Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
3 Km North West from Panama Beach Main Entrance Playa Arenilla Provincia de, 50503 Costa Rica
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#1 of 6 all-inclusives in Gulf of Papagayo
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2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best
Set in the exuberant Arenilla Beach, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica will offer adults a stunning Unlimited-Luxury(R) getaway in Costa Rica's Gulf of Papagayo. The secure community around Secrets Papagayo provides striking views of native flora and fauna and miles of unspoiled Pacific Coast beach. This all-suite resort boasts 202 spacious suites, each with a private balcony or terrace as well as a superb Unlimited-Luxury(R) experience starting with 24-hour room service, a daily refreshed mini-bar and more. The Preferred Club will provide an enhanced level of luxury with 65 ocean view suites and additional privileges including access to a private lounge, upgraded bath amenities and mini-bar, concierge service, pillow menu and much more. Guests will enjoy limitless gourmet cuisine, without reservations, at four restaurants and one café in addition to five bars that will serve unlimited top-shelf spirits. Days and nights are filled with land, beach and water activities and live entertainment. Two pools and a pristine beach await. Rejuvenation reigns supreme at the Secrets Spa by Pevonia(R), offering massage, body and facial treatments in 13 treatment rooms and a full-service beauty salon. Follow up this rejuvenation at the fully equipped fitness center or by taking part in one of many daily and nighttime activities. Just 20 minutes from the Liberia Airport and a mere 15 minutes from the touristic town of Coco Beach, Secrets Papagayo offers guests a privileged location both within the resort and throughout the area for an ideal Unlimited-Luxury(R) getaway on the Pacific Coast. We’re committed to redefining your travel journey with our best-in-class CleanComplete Verification™ practices. While health and safety have always been our top priorities, these new protocols further elevate our standards of quality and cleanliness, enabling you to vacation at any AMResorts® property with the ultimate peace of mind. Our 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene system takes into account every aspect of resort operations, backed by the highest-level third-party certification. We will be evolving and innovating our procedures continuously and will share the newest developments as they are implemented. Our protocols begin the moment you start planning a vacation to the time you return home! To learn more about our quality, safety and hygiene practices, please search for AMResorts CleanComplete Verification™ in your favorite browser.
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3 Km North West from Panama Beach Main Entrance Playa Arenilla Provincia de, 50503 Costa Rica
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average I was looking forward to this trip sorry made me wait 3 hours in the heat for the room you knew we were coming at that time you should not let the guests wait 3 hours all the arrangements were done with My costa rica .org then what was the problem?
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Date of stay: November 2023
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I have limited resort experience, so take this with a grain of salt. It's possible that a more seasoned resort traveler could feel differently... I had an absolutely incredible experience. Above all else, the staff deserve credit. They made us consistently feel like a priority. Everyone was kind and willing to go above and beyond. The atmosphere was fantastic as well. This isn't a big party resort, but as a couple in our 30s, myself and my partner had a blast. Secrets does a great job of facilitating an atmosphere where you can either party or relax - we did some of both. The food was great - especially at the specialty restaurants. The drinks were excellent. On a personal note, it's been a difficult year - this was exactly what we needed. We're extremely grateful to Secrets Papagayo and their staff. I would recommend going there to anybody. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: If you want anything in the world, ask. I had a gout attack on my last day, they had crutches for...
