Marriott International today signed an agreement with Solana PA, S.R.L. to debut the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Costa Rica.

The St. Regis Papagayo will span 20 hectares on the Gulf of Papagayo in the Guanacaste region of the country’s northwest. The development of the project is expected to begin in July of this year, with a planned opening in early 2027.

Inspired by the local culture and its ocean surroundings, the new-build property is slated to feature 120 hotel rooms and 143 residential units. It expects to offer six distinct culinary venues, including Casa Club for casual gourmet dining; The Cliff, inspired by Japanese and Costa Rican influences; a Beach Club & Grill; and the signature St. Regis Bar & Speakeasy. Other planned amenities include the St. Regis Library, multiple swimming pools, a spa, an exclusive beach club, and 7,750 square feet of indoor space and 2,475 square feet of outdoor space for meetings, banquets and other events.

Strategically located between Panama Bay and Culebra Bay, just 25 minutes from Liberia International Airport, the St. Regis Papagayo will offer 634 linear yards of beachfront and views of the Gulf of Papagayo. The resort will also expand the luxury enclave in Papagayo.

Mexican architecture firm Sordo Madaleno will helm the new-build project. Gensler Mexico City has been selected as the principal interior design firm. Maat Handasa will lead the landscape architectural project, TalentChef will act as a food and beverage consultant, and Ana Ramirez of Ancestral Handmade Hotels will contribute her expertise as a wellness consultant. GFG Securities LLC advised Solana PA, S.R.L. in the negotiation of the St. Regis agreements and the successful debt raise for the project.

“This extraordinary development underscores our continued commitment to expanding our luxury portfolio in key destinations across the Caribbean and Central America,” said Uriel Burak, Marriott International vice-president, Development, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). “Costa Rica continues to experience growing demand for high-end travel and residential offerings, and we are proud to work with Solana PA, S.R.L. to bring the first St. Regis hotel and residences to Costa Rica.”