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Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront property near Playa Hermosa

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2 outdoor pools
4 restaurants, breakfast served
Deluxe Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Porch

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 485000
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Bay View | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Bay View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Level Luxury | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Level Luxury

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Panamá Beach

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Hermosa and 9 miles (15 km) of Coco Beach with a stay here. Papagayo Golf and Country Club is within 9 miles (15 km) and Ocotal Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Panamá Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Coco Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Ocotal Beach - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Marina Papagayo - 49 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Italian - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Makoko - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Himitsu - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4-star beachfront property near Playa Hermosa
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

As a guest of Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Mediterranean Sardinal property is smoke free.

  • 163 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 22 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1992
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive offers 163 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive to the airport?

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive is 14.3 mi (33-min drive) away from the Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?

As of Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive on Dec 1, 2025 start from $257.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive.

How close is Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive to the beach?

This property is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive offer free breakfast?

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this property, but El Coco Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?

This property offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive have a pool?

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 4 restaurants on site.

Does Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive have a spa?

This property doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, mani/pedis, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive to downtown Sardinal?

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive is 1.3 mi away from Panamá Beach.

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1021 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
something I didn't like, and that other people didn't like either, is that the air conditioning in the disco or club was super cold. We all complained and nothing was done about it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and beautiful. The staff was amazing. The food variety was not the best. The amenities and entertainment was not good at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Awilda, Belleville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Few food options, the air conditioning in the restaurants didn't work, for lunch or dinner it was hellishly hot, the bed was comfortable, the room was clean, except the air conditioning was also faulty in the room, definitely not what I expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amber-Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at our stay this past week - the property was beautiful and overall a lovely place to stay. Well maintained property and a nice beach. It was easy to book excursions but it was difficult to get ahold of staff for other things. Overall I'd recommend this location for a beautiful and comfortable stay but there are a few things to keep in mind. The room was very nice but it didn't have any toiletries when we arrived other than the dispeners in the shower, toilet paper, and a few kleenex tissues left. Housekeeping took good care of the room when you gave them a good tip. We struggled to find people at the right times to book a dinner reservation and when we finally got our booking on the last night, my partners chicken and beef were extremely under cooked and they took them back to replace them but they never came back to us so we just had to leave. Overall I'd rate the food probably a 6.5/10. Some hit and miss but we still enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Treeca, Red Oak

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Arrived at resort at 2:40PM, only two people available to check folks in. Waited in line standing, no water or refreshments for 30 minutes. Actual check took about 5 minutes, but were told room wasn’t ready and give them 5 minutes. After waiting an additional 25 minutes, we went back up to the desk and was hold we need to now get in another line to wait for a shuttle to take us to our room. We had to wait on a second shuttle, climb onto a mini van with no A/C… got stuck riding behind another shuttle took an additional 15 minutes to arrive to our room. The room is just okay, the shower and toilet areas were out dated and the bed was firm. The door had a huge space under it allow all kind of lizards to crawl into our room, we had to start laying a towel down at the door to act as a barrier. Speaking of towels, they always arrived dirty looking, so pack your own if you can. The resort food was just okay, the best restaurant was the grill’s steak dinner and the wings in the snack bar. The staff was friendly and accommodating… the bartenders were generous with the liquor but the brand is cheap so take it easily. Access to the beach, was amazing… we were able to rent jet skis and I got a massage, from Maria, high recommend her! Overall a very relaxing trip with the hubby would I go back probably not.
View from the buffet restaurant
Resort at
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel a/c is horrible. Our first room the temp didn't get above 78 and we complained and got a new room the 3rd night of our stay. The a/c in that room was better but 2nd night all the a/c units in our building froze and everyone complained about that. There was no a/c in any restaurants so you were eating dinner sweating. They don't stock your fridge unless you call and even then most of the time we still had to walk to the front to get water bottles from the bartenders because they didn't do it. Sunday, when we checked out they didn't have any water bottles to give guests for the airport ride. Another thing to note is that all of their liquor is not good unless you pay for the premium service WHICH is only served in one location on the property. Their bartenders were all great and a lot of fun, their staff is attentive for the most part. The food was blah, we did have a great steak in the Grill the first night and the Oriental restaurant was really good. I will never stay at this resort again nor will I recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An all inclusive almost beach resort. The hotel campus is very spread out with 20 separate buildings all with a unique view. If anyone in your party is disabled this is not the place to stay. They offer a shuttle service to the wet bar/beach area, which is still a short walk to the beach. The shuttle is offered at all hours but once you get dropped off the lobby is the only location to catch a return room trip. All meals and drinks including alcoholic ones are included in the pricing. Meals are mostly buffet style. Our room was spacious but lacked a dresser and a power source on both sides of the bed. We did have a gorgeous view. Room was cleaned everyday. All of the staff was pleasant and helpful. Off site excursion partners are pricey.
Building 20 landscape
Main pool area
View from porch
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great! Rooms were a little outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place had everything you would need. Food, Drinks, beach access, and (even though I did not use their services because I didnt know they had them) they have excursions on site. The only two gripes I have is they offer a luxury upgrade for premium liquor and free room service, but only one location has the premium liquor and its at the very top of the resort. This leads to my second gripe which is the amount of walking needed to enjoy the resort. They do have shuttles, but they get full quickly and show up rarely or you call for one and it comes slowly. Still enjoyed the stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nfakaba

