Waldorf Astoria Residences Guanacaste is the luxury brand’s first offering in Costa Rica
Working remotely and choosing an environment that supports your mental and physical health is a perk of the current times. While many lodging options offer short-term rentals, they often lack the amenities of five-star hotels and resorts that make travel enjoyable. To keep up with the flexibility of the “new normal,” several global brands now offer furnished spaces ready for short and long-term occupancy.
Situated on the dramatic cliffside peninsula of Cacique in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province, the Waldorf Astoria Residences Guanacaste is the first location associated with the brand in Costa Rica.
Just 25 minutes from the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, the Waldorf Astoria Residences is a short drive from two neighboring towns offering authentic Costa Rican culture. The property provides immediate access to Playa Penca, a secluded stretch of beach ideally suited for various watersports and access to the region’s dynamic tropical rainforest environment. The Guanacaste province is also home to one of the world’s rare “blue zones,” where residents are known to live longer and healthier lives.
Revolution Places, the real estate and hospitality investment arm of Revolution, LLC and IMI Worldwide Properties, is heading the new endeavor. The unique community is set to break ground this year and open at the end of 2024.
Guanacaste will feature 19 condominium residences and 22 estate homes alongside the anticipated 190-key Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste. With a focus on sustainability, connection to nature, and premium luxury amenities and experiences, the residential community offers an unparalleled private ownership opportunity in an ecologically rich and visually stunning oceanfront environment.
The layout for the development will incorporate biophilic design, mixing the perfect balance of luxury and nature. Elements such as large windows, indoor-outdoor living spaces and natural materials are attractive additions to any home or guest room. These touches come with benefits for residents, visitors and businesses alike, including reduced stress, increased property value and a better quality of life.
Residents will enjoy design features that blend into the peninsula’s natural environment, including water elements throughout the property and a spa built atop a naturally occurring creek. The site plan emphasizes walkability, with all amenities and necessities within a short walk of the residences and a fleet of electric vehicles available for longer on-property transportation needs.
“Anybody that goes to the Cacique peninsula will fall in love with it,” Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and Chairman and CEO of Revolutions, said. “I’ve traveled the world and there’s something magical about this place. My dream is for Cacique to offer visitors an opportunity to experience the peninsula in residences that reflect the beauty of this location. We have spent more than a decade finding the right partners and plans to honor this special place.”
The property’s 19 condominium residences range from two to three bedrooms across 1,509 to 2,209 square feet, with two-bedroom dwellings starting at $1.62 million and three bedrooms starting at $2.72 million. Buyers seeking larger accommodations can select from 22 estate homes, with floor plans including four-bedroom, two-story estates at 3,996 square feet; five-bedroom, two-story estates at 4,982 square feet; and five-bedroom, three-story estates at 4,996 square feet. Pricing on the estates starts at $5.31 million for the four-bedroom floor plans and $6.37 million for the five-bedroom. All residences and estates will come fully furnished and owners can include their home in a vacation rental program.
“This project is truly one of the most stunning properties we’ve ever had an opportunity to work with and the location on the Cacique peninsula can’t be beat,” says Mike Collins, co-founder and CEO of IMI Worldwide Properties.
Sales of the residences are offered exclusively through IMI Worldwide Properties. For more information, visit here.
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This story was originally published June 30, 2023 at 4:23 PM with the headline "Waldorf Astoria Residences Guanacaste is the luxury brand’s first offering in Costa Rica."