JW Marriott has officially opened its inaugural all-inclusive resort, the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in October 2026. The property includes 415 rooms and features 17 pools, 15 restaurants and bars, and a 16,000-square-foot wellness complex named Spa by JW and Mindfulness House.
The resort offers an exclusive area called the Griffin Club, which provides private beach access, a dedicated pool, and personalized service. The opening marks Marriott’s expansion into the luxury all-inclusive segment.
Room Rates and Booking Availability
Room rates at JW Marriott Costa Elena start at $900 per night or 114,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night, based
on double occupancy. The property is available for bookings starting October 2026, providing Marriott Bonvoy members a new luxury all-inclusive option.
Ritz-Carlton Naples Renovation and Amenities
In Southwest Florida, the Ritz-Carlton Naples, located in Tiburón, completed a multimillion-dollar renovation including refreshed guestrooms and suites, a redesigned lobby, and an upgraded Club Lounge. The resort maintains access to two championship golf courses, tennis facilities, and a large pool complex.
The property also introduced three new dining concepts. Rates start at $600 per person or 69,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night based on double occupancy.
JW Marriott Ranthambore Reopening and Safari Season
JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India reopened on October 1,
2026, following the reopening of Ranthambore National Park’s core zones. The 127-room property features tented suites, private-pool villas, and amenities including guided nature walks and cooking classes, attracting wildlife and safari enthusiasts.
Room rates start at approximately $600 per night or 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Marriott and IHG Expansion Plans in Europe and Asia
Marriott has signed agreements to add eight hotels with more than 700 rooms across the Netherlands, including six properties joining the Series by Marriott collection in Amsterdam, The Hague, Maastricht, and Breda. Two Tribute Portfolio hotels will open in the Netherlands, including Hotel Mariënhage in Eindhoven, Marriott’s first property in that city.
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Thailand, Marriott signed agreements for seven hotels totaling 1,262 rooms in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. The largest addition planned is the 288-room JW Marriott Bangkok Sathorn. The agreements also introduce citizenM, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, and Series by Marriott brands to Thailand for the first time.
Hilton and IHG Future Hotel Openings
Hilton’s Hotel Cala, a 281-room property with a resort-style pool and two restaurants, is scheduled to open along Tampa’s Riverwalk in January 2027. The hotel will include 16 suites.
IHG plans to open voco Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, India, with 130 rooms scheduled for the first quarter of 2031. The hotel will include
three dining venues, a pool, fitness center, and meeting facilities.
JW Marriott’s opening of its first all-inclusive resort represents a key development for Marriott Bonvoy members seeking luxury all-inclusive accommodations.
