Hilton Signs Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Hilton Signs Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Updated August 28, 2026
Hilton announced the signing of Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Hotels & Resorts on August 27, 2026. Planned for Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, the resort is expected to open in 2029 and will mark the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand’s debut in Costa Rica.
Quick Answer
Maravé Manuel Antonio is a planned Hilton luxury resort and residential development near Manuel Antonio National Park in Quepos, Puntarenas Province. Hilton expects a 2029 opening, with 57 hotel accommodations and 116 branded residences. The project adds a major international luxury brand to one of Costa Rica’s best-known nature and beach destinations.
Key Facts
Status: Signed and in pre-construction; not open.
Expected opening: 2029.
Hotel: 57 accommodations — 42 ocean-view rooms and 15 private bungalows.
Residences: 116 — 66 villas, 46 condominiums and four penthouses.
Site: Nearly 40 acres and about 650 feet of Pacific beachfront.
Construction target: Late 2028.
Investment amount: Not publicly disclosed in reviewed sources.
What Was Announced?
Hilton says the seven-story resort will combine hotel accommodations and branded residences overlooking the Pacific.
The residential component is planned as the first LXR Residences project in Latin America. Carazo Arquitectura is handling the architecture, with interiors by Curioso.
When Will Maravé Manuel Antonio Open?
Hilton currently anticipates a 2029 opening, with construction expected to finish in late 2028. Residential sales are expected to begin in fall 2026. These remain projected milestones, not confirmation that the hotel is operating or accepting reservations.
Where Is Maravé Manuel Antonio?
The resort is planned for a nearly 40-acre beachfront estate in Manuel Antonio, minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park. SINAC places the park in Quepos canton, Puntarenas Province, and identifies it as Costa Rica’s most visited protected area.
Travelers can review our Manuel Antonio Costa Rica travel guide for destination and transportation planning.
San Jose Airport and Transportation Access
For most international visitors, Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), commonly called San Jose Airport, is the principal gateway to Manuel Antonio.
A verified San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio private transfer usually takes about 3.5 to 4 hours. A San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio shared shuttle generally takes about 3.5 to 4.5 hours and operates on fixed schedules.
What Could the Resort Mean for Tourism?
The likely transportation effect is higher future demand for airport transfers and regional connections. This is an analytical inference based on Maravé’s luxury positioning, residential component and location near a heavily visited nature destination.
What Travelers Should Know
Maravé Manuel Antonio is not currently open. Travelers should not treat the 2029 target as a confirmed operating date and should recheck the property’s status before planning a stay specifically around the resort.
FAQs
When will Maravé Manuel Antonio open?
Hilton expects Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Hotels & Resorts to open in 2029, with construction anticipated for completion in late 2028. These are projected dates, so travelers should verify the property’s operating status before making future hotel or transportation plans.
How many rooms will Maravé Manuel Antonio have?
The hotel portion is planned with 57 accommodations: 42 ocean-view guest rooms and 15 private hillside bungalows. Separately, Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Residences is planned with 116 furnished residences, bringing the announced combined total to 173 hotel and residential accommodations.
Where is Maravé Manuel Antonio located?
Maravé is planned on a nearly 40-acre Pacific beachfront estate in Manuel Antonio, near Manuel Antonio National Park in Quepos canton, Puntarenas Province. Hilton says the site extends from a rainforest ridge to approximately 650 feet of Pacific beachfront.
Which airport is best for Maravé Manuel Antonio?
For most international travelers, Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is the practical gateway to Manuel Antonio. Ground transportation from SJO generally takes about 3.5 to 4.5 hours, depending on service type, traffic, weather and the final property location.
Is Maravé Manuel Antonio accepting hotel reservations?
The reviewed sources do not confirm that hotel reservations are open. Hilton describes the property as expected to open in 2029, while residential sales are expected to begin in fall 2026. Residence sales should not be confused with an operational hotel opening.
Conclusion
Maravé Manuel Antonio gives Hilton a confirmed LXR project in Costa Rica and adds a future luxury resort-and-residences development to the Central Pacific pipeline. Travelers can already review verified routes from Manuel Antonio and Quepos and plan transportation around their actual travel dates.
