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Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.5 star property

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On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach massages
Deluxe Ocean View King Balcony | Front of property
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • All inclusive
    All inclusive
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Playa Arenilla, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503
  • Playa Venado
    1 min walk
  • Playa Jícaro
    4 min walk
  • Playa Monte del Barco
    6 min walk
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Bungalow)

Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bungalow)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Deal of the Day

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Preferred Club Junior Suite King Ocean Front | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Preferred Club Junior Suite King Ocean Front

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Preferred Club Bungalow Suite King Ocean View

Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Preferred Club Bungalow Suite King Ocean View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Preferred Club Junior Suite King Plunge Pool | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Preferred Club Junior Suite King Plunge Pool

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Preferred Club Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Preferred Club Presidential Suite

  • 1399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Bungalow Suite Double Tropical View

Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Bungalow Suite Double Tropical View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Preferred Club Bungalow Suite King Ocean Front View

Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Preferred Club Bungalow Suite King Ocean Front View

  • 366 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Double Ocean View

Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Double Ocean View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Ocean View King Balcony

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow Suite King Tropical View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Bungalow Suite King Tropical View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.5-star Sardinal property with private balconies
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants.
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive offers 202 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 48-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Secrets Spa by Pevonia has 13 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

A business center is on site at this 4.5-star property. This all-inclusive property also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

Market Café - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Seaside Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Himitsu - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Portofino - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
Aqua - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games

Dancing
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua
  • Himitsu
  • Market Café
  • Portofino
  • Seaside Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 13 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 38

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 65 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 38 (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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Adults All Inclusive
Secrets Costa Rica Adults All Inclusive
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Adults
Secrets Costa Rica Adults
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Adults only All Inclusive
Secrets Costa Rica Adults All Inclusive All-inclusive property

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 492 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 492 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 492 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 492 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 492 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The setting was lovely. The people were very friendly and helpful. The common areas needed to be updated and redone. The pool area needed to be redone. The food was mediocre.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded and safe. Too far from town and shopping. No hotel transportation. Taxi costs about 75.00 round trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily Grace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, room with wonderful view, but with room service as major option, expected more than a tiny table with one chair. Room service advertised as 24/7, but ended at 2130 in reality. Location with nice views, but so hilly and steep, shuttle service a must, sometimes excellent, sometimes a wait. Room refresh daily mixed, didn't refresh mini bar (if you can call it that), not all towels always replaced. Strange. Staff all super friendly and worked hard to please, but the room service issues never were fixed. Small pools, limited restaurants, esp for non preferred status guests. High pressure sales for Unlimited vacation club. Excursions nice, a wee bit costly, but good, though lotsa driving to get anywhere. Not my favorite Secrets experience, liked Jamaica better, but that was pre pandemic, so who knows
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

