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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Peninsula Papagayo Nacascolo Guanacaste
$588 nightly
The price is $664 total per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
$664 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free resort features a full-service spa, a marina, and 4 restaurants. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with beach umbrellas. Bring the ...
"The staff was super attentive, helpful and friendly. The resort is absolutely beautiful. Stunning views, wildlife everywhere! We literally had monkeys on our balcony at times. The food was amazing as well. The way the staff cleaned and organized our room while we were out each day was great. They ..."
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$147 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, ...
"Todo el personal es super amable y servicial, las habitaciones muy limpias al igual que todas las áreas comunes que huelen muy bien, el desayuno es delicioso 😋."
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
km 3 Ruta Nacional 159, Playa Penca Sardinal Guanacaste
$602 nightly
The price is $680 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$680 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 10 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour gym are all featured at this luxury resort. Bring the family and enjoy the free kid's club, children's pool, ...
"Beautiful property and room! The pools are plentiful and never felt crowded—we saw a monkey! Treat yourself to an evening sunset by the lobby bar—breathtaking! The beach is ona beautiful cove. My kids enjoyed the rocky areas for “tidepooling” for hermit crabs, fish, etc. There is a nice reef right ..."
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste
$352 nightly
The price is $398 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$398 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
This all-inclusive hotel features 2 outdoor pools, a gym, and a restaurant. Family-friendly amenities include a playground and kid-friendly dining, along with ...
"Place was beautiful, stayed in a private house. The AC in the room was perfect. Bartender in the main bar was incredible. Didn’t like the pool bars closing at 5pm and wished they had activities that had people in the hotel get together. But everything was perfect."
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Papagayo Bay Sardinal Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$341 nightly
The price is $386 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$386 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury hotel. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with beach umbrellas. ...
"Wonderful stay and location. Housekeeping kept removing our robes for some reason but other than that everything was stellar."
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Ruta #21 Frente Al Liberia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$153 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public ...
"Beautiful hotel and bedrooms. Only stayed here for one night. Restaurant by the pool is nice. Loved that there was an airport shuttle!!"
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Playa Manzanillo Bahia Culebra Nacascolo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$358 nightly
The price is $358 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$358 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 7 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this all-inclusive property. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and a ...
"Everything was amazing. Lots of walking but shuttles were available. The breakfast was delicious lots of choices. The speciality restaurants were good too. Had no issues with getting reservations."
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
$207 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$234 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
A nightclub, 4 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free property. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...
"Very relaxing environment. The rooms were clean and the AC worked great. Staff was friendly and helpful. They have a shuttle service and it doesn't take long for them to come get you after you call them. Be prepared to walk up and down steep hills if you don't use the shuttle service. Beach was clean. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026
Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$184 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$207 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 4 outdoor pools are all featured at this all-inclusive resort. Enjoy a day at the beach kayaking, or relax with sun loungers. ...
"The whole staff was amazing, the view was incredible. They had good hours on the pool and bars and restaurant. The truck shuttle did a great job and hotel was beautiful. Only negative I can say and it didnt bother me, was some buildings and walls needed some tlc and repairs, but I will come ..."
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
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Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
5 out of 5
Posted 6 hours ago
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"Todo el personal es super amable y servicial, las habitaciones muy limpias al igual que todas las áreas comunes que huelen muy bien, el desayuno es delicioso 😋."
A verified traveler stayed at Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
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