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Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront property near Playa Hermosa

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2 outdoor pools
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Premium Level Luxury
4 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 485000
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Bay View

Deluxe Room, Bay View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(88 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Premium Level Luxury

Premium Level Luxury

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Panamá Beach

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Hermosa and 9 miles (15 km) of Coco Beach with a stay here. Papagayo Golf and Country Club and Ocotal Beach are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Coco Beach - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 19 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Papagayo Golf and Country Club - 27 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Marina Papagayo - 54 min drive - 27.1 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
  • ‪La Casita del Marisco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4-star beachfront property near Playa Hermosa
Occidental 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.

As a guest of Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Mediterranean Sardinal property is smoke free.

  • 163 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 22 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1992
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive offers 163 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • 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.
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

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

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alex

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was always terrible, I stayed for 12 days and I was sick the whole time. The only time I was no was when we went on an excursion outside the hotel. They blasted music by the pool from 10 am to 5 pm, making it impossible to read or relax in the room. On the 8th day, they cleaned the room and left soapy water on the ceramic floor, I slipped and now have a gigantic bruise on my hip and on my elbow. I really regret booking this trip, I will never go there ever again.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Moriah, Kansas City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice, staff was friendly, great service. However, the food at the buffet was not good and guests are only able to dine at the specialty restaurants every 3 nights. We had dinner at 2 or the 3. The Asian restaurant was good but the Italian restaurant was not. Also very limited entertainment. The disco was empty most of the time. They had bingo, karyoke, & a dj at the disco at various times and there were never more than 8 people there (and 6 of those were traveling together). They had a live saxophone player in the lounge one evening & a flute player another evening. Definitely not the resort to visit if you are looking for night life, live music, or dancing. Many other resorts have silent disco or white parties; something like this would be a good addition. The beach & pools were lovely, although pools close at 8PM and there is no hot tub. There were restaurant & shopping areas within a 10 to 15 drive from the property. We used Uber to get around off property. The food at nearby restaurants was MUCH BETTER than the resort offerings, which is disappointing considering we were paying for an all-inclusive resort, planning on having most of our meals there. We booked 2 excursions through the tour company at the hotel, On the Beach. The excursions were great but On the Beach kept giving us different prices for the excursions. Prices I received prior to arriving were lower than prices given once there and not honored. Definitely negotiate prices on tours.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice but the safe broke and they never returned to repair it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thulasy

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

edouard

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great resort. Housekeeping a little inconsistent day to day (had to keep asking for basic room supplies; coffee, bottled water). Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help though. (We received an extra restaurant booking to make up for it). Important to note that a lot of guests were overhead voicing some minor disappointments with the size / available options of the resort, comparing it to Mexico. Costa Rica is a very different country, and this was a smaller resort with a different focus, overall a more relaxed resort (however that’s what we wanted). That being said, there’s a lot to do (for free) and multiple options for day trips / tours from 3rd party companies onsite. Decent gym (albeit smaller), but due to the resort being built on a hill, the constant stair climbing (including getting to the ocean) is an alternative.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen E

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was awesome and the place is beautiful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sathiyadevan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view and great people we met specially staffs and people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was nice and the food options were great!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kymbyatta

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
There is was no food or snacks available after 9:30pm not even room service nor at the premium lounge. When it rained water leaked in our bathroom from a window or ceiling not quite sure. Adult only but more like a retirement location than a place to vacation for a good time. Needs upgrades.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and kept clean everyday. Seemed that the resort was a little under staffed. Was sometimes difficult to find someone for help/questions. Resort was beautiful. Pools and beach area were great. Not a friendly resort to those with infirmaties, lots of walking and stair climbing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Rexburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice resort. Everything is easy walking distance. They do have a shuttle if you do not want to walk. Very close to the beach. Not a big beach but it is nice. It you want a massage their are people on the beach to do it plus if you want to do a tour there is someone on the beach who can arrange them. They are much cheaper than the hotel tours. Food was good and specialty restaurants were very good. Two pools and they were very nice. They have activitives arranged throughout the day for things to do. Leaving the resort is a little costly. Uber is the cheapest but can make arrangements through the hotel or on the beach if you want to go somewhere. Cocoa Beach is not too far and is ver nice and tours can be arrange there also. Shop around for tours to get your best deal from the above places. Airport about 1/2 hour away.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was hit and miss with getting towels replaced daily once they took towels. Did not follow there own policy of hanging towels to save environment. Rooms where very well cleaned and air cinditioning was great amenity to come back to the room to daily. Loved to hang out on balcony in morning. High regards to Oscar in lower pool bar, Enrique and Jill at Buffet and Alexando in disco bar as top customer service for our week stay. We loved to be able to walk the grounds and beaches daily as well as our excursions out on the economy. Would have liked to have a couple bottles of water daily in fridge vs one.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt the shower was a little disappointing. Since there was only a half door the water kept getting all over the floor and the towel that was provided was not absorbate enough to keep the floor dry. Also, I don't think there was enough light in our room. Too dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven William

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamiko

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Unfortunately, my experience wasn’t what I expected. While the room was clean, I had issues with unable to enjoy my premium stay due to racoons on the porch daily, phone in room didn’t work unable to call for pick-up or room service, breakfast quality was ok they served basically the same thing everyday [need more meat options]. After hour food options need to be available. The staff tried to assist, but overall it didn’t meet the level of comfort or convenience I was hoping for.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's aesthetic appeal was remarkable, and the staff provided exceptional service throughout my eight-night stay. While the tour options offered through the hotel are somewhat expensive, the overall experience was highly positive.
The view from the main lobby
The view from my room
Another cool design
This beautiful design made with our blanket
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was great. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The grounds were well maintained and I felt safe walking the property at all hours. Occidental is a smaller more intimate resort for adults only and I enjoyed my stay here very much. I will say that this is the first time I have stayed somewhere that did not have at least one snack or food option 24 hr. This did become an issue when we participated in the all day tours and came back after 930 PM and we missed dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ayo Parrish

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant and responsive...when we were able to reach them. The extensions listed for various departments (housekeeping, guest services, etc.) were never answered when called, so it was always necessary to dial 0 to reach the front deck. While the food was good, there was limited variety and I found myself eating the same things daily. The raccoons on the property have apparently been fed by guests because they were fearless and seemed eager to get close to guests/rooms. The main reason I liked the resort is because it was quiet and not overcrowded. Overall, my group enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property was nice, we stayed in the 2000 building. Shuttle was lousy, slow, never came at times had to call again. Dinners in the buffet area, worst food at a resort in my life, and I am well traveled. Breakfast at the buffet, was good. The Itailian restaurant and the Oriental restaurant were good. Resort was ok for the price, spa service was over charged for what you received. We went to the beach for spa for $40 and tip, and it was much better than the resort spa.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have enough bottled water
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was comfortable and nice. All around good service and staff was helpful and friendly. This isnt neccesarily a high volume party location it had a little more of relaxed vibe to it. Beach was nice but again quiet which is nice if you just want to relax. Massages on the beach were very nice and affordable. Food waa good with a few different options would recomend for a nice couples getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is in a beautiful location. The staff was great. The food was also very good. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property wo
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025