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Overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo, Villas Sol Costa Rica features an outdoor swimming pool and offers elegant accommodation, onsite water sports facilities and breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

great service and efficient, food was great and rooms were so comfy

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7.9
Good
961 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Overlooking Culebra Bay’s spectacular cliffs, this all-inclusive, adults-only complex offers a private beach, 2 freeform swimming pools and a spa. Each stylish room has a balcony with partial views of the bay.

Food: The buffet food was the best on location. Lots of variety and all quite tasty. Prepared fresh! The snack bar was also quite good. It was more like a finger food buffet than a snack bar. I have a lot of seller and was able to find a good amount of options. Room/room location: We had two rooms for our group. Both were very nice and comfortable. Comfortable beds, enough towels, clean, amazing view, requested an extra pillow and received it. Our building was pretty far away from the center and we got in a lot of steps, literally up and down a lot of steps! There is a free shuttle service that we used when we were tired of walking. Explore and find the short cuts, it really helps! I was not prepared for the hilliness of the property-country! So many hills and steps, but it was ok, lots of time to enjoy the views. If you are not able to walk request a handicap room that’s closer. Beach: the beach is at the bottom of the property and is quite lovely! There’s no such thing as private beaches in CR, if you can get to it you can use it. This place is out of the way so there was very little additional traffic on the beach. Do not try to take any shells home, they will find them and take them back! Suggestions in response to complaints I read: try to speak some Spanish, it’s fun and the staff will help you more. Be as respectful and kind as you’d like anyone to be with you. Appreciate the culture and vast beauty of the place, you aren’t at home so it shouldn’t feel like home. Its a beautiful experience! Activities: we used the kayaking opportunities, had a massage on the beach, they made some transportation arrangements for us, we used the pools and pool areas once, we mostly took tours and hung out on the beach. The lobby bar had some board games and was a very classy atmosphere. There was music in the lobby some nights, we really enjoyed the saxophonist!

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7.9
Good
1,069 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

El Mangroove is located on Playa Panama in Papagayo Bay and offers an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. This modern, secluded hotel features a complimentary on-site fitness centre.

The air-conditioned rooms at this hotel come with flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a terrace with views of the surrounding gardens. Some rooms include an en-suite pool, and all feature a private bathroom.

The beach and hotel very nice and the service excellent

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8.2
Very good
88 reviews
Price from
£316
per night

Offering 4 swimming pools, 2 private beaches, golf courts, gym and a business centre, this complex is set on Papagayo Gulf and 35 minutes’ drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

It was one the most beautiful properties I’ve stayed at.

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9.1
Superb
36 reviews
Price from
£1,485
per night

This resort boasts 202 spacious non-smoking guest rooms and suites, each with a private balcony or terrace as well as a superb Unlimited-Luxury® experience starting with 24-hour room service, a daily refreshed mini-bar and more. The Preferred Club will provide an enhanced level of luxury with 65 ocean view suites and additional privileges including access to a private lounge, upgraded bath amenities and mini-bar, concierge service, pillow menu and much more.

It was not a typical resort. I loved the bungalows, very private feel.

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8.4
Very good
118 reviews
Price from
£646
per night

Bahia Pez Vela Resort is located on the private black-sand Ocotal Beach, and offers an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and watersports facilities. Each air-conditioned villa has wonderful garden and sea views.

This resort is awesome and exceeded our expectations. We were very close to the restaurant, pools and beach. There are some condos that are way up on the hill which would require you to drive down to the restaurant and beach but ours was easily walkable. We took a fishing tour from the resort and caught 14 tuna! It’s serene, relaxing and a great location. The food at the resort was very good. I definitely want to return here and stay longer.

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9
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
£220
per night

Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo – A concept by Hyatt is a luxurious resort located in the Costa Rican jungle near Culebra. It boasts an on-site spa and gym, plus a swimming pool and 3 on-site restaurants. There is also a tennis court, water sports on-site or zip-line between trees and canopies.

