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Standard Package + Upper Room Amenities
Valid for Preferred Club Jr. Suite Plunge Pool, Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean Front, Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite, and Presidential Suite room categories. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply to resort coupons and vary by resort.
Tranquil. Intimate. Unforgettable. Set on Papagayo Bay along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica sits on a black volcanic sand beach surrounded by lush mountains just 20 minutes from the Liberia Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Liberia. This oceanfront resort boasts all the benefits of the Unlimited-Luxury® experience. Enjoy the natural scenery at this property immersed in the Costa Rican hills and attractions of nearby Guanacaste. At Secrets Papagayo, an unparalleled experience awaits you in the beautiful natural surroundings of Costa Rica.
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General policies & fine print
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - Student Groups (Spring Breakers) are not permitted at Hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating
5391 reviews-
Worth every penny
Wonderful all inclusive, adult only resort. Friendly staff, good variety of food and plenty of amenities. I read lots of reviews about how hilly the property is. This adds to the beauty of the resort. We were on the quiet side. It was a less than 5 mins walk on the beach to the main area or 7 mins walk on the pavement. Great way to burn calories after a meal. There were shows and entertainment every evening. Favorite restaurants were Seaside Grill and Aqua. Tips: -Men need to bring a pair of long pants, collared shirt and closed toe shoes to wear at the Japanese teppanyaki dinner and inside the Italian restaurant. -Bring a flashlight, small keychain one works or your phone flashlight. You’ll need it when you walk the beach at night so you don’t step on the hermit crabs! -Download the app when you arrive. You can view the menus, event schedule and order room service. -Easy to Uber to Playas del Coco. -There are vendors on the resort beach. Be sure to barter. You can find the same items in Playas del Coco for cheaper than they offer. Cons: -No self laundry facilities. -There are some restrictions if you’re not a preferred club member. Nothing we thought was worth the upgrade. -They gave us $200 in resort credit, but there were so many restrictions. We didn’t use any of them. -This is a vacation ownership property. They will ask you to attend a presentation at check in. They don’t press hard if you say no. -Pool chairs can fill up. People aren’t considerate and leave their belongings for long periods of time even when they’re not in the pool area or don’t put their towels in the bin when they’re done.
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Tours from Secrets Papagayo ,Royal Service Tours, excellent experience, beautiful places to see, various options!
We had a great experience with both tours organized by Leo Chavarria and Chris Carbalo. Very professional and amazing options! Individual approach left us completely satisfied! Highly recommended to everyone! Definitely contact them when in Secrets papagayo!
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Excellent resort and will definately return.
The resort is right on the bay and has many activities inn the ocean and pools, games, entertainment and shows, as well as excellent food, and courteous, helpful, friendly staff. I must eat gluten-free and there were many food options for me, all labelled, and the staff were very knowledgeable. The room was clean and comfortable. The resort is spread over the hills and the setting is peaceful and beautiful.
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A must go, I would go again!
We absolutely LOVED our stay at Secrets Papagayo! The entire staff were so incredibly helpful and truly anticipated our every need. A huge shout out to the shuttle staff because that place is hilly. The grounds are beautiful, the food and drinks were delicious, and plenty to do excursion wise if you choose to book something.
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Six Visits and Never a Disappointment
Every guest is treated like royalty, but, as a multi-returning guest, the level of service provided to me is exceptionally good. Opportunities abound for staying active and involved on the property but, if relaxation is your goal, you will be allowed to do so. Food is excellent and varied. The fact that I have now visited six times should be enough to tell a person how much I feel this is a wonderful place to visit.