km 3 Ruta Nacional 159, Playa Penca, Sardinal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Luxury Beachfront Resort on Playa Penca in Guanacaste

Discover a five-star beachfront escape in Sardinal, Guanacaste, set on Playa Penca with Pacific views, 188 rooms, suites, and villas, and direct access to calm waters for snorkeling and paddleboarding. Enjoy regionally inspired dining, 10 outdoor pools, family programs for ages 4–17, a 17,000-square-foot spa, on-site fitness classes, and easy access to Liberia’s international airport, nearby beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, ziplining, horseback riding, and eco-adventures.

Spacious king suite with lounge seating and forest balcony at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Walk-in closet and vanity area in a guest room at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
King bed guest room with ocean-view balcony at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Two-bed guest room with wall art and a window view at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Guest room bed and television facing a balcony ocean view at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Two-bed ocean view guest room with desk and bench at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Two beds beside a large ocean-view window at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
King guest room with TV wall and sheer curtains at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Guest room bed facing a TV divider and bright windows at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
King bed guest room with ocean-view balcony at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Two-bed guest room with balcony doors and wood wardrobe at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Guest room kitchenette with wood cabinetry and built-in appliances at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Suite living and kitchen area with ocean-facing glass doors at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Ocean view suite with kitchen island, lounge seating and terrace at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Suite kitchen and round dining table with pendant light at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Ocean-view suite kitchen and dining area at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Suite dining table and kitchen with ocean-facing windows at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Suite living room with balcony and ocean view at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Suite lounge seating and balcony doors at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Tree-view suite living and dining room at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Suite dining and living room with terrace plunge pool at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Suite dining table and living area beside a wooded terrace at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Suite living and dining room opening to a green terrace at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Resort suite living and dining area with balcony views at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Resort suite living room with dining table and plunge pool at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Open resort suite lounge and dining room with balcony at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Resort suite seating area beside glass doors and plunge pool at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Resort suite lounge with dining area and wide balcony doors at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
King bed guest room with ocean-view balcony at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Resort suite dining table and lounge with balcony view at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY

ALL-INCLUSIVE

Dining & Drinks

Enjoy regionally inspired venues including La Finca, Tico Tica, Peacock Alley, Buena Nota, Vida, and Copo y Cono.

In-Room Refreshments

Room service and mini-bar inclusions are not specified in the available resort information, so confirm details before booking.

Pool & Beach

Relax across 10 outdoor pools, with pool umbrellas, a poolside bar, a beach bar, and direct Playa Penca access.

Family Entertainment

Children enjoy free supervised activities, with Natunki Kids Club for ages 4–12 and Nasome Teen Club for ages 13–17.

Sports & Fitness

Stay active with on-site snorkeling, paddleboarding, water sports equipment, fitness classes, a movement studio, yoga, and nearby adventure excursions.

Wi-Fi Included

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in guest rooms and free WiFi is listed among the resort’s property amenities.

Resort suite living room with dining table and oceanfront terrace at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Ocean-view suite living and dining area at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
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Rooms & Suites

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Bahia View 1 Room with king bed and seating at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Bahia View 1 Room Plunge Pool

  • 490 ft2
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Ocean View 2 Queens Room plunge pool terrace at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean View Room Plunge Pool

  • 490 ft2
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Queen Beds
Bahia View 1 Room with desk, lounge seating and balcony at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

1 Room Bed /hear Access Roll in Shower

  • 495 ft2
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Bahia View 1 Room with king bed, desk and balcony seating at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Bahia View 1 Room

  • 495 ft2
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Bahia View two-queen room with balcony and water view at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Bahia View Room Plunge Pool

  • 495 ft2
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Queen Beds
Dining area and ocean terrace in an Ocean 1 One Bedroom Suite at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean View 1 Corner Room Large Balcony

  • 495 ft2
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Ocean View 1 Room with bed, desk, seating and balcony at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean View 1 Room Plunge Pool

  • 495 ft2
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Ocean View 1 Room king bed and seating at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean View 1 Room

  • 495 ft2
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 King or 2 Queen Beds
Ocean View 2 Queens Room with balcony and water view at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean View Room

  • 495 ft2
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Queen Beds
Living and dining area with balcony ocean views at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Room Ocean Access RI Shower

  • 495 ft2
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Queen Beds
Dining table beside sliding glass doors in an ocean-view suite at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean 1 Bedroom Suite Plunge Pool

  • 980 ft2
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Ocean View 1 Bedroom Suite with bed, desk, sitting area, and balcony at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • 980 ft2
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Ocean View 1 Bedroom Villa living and dining room at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean View 1 Bedroom Villa

  • 980 ft2
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Villa galley kitchen in the Presidential Villa at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Presidential 2 Bedroom Private Villa Pool

  • 1959 ft2
  • 8 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Villa bedroom seating area at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Family 3 Bedroom Private Villa Pools

  • 1959 ft2
  • 10 Guests
  • 3 Twin Beds
Bahia View 1 Room desk, sitting area, and terrace doors at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Bahia View 1 Bedroom Suite Plunge Pool

  • 1589 ft2
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 King Bed
Two queen beds in a Bahia View room at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique with balcony and bay view.

