Wyndham Signs Hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a franchise agreement for the first resort in Costa Rica to fly the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand flag.

The 151-room Wyndham Papagayo Yu Resort, owned by ASECCSS, is currently under development in Guanacaste, one of the most popular vacation destinations in Latin America.

The hotel is scheduled to open by the end of 2015, and will be a mixed-use resort affiliated with RCI, part of Wyndham Hotel Group’s sister company, Wyndham Exchange & Rentals.

Wyndham Papagayo Yu Resort will be situated along Playa Panamá in Guanacaste, an area known for pristine beaches, world-class surfing and lively culture.

The resort is located just 12.5 miles from Liberia International Airport and will give guests immediate access to the region’s attractions, including Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges and numerous national parks, as well as countless sporting and adventure activities, tours and wildlife.

Resort services and amenities will include two on-site restaurants, shops, a pool, sports courts, a gym and a spa. All guest accommodations, comprised of standard and junior suites, will offer ocean views.

“A key factor in our growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is further expanding the Wyndham brand’s resort offerings in key leisure destinations,” said Paulo Pena, president and managing director of Latin America for Wyndham Hotel Group. “Guanacaste’s popularity among international travelers as a top vacation spot makes it an essential location for us to be present. We’re thrilled to work with ASECCSS to break ground on Wyndham Papagayo Yu Resort, which will be a beautiful retreat for travelers and a shining example of the resort experience the Wyndham brand offers.”

Upon opening, Wyndham Papagayo Yu Resort will join two city-center Wyndham properties currently open in Costa Rica, Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazú and Wyndham San Jose Herradura.