Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.5 star property
Sardinal beachfront property with 4 restaurants and spa

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Aerial view
View from property
On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach massages
Deluxe Ocean View King Balcony | Front of property
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 4 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is CA $1,089
CA $1,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Bungalow)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deal of the Day

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Preferred Club Junior Suite King Ocean Front

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Preferred Club Bungalow Suite King Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Preferred Club Junior Suite King Plunge Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Preferred Club Presidential Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Bungalow Suite Double Tropical View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Preferred Club Bungalow Suite King Ocean Front View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Double Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Ocean View King Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow Suite King Tropical View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Playa Arenilla, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503

What's nearby

  • Panamá Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 12 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Coco Beach - 32 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Playa Culebra - 47 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Playa Nacascolo - 59 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 26 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Premiere Bar & Lounge - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Trattoria - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪So Cal Gourmet Food Emporium - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Market Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Makoko - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

At Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages, and yoga, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Playa Hermosa. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. Market Café, one of 4 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious property include 5 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All-inclusive

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games

Dancing
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 202 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis lessons
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 48-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Secrets Spa by Pevonia has 13 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Market Café - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Seaside Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Himitsu - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Portofino - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
Aqua - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 38 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Adults All Inclusive
Secrets Costa Rica Adults All Inclusive
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Adults
Secrets Costa Rica Adults
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Adults only All Inclusive
Secrets Costa Rica Adults All Inclusive All-inclusive property

Frequently asked questions

Does Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 65 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 40 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 38 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?
No, this property doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like volleyball and beach yoga, and practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive also has 5 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring Asian cuisine.
Does Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive like?
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive is a short 1-minute walk from Playa Venado and 4 minutes' walk from Playa Jícaro.

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
Room
Beach
View
Shuttle
Restaurant
Secluded
Transportation
Drinks

What guests liked

  • The property features a beautiful pool area, a private plunge pool in some rooms, and a separate quiet pool for relaxation. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great services
Daniel, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The setting was lovely. The people were very friendly and helpful. The common areas needed to be updated and redone. The pool area needed to be redone. The food was mediocre.
tamara, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very secluded and safe. Too far from town and shopping. No hotel transportation. Taxi costs about 75.00 round trip.
Vivian, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location, room with wonderful view, but with room service as major option, expected more than a tiny table with one chair. Room service advertised as 24/7, but ended at 2130 in reality. Location with nice views, but so hilly and steep, shuttle service a must, sometimes excellent, sometimes a wait. Room refresh daily mixed, didn't refresh mini bar (if you can call it that), not all towels always replaced. Strange. Staff all super friendly and worked hard to please, but the room service issues never were fixed. Small pools, limited restaurants, esp for non preferred status guests. High pressure sales for Unlimited vacation club. Excursions nice, a wee bit costly, but good, though lotsa driving to get anywhere. Not my favorite Secrets experience, liked Jamaica better, but that was pre pandemic, so who knows
Emily Grace, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Check-in was chaos, 3 different people coming at us talking all at once, "Preferred" check-in area, more chaos, had to wait for one of the 5 people there could check us in. Angie was rude, focused on getting payment. I thought I had already paid a deposit and she challenged me for confirmation. Never had I had to pay for a hotel prior to check out. I was wearing dress linen shorts and was not allowed in Portofino. Fabrizio, the waiter seemed to be in a rush, had no clue what a mocktail was and did not care to explain available rum choices. Said they were the same rums as everywhere else in the hotel. Dealing with staff, always seemed that it was everyone’s first day or that they had never been asked for hot milk for the coffee, or put lots of ice in a drink, or bring the entire can of coke to the table. Something as simple as asking for a shuttle and have our rental car brought to the lobby seemed to cause confusion. I know English is not the first language, it seemed that the people did not clearly understand. I speak Spanish and even then it was very hard to communicate. The food was meh, felt pre-prepared and no effort to make it look or taste good, except for the Seaside Grill, that was the one positive about the food. Hotel was dilapidated, the grounds not landscaped, pool straight out of the ‘70s. Making teppanyaki reservation was super hard. Zero Attention to Detail, zero customer service, spelling errors and inconsistent translations everywhere. Disappointed.
CARLOS, 3-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