Bahia View 2 Bedroom Suite with Plunge Pool

  • 6 Guests
Bedroom, desk, and balcony view in a suite at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Ocean View 2 Bedroom Suite with Plunge Pool

  • 6 Guests
SAVOR THE FLAVOR

reSTAURANTS & BARS

La Finca entrance with illuminated wall sign at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

La Finca

Costa Rican Seafood & Steak Restaurant

An elegant Costa Rican seafood and steak restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offering fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, maize-driven flavors and panoramic coastal views. La Finca is perfect for refined dinners rooted in Chorotega tradition, with a graceful, contemporary feel.

Restaurant tables facing an open kitchen at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Tico-Tica

Costa Rican All-Day Restaurant

A refined Costa Rican all-day restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offering open-flame cooking, fresh seafood, premium grilled meats and views of Playa Penca. Tico-Tica suits relaxed breakfasts, lunches and dinners, with an open kitchen and a warm coastal feel.

Bar lounge with tropical mural at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Peacock Alley Bar

Small Plates & Cocktails Bar

A refined cocktail bar at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offering craft cocktails infused with traditional Costa Rican flavor, rum and mezcal tasting flights, and small plates such as tostadas and empanadas. Peacock Alley Bar suits leisurely evenings, with ancestral flavors and a polished lounge feel.

Open-kitchen restaurant interior at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop

Bakery Coffee Café

A bright bakery coffee café at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offering specialty Costa Rican roasts, fresh fruit, pastries and croissants with tropical flavors and classic French technique. Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop suits easy grab-and-go mornings, with a fresh, upbeat feel.

Vida Pool & Grill entrance and terrace at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Vida Pool & Grill

Latin-Inspired Poolside Bar

A lively poolside bar at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offering Latin-inspired flavors, refreshing drinks, and light bites by the water. Vida Pool & Grill is perfect for relaxed afternoons between swims, with a bright, easygoing feel and coastal energy.

Ice cream shop with display counter and green walls at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.

Copo y Cono Ice Cream Shop

Ice Cream Café

A cheerful ice cream café at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offering locally flavored scoops, colorful homemade cones, inventive ice cream sandwiches, and a playful toppings bar. Copo y Cono Ice Cream Shop suits kids and adults craving a sweet break, with vibrant Costa Rican flavors in a fun, easygoing setting.

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Explore The Area

Set along the serene shores of Playa Penca on Costa Rica’s Sardinal, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offers an all-ages escape surrounded by natural beauty and calm-water snorkeling. The resort sits directly on Playa Penca, where soft sand and gentle waves are ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling arranged through the concierge. Nearby, guests can paddle to the secluded Playa Calzón de Pobre, a quiet cove reachable by a scenic guided kayak trip. Day trips to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and its waterfalls, plus wellness-and-adventure excursions to Río Perdido, offer nature and culture within easy reach. The lively town of Playas del Coco is also nearby for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), this resort blends secluded luxury with access to Guanacaste’s top attractions.

What's Nearby

Open lobby lounge with wood ceilings and globe chandeliers at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Warm lighting and patterned screens frame the lobby seating area.
Guests entering the sunlit lobby of Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique beside lounge seating.
Guests arrive through tall wooden doors into the resort lobby.
King guest room with balcony and bay view at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
A king room opens to a furnished balcony overlooking the bay.
King guest room with wood paneling and open bathroom entry at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
A king bed is centered against warm wood paneling.
Two-bed ocean view guest room with desk and bench at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
Two beds face a window with ocean and rocky coastline views.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WALDORF ASTORIA COSTA RICA PUNTA CACIQUE FAQs

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is located in Sardinal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, directly on the beachfront of Playa Penca along the Punta Cacique peninsula.

The nearest airport to Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, approximately 30 to 40 minutes by car from the resort.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is a family-oriented resort featuring a complimentary Kids Club (Natunki) for ages 4 to 12 and a Teen Club (Nasome) for ages 13 to 17, along with supervised activities and a dedicated children’s pool.

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique offers several regionally-inspired dining venues, including the signature restaurant La Finca, all-day dining at Tico-Tica, cocktails at Peacock Alley Bar, poolside fare at Vida Pool & Grill, pastries and coffee at Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, and treats at Copo y Cono Ice Cream Shop.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique features a 17,000-square-foot spa with 11 treatment rooms, relaxation lounges, saunas, steam rooms, and treatments inspired by local Costa Rican ingredients and traditions.

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique provides direct access to Playa Penca, complete with loungers, cabanas, and umbrellas, plus complimentary water sports equipment such as kayaks and paddleboards.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is pet-friendly, welcoming pets with an applicable non-refundable fee and weight restrictions.

Check-in at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique begins at 3:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM noon.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique features a Wedding Pavilion with Pacific Ocean views, an event lawn, ballrooms, and a dedicated Wedding Lounge for brides and their parties.

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique features 10 outdoor pools, including a signature multi-level cascading pool and a dedicated children’s pool.

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