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What We Love
- It’s an all-inclusive and adults-only resort perched on a cliff with breath-stealing views.
- Explore on a guided cycling tour or book an excursion to one of Costa Rica's epic sights.
- This exotic paradise has bird watching and organized nature walks. Pack your binoculars.
Things to Know
- The resort is only 35 minutes from the airport.
- Upgrade to Premium Level for VIP access to restaurants, exclusive lounge, free Wi-Fi & more.
- The resort gives you a tide schedule, so you know the perfect time to hit the waves!
Occidental Papagayo is an exotic, all-inclusive oasis on Costa Rica’s golden shores with inspiring views, sporty activities, tasty cuisines and cocktails awaiting you. All-inclusive means a stress-free getaway: drinks, food and activities are included in the price of your vacay!
This resort is sure to bring out your adventurous side – hiking trails, ogling at volcanos, rafting down rivers and roaming around tropical rain forests are bound to be on your to-do lists. This paradise also has bird watching and organized nature walks. Don’t forget to stop by the spa for massages, facials, a steam room and all kinds of pampering treatments. Guests who upgrade to Premium Level are given VIP access to restaurants, an exclusive lounge, free Wi-Fi and more! The hotel features bright and spacious rooms designed with everything needed for guests’ enjoyment in an adults-only environment. There are also two international restaurants and a buffet as well as a snack bar and lobby bar to meet everyone’s palate. Whether you want to spend your days relaxing with your significant other or take a memorable adventure, Occidental Papagayo’s adults-only resort is for you!
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General Policies & Fine Print
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring break-free environment.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
8622 reviews
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Sep 05, 2026We recommmend
The rooms are fantastic, the personnel is even better. Super nice. The property is well maintained, clean, mosquito-free , nice pools. The beach is quite small, you have to go at low tide. The food at the buffet is unpretentious but it is excellent. The wine is pretty bad but the other beverages are good. It is a good home base to go scuba diving, then hang at the pool. For the price paid, I would call it a very good value.
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Aug 31, 2026
Great resort
Amazing resort. Great staff and pool side bar was fun! Food was good easy access to beach. Resort is on a hill. Lots of steps but they do have ramped walkways and golf carts for accommodation
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Aug 23, 2026Could Be Better
This place has great potential. Unfortunately, the execution is average. Food, service, activities, maintenance....all are an "almost".
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Aug 20, 2026
Don't book, find somwhere else
Food not as good, entertainment not as good, and depends on your room, be careful with bay view that is too far from everything, either you will walk for so long (stairs most of it) or you will wait for their shuttle that does not operate for 24 hours. Be careful booking either on the beach tours they are not very good at all.
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Aug 18, 2026Terrible disappointing experience
Terrible disappointing experience. Started with confirmed pick up at. Airport. Not there came an hour later when got help to call. Check in ok but no explanation of charges. Room view great. Room is in desperate need of repairs. Buffet dinner barely edible. 2 cheap win s offered and no selection. Very poor quality most starches available. Had hopes for breakfast. Never had such bland rice and beans and I’ve eaten many as several trips to Costa Rica. Breakfast disappointing. Service and friendliness doesn’t exist. Had better food ate Holiday Inn Express San Jose airport. Asked to eat at sit down Italian restaurant. Couldn’t accommodate a single women. My first time at an all inclusive but would hesitate doing it again. You have to go to your room by their truck vehicle. If you are a single woman it’s dangerous getting down deep step. I’m in good shape but was a challenge. Might be a good fit for 20-30! Years old who don’t know quality and come for water sports. If a senior avoid this so called adult inclusive resort