By the Caribbean Journal staff

The first-ever Planet Hollywood resort in the wider Caribbean region has officially opened its doors on the coast of Costa Rica.

The all-inclusive Planet Hollywood Beach Resort is set on the popular Papagayo Peninsula in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Region.

The opening comes as two other Planet Hollywood-branded all-inclusive properties are currently in development in the region in St Maarten and Cancun.

The new all-inclusive Planet Hollywood in Costa Rica.

“It’s been an amazing journey leading my all-star cast of employees to prepare for the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Costa Rica.” said General Manager Jonathan Iriarte, adding “With the perfect line-up of features, we can confidently say that our guests will receive the full Vacation Like A Star experience.”

The property has a total of 294 suites, along with seven eateries and six bars, along with a fitness center, a spa and two swimming pools.

True to its brand, the property will have a major focus on entertainment, from a program where guests can choose their own “soundtracks” for their stays to a “Main Event Guarantee,” which the company says lets guests watch all major sporting events in real time.

And, of course, there’s a significant amount of Hollywood memorabilia, a hallmark of the brand’s restaurants around the world.

— CJ