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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Peninsula Papagayo Nacascolo Guanacaste
$738 nightly
The price is $834 total per night from May 9 to May 10
$834 total
May 9 - May 10
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 Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo was incredible and truly exceeded our expectations. The resort was beautifully maintained, with breathtaking scenery at every turn. We especially loved the pools, the seamless boat rides to the beach club, and the consistently friendly and attentive ...
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$127 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$144 total
May 11 - May 12
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, ...
Great!!
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste
$329 nightly
The price is $372 total per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
$372 total
Jun 3 - Jun 4
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 ...
Our stay as very good. The staff was very friendly, and for the most part, very helpful. The bartenders were quick to serve you and most of the drinks were solid. There were a few instances where the servers didn't execute on requests--cooking the steak to customer preference, forgetting drink orders, ...
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Papagayo Bay Sardinal Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$445 nightly
The price is $503 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$503 total
May 19 - May 20
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. ...
The food at the restaurants was not very good for such a well kept property
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Playa Arenilla Sardinal Guanacaste
$861 nightly
The price is $861 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$861 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this all-inclusive property. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business ...
Overall, I had a really good time. The food was actually very good compared to some of the reviews that I saw that mentioned it was mediocre. The transportation staff were top-tier and their driving abilities are unmatched. The only thing is that I did call and asked for the in room snacks to be ...
Reviewed on May 1, 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 May 11 to May 12
$153 total
May 11 - May 12
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 ...
Booked a room with two queen beds but was given a room with a king bed. Was told there would be a $50 up charge to switch to a room with two beds. They did provide a roll-in cot at no charge. Front end staff and housekeeping were friendly and helpful. As was shuttle driver. The door to our unit show ...
Reviewed on May 4, 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
$320 nightly
The price is $320 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$320 total
May 19 - May 20
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 ...
This was our first visit to Costa Rica, and we're so glad we stayed at Plantet Hollywood. The property team exceeded our expectations and we're so grateful for everything! Staff members were professional, authentically enthusiastic, lively and organized. Kev who was our dedicated Concierge checked ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
$200 nightly
The price is $226 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$226 total
May 19 - May 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 ...
From the start of our stay the staff was incredible, from offering up travel tips and explaining all that the hotel has to offer. Emmanuel at reception went the extra mile to make our stay unforgettable. The property is beautiful and the animals of Costa Rica are your neighbors. We saw spider monkeys ...
Reviewed on May 3, 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 May 6 to May 7
$207 total
May 6 - May 7
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. ...
We were looking for a clean place to stay while venturing out to explore the Guanacaste region including several national parks and many beaches, so this met our needs. The room was clean, air conditioned and had a kitchenette which was a pleasant surprise. If we were looking an all-inclusive resort ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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