CARLOS, Humacao

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was chaos, 3 different people coming at us talking all at once, "Preferred" check-in area, more chaos, had to wait for one of the 5 people there could check us in. Angie was rude, focused on getting payment. I thought I had already paid a deposit and she challenged me for confirmation. Never had I had to pay for a hotel prior to check out. I was wearing dress linen shorts and was not allowed in Portofino. Fabrizio, the waiter seemed to be in a rush, had no clue what a mocktail was and did not care to explain available rum choices. Said they were the same rums as everywhere else in the hotel. Dealing with staff, always seemed that it was everyone’s first day or that they had never been asked for hot milk for the coffee, or put lots of ice in a drink, or bring the entire can of coke to the table. Something as simple as asking for a shuttle and have our rental car brought to the lobby seemed to cause confusion. I know English is not the first language, it seemed that the people did not clearly understand. I speak Spanish and even then it was very hard to communicate. The food was meh, felt pre-prepared and no effort to make it look or taste good, except for the Seaside Grill, that was the one positive about the food. Hotel was dilapidated, the grounds not landscaped, pool straight out of the ‘70s. Making teppanyaki reservation was super hard. Zero Attention to Detail, zero customer service, spelling errors and inconsistent translations everywhere. Disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pravin Kumar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What we liked: rooms are separate which provides privacy. Very comfortable bed and A/C runs all night. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Suggestions for improvement: food tends to be on the salty side especially at Himitsu. Nightly live entertainment is great but after they are done, have a lively DJ towards the end of the evening by the bar.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff was amazing! Very pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahid, Los Angeles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Secrets Papagayo was superb. The staff and especially the manager were fantastic. We had a minor issue with our room lock after check in but ther hotel staff were there within literally 3-4 minutes and got us in. Although it turned out that they had to replace the whole lock, the locksmith was there within 5 minutes and everything was handled professionally. The property is fun to walk around and explore and there are a lot of outside excursions. We booked a couples massage for the spa and had excellent massages by the staff. We had a Junior Suite with Plunge pool and the views were magnificent. The scene around the main pool is lively with music and dancing but our room location up on a bluff was very quiet and peaceful. The food in the restaurants was varied and very good. My wife had sashimi at the Asian restaurant and said it was very fresh and delicious. The mushroom risotto in the Italian restaurant was also excellent. We ate most of our breakfasts and lunches at the healthy food restaurant next to the spa and the meals there were all freshly made and delicious. The spa has a separate pool area that is meant to be a quiet pool and we spent most mornings there. The bartenders seem to be able to mix any drink you can think of and room service will bring some drinks to your room (selected from a list). There are daily activities like dance lessons. They have 2 pickleball courts which weren’t busy at all. Overall, we had a great time and were sorry to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from every part of the property—room, dining, pool, and beach—were amazing! The staff was authentically kind and accommodating and made us feel at home. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service at this property. All staff were genuinely friendly and provided prompt service. Resort has beautiful bay and luscious landscaped multi-level grounds. Rooms are situated in small duplexes or four-plexes, providing additional privacy. Very lovely vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Food was well below average. This was our first all inclusive experience and it fell way short of our expectations. We would not recommend this property or experience to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, safe place to stay. Dining options were limited but the quality of the food at each one was great. (This is probably by their design.)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent. Staff was excellent .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort, quiet and relaxing atmosphere, great food and drinks, Secrets always delivers. The Staff at this resort go above and beyond expectations to make sure our stay was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort
Resort was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Food was to be expected for an all inclusive, mediocre at times but ok in certain restaurants. Be prepared to wait for transports but not extended times. You can walk but in the heat, not recommended. Beach is nice but don’t expect Caribbean blues or white sand.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Jonesboro

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was phenomenal! Property was very lush and beautiful. Our room was very clean and comfortable..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed for 11 nights in December and there were areas that were excellent and others lacking. The resort is low key and spread over the hillside, they do have shuttles running non stop, but if you don’t want to wait and ride be prepared for hilly walks. Definitely bring mosquito spray. Ocean access in a very calm bay, mix of sands but not used much, beach is public so be aware. Wait staff and bar staff were amazing special mention to Armando in portfofino restaurant and bartenders William and Ronnie. Entertainment crew was great really enjoyed the water aerobics. Food at specialty restaurants Portfino-Italian, Himitsu-Asian, Aqua-lighter meals, was all very good. Seaside grill was disappointing, protein over cooked, sauces and sides as ordered were missing and service lacking. Buffet okay. Grounds very well tended. Con’s, property is showing age in areas. The hot water system at peak times 3-5pm daily could not keep up with demand. Was also smell of sewage some nights. Our a/c unit malfunctioned and leaked water. It was repaired quickly but we did lose a night of sleep as it broke overnight. Housekeeping was inconsistent. Lounge chairs in spa area need replacing, many had broken welds, rust, and should not have been in use. Resort is in isolated area so don’t expect to walk to amenities, not a negative, but important to know and be aware driving can be an issue due to the highway you need to access to get to volcanoes and other sites backing up badly morning and evening.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and accommodating. They were so happy to have us there at their resort and made our trip relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023