages, Four Seasons contemporary luxury and thoughtful
service creates a new Costa Rican experience. This resort is nowdays the most
exclusive and best 5 star beach hotel in the country. No doubt about it!
| TEL.:
506 6960000 |
FAX:
506 6960500 |
