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El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

4.5 star property
Sardinal beachfront hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)
Property amenity
2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Childcare
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • 24-hour room service
For families
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting services
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
The price is CA $667
CA $796 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - 22 Jan 2025

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
  • 112 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 155 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 63 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Papagayo Bay, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503

What's nearby

  • Panamá Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Coco Beach - 24 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Playa Nacascolo - 41 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Playa Virador - 42 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 23 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 74 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Makoko - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Revive Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

At El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, yoga, and beachside drinks, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving and snorkeling. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Makoko, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a steam room. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 85 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • Babysitting
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Fishing
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4844 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Roll-in shower
  • Transfer shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Makoko - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Matiss - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Bicycle storage
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Valet parking

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 65.00 per room (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection 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 El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 65.00 per room roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like fishing, snorkeling, and beach yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection also has a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining.
What's the area around El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection like?
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection is a short 5-minute walk from Panamá Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Ericka's Fruit Stand.

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Reviews

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

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Mileidys, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice property
Nice property. Comfortable rooms and good food. Gym could be better but adequate for a basic workout. Everyone is very nice and service quite good. Like the access close to the airport.
Victor, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxation and great pool And food. Pura Vida
Kevin, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The place is nice only for elaxing. If you have children, this is not the place. Is nothing to do. They don't have any activities. There is nothing to do at night. They ahave the same menu every day. There is not a variety of foods. You need to either rent car or pay Uber which is super expensive. Also pay a lot of money for excursions every day.
Ruben, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tropigas de, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Elizabeth, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

jorge, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing and quiet atmosphere
whit, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice resort. Staff was very friendly, the grounds are clean, easy parking and the pools are great. We loved the rooms with the hammock. The things we weren't crazy about was we didnt realize the beach wasnt part of the resort and its public meaning locals can use the lounge chairs provided by the hotel and you cant sit there without being harassed by people trying to get you to buy a service (massages, boat tours etc). The other thing is I wish they offered some kind of resort entertainment during the day or night since there isnt much to do in the area except for coco beach which we didnt feel safe going at night.
Melissa, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

In general, hotel was ok, bathroom smells like mold, room was not very spacious. Half of tanning chairs stays reserved. Dinner is only available at one restaurant, very overpriced with small portions. We per-arrange transportation from the airport to the hotel. When we got to the airport no one met us, so we have to take a taxi, but as soon as we arrived we were told that we have to pay regardless. They claimed that driver was there but we just somehow didn't see him (at the video he recorded to prove he was there, no one else was around, however when we arrived there were many drivers there), they blamed us we didn't see him, didn't even apologize that we have to look for a taxi, and it was dark, no wifi, no phone service. The vibe at this hotel was all about money. I would not recommend this place.
George, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay at the El Mangroove. The property was lovely and the staff was friendly, kind, attentive and helpful. Look forward to returning to CR in the future.
Christina, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wayne, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. A few steps from the beach and bay. Great breakfast. No overly crowded.
P, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Wouldn’t go back. Terrible food - a few other guests were sick from the Mediterranean spot (thank god for Haciendo Bleu 5 minutes away, ginger is great too). Drinks take at least 20 minutes. Unfriendly front desk staff (rest of the staff was nice and wanted to help but clearly work out of fear). It’s in a swamp, not the nicest areas around here. Bugs in all rooms. Weird vibes as half of this is an adults only resort and the other half is full families. The lighting (very dark and poorly pointed) and finishes are all junk as it’s falling apart (tile and decking were cutting many people in the pool). Strips of attitude that does go is pulling up like cheap carpet. I don’t know exactly how to put it in works other than a bad episode of the white lotus where you go to die. Luckily we made friends with a number of people staying and made the most of it but look around. It is not a Marriott grade resort,
Blake, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a high end getaway
Sevda, 9-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Rundown and Dirty
Very disappointing stay. If you are going to market a rundown and poorly maintained hotel as mid-level luxury, then it should at least be clean and well managed. Our room smelled terrible, had mold growing in the sink and shower, had dirty and stained surfaces throughout. Unfortunately, the same was true in all other areas of the resort as is evident in the photos. The pool was full of leaves and other debris and couldn't really be used. When someone did finally decide to clean something, it was a staff member using a leaf blower right next to the chairs we were using. We also got a nice wakeup call at 6:30am when someone decided it would be a good time to use a blower right outside our window. During our two-week journey across Costa Rica, our stay at the El Mangroove was the absolute low point. We ended up staying only a single day, but even that was too long. ** Since the lack of cleanliness kept us from eating at the hotel, we did find a nice little local restaurant (La Marina) about 15 minutes away by car. We would highly recommend if you're looking for a local experience.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I am not in the wedding party
The place is amazing. Excellent food, rooms are so comfortable and the pools are beautiful. Only problem…there was a huge wedding going on across from our room. The music was so loud until 10pm that is all you could hear at the restaurants, pools, and in our room. El Mangrove prides itself on Eco Friendless and the noise pollution was out of control. It would have been nice to get just a heads up about the wedding so we would know in advance and be prepared
Rachel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mike, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Pros Staff was very nice. Very quiet place to stay. Maid service was very attentive to details Beautiful pool and beach area! Loved those Cons Its a minimum of 20 minutes driving from anywhere Our room had no hot water- they did fix it within the hour Our coffee pot wouldn’t work. They did fix it The coffee pot had old water with bugs floating in Our biggest issue was with Expedia. They advertised this as all inclusive. I had the screen shots of this. When we got there we were told it was not. We called Expedia and said it was in the fine print. I asked what about the very large letters saying all inclusive. They said it wasn’t their problem. Don’t believe I can use Expedia again
Shanna, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a top notch hotel and provides everything you need. Abundant pools, great food choices and a great staff. Highly recommend.
elizabeth, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect!
Stephanie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

aschen-leighe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

We paid nearly $500/night for a room with a view of a chain link fence and construction behind it, the room had a hint of sewer gas smell which was in the bedding, and they wouldn’t move us to another room. We ordered room service the first night and my wife got food poisoning and spent our three days at the hotel in the room very sick, and the staff responded to us with, “you should have told us of any allergies you had before ordering”, completely ignoring it was food poisoning from a margherita pizza! Huge disappointment from a Marriot hotel and for ruining our 25th wedding anniversary trip and first time to Costa Rica. I’ll never stay at an AC Marriot hotel again.
Matt, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review