Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront property near Playa Hermosa

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2 outdoor pools
Hiking
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
2 outdoor pools
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 485000
  • Playa Virador
    19 min walk
  • Panamá Beach
    5 min drive
  • L'Buffet
    1 min walk
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

Premium Level Luxury

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 is within 9 miles (15 km) and Ocotal Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Panamá Beach - 5 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 9 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 28 min drive
  • Ocotal Beach - 33 min drive
  • Marina Papagayo - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Makoko - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Revive Bar - ‬9 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.

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free minibar (some items)

More

  • 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

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
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 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 31 December, 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

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Transportation inside large property. EVERY vehicle poured out carbon monoxide. The open lobby was choked with it while awaiting vehicles were left running; walkways was choked with it when vehicles passed. 2. Housekeeping was understaffed. Check-in is after 4:00. Arrive early you’re stranded in carbon monoxide. 3. Check in is slow - long lines - as they explain all of the rules and restrictions. Meals all at the buffet, reservations at one of three restraints only once every 3 nights of stay. Included drinks at the bar with cheap liquor. Pay bar for upgrade package people only. 4. Bad buffet. Wait staff is excellent. friendly and efficient. But the selection is small, the food is lukewarm, and the quality, meh. 5. The rooms: The 1st room, nothing worked. Lights didn’t turn on, electric plugs didn’t work, the A/C was a mystery to control. The shower head flopped down and faced the wall, no way to prop it. We requested another room. The new room had no electric outlets for electronics, the television was so old the image was barely visible, some of the lights didn’t work, the coffee maker not only wasn’t plugged in, it could not be plugged in. No outlet. Yet it was still dirty. Sink drain missing cover and tarnished. 6. Calls were always answered “in five minutes” and they rarely came. The “mini bar” is ONLY two bottles of water and two sodas. Nothing else. If they show up. Not recommended. Buildings need maintenance. Everyone complained about the rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Marc Jared

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t think the pictures on the site do this place justice. It’s beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel, Brockton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was a 9/10 landscaping was beautiful. Our room was ok. Buffet did not have that many options we ate the same breakfast same lunch everyday for 7 days. The snacks bar same thing nothing new. There’s 3 different restaurants but you need to reserve food wasn’t that great either. Another disappointing thing was the raccoons they are everywhere especially at night. Not to many activities during the day either and at night not much is being done to entertain the guests. That little gift shop is way too expensive they need to bring the prices of this items down a bit. And I was so disappointed when I see the beach look so different compared of what was advertised on their website I give it -1 yes seriously. Overall if you want peaceful vacation and don’t like to to much this place is for you. I made the best of it with my family. If you want to book cheaper tour and massages go downtown to the beach this people are more reasonable with their prices and go see Rosa for a nice 1 hour massage her price is very low.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will be back for sure! The staff was very nice and helpful and the food was amazing! All you can eat buffets and free drinks since it’s all inclusive. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kaylyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the WORST resort I have . It absolutely ruined my experience here in Costa Rica.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Thomas Munroe

