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El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel near Playa Hermosa

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, scuba diving
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reception
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Papagayo Bay, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503
  • Place, Panamá Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bar (on property)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bar (on property)

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

  • 112 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | View from room

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • 155 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Papagayo

On the beach.You'll find Panamá Beach and Ericka's Fruit Stand within a 15-minute walk of this Sardinal hotel. Playa Venado and Playa Jícaro are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Panamá Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Coco Beach - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Playa Virador - 56 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Playa Nacascolo - 57 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Café - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Himitsu - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Market Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Makoko - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bahía - ‬5 min drive

About this property

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

4.5-star beachfront hotel near Playa Hermosa
Some rates at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4844 square feet (450 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Sardinal hotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4844 sq ft of conference space
  • 450 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offers 85 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65.00 per room (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 1-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

El Mangroove Hotel
El Mangroove Hotel Papagayo
El Mangroove Papagayo
El Mangroove Autograph Collection Hotel Papagayo
El Mangroove Papagayo Autograph Collection
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Hotel
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Sardinal
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Hotel Sardinal

Reviews

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 460 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and somewhat attractive location, however, staff is not that great. Ssssllloow !!! And remember to use bug spray on your legs when you get there… especially if you go for a walk on the beach or on lawn
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shentika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the swing in room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jihad, Houston

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Goli

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonali

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderful. Rooms clean and unique with hammocks on the "porch". Wonderful pools! We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

leticia

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig R Buchman

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

Great Beach Front Property and Vibe

Great beach resort at Playa Panama
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is great - lots of choices for restaurants, pools, beach. However we found the service to be inconsistent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Room comfort

Average stay

In summary this hotel is not a $700 per night resort. The condition, cleanliness, amenities, gym, rooms were just very average. Would not return or recommend. Had so many issues with room keys working. Every day we had to go and get new keys. Also, there is nothing for entertainment or actives after 6:30pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig R Buchman

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

Beautiful beach resort at Papagayo

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Yelena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is full of mold everywhere. Bathroom shower and sink is full of mold and very dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Great Nosara Beach Resort

Great location at Nosara Beach with great food, staff is great and very comfortable room.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Beautiful resort

Beautiful resort, food was amazing, people were friendly & eager to please, everyone spoke English. My only complaint is they charge Manhattan prices , which you don’t expect when visiting Costa Rica
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a top tier stay, we loved it here, and it was a very high quality resort. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a luxury stay near the Papagayo Pensinsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Lincoln

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El concepto de diseño de la propiedad es agradable, el hotel presenta oportunidades de mejora a nivel de mantenimiento
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Fari

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
pool service was awful : sitting accommodation, food and beverage, cleanness
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidharth, ST BRUNO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful property, very clean and modern. The best part was the staff: Javier is the most helpful and beautiful soul I have ever met (reception), Jesus and Camila at the reception are very kind and helpful. Rodrigo at the aquatic is awesome and took great care of us. He arranged a boat for us to go island hoping which was the most incredible experience (Daniel and Pablo were the guides on the boat and were incredible). The whole experience at this hotel is a paradise dream.

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025