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
What I didn’t like was the attitude of the staff it clearly wasn’t the best throughout the trip but that wasn’t everyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hetal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful but unfortunately the condition of the rooms needs a lot of attention. We had lights not working and hot water not working. The staff could only do so much. Every time you called the front seat they would say the will send things right away but no one would show up. There was no consistency in the services provided. Their main restaurant had no air conditioner and so it was like eating in a sauna. Overall the staff was good but the services provided were very poor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aurora Bianca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our honeymoon. We wanted to go somewhere that was easy to get to and that didn't need any extra planning ahead of time. All inclusive was great, deluxe room with a bay view was worth it, and so was the premier upgrade that got us into the premier bar/lounge. The food at the restaurants was much better than the buffet, but the buffet was still fine. Tours with On the Beach Tours were great, and we liked spending time at the beach every day. Overall, we were happy with this for an affordable and easy-to-plan honeymoon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nitin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I stayed at two other resorts before arriving at Occidental Papagayo, and while the property itself has beautiful views and a great location, the overall experience was disappointing—mainly due to poor staff service. The front desk staff were unhelpful and unresponsive, and the security personnel at the entrance and exit were outright rude. This was not a language issue—we had excellent service at two other nearby resorts where communication was never a problem. The rooms are outdated, though they were kept clean. The bathroom felt like something out of an old care facility—low water pressure, a broken faucet, and an overall worn-out feel. The security safe didn’t work, and no one made any effort to fix it, even after we reported it. Housekeeping never showed up, despite reminders. The shuttle system between the parking area and rooms was inconvenient. We booked an ocean view room but were given one almost entirely blocked by trees, with little to no view. The food was average at best—breakfast was decent, but the lunch and dinner buffet were below expectations. Although we made the most of our stay by enjoying the beach and scenery, the resort’s management and service were lacking. I won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Daniel, Sacramento

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great adult resort, peaceful and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Needs upgrading
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ashely

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was okay. The food selection was lacking variety, pretty much the same selection everyday. There is no where to get food late night (after 11pm) unless you are paying. The entertain is none. They had a few activities going on at the main pool, but after 4pm music is turned off by the pool and that’s it. There is a swim up bar in the second pool but close at 5pm. There is a disco at 8, but the music is geared to Latinos. They need a variety of music for all cultures and ages. There were raccoons roaming the property freely (terrified). They offer no top shelf alcohol only rail. All and all my husband and I went to rekindle and reconnect and that’s what we did. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was a little slow attending to us. Like they are short staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The workers are great. However the rooms were dirty, the phone did not work. The fridge did not work. The transportation stopped working at 1am. They stopped serving food at 9:30. No snack bar at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette, Spring

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property is absolutely gorgeous. I was disappointed in the management of the the property. Arriving guests had to wait a long time to check In and to get simple questions answered. They never answered the phones at all. The property is huge so you have to walk a lot but they have shuttles that never seemed to come to our building. They have limited towels and the food was horrible. There were very limited food choices and it was bland to taste. We tried the specialty dinning and the food was not good at all. We had to check out early due to having to drive 3 hours to another airport. The attendant would not let us exit without a piece of paper and this caused us to travel late during the night. If the lines weren’t so long we should have just been able to leave. I would not stay here again unless they made a lot of changes to their iteniary.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025