Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa Rating: Pearls
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Pros
- Beach with free kayaks and snorkel equipment
- Comfortable rooms, all with balconies
- Four restaurants and two bars
- Three-tier pool with swim-up bar and quiet spa pool
- Excellent spa with ocean views
- Free kids club
Cons
- Sprawling property difficult to walk around (but shuttles are prompt)
- Isolated location and bumpy roads
- $15 daily Wi-Fi fee (per device)
Bottom Line
The 202-room Hilton Papagayo is an excellent upscale all-inclusive option in Guanacaste, with a decent beach and comfortable (if generic) rooms. It's quieter and classier than your typical all-inclusive, with brand-name liquor, no annoying bracelets, solid (it not exceptional) food, and live music or karaoke rather than embarrassing staff performances. But you'll need to take one of the free hotel shuttles to get around the sprawling property.
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Location
On the Papagayo Gulf, 40 minutes from Liberia International Airport
The Hilton Papagao is located on the Papagayo Gulf in northwestern Guanacaste, where several large resorts -- including the nearby Four Seasons -- are clustered.
Guanacaste is a dry, sparsely populated area of the country that's known for its beautiful beaches (including ones where sea turtles nest), surfing, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and its string of large resorts. The region is home to seven national parks, including Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, where visitors can hike past boiling mud pots and smoking fissures. Guanacaste has a lower elevation than other areas of the country and an arid climate, so there are no rain forests here, but the dry tropical forests are still wildlife rich: Visitors can spot howler monkeys, sloths, white-faced capuchin monkeys, and iguanas.
- 20-minute, $55 taxi from Liberia International Airport
- 4-hour, $260 taxi from San Jose International Airport
Bottom Line
The 202-room Hilton Papagayo is an excellent upscale all-inclusive option in Guanacaste, with a decent beach and comfortable (if generic) rooms. It's quieter and classier than your typical all-inclusive, with brand-name liquor, no annoying bracelets, solid (it not exceptional) food, and live music or karaoke rather than embarrassing staff performances. But you'll need to take one of the free hotel shuttles to get around the sprawling property.
Things You Should Know About Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa
Address
- Playa Arenilla, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Room Types
- Accessible Room
- Junior Suite w/ Private Pool
- Oceanfront Bungalow
- Oceanview Bungalow
- Oceanview Panoramic Bungalow
- Tropical Bungalow
- Two Bedroom Oceanfront Suite
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Hotel Features
| Number of Rooms: | 202 |
| Pool: | Yes |
| Fitness Center: | Yes |
| Spa: | Yes |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Pets Allowed: | No |
| Cribs: | Yes |
| Kids Club: | Yes |
| Jacuzzi (in room): | Some |
| Casino: | No |
Hotel Information
| Location: | Guanacaste, Costa Rica |
| Address: | Playa Arenilla, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (See Map) |
