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Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo – A concept by Hyatt 5 stars

Papagayo, Guanacaste

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
116 reviews
Price from
US$929.77
per night

Tamarindo Condo 206 Matapalo

Tamarindo

Condominio 206 Matapalo is an apartment set in Tamarindo,PLaya tamarindo,Guanacaste. It boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, pool views and free WiFi throughout the property.

The apartment features 3 bedrooms and a fully fitted kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. A flat-screen TV is available. The wellness area of the property includes a hot tub. Really nice comfortable place with a short walk right to the beach...made for a great vacation experience. The pool was huge, great food right next door, made me feel like I didn't want to leave.

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9.1
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
US$311.67
per night

Bahia Pez Vela Resort 4 stars

Ocotal

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. The people were extremely friendly and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Our villa was well equipped, very clean and perfect for a two person stay. The view was exceptional with our own patio and BBQ. We did find the on site restaurant had great food although a bit expensive. We had two different swimming pools to choose from as well as the beach. The town of Coco and some other beaches or restaurants are either a short drive by car, taxi, or golf cart (at a very reasonable price).

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9
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
US$984.66
per night

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica 5 stars

Papagayo, Guanacaste

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
35 reviews
Price from
US$1,563.02
per night

Nandel Beach Resort 4 stars

La Cruz

Located in La Cruz, a few steps from Bolaños Beach, Nandel Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Playa Coyotera. Quiet location. Easy access to the beach. Beautiful pool.

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8.1
Very good
938 reviews

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive 5 stars

Coco

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. The resort is. Marvelous. Personnel is super attentive and food options are great especially restaurants. Night life and entertainment program is wonderful.

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8.2
Very good
694 reviews
Price from
US$268.93
per night

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort 5 stars

Papagayo, Guanacaste

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
817 reviews
Price from
US$280.80
per night

Dreams Las Mareas All Inclusive 5 stars

El Jobo

Located on an unspoilt private beach in El Jobo, Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica offers swimming pools, tropical gardens and air-conditioned suites with free WiFi. Santa Rosa National Park is a 25-minute drive away. everything this place is amazing, the staff were so friendly I would definitely go back

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8.5
Very good
295 reviews
Price from
US$404
per night

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo 4 stars

Playa Flamingo

Enjoy whitewater rafting, zip-lining adventures, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and volcano tours. At the Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo , the possibilities for romance and adventure are endless. Food and beverages. Custome service. Attention Everthing was really good.

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8
Very good
511 reviews

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas 4 stars

Tamarindo

The Cala Moresca Restaurant serves Italian fusion dishes and seafood, while the La Caletta Lounge offers refreshing cocktails on the terrace and fresh sushi. The resort’s centre is 10 minutes’ walk away. the location, landscaping, food, drinks- everything was amazing! also the staff were stellar! very very pretty.

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8.9
Fabulous
223 reviews

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