What we liked: rooms are separate which provides privacy. Very comfortable bed and A/C runs all night. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Suggestions for improvement: food tends to be on the salty side especially at Himitsu. Nightly live entertainment is great but after they are done, have a lively DJ towards the end of the evening by the bar.
Pravin Kumar, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All of the staff was amazing! Very pleasant
Brittany, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Secrets Papagayo was superb. The staff and especially the manager were fantastic. We had a minor issue with our room lock after check in but ther hotel staff were there within literally 3-4 minutes and got us in. Although it turned out that they had to replace the whole lock, the locksmith was there within 5 minutes and everything was handled professionally. The property is fun to walk around and explore and there are a lot of outside excursions. We booked a couples massage for the spa and had excellent massages by the staff. We had a Junior Suite with Plunge pool and the views were magnificent. The scene around the main pool is lively with music and dancing but our room location up on a bluff was very quiet and peaceful. The food in the restaurants was varied and very good. My wife had sashimi at the Asian restaurant and said it was very fresh and delicious. The mushroom risotto in the Italian restaurant was also excellent. We ate most of our breakfasts and lunches at the healthy food restaurant next to the spa and the meals there were all freshly made and delicious. The spa has a separate pool area that is meant to be a quiet pool and we spent most mornings there. The bartenders seem to be able to mix any drink you can think of and room service will bring some drinks to your room (selected from a list). There are daily activities like dance lessons. They have 2 pickleball courts which weren’t busy at all. Overall, we had a great time and were sorry to leave.
Shahid, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The views from every part of the property—room, dining, pool, and beach—were amazing! The staff was authentically kind and accommodating and made us feel at home. We will definitely return.
Erin, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service at this property. All staff were genuinely friendly and provided prompt service. Resort has beautiful bay and luscious landscaped multi-level grounds. Rooms are situated in small duplexes or four-plexes, providing additional privacy. Very lovely vacation spot!
Diane M, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Food was well below average. This was our first all inclusive experience and it fell way short of our expectations. We would not recommend this property or experience to anyone.
Jose, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, safe place to stay. Dining options were limited but the quality of the food at each one was great. (This is probably by their design.)
Desiree, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Jose, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Food was excellent. Staff was excellent .
Patricia, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent resort, quiet and relaxing atmosphere, great food and drinks, Secrets always delivers. The Staff at this resort go above and beyond expectations to make sure our stay was excellent.
James, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice resort
Resort was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Food was to be expected for an all inclusive, mediocre at times but ok in certain restaurants. Be prepared to wait for transports but not extended times. You can walk but in the heat, not recommended. Beach is nice but don’t expect Caribbean blues or white sand.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was phenomenal! Property was very lush and beautiful. Our room was very clean and comfortable..
Lori, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dennis, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joshua, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We stayed for 11 nights in December and there were areas that were excellent and others lacking. The resort is low key and spread over the hillside, they do have shuttles running non stop, but if you don’t want to wait and ride be prepared for hilly walks. Definitely bring mosquito spray. Ocean access in a very calm bay, mix of sands but not used much, beach is public so be aware. Wait staff and bar staff were amazing special mention to Armando in portfofino restaurant and bartenders William and Ronnie. Entertainment crew was great really enjoyed the water aerobics. Food at specialty restaurants Portfino-Italian, Himitsu-Asian, Aqua-lighter meals, was all very good. Seaside grill was disappointing, protein over cooked, sauces and sides as ordered were missing and service lacking. Buffet okay. Grounds very well tended. Con’s, property is showing age in areas. The hot water system at peak times 3-5pm daily could not keep up with demand. Was also smell of sewage some nights. Our a/c unit malfunctioned and leaked water. It was repaired quickly but we did lose a night of sleep as it broke overnight. Housekeeping was inconsistent. Lounge chairs in spa area need replacing, many had broken welds, rust, and should not have been in use. Resort is in isolated area so don’t expect to walk to amenities, not a negative, but important to know and be aware driving can be an issue due to the highway you need to access to get to volcanoes and other sites backing up badly morning and evening.
Jennifer, 12-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Daniel, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so friendly and accommodating. They were so happy to have us there at their resort and made our trip relaxing.
David, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review