Fishing Resorts & Hotels in Papagayo Peninsula

"We stayed in room 125 and 126 - make sure you use your in-room safe or take your valuables with you. We arrived mid-morning Monday 9th, by 3pm someone came into my sons room (125|) and stole all of their vacation money from my son's girlfriends purse which was well hidden. We reported the theft and spoke to the manager. They said they needed to look into it further and for us to come back the next day at 10am. We did and their reply was they needed more time to look into the matter. Needless to say that lasted until the last day March 15th. Upon checking out we asked the Manager again, we received was a sorry and an email for us to send our complaint to. Riu Palace is scheduled for a major renovation and I suspect most of the employees will be out of work, hence theft will be on the rise, so I suggest you make sure your money and valuables are securely put away. "

"Very nice resort. And renovated. "

"Good family place. I wish there were more shaded areas close to the pools. The stone used around the pools must be replaced; they were a huge hazard to fall when wet and burn your feet really bad; we saw a few people falling. The room was OK; nothing special but are in need of upgrades & basic maintenance. Our bathtub for instance did not hold water. The staff is great and the nature around you beautiful. All-in-all a great place but compared to the Ritz-Carlton around the corner the Four Seasons is no longer the best hotel in the area."

"We had such a great week at CC Beach Front, the staff was so welcoming and friendly. The food was amazing, I thought by just having a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner by the end of a week I would be tired of the choices but they do a great job of switching up the food every day. There were Italian, Mexican and Asian themed dinners when we were there. We stayed in a garden view room that was set back from the main buildings but a very short walk. If you'd like more privacy these are the rooms for you, the other rooms all face either the pools or the beach. Assess to the beach felt secure through their locked gate and the attendant was happy to move beach chairs out for you if wanted to lay on the beach. We saw a range of ages and groups, families, couples, etc, the atmosphere is really family friendly. We did the tasting menu in the other 'restaurant' our last night, which was also really delicious, you have to make reservations for that and it only happens specific nights of the week. Overall, we would definitely go back and stay in the future!"

"There was no laundry room"