Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Opens in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's most anticipated luxury retreat has arrived. Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, opened its doors in January 2025 for intrepid luxury travellers.
A New Era of Ultra-Luxury Arrives in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has long captivated travellers with its extraordinary biodiversity, volcanic landscapes, and untamed coastlines. Now, the country welcomes its most exclusive address yet: Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which opened its doors in January 2025. This landmark debut marks a defining moment for luxury travel in Central America — and for the coveted Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio worldwide.
Where Wilderness Meets World-Class Luxury
Nekajui is not simply a hotel — it is a sanctuary carefully sculpted into one of Costa Rica's most breathtaking natural settings. As a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, it belongs to an elite collection of just a handful of ultra-luxury retreats globally, each chosen for their irreplaceable location and unrivalled sense of place.
Designed for the discerning adventurer who refuses to choose between raw nature and refined comfort, Nekajui delivers both in extraordinary measure. Expect immaculate design that draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape, intimate guest experiences that feel personal rather than performative, and a level of service that has become synonymous with the Ritz-Carlton Reserve name.
Tailored for the Luxury Adventurer
What sets Nekajui apart from other five-star properties in the region is its deliberate focus on the adventurous spirit. Guests are invited to explore Costa Rica's rich ecosystems — from lush rainforests to pristine Pacific shores — with expert-led excursions curated exclusively for the property. Whether it is private wildlife encounters, immersive cultural journeys, or exhilarating outdoor pursuits, every experience is elevated by meticulous planning and world-class guides.
Yet the adventure never comes at the expense of indulgence. Return from a morning in the jungle to bespoke spa treatments, exceptional farm-to-table dining celebrating Costa Rican ingredients, and villa-style accommodations that feel like a private world of their own.
A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Like No Other
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve label is extraordinarily selective. Properties in this collection are found only where nature is at its most dramatic and irreplaceable — places that command a sense of awe simply by existing. Nekajui joins this prestigious family as a property that not only meets that standard but arguably redefines it for the Americas.
For travellers who have explored Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico or Kapa'a on Kauai, Nekajui represents an equally transformative but distinctly different chapter — one written in Costa Rica's language of lush abundance, rich culture, and boundless natural beauty.
Why 2025 is the Year to Visit
Opening a landmark property is a rare occasion, and there is something irreplaceable about experiencing a hotel in its earliest days — when the energy is fresh, the staff are at their most passionate, and the property is at its pristine best. Nekajui's January 2025 opening presents an unmissable opportunity for luxury travellers to be among the first to discover what is already being celebrated as one of the most exciting hotel openings of the year.
For those who believe that travel should be as extraordinary as the destinations themselves, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is simply unmissable.
