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El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel near Playa Hermosa

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reception
On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, scuba diving

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Papagayo Bay, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503
  • Place, Panamá Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bar (on property)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 498 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View | Living area | 42-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bar (on property)

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

  • 1210 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | View from room

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • 1668 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Papagayo

On the beach.You'll find Panamá Beach and Ericka's Fruit Stand within a 15-minute walk of this Sardinal hotel. Playa Venado and Playa Jícaro are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Panamá Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Coco Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Playa Virador - 56 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Playa Nacascolo - 57 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Café - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Himitsu - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Market Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Makoko - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bahía - ‬5 min drive

About this property

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

4.5-star beachfront hotel near Playa Hermosa
Some rates at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4844 square feet (450 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Sardinal hotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4844 sq ft of conference space
  • 450 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offers 85 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65.00 per room (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 1-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

El Mangroove Hotel
El Mangroove Hotel Papagayo
El Mangroove Papagayo
El Mangroove Autograph Collection Hotel Papagayo
El Mangroove Papagayo Autograph Collection
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Hotel
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Sardinal
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Hotel Sardinal

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection to the airport?

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection is 12.2 mi (23-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 El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection on Dec 1, 2025 start from $431.2, 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 El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection have an airport shuttle?

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 65.00 per room, roundtrip.

How close is El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection to the beach?

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

Does El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20.00 and 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but El Coco Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection have a pool?

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection features an outdoor pool.

Does El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like a beachfront location and light fare.

Does El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features aromatherapy, facials, and massages.

How close is El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection to downtown Sardinal?

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection is 3.9 mi away from Papagayo.