Hilton announced the signing of Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Hotels & Resorts, marking the brand’s debut in Costa Rica. The property is expected to open in 2029.
The resort sits on a nearly 40-acre estate of titled beachfront spanning 650 feet of Pacific coastline. It will include 173 accommodations combining hotel guestrooms, suites and branded residences.
The seven-story resort will feature 57 accommodations, including 42 ocean-view guestrooms and 15 private bungalows, each with a plunge pool. Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Residences will add 116 furnished residences, including 66 private villas, 46 oceanfront condominiums and four penthouses. It is the first LXR Residences property in Latin America.
The resort was designed by Carazo Arquitectura and is expected to include the largest mass timber structure in Costa Rica. Interiors were designed by Chicago-based Curioso.
Amenities will include a Beach Club, two chef-led restaurants, the MARAVÉ Speakeasy Bar, a spa and wellness facility, a fitness center and a youth activity club.
“Costa Rica represents a key growth market for Hilton, with strong demand for high-end, nature-immersed travel,” said Pablo Maturana, VP of development, architecture, design and construction of Caribbean and Latin America, Hilton. “With Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Hotels & Resorts, we are introducing a distinctive luxury retreat that will bring LXR’s destination-led approach to life through highly personalized service, immersive cultural connection and one-of-a-kind experiences inspired by the spirit of Manuel Antonio.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Hilton to bring LXR Hotels & Resorts to Manuel Antonio,” said Bruce Begia, president of Ocean Cove MA Development One S.A. “This project is designed to create a unique destination that connects guests with Costa Rica’s natural environment while delivering exceptional luxury and service.”
“Maravé stood out for its extraordinary location, thoughtful design and authentic connection to Manuel Antonio’s rainforest and Pacific coastline,” said Dino Michael, global category head, Hilton Luxury. “It brings together everything we look for in an LXR property destination: distinctive character, a sense of place and experiences that invite homeowners to embrace adventure, nature and uncompromising luxury.”
Hilton operates more than 315 hotels in more than 35 countries and territories across the Caribbean and Latin America, with more than 150 hotels in the pipeline.