EVERYTHING!! This hotel is an absolute gem! You feel special there from the moment you drive up to the entrance and are greeted by name till the last second of checking out. My daughter stayed at this hotel for 2 nights 2 months before our visit. When we walked into the lobby the young gentleman Jerson at the front desk immediately recognized her and her son. Not only did he remember them visually - he remembered various details about them! A similar thing happened when we went to the restaurant - the staff there remembered her and her kid! By day 2 of staying there it seemed like every staff member there knew our name and room number, knew what kind of coffee we like for breakfast, and what kind of smoothie our kid prefers at lunch. When my grandson (who already stayed there two months prior) came to the kids club - all the girls there remembered his name and met him with open arms. He loved this kid's club so much - we couldn't get him out of there. It's been a month since we came back and he still keeps asking when we are going to go back there. Every woman in that kid's club is absolutely wonderful - I wish could mention all of them here. On top of that - the grounds, the rooms, the beach house, the restaurants, the views - everything is breathtaking! The service is top-notch. The beach is amazing! Jerson at the front desk, after learning that it was my 70th Birthday, arranged an upgrade for us for a reasonable price and we got one of the best rooms in the hotel! He made our stay super-special and memorable and we are immensely grateful! Monkeys visited us on the beach daily, and activities in the hotel abound - we went on a super-fun electric mountain bike tour around the peninsula. I couldn't imagine a better stay. Thank you, Andaz! We can't wait to be back!

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9.1
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
£709
per night

Situated in Papagayo, Guanacaste, 200 metres from Culebra Beach, Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Among the various facilities are a bar, water sports facilities, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Demasiado confortable y espectacular

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8.3
Very good
861 reviews
Price from
£225
per night

Situated in Coco, 200 metres from Matapalo Beach, Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The property has a hot tub, nightclub and a shared lounge.

Everthing , food was amazing , we have avery strict diet we always suffer when we out , here it was no issue , the view from our room was breathtaking , alot of things to do , this is the best all inclisive hotel in guanacaste with no doubt

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8.2
Very good
677 reviews
Price from
£215
per night

Facing the beachfront, Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Coco and features a garden, restaurant and bar. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a water park. The resort provides an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and a kids' club.

Amazing clean and comfortable. Food was good, service and staff were all so friendly and helpful. Adonis at the bar during the shows was amazing, great attitude and service. Milton at the buffet was so friendly! My daughter and I had an amazing time and relaxation. We did a catamaran and a boat trip to Coco , both were fun. Drinks were good and service was always fast and friendly. Was easy to eat meals at all restaurants, sometimes with a short wait but we went for drinks while waiting. Would go back again!

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7.8
Good
455 reviews
Price from
£156
per night

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Travellers who truly “get away from it all” trust resorts to provide the pinnacle of all-inclusive relaxation. Resort guests are invited to enjoy communal onsite amenities like pools, spas, restaurants, activities, excursions and shops, and stay the night in luxurious private rooms, villas or apartments.
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Resorts that guests love in Playa Hermosa

  • Avg. price/night: £252.29
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    All inclusive.
    Robert
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £236.27
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 813 reviews
    view was incredible, staff at the beach were always helpful and would grab chairs for you if you asked. shuttles around the property were helpful since the resort was situated on a huge hill, and they came often. breakfast was always good and was replenished often as was the rest of the food. other meals were okay. excursion staff were so helpful in assisting my husband and I book our excursion that we did last minute.
    Megan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.65
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,348 reviews
    Location was excellent. In the condo side of the resort the landscaping and the pool were excellent. The condos generally were well equipped
    Denise
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £252.29
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    The Resort was great! Waiters and bar staff were incredible, specifically Harley and Diego. Amazing views. Food was decent. Pools were nice and clean.
    Ryan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £116.75
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    The property was clean. Staff were extremely friendly. The environment felt safe. The food was delicious. The location of the hotel provided freedom to walk the beach and/or leave the resort.
    Xenia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £252.29
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    The view in most of the resort is breathtaking. The staff is very friendly. The shuttle between the various part of the resort is super convenient. Overall, the availability of amenities is top.
    Joel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £252.29
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    Very respectable all-inclusive food and drink (but not the floppy plastic cups that cocktails were made in - though barman did give us solid plastic cups on request). Lots of fresh fruit at breakfast. Good hot coffee. Good regular vehicle transport around the resort and to the beach.. Beach was long and peaceful - but had no facilities at all except for a few plastic hotel loungers. Comfortable pool loungers. Great sunset views!
    Timothy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £252.29
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    Nice view, property, very friendly staff! All inclusive well arranged!
    Nancy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £252.29
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    Loved the villa with our private pool. Location is just perfect. Value for what you get with all inclusive is fantastic.
    C
    Christina
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £98.65
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,348 reviews
    Close to the beach, meals were good, enjoyed the Valentines dinner. We had been at a big resort prior and we enjoy a smaller atmosphere.
    craig
    Young couple