Located in the main lobby building with a separate entrance and offering views of the Pacific Ocean, the 1,486 square-metre (16,000 square-foot)Spa at Four Seasons offers a complete range of massages and spa treatments designed to relax, rejuvenate, enrich and heal the body and soul. The Spa uses therapies unique to Costa Rica, with mineral-rich volcanic clays and thermal spring waters taken from the source of the volcano.

The facility features nine massage rooms, wet treatment rooms with showers and a special couple's suite with private sauna, whirlpool and large shower.

Relax with a cold drink on the magnificent pool deck, where lush landscaping surrounds the three infinity-edge pools. Enjoy an aquatic workout in the 1,000 square-metre (10,700 square-foot) freshwater pool, or relax in the whirlpool. Children will enjoy the shallow, beach-style entrance and random spray feature of their own 50 square-metre (540 square-foot) pool, while parents relax on chaise longues in the shade nearby. A variety of pool toys and frozen treats are available at the toddler pool.

For Dining the Resort has many options to choose from:

- From its ocean-view vantage point, the elegant Di Mare restaurant with its Italian specialties and exemplary service. Open for dinner, the superb fare is complemented by heart-stopping sunsets, which may be enjoyed indoors or on the fully screened outdoor terrace.
Seats 70 inside, 50 outside.

- Continental cuisine and local specialties, beginning with an impressive breakfast buffet, are offered in the casual, all-day Papagayo restaurant. Along with glorious Pacific Ocean views, Papagayo overlooks the daytime activity taking place around the Resort's pools.
Seats 90 inside, 30 outside.

- With convenient proximity to the main pool and two beaches, Congo's pool bar and grill offers local and American fare with delightfully casual al fresco dining beneath its shaded, open-air pavilion.
Seats 100.

- Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the two pools, Tico's is a cosy bar that offers a delightfully relaxing place to enjoy tasty light meals, as well as hot and cold beverages.
Seats 40.

10-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED DURING HOLIDAY SEASON.

The 153 generously sized guest rooms and suites are imaginatively crafted with indigenous woods and stone finishes. Each room seamlessly blends indoor comfort with an outdoor terrace or balcony living area and mesmerising views.

Sliding louvred doors between sleeping and living spaces maximise privacy and invite the flow of fresh sea breezes. Residential-style furnishings and décor draw their inspiration from the natural surroundings: ocean, forest, sunshine or beach. Well-defined work areas allow guests to remain productive, with up-to-the-minute technology for communication and entertainment, including high-speed Internet access throughout.

Extra-spacious bathrooms are cool, airy and inviting, clad in marble and offering signature Four Seasons features: deep soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, large double vanity and - in a separate alcove - WC with telephone. Some feature private outdoor showers.

CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE STAY FREE, WHEN SHARING ROOM WITH ADULTS.