Guanacaste, Costa Rica –Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo, overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica, has welcomed its first guests as part of its soft opening on Thursday, November 1. Upon arrival, the guests were greeted in true Margaritaville fashion – with a tropical lei and signature margarita.
The new 120-room destination resort boasts casual-luxe guestrooms, signature Margaritaville brand dining concepts like Banana Wind Café and 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, three pools including one with a swim-up bar, live entertainment, a full-service spa, 24-hour fitness center, a family entertainment center with an in-house theater room, water sports rentals and more.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo is an ideal addition to Costa Rica’s booming hospitality scene, which was recently rated the top destination in the world for travel experiences in a TripAdvisor rating.
Reservations can be made on https://www.margaritavillebeachresortcostarica.com with special introductory rates starting at $243 per night, for travel from January 6 through April 30, 2019. This offer is available for booking through November 30, 2018.
Casual-Luxe Guestrooms & Exteriors
Guests will instantly be transported into a vacation state of mind as they are greeted by an all-new lobby with expansive views of the resort’s refreshed pool area – and beyond that, the pristine shores of Flamingo Beach. All buildings have been painted a crisp white accented with blue trim, and an enhanced driveaway with new water features will provide a welcoming tropical vibe. A 12-foot giant blue flip-flop sculpture is being added to the lobby, bringing a Margaritaville signature design element to the resort. Guestrooms will showcase a ‘casual-luxe’ design and soothing color palette, reflecting the brand’s inherent fun and escapism. Catering to families of all generations, the re-designed resort will now feature specialty Family Suites with bunk beds and more.
Refreshed Dining Concepts
Several new signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts will include:
- Banana Wind Café, with locally-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as frozen concoctions.
- License to Chill Bar, the new rendition of the resort’s famous swim-up pool bar, will now offer an extended menu for lunch, snacks and a variety of light bites along with its signature cocktails, beer, wine and other refreshing beverages.
- 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, serving up beach favorites such as burgers, tacos, seafood dishes and signature cocktails along with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. A stage will feature live entertainment multiple nights each week, and multiple large screen TV’s will keep guests up-to-date with all of their favorite sports.
- Capriccio’s Pizza Bistro & Café, the resort’s classic restaurant overlooking the pool, will continue to delight guests with gourmet pizzas, pastas and salads.
An all-new indoor/outdoor kitchen has been added to facilitate poolside orders from License to Chill Bar, along with a new pool deck with additional seating.
Enhanced Amenities & Activities
The interior of the new resort will provide guests a new look for the resort’s countless amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center and family center, and a theater room screening the latest movies in Spanish and English. The resort features three pools, one with the swim-up License to Chill Bar, a covered children’s pool, and an activity pool with a volleyball net; a spa; lighted tennis courts; a photography studio; a water sports center and an on-site tour concierge.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Flamingo Beach will offer a revamped line-up of activities for guests including aerobics, aqua aerobics, dance, Zumba, Pilates, tai chi and yoga. Special activities will be designed just for kids, and babysitting services will be available. Unique excursions will be a big part of the resort experience, showcasing the best of Costa Rica, with day trips departing daily to popular nearby attractions and an on-site concierge to help guests decide what they will love most.
Inspired Meeting & Wedding Facilities
Couples looking to exchange their vows against a back-drop of colorful flowers, palm trees and golden sand shorelines will find that Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo provides the ideal wedding venue to say, “I do.” With a team of 
professionals readily available to turn wedding dreams into reality, the resort is giving couples a new fully customizable One Particular Harbour Ceremony Package.
The newly refurbished resort is perfect for small corporate groups, featuring two fully renovated and equipped meeting rooms on its ground floor – the 1,784 square-foot “Fins Left” and the 1,480 square-foot “Fins Right.”
Travelers looking to escape to paradise and be one of the first to visit the new Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo can take advantage of special grand opening room rates starting at $169 per night, for stays from November 1 through December 22, 2018. In addition, travelers can capture special savings for 2019 with an early bird discount of 10% off rates, valid on bookings by November 30, 2018 for travel from January 6 through December 21, 2019.
To make a reservation, or for more information, visit www.MargaritavilleBeachResortCostaRica.com or call 1-844-569-8851. Follow Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo on www.facebook.com/MargaritavilleCR/, and @MargaritavilleCR on Instagram.
About Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Overlooking the golden shores and crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean, Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo is a 120-room destination resort, with a revamped vibe inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and best-selling author Jimmy Buffett. Slated to open in November 2018, this tropical escape on the Pacific Ocean will transport guests into a vacation state of mind, blending Margaritaville’s authentic “no worries” vibe with Costa Rica’s laid-back Pura Vida philosophy. The beachfront resort will offer multiple diverse restaurant concepts, three pools including one with a swim-up bar, live entertainment, a full-service spa, 24-hour fitness center, a family center with an in-house theater room and more. Perfect for small corporate groups and beachfront weddings, the resort will also boast 3,264 square feet of indoor event space and multiple outdoor venue options. Once renovations are complete, the resort will officially be a part of Margaritaville’s growing collection of hotels and resorts. Today, the global lifestyle brand features 14 lodging locations across the Southeast United States and Caribbean with more than 20 additional locations in the pipeline.
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