El Mangrove, Autograph Collection, Costa Rica. (Photo Courtesy of Marriott International)
AAA has launched its Diamonds Program in Costa Rica by revealing hotels and restaurants that have received Diamond designations. The association’s inspectors recently visited the Central American country to rate properties for the first time.
Notably, this is AAA’s first country expansion in more than 30 years.
Five Diamond properties offer ultimate luxury and leading-edge cuisine. Four Diamond properties offer upscale amenities and distinctive fine dining. Three Diamond properties offer comprehensive amenities and trendy food. And Diamond Approved properties meet industry-leading standards of AAA inspections.
The designations reflect a commitment to quality and consistency in the hospitality industry. Inspectors are trained professionals who conduct unannounced, independent, in-person property reviews. Of particular focus are examinations of cleanliness, comfort, cuisine, and consistency.
In all, 34 hotels and restaurants in Costa Rica earned Diamonds: 11 hotels received Four Diamonds, 10 hotels received Three Diamonds, 11 restaurants received Three Diamonds and two restaurants are Diamond Approved.
The AAA Four Diamond hotels in Costa Rica are:
- Arenal Springs Resort & Spa, La Fortuna
- Dreams Las Mareas, La Cruz
- Four Seasons Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, Peninsula Papagayo
- The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal
- W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal, Playa Conchal
- El Mangroove, Autograph Collection, Playa Panama
- Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica, Playa Panama
- JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa, Tamarindo
- Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen, Heredia
- Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, Quepos
- InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall, San José
The AAA Three Diamond restaurants in Costa Rica are:
- Don Rufino, La Fortuna
- Nemare, Peninsula Papagayo
- HiR Fine Dining, Pinilla
- Makoko, Playa Panama
- Pangas Beach Club, Tamarindo
- La Pecora Nera Ristorante Italiano, Puerto Viejo
- La Divina Comida Fusion Peruana, San José
- Naans & Curries, San José
- Restaurante Grano de Oro, San José
- Restaurante Silvestre, San José
- Sikwa Restaurante, San José
A complete list of all Diamond designations in Costa Rica can be found at AAA.com.
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