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Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Playa Hermosa

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
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Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, beach massages
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Boulevard Playa Chorotega, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocio's Kitchen
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Panamá Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Forest Suite

Forest Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Panamá Beach

Beachside getaway.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sardinal hotel, you'll find Playa Hermosa and Panamá Beach. Playa Calzón de Pobre is within 6 miles (10 km) and Coco Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rocio's Kitchen - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ericka's Fruit Stand - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Panamá Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Coco Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacifico Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bahía - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Niromi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Casita del Marisco - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Playa Hermosa
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Sardinal hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel to the airport?

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel is 14.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel on May 4, 2026 start from CA $413, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 47000 per room, one-way.

How close is Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel offer free breakfast?

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but El Coco Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel have a pool?

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials and beach massages.

How close is Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel to downtown Sardinal?

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel is 1 mi away from Panamá Beach.

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 526 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Manhattan Beach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staffing for the rooms and the general area was excellent. Response to requests were excellent. The gardens were a pleasure.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location. surrounded by nature and direct access to the beach. Area around is quiet, perfect for relaxing. A few minutes drive to Playa del Coco if you want more life or dining options. Hotel is clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, the service was incredible, the staff are so friendly, and we really enjoyed our stay! The vibes are relaxed and the experience was excellent. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reid Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were so great! Everyone always providing the extra service. They even surprised me with a drone video of me and my husband kayaking, which was a treat! However, our room phone and safety deposit box were both not working. Not a big deal for us but it’s worth saying. Overall, we loved our 6 days stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Great staff. Mediocre and very expensive food. The rooms and landscaping could use some attention. It was clean with plenty of hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a super dated hotel, like circa the mid-nineties. My biggest complaint was the food. You SHOULD NOT eat the food here, I think my high school cafeteria had better food. The resort is just meh- if you are staying there on your way in or out, it’s fine- just not as the main event. There aren’t enough pool or beach chairs for all guests and the beach is super muddy. Another big complaint was that they forced you to buy a mandatory NYE dinner for $100/ person. This was easily one of the worst meals I’ve ever eaten. Ever. That said the staff is friendly- but this place just isn’t it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Khin

Travelled with family
Room is outdated and old
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The room was quite large and bed was comfortable but room definitely had a musty/moldy smell to it. This property is an older property and was once a prime facility. Its a bit outdated though the grounds are very beautiful and the location at the excluded end of the beach was lovely. The breakfast buffet and a la carte weekday menu was mediocre at best. The pastries were not fresh and neither was the juice. Both were pre packaged and low quality. The weekday a la carte breakfast might have filled the stomach of a ten year old..especially the fruit portion. For $230 per night the breakfast better be stellar...it was not. Nevertheless, im not overly disappointed but $230 value is a bit too much...maybe $150-175 max
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so kind and helpful! The food is absolutely amazing! The rooms are large and clean! The wildlife is entertaining: a group of howler monkeys swung from tree to tree and put on quite a show! We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, room perfect, the garden so beautiful, and i saw two monkeys!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, wonderful service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, lovely pool, very nice room with a little private verandah. Set on a lovely quiet inlet. Very nice food in the restaurant, including a la carte breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, helpful, and courteous, especially andrea who served is dinner. Rooms were clean and large with fresh linens. Easy walk to swimming beach, beautiful sunset, nice pool. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is right next to a beach and also has a very nice and big pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful calm beach. Jungle garden property. Big rooms with garden patio. Nice pool area recommend having car to see area. Close to Hermosa and Coco beach also 1 hour drive to Rincon Area and 20 minute drive to airport. Cons-lounge/bar area could be set up to be more inviting. Could include bar seating, lively music, drink specials. Would also recommend having paddle boards for the calm water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place. Low season and we had it almost all to ourselves. All the staff so friendly and attentive - Andrea, Sergio, Daniela - we felt like we were family - they greeted us by name, knew what wanted to drink with breakfast (which is included!), were ready to take care of whatever we needed. Food good - although a little pricey, but that is what you expect at a nice resort. There are a couple of places you can walk to (did for one lunch), but mainly just ate at their nice outdoor restaurant (has an air-conditioned section if you like, but we found al fresco rather enjoyable). Paddleboards and kayaks for a modest fee (we did the latter). Decent beach you can walk for a couple miles on, without much in the way of waves so easy to swim. And nice and warm water (late Sept). Howler monkeys, iguanas and birds galore all right there. And beautiful gardens. If you want to do a tour, while you are there, go with Freddy - he is amazing, particularly if you like wildlife. Did his rainforest and volcano tour - amazing and learned so much. His assistant Meme will get you set up. Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Glad we stayed here

Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming! Grounds are nice, location is great and the rooms were clean and comfortable! Can’t thank the staff enough for making our stay memorable and enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025