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We've traveled a lot and have never encountered better, kinder, more genuinely caring staff. Smiling and friendly and our names remembered. Property is clean and cared for, but dated. We had terrible water pressure in shower, but it was just us (I asked everyone before saying something). Food was delicious at each meal. Weather is HOT. More ceiling fans in common areas needed for guests and staff. Bring bug spray...it IS still the jungle. Don't rent a car. Transport (at a cost) is always available. It was a milestone birthday for me and they sent cake to my room and sash for my door wishing me a happy one. Met two others with the exact same birthday which was very cool. Walk the property when you can or you'll miss the wildlife. It is hilly so it's great exercise. Shuttles (free) available on property 24/7 if walking not possible. If/when property is updated, I'd give five stars across the board. Great job to all the staff and thank you for your hard work!…
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We had a wonderful week at Secrets! Many lovely and fun people there for a good time. So many positives to talk through… • Staff were super friendly and attentive - special shout out to the guys serving on the swim up bar. They worked super hard taking peoples demanding requests and would even make a special cocktail for you. • Our guy - Jose was a dream! He always brought high energy to our day by the pool. This guy doesn’t stand still! • The activity crew were fab! I wasn’t expecting as many planned events for the daytime and evening. They were great at gathering the troops to ensure a good turn out. • The hotel runs a tight ship, always someone to hand to help! • The room was lovely and cleaned every day. Downfall is that the floors and mirrors became at due to condensation. • We loved the coffee and snack bar! • Most of the food was fab, especially the Italian restaurant and lunch at Aqua bar. Some negatives to briefly cover; • The check-in representative gave us tokens to use for wine and the spa. I went ahead and booked a spa treatment, arrived promptly and was told I could only use one voucher per treatment. This should be highlighted at the beginning, felt we were miss sold. • Sometimes felt ‘sales heavy’, there were a number of occasions where we were approached to sign up to their holiday scheme. I would have preferred to not have been approached whilst on our holiday. • Whilst the evening entertainment was enjoyed by many, I think having a couple of nights off each week so people can enjoy a drink at the bar without the loud music/activities. Or atleast have a quieter spot for drinks. • Unfortunately a rude interaction with a head waitress at Aqua bar meant that we decided not to eat there again. Make sure to bring bug spray (it’s ridiculously expensive at their shop $38) and if you want to avoid waiting 30-45 mins for a table, get there around 6.6.30pm. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Blown away! I would rate this place 10/10. We would love to return one day. We ended up leaving our original hotel early and spending our last few days at this oasis! Pros: 1. This resort feels luxurious. We were upgraded to preferred club and felt like royalty. Our room had a beautiful ocean view and we could listen to the waves from our bed. The grounds were beautiful and clean. The quiet pool was extremely relaxing, just what we needed. The beach was secluded, we barely saw any other people there. 2. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our server at the cafe by the pool, Anthony remembered all our names. We always received what we needed. Never waited for more than a few seconds for a shuttle ride. 3. The food was delicious. The restaurants all felt very upscale and had a lot of options. The drinks were not watered down and there were always servers offering us drinks by the pool. Even the buffet had incredible food and lots of options. 4. We really enjoyed the night time games and music! The Mexican bingo game was fun and we enjoyed listening to music by the pool every night. Cons: 1. Bring bug spray! We had lots on and still got bit. Bring after bite itch cream too, didn’t see any sold at the store. 2. The hotel room was a little small and very open concept. The bathroom is see through and the door isn’t really a close sealed door. 3. The little cafe near the gift shop didn’t have milk alternatives. No almond/oat options, only regular milk. Overall, highly recommend spending the extra money to visit this resort! We enjoyed relaxing and being spoiled during our stay. If we could re-do our vacation, we would have stayed here our entire stay! Book it!…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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If you like a low key resort satisfying your ever need for a lush incredible nature environment then Secrets is the place. The Spa area is great for chilling, drinking and reading as many books as you can. Interrupted only by the slithering of iguanas around your area. So very cool. A simple walk down the beach gives you the more entertaining side with water aerobics and different sorts of classes' from Yoga to bracelet making. All of course with a beverage at hand which is always readily available. All in all its a 10* location.
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Amazing vacation in such a beautiful country. The staff at Secrets are incredibly gracious and kind. Food and drinks are served in a timely manner. The food and drinks were always delicious. The staff are always there if you need something and are eager to help. You will be welcomed with smiles everywhere you go. The views are stunning. The beach was both fun and romantic. They have many activities you can choose to participate in throughout the day. The care for the environment is appreciated. This place is perfect for both exploring and relaxation. The cleanliness and attention to detail is incredible. The ONLY thing that bothered me was the depth of the main pool, I am 5’ so I couldn’t really reach the bottom but the other pool is a bit shallower. Overall this was an amazing trip that I will treasure for the rest of my life. …
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This was a beautiful property. Enjoy the views and the accommodations. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. My husband and I came for our 25th anniversary and have no regrets. We both had a wonderful time resting, exploring, and meeting new people.
