The new residences are designed for both short and extended stays and combine the privacy of a standalone retreat with the service, amenities and personalised attention associated with the Waldorf Astoria brand.
Set within the resort’s oceanfront setting in Guanacaste, the residences are aimed at travellers seeking a more spacious and exclusive stay, including couples, multigenerational families and small groups.
New Residences Bring Private Luxury to Punta Cacique
The new accommodation collection consists of eight private resort residences ranging from one to three bedrooms and designed to host between two and eight guests.
Each residence has been created to function as a luxury home-away-from-home, with full kitchens, generous living and dining spaces, spa-style bathrooms and large furnished outdoor areas overlooking the coastline.
Private plunge pools, floor-to-ceiling windows and open indoor-outdoor layouts are intended to make the most of the property’s sweeping ridgeline and ocean views while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding natural environment.
Designed for Families, Groups and Longer Stays
The residential format broadens the appeal of Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique beyond the traditional resort stay, giving guests more space and flexibility without sacrificing access to five-star service.
That makes the residences particularly well suited to families travelling together, couples wanting more privacy, or guests planning longer stays on the Guanacaste coast.
The interiors use natural materials and warm earth tones to echo the landscape, while the layout of each unit is designed to support both quiet retreat and social gathering, whether for morning coffee, sunset drinks or private dinners.
Dedicated Concierge and Private Rooftop Access Included
Guests staying in the new residences receive access to a personal concierge who handles private check-in, transport arrangements, local experiences and other stay logistics.
The residences also come with access to a dedicated rooftop pool reserved for this accommodation category, along with private service and a rooftop bar area offering drinks and light bites inspired by the Costa Rican sunset.
In addition, guests receive priority access to wider resort amenities including the main multi-level pool, the kids and teens clubs, and the resort’s 17,000-square-foot spa and fitness centre.
In-Residence Spa Treatments Add a New Layer of Wellness
A key part of the new residential experience is the ability to book spa treatments directly inside the residence, turning the accommodation itself into a private wellness space.
Guests can arrange massages, body rituals, select beauty treatments and private yoga sessions delivered by the Waldorf Astoria Spa team. The service includes a curated in-room spa setup with aromatherapy and treatment equipment, allowing guests to enjoy a more intimate version of the resort’s wellness offering without leaving their accommodation.
Yoga sessions can also be tailored to individuals, couples or families and include Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative yoga and guided meditation.
Three Signature Wellness Rituals Introduced
To support the launch, the resort has also introduced three new private wellness rituals created specifically for residence guests.
The Residence Awakening Ritual is designed as a full reset experience and includes a full-body massage, botanical foot cleansing, sound therapy and a ceremonial space-cleansing ritual.
The Residence Balance & Nervous System Ritual focuses on stress, travel fatigue and recovery through breathwork, fascia-release massage and singing bowl therapy, while also incorporating energetic alignment within the residence.
For couples or guests celebrating special occasions, the Sacred Union Ritual offers side-by-side massages, aromatic compresses, sound immersion and a full ceremonial cleansing of the space, positioning the residence as both accommodation and private wellness sanctuary.
Part of a Broader Luxury Positioning in Costa Rica
The expansion reinforces Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique’s positioning as a high-end coastal retreat that blends destination-led design with wellness, privacy and immersive service.
Rather than simply adding more rooms, the resort is leaning into a more residential form of luxury hospitality – one that reflects growing demand for larger, more private accommodation with hotel-level service built in.
That trend has become especially important in luxury leisure travel, where guests increasingly want the flexibility and comfort of a private residence without losing access to curated resort experiences.
Guanacaste Continues to Attract High-End Resort Investment
The launch also highlights the growing importance of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region in the luxury hospitality market.
With its combination of dramatic coastline, biodiversity, year-round sunshine and strong international appeal, the area has become one of Central America’s most competitive resort destinations for premium travellers.
By adding private residences with concierge-led service, rooftop access and in-room wellness experiences, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is deepening its appeal to travellers looking for a more secluded, design-led and service-rich coastal stay.