Travelled with partner
My husband and I stayed here during the week of July 14th to 21st to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. Overall, we thought the property was beautiful and the staff was very accommodating. The food and drinks were very good, but we especially liked our dinner at the Italian restaurant. Our server Castillo was very kind and warm hearted. I would highly recommend the Occidental Papagayo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far our best experience with an all-inclusive. The grounds were well kept; the room was great; and the staff was amazing - always smiling and ready to help in any way they could. Almost all of them spoke english and tolerated our attempts at spanish! We can't say enough about Enrique. He made this the most memorable stay and went far beyond any expectations we had. His entire staff, but particularly Liseth, were hard working and always busy, and always happy (even while she was pregnant!). It was evident he was also a great person to work for. We will definately be returning. In fact we weren't home a week and started looking into when we could return! It was amazing - and we've traveled a bunch. Pura Vida!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nolan S., Memphis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoy the Occidental Papagayo resort! The majority of the staff is great, especially manager Enrique he helps me make my wife's birthday special, both times here! Other staff were so friendly and help when we need something ( Roy, and Carlos) thanks. Only wishes that next we stay here they provide local entertainment atleast once in weeks stay. And that we could have had restaurant dining 3 nights option instead of just 2 for week stay. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reliable staff. The room was clean everyday and the food was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived at 12:30ish. Called ahead of time to ask for possible early check-in. "Yes, of-course." When I arrived, "We're sorry, check-in is at 3:00." At 2:00 I asked again if the room was ready. "Sorry, it's not ready yet." Then, conveniently at 3:00, "Sir, your room is ready!" They then take you via golf cart to your room, which is so far away from every amenity on the property. As I'm there, the cleaning staff was at the same building. I asked them if they had just finished... she replied that she cleaned it herself about 2 hours ago. I booked a "Bay view room", and the view is the top of a bunch of trees and a touch of water. Comical to say the least. SO, I would recommend booking a room that is close to the office because that is where everything is. The bay view is NOT worth the 10 minute walk in the heat and humidity to go eat or go to the pool. Also, you have the odor of B.O. around the restaurant because everyone broke a sweat walking to get there. The second day, nobody went to my room to refill the drinks in the room fridge. When I called and asked, "Someone is on their way." Nobody ever showed up. So I walked to the front desk and asked if I could get a few drinks from the market since nobody came to refill my drinks. "You have to pay for the drinks from the market." When asked if I could get the drinks from them while I was standing there, "No, we cannot." When leaving, be sure to call for the golf cart well in advance because it took him about 40 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonid V

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good👍
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bernita

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Terrible Experience
It was a terrible experience and I would recommend this resort to anyone. The staff was rude and had an attitude. The front desk would take a long time to answer the phone. The rooms didn’t have any towels. It was hard to make reservations for dinner at two of the three onsite places to eat dinner. The resort needed more lighting outside as you are walking at night on the walking path, it was extremely dark. The resort wasn’t accommodating when wanted to cancel the last day of our hotel stay so that we could leave one day early. We enjoyed the offsite excursions and Costa Rica was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lolita

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TEST

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort! We loved the location and will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, relaxing, no thoughts or worries place to vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Pilar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible place to stay no air conditioned, when called I was freezing and they offer to change from next day but they didnt do it.bathrooms are dirty very limited food .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Desere

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing i was truly DISAPPOINTED
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley Nicole

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beautiful area of Costa Rica. The beach was great, and had plenty of seating. It is public, so just know there are vendors, but they do not bother you repeatedly. The dining was good, and we enjoyed the Asian and Italian restaurants. The lobby bar bartender was fantastic, as well as the bartenders at the swim up bar. We stayed during the rainy season, so I don’t think it was as crowded as high season. We never had a problem getting a chair at either pool. The only issue we had was housekeeping. We had zero towels in our room when we checked in, and they did not bring any until the next day even after we called twice. They also repeatedly took our towels and did not replace them with new. We had to leave a note for housekeeping to please leave towels. Other than that, we had a great trip. It was the perfect size resort for a short 5 day trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia, Guttenberg

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While I truly appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, the resort needs a complete overhaul. The rooms are very large - probably the largest I have seen, but it needs updating. My sheets had some kind of black stain on them which I asked to be changed. The napkins at the buffet table were all stained. The food was subpar at best and only had one restaurant that had good food - The Italian. The snack bar had the same food every day; pizza, hotdogs, hamburgers, plain pasta, chicken wings and some salads. The pools are so old that the tiles are coming off and people Pick them up and leave them on the side of the pool. The pool by the beach with lounge chairs in the pool have not been cleaned and there is a ton of black grout lines - which just grosses me out. The resort should warn people about the all the raccoons that come to your door. I had two baby raccoons just look in the window of my room and just stare at me. Also, most of the resort does not have air conditioning. The restaurants were so hot that a waiter gave me a napkin with ice and told me to put it on my head. I had to call the front desk a few times because my room was too hot. All in all - I would not go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, the location is amazing! Beautiful view to the water. The restaurants are excellent, lots of options. Pool bar, lobby bar, everything is very convenient and the stuff members are very polite!! Great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful property. You are in no man's land. Food takes some getting use too. The staff was awesome. Wildlife everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024