Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Rating8.4Nine restaurants across the 2,400-acre property, with six requiring reservations. Book all a la carte dinners immediately at check-in using the resort app — this is the single most important logistics step on arrival. Mitra Market handles the main buffet across all three meal periods. Westin Club guests get exclusive breakfast and lunch access at Faisanella.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Theater Bar & Lounge | Included | ||
| Bamboo | Included | ||
| Bar Central | Included | ||
| Bar Imperial | Included | ||
| Caracola Poolside Restaurant | Included | ||
| Cauri Lobby Bar & Bistro | Included | ||
| El Ranchito | Included | ||
| Faisanella | Included | ||
| Kayak Bar Premium | Included | ||
| La Sabana | Included | ||
| Manglar Seafood | Included | ||
| Mini-bar in Rooms | Included | ||
| Mitra Market | Included | ||
| Nautilus Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Spirula Trattoria | Included | ||
| Triton Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Westin Club Lounge | Included |
International
A la carte dinner for all guests (6–10 PM), casual elegant dress. Reservations required. For Westin Club guests, also serves exclusive breakfast and lunch — the private dining arrangement at all three meal periods is the most substantive food-related perk of the Club tier. Dinner menu spans international preparations.
Seafood
Al fresco seafood restaurant in an outdoor beachside-style setting. A la carte dinner only (6–10 PM). Casual elegant dress. Reservations required. The freshest seafood preparations on the property — salads, vibrant ceviches, and grilled catches. One of the more popular booking targets; secure this one at check-in.
Steakhouse / Costa Rican
Costa Rican steakhouse with a local rodizio-style approach to fire-roasted meats. Signature dishes: fire-roasted meat selections and Costa Rican regional preparations. A la carte dinner (6–10 PM). Casual elegant dress. Reservations required. The Guanacaste dry forest region has a genuine cattle culture — this restaurant reflects it.
Signature dishes: Steaks, Fire-roasted meat selections, Costa Rican dishes
Asian Blend
Asian fusion dinner restaurant. Standout dishes: steamed beef gyoza and Pad Thai. A la carte dinner (6–10 PM). Casual elegant dress. Reservations required. One of the more creatively differentiated options among the a la carte choices.
Signature dishes: Steamed beef gyoza, Pad Thai
Pizza and Italian
Dual-format venue near Conchal Beach: wood-fired pizza and pasta at lunch (noon–6 PM, casual), Italian a la carte for dinner (6–10 PM, casual elegant). Signature lunch dishes: wood-fired pizzas. Reservations required. The lunch pizza program is the most convenient beach-proximity dining on the property.
Signature dishes: Wood-fired pizzas, Pasta
Tapas
Evening tapas bar with golf course views in an open-air setting (6–10 PM). Casual elegant. Reservations required. Signature cocktail: Evil Geisha. The golf course backdrop at dusk is the best outdoor ambiance on the property for a pre-dinner drink.
Signature dishes: Evil Geisha (cocktail)
International, Gastro-market style
Main gastro-market buffet open for breakfast (6:30–11 AM), lunch (noon–3 PM), and dinner (6–9:30 PM). Live stations with rotisserie, Asian preparations, and local Costa Rican dishes. Signature: freshly grilled meat, seafood, and themed nightly buffets. No reservations, resort casual dress. The freshly grilled meat station is the most reliable option when dinner reservations are unavailable.
Signature dishes: Freshly grilled meat, Seafood, Themed nightly buffets
Traditional Costa Rican and American
Outdoor palapa restaurant by the main pool, noon to 4 PM. Buffet and a la carte mix of Costa Rican and American options. Casual. No reservations. The most useful venue for midday eating without leaving the pool area.
BBQ / Casual Costa Rican and American
Poolside BBQ and American casual from 11 AM to 4 PM. Grilled favorites and quick snacks. Casual, no reservations. Good backup when Caracola is crowded.
Signature dishes: BBQ bites
Bar menu, cocktails
Indoor-outdoor sports bar with a fire pit, open 5–11 PM. Cocktails and evening drinks. The only venue with any late-night energy — the fire pit area is the social hub after dinner.
Beach bar, drinks
Beach bar directly on Playa Conchal, 3–9:30 PM. The best drink position on the property — you're on the beach watching the Pacific while drinking.
Bar menu, drinks
Swim-up bar at the main lagoon pool, 10 AM–6 PM. Drinks without leaving the water.
Bar, drinks
Lounge bar adjacent to the nightly show venue, 7–11 PM. Pre-show cocktails and nightcap drinks.
Bar menu, drinks
Westin Club exclusive swim-up bar at the adults-only pool, 10 AM–6 PM. Club guests only.
Bar, drinks
Bar for guests with premium room access or elite Marriott Bonvoy status, 10 AM–10 PM.
Snacks, cocktails, bites
Adults-only Club guests only. Afternoon bites and cocktails, 4–7 PM. The most practical time slot for returning from beach or golf activities before dinner.
International and Local
24-hour in-room service. Fully included, a la carte menu. The 24-hour coverage handles late night hunger after the Astrea Bar closes.
Refreshments
Pre-stocked daily with soft drinks, juices, water, beer, and a selection of liquors. Fully included. Useful for early morning refreshment before Mitra Market breakfast opens.