Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announces its first hotel in Costa Rica, the 14-story, 190-room Sonesta Jaco Resort. Scheduled to open early in 2009 this spectacular destination resort is located in the legendary beach town of Jaco (pronounced hawko), less than 90 minutes from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. A condo-hotel, the resort is being developed by Riverside Developers and will be managed by Sonesta.

Sonesta Jaco Resort will offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Costa Rica's tropical forests, all within a secure, gated community. The one- and two-bedroom units at the resort will offer hotel guests and unit owners luxurious appointments including a modern gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, marble bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floors and nine-foot ceilings. Each condominium will include an infinite edge hot tub on every balcony. The resort will feature a tropical-style waterfall swimming pool, 400-foot lazy river pool and sundeck, children pool, beach club and a very special Costa Rican destination spa.

Costa Rica has been called an ecological wonderland, a destination for visitors to enjoy the wonders of a tropical paradise. In fact, canopy tours through the rain forest are available just minutes from the resort. The resort also offers convenient access to famous beaches on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast like Playa Hermosa, Manuel Antonio and Esterillos.

The Sonesta Collection is a distinctive international collection of upscale hotels, resorts and cruise ships. Every property reflects the energy, style and spirit of its location. Locally-inspired and artfully-presented cuisine, luxurious accommodations and passionate personal service create an authentic and memorable guest experience. Discover the Sonesta Collection in Boston, New Orleans (2), Miami (2), St. Maarten (2), Brazil (2), Peru (6), and Egypt (11). Opening soon in: Hurghada, Egypt; Orlando, FL; Doha, Qatar; and San Carlos, Mexico. For more information visit Sonesta.com or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.