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Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • 47 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly, food could be better, but still acceptable"

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
4.5 out of 5
Playa Manzanillo Bahia Culebra, Nacascolo
  • 39 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Nacascolo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Well the biggest difference staying at this Planet Hollywood hotel was having to completely get around in a shuttle! It was inconvenient having separate buildings compared to one hotel where you can just take an elevator upstairs to your room! This was built on hills so you couldn't even walk though ..."

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
4.5 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium, Liberia, Guanacaste
  • 47 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (870 reviews)
"Check in process was easy and efficient. Staff were friendly and professional. Room was well appointed and clean. Pool area is under construction."

Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • 46 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (980 reviews)
"We are experienced travelers, and this property gets an A++! Our family has NOTHING to complain about; absolutely wonderful experience. Great room, great property, wonderful location adjoining beach. Two fantastic huge pools. Food was amazing… gained weight on trip. Miguel at check in, Geo from tour ..."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
4.5 out of 5
Peninsula Papagayo, Nacascolo, Guanacaste
  • 38 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Nacascolo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (394 reviews)
"Great experience. Mario was super helpful and even got a hat for our daughter before we departed."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
3.5 out of 5
Ruta #21 Frente Al, Aeropuerto Internacional, Liberia
  • 47 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,312 reviews)
Everything you need before your flight home
"The perfect place to stay before an early flight."

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Playa Arenilla, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • 45 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (509 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay! The lobby was very far from our room and required transportation to reach, and with such a short stay, we didn't get back there for our VIP benefit. In my opinion, they should have had it ready for us when we arrived so we wouldn't have to chase them for it."

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
5 out of 5
Papagayo Peninsula, Nacascolo, Guanacaste
  • 43 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Nacascolo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
"A beautiful property with a caring staff and many dining options. Every detail is looked after."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Condovac la Costa
Condovac la Costa
3.5 out of 5
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica, Club Condovac, Sardinal
  • 48 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (994 reviews)
"Beautiful view!"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Condovac la Costa
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
4.5 out of 5
Papagayo Bay, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • 47 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"Excellent attention to detail, wonderful staff, and superb location."

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
4 out of 5
Pailas Area, Rincon de la Vieja, Liberia, Curubandé, Guanacaste
  • 22 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Curubandé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (785 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and the property had so many things to do."

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
3.5 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • 50 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (802 reviews)
Great time in quiet Playa Hermosa!
"This is a great property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff is super helpful with special call out to Diego who helped us find surfing lessons in Tamarindo on our last day at the last minute! We loved our stay here. I highly recommend it. I would say just a smidge pricey for not including ..."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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