The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
All-inclusive resort on Playa Conchal's crushed-shell beach, with its own 18-hole course
About this stay
Set along the coast in Lagunilla, this resort provides a comprehensive all-inclusive experience designed for relaxation and activity. Days here can be spent on the golf course, by the outdoor pool, or enjoying the beach access. With ten restaurants and four bars, dining and entertainment options are plentiful, catering to diverse tastes. The property also features a fitness center, tennis courts, and a full-service spa for rejuvenation. Families will appreciate the kid-friendly amenities, while pet owners can bring their companions along. Air conditioning ensures comfort in all rooms, and free Wi-Fi keeps guests connected. The resort is a short taxi ride from Playa Conchal and within walking distance of Faisanela.
- Direct access to Playa Conchal's crushed-shell beach
- 18-hole, par-71 golf course
- Westin Kids Club with daily activities
- Lagoon-style pool and spa
- Children and pets welcome
- 9.0 guest score from 4,005 reviews
Our take
Playa Conchal is made of crushed shells rather than sand, and The Westin Reserva Conchal gives its guests direct access to it, while everyone else parks in Brasilito and walks in along the shore. That access, an 18-hole, par-71 golf course, a lagoon-style pool, a kids club and an all-inclusive plan sit behind its 9.0 across more than 4,000 reviews. The beach has no public facilities, so guests rely on the resort for shade, toilets and food. I would book it for a beach week with children or golf in mind. Travellers who want to eat in local sodas and change beaches every day will barely use the plan they chose.
- ✓Snorkel at the east end of Playa Conchal, toward Brasilito, where rocks shelter the water; when waves stir up the shell sand, visibility drops fast, so pick a calm morning.
- ✓Vendors on the public beach in front of the resort, massage sellers included, are not part of the hotel, so nothing bought from them falls under the all-inclusive plan.
- ✓Keep bags zipped at the pool and on the beach: iguanas and other animals on the grounds forage through anything left unattended.
- ✓Walk the shore to Brasilito for a change of scene and a ceviche at a local beach bar, but keep children close, because ATV tours cross the beach there.
- ✓Fly into Liberia (LIR) rather than San José: Guanacaste's airport is far closer to Playa Conchal and saves most of a travel day.
Why we love it
- The extensive all-inclusive dining and bar options
- Direct beach access for seaside relaxation
- On-site golf course for enthusiasts
- Comprehensive spa and fitness facilities
Why guests love itDaily activities at the Westin Kids Club, a lagoon-style pool and an all-inclusive plan make The Westin Reserva Conchal one of the simplest family bases in Guanacaste: once you arrive, nobody has to find a restaurant or a supermarket. Children and pets are both welcome. Playa Conchal's crushed shells are coarser underfoot than sand, so water shoes help small children, and waves can churn the water enough to spoil a snorkel, so look at the sea before promising one. Iguanas wander the grounds, a highlight for younger kids, but they and other animals raid unattended bags, so snacks stay zipped. Golfing parents get an 18-hole, par-71 course without leaving the property. The trade-off is that a resort this size becomes its own world; families who want a taste of local life will need a car, or the walk along the beach to Brasilito.