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CR is a great country. I recommend the trip itself. LIR is a 10-gate airport with AC, shops and restaurants. The resort itself was average. Every night, music was blaring until 11/12 and there is not a place you can stay where you don’t hear it. Some might like that, but we wanted to relax and rest, not go to a rave every night. We paid extra for VIP and an ocean view room, but I’m not sure what VIP really got us. The “ocean view” was a partial view at best, but the resort accommodated after we made a call and we ended up in a different location with a great view, albeit at the top of the highest hill. The resort is basically in a jungle so if it says “ocean view,” I would lower expectations as you might be able to see a sliver of water through the trees. We enjoyed the beach and ocean. It’s on the Pacific side, so the water wasn’t Caribbean blue and the sand wasn’t white. We didn’t mind, it’s just a note to make. All beaches are public in CR, so non-resort affiliated folks had their jet ski businesses right there (and other things to sell you each time you walked to the beach), parked where guests would try to come in to the water and chill. The jet skis came and went all day long, every day. We would be hanging out in the water, fighting the jet skis who would want to park where we were wading. The smell of gasoline was an added bonus. I would look up Alex on the Beach and Frank the Tank on FB - they do tours in CR and are on point. Food was actually really good, prob some of the best we’ve had. No reservations required, dress code for 1 place but if men didn’t wear long pants, they simply sat you outside. They had pickleball courts as well, which we appreciated and throughly enjoyed. The spa was an average Joe’s spa that you’d find in a strip mall. I only had a pedicure so maybe the massage areas are better. The hotel staff called every single day, multiple times a day….. one time I was still in bed. If it wasn’t about whether or not we wanted our room cleaned, it was about coming to collect my “coupon book” of points to use while we were there. We got 200 points, and I thought I could just use them all at the spa. Nope. It’s like 10 points for wine, 40 points for spa visit - you can’t use them all in one place. The calls were annoying, but I figured it’s bc the cleaning staff didn’t want to climb up the hill to see if we had the “do not disturb” light on. Heck, I didn’t even want to climb the hill so I can’t blame them. They DO have transportation (golf cart and a van) and are prompt when you call them. You will need a ride if you want to go to the gym, spa or pickleball courts. Everything about the resort was average to me. The people there were genuinely nice and wanted you to have a good time. My favorite was a bartender named Donald who served the swim-up bar. He was creative and fun and ensured everyone enjoyed themselves. The resort was tired, but I’m sure Hyatt will make a few upgrades to improve. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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It was our first trip to Costa Rica and we were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived (after travelling for nearly 24hrs from the UK) we were made to feel like family. We had booked Preferred Club as we were there to celebrate our upcoming 45th anniversary so thought we would splash out. The room was very nice with added extra touches and we had access to the preferred club bar where Ronnie made us fantastic cocktails with added flair. We had a problem with the sink leaking in our bathroom and it took three visits from maintenance to fix it!! A check in from management would have been good after it had been fixed but we heard nothing otherwise the staff were very friendly and would go the extra mile to ensure you had a good experience. Jose at the pool got to know what our favourite drinks were and brought them to us without us having to ask. There was entertainment at the pool everyday and the entertainment staff worked hard to keep the guests entertained. We ate at the Buffet for breakfast and the staff there were very helpful and friendly, Nelson was the egg station guy and his omelettes and eggs were amazing, we could of ate at the Seaside Grill but it didn’t open until 8:30am which, as we seemed to be on UK time, we were up and laid by the pool by then but we did have lunch there, where we were served by Anthony who then would greet us every time her saw us, and also evening dinner and both were lovely. We did eat evening meals at all the restaurants and we weren’t disappointed with any of them. We went on three excursions arranged by the guys in the Amstar office - Coco Beach was a disappointment but the Rio Celeste and River Boat trips were amazing. Yes it is a hilly resort but this meant fabulous views across the bay and the shuttles made it easy to get around the resort. We saw a few iguanas and exotic birds around the resort - one of the iguanas even stole our bag of pineapple while we were in the pool 😂. Overall this holiday was all we hoped for and we fell in love with Costa Rica. Pura Vida…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Costa RicaProvince of GuanacasteGulf of Papagayo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
Which popular attractions are close to Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica?
Nearby attractions include Café Tío Leo (4.7 miles), Playa Hermosa (2.5 miles), and Playas del coco (4.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica?
Conveniently located restaurants include Guayoyo Coffee House, Numu Taproom & Bistro By Chef Nicolas Devenelle, and Johann Bistro.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica have airport transportation?
Yes, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Does Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.