At Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy windsurfing. Change of towels is available on request.
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel offers 40 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sardinal hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel is a smoke-free property.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Paddleboard
Rowing/canoeing
TV in common areas
Water sports equipment
Windsurfing
Family friendly
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Garden
In a nature reserve
On the bay
On the beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Terrace
Spa
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
In-room massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: CRC 47000 per room (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 47000 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 463 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 463 reviews
8 - Good
128
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 463 reviews
6 - Okay
46
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 463 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 463 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Terrence
Traveled with family
Apr 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff
The place is dated but location is interesting. The staff were wonderful. The beach is dark sand but nice. Water very warm and calm in bay. The rooms need updating but were fine.
One of the best experiences we have had staying at a resort! The minute we got there we were treated like royalty! you will not find a better more attentive and friendly staff anywhere! The place is beautiful,quiet,clean and welcoming. It was perfect for us to getaway from the rat race for a week and and enjoy the surroundings the beautiful pool and the wildlife especially the mango tree full of monkeys!! They have 1 restaurant on the premises and the food is delicious!!! Again we would not hesitate to go back. The staff is one of the biggest reasons for that. Every single one of them we can actually call friends by the end of our trip! We were tired of the "all inclusives" with the sometimes loud and sometimes obnoxious crowds you can get at times! This was our perfect sanctuary!! Steve & Grace
This was the best place we could have picked to stay! The staff was absolutely outstanding with their service and were so friendly and helpful! The food was excellent. The rooms were exceptionally clean and stayed cool all day. We walked the beach and spent lots of time at the pool. It was not over crowded like other places where you can’t even find a chair. In the pool you get to see the monkeys in the mango treee right above you taking naps and eating mangos. It was magical! Breakfast is free and was so good too. I will definitely go back I miss it already! Thank you to - Jeilor, Sergio, Federico, Edwin, Roland, Hailey, Andrea and all the staff that were so fun!
We were welcomed with drinks and cool towels. It was such a quiet property during this time of the year! The landscaping of the property was beautiful & colorful with the walkways paved with florals, definitely gives a tropical vibe! So much lush greenery. 10-15 min away from playa de coco & zi lounge; about 30min from the airport in the early AM hours. We had no issues getting an uber at 530am.
Hotel has on site restaurant. Roland was the best; we ordered ribs& fries, short rib, salmon tartar, bbq wings, shrimp plate and spinach ravioli & left completely stuffed with leftovers. *strawberry margarita was the crowd pleaser for drinks
There is also a pool with semi-private beach and equipment available to use (kayak, paddleboard), sun beds and hammocks overlooking the water. They also offer spa treatments on site.
The room & restroom were spacious (shower was huge), with a living room area and private patio enclosed with tall plants for privacy.
Everyone was so friendly and helpful during our short stay here. We can’t wait to come back !
Lenekia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maia
Mar 9, 2025
Maia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Britanee
Mar 4, 2025
Britanee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Vicki
Traveled with partner
Feb 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are lovely, food was great, gorgeous beach. The rooms are dated though but clean.
The only option available for us was a family style room. It was spacious in that there were two queen beds and a sitting area. Our patio was completely secluded due to the trees in front. The property itself is so beautifully landscaped. Your stress will melt away! The staff is friendly and accomodating. I asked for an iron and one was delivered promptly, though they weren't sure if there were any. It was away from the town area and anything you do away from there will cost a grip to get to. Perfect getaway for a couple!
Leslie
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edyta
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
maravilloso lugar para relajarse, divertirse con un excelente servicio...Servicio realizado por Sergio, Andrea, profesionales y muy amables...lo recomiendo.
Edyta
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Delyn
Traveled with partner
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at this hotel during the last 4 days of our 2-week trip so, we really liked that the resort was quiet and occupancy seamed to be low. At times we were the only ones at the pool. We had some challenges at this resort with the safe not working (we went through 4 of them), swarms of ants in our unit and the hotel cleaning staff leaving our back sliding glass door open. Which was a problem considering the safes are not bolted down. However, all of our issues were remedied very quickly and staff were very apologetic. It is really the staff that made our stay enjoyable. The breakfast buffet was very good and had a good variety every day but my husband made a comment that there were no waffles and they said no problem and made him waffles. I also asked where there was a nearby restaurant that made enchiladas and they said no problem we will make them for you. They were terrific! We wanted to use the SUPs and thought that they would be provided as part of their amenities but they were $15 USD ($23 CAD) to rent so we chose not to spend the extra money. The beach front close to the resort is a little murky so you have to walk further down if you want to swim. We preferred the pool anyways. The pool does have some leaves in it but it was being cleaned daily. Small price to pay to have lots of natural shade. The trees also attracted lots of howler monkeys, large iguanas and black vultures. This was our afternoon entertainment.
If you want to enjoy your vacay, please avoid this This place. It deserves one star and that it’s only because of their staff.
For starters they don’t even have water available after 8pm.
Not bar or food after 8pm ( in the middle of now where)
Mislead advertising about “ocean front” it’s just a mud
Internet doesn’t work
There’s no iron in the room
When water it’s available it cost 8 dollars per Bottle. (some cheap label water)
Worst place to Stay. We even left earlier.
We loved Golden Palms! The staff is so friendly! The food is amazing.mThe rooms are nice and big. Bed is very comfortable. The pool is huge. We liked the quietness of the resort. Edwin and Federico were amazing at the pool side bar. Any activity you would like to do they will have it to you quickly. We did jet skis and they were there within minutes. Playa Hermosa is a 5 min drive. We did choose to go eat there a couple of nights. We would definitely stay here again !