Tarcoles – Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 2026
Architects: Integra Arquitectos
Landscape Design: TPA Landscaping
Construction: Constructora Icon
Developer: Enjoy Group
Once known as Hotel Villa Lapas, the property found new life through Design Lab’s interior design vision—emerging as Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection by Marriott. What began as a transformation soon revealed itself as a story of renewal, shaped by memory, nature, and a deep sense of place.
Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda unfolds as a sanctuary where heritage and wilderness exist in quiet harmony. Under Design Lab’s creative direction, the project focused on the reimagining of the main building and its social spaces—including the lobby, restaurant, terraces, pool, snack bar, and kids club—crafting a seamless and immersive guest experience.
Alongside the main spaces, Design Lab led the creation of the new Deluxe Suites, inspired by Costa Rica’s indigenous huts, allowing the architecture, materials, and atmosphere to evoke a sense of belonging. The intervention also extended to character-driven spaces such as La Cantina, La Galería, and El Cabildo—conceived as a pueblo-inspired composition that reinforces a strong sense of place, warmth, and community.