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Grand Papagayo by Occidental All Inclusive in Guanacaste, Costa Rica |
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Grand Papagayo by Occidental All Inclusive
Playa Buena
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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| This beachfront hotel, nestled amid a tropical forest on the northwest coast, is eight km (five miles) from Coco Beach Fisherman’s Villa. All guestrooms include a private balcony or terrace, some with pool or ocean views, as well as cable/satellite TV and a minibar. For recreation, guests can take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, and full-service day spa.
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Grand Papagayo by Occidental All Inclusive Amenities
This 169-room beachfront hotel, nestled amid a tropical forest, is eight km (five miles) from Coco Beach Fisherman’s Villa and 12 km (seven miles) from the Congo Trail Canopy Tour. An outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, and full-service day spa are among the recreational amenities offered. A business center and conference rooms are also available for those traveling on business.
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Recreation
The recreational activities listed are on site; fees may apply.
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Features
Los Geranios - Guests can enjoy Regional and International specialties at this buffet-style restaurant. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Oriental - A traditional Japanese restaurant that includes Teppanyaki and Tatami rooms. Open for dinner only. A dress code applies and reservations are required. La Fontana - Italian cuisine is served for dinner only in an elegant setting. A dress code applies and reservations are required. Maria Bonita - Offering flavorful Mexican fare à la carte. El Rancho Snack Bar - Serving snacks and light fare during the lunch and afternoon hours. El Mirador Bar - Cocktails are accompanied by contemporary music in this lobby bar. Arena Sports Bar - A lively sports bar and disco. Open late.
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Grand Papagayo by Occidental All Inclusive Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Grand Papagayo by Occidental All Inclusive
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Overall: 4.67 |
Service
4.73 |
Condition
4.80 |
Cleanliness
4.80 |
Comfort
4.67 |
Recommend
100 % |
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| Excellent value and experience |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| In general/value: I was fairly worried after reading some of the negative reviews about the Grand Papagayo. I was thinking about taking my default choice in any destination - the Four Seasons. However, I am very happy to have chosen this option instead. As a traveller who has experienced the very utmost of luxury in over 40 different countries, I can say I'm more than just a bit spoiled and expecting the very top of the spectrum. I must say I was not disappointed in the least bit. In fact, I will also venture to say this hotel represents the best value of any place I have ever stayed at, worldwide. I would expect to have paid 2 to 3 times higher in Hawaii or anywhere else for the same accomodations, not even considering the food and service. Some previous travellers were calling this a 4-star hotel. It is definitely a 5-star resort. High speed internet in every room. Deficiencies: The hot water doesn't get that hot. I think it might just have been our unit. The situation seemed to have fixed itself the second day. The unit floors were a nice terra cotta tile, but some 5-star travellers may be expecting hardwoods or slate/marble/etc. The buffet was OK but not spectacular. There are a lot of stairs (as previously mentioned), especially if you're in one of the higher-up oceanfront villas... however, there is a shuttle. Elevation changes are part of what make this resort have phenomenal vistas. 2 prong outlets in the room only.
Reviewed by traveler from Atlanta, GA on July 25, 2006 |
| Honeymoon Delight |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My wife and I went to the Grand Papagayo for our honeymoon. We were pleasantly surprised with both the hotel and the staff. Everyone was extremely friendly and devoted. They were there to offer help even before we know we needed it. The resort was one of the smaller, if not smallest one in the area, which made it so much more personable. We got to know many of the staff by name, and they got to know us, offering us our favorite drinks, extra towels, and even helping us with our Spanish... Overall a wonderful hotel and a great experience!
Reviewed by traveler from Hermosa Beach, CA on July 4, 2006 |
| Wonderful Experience, would stay here again! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This was a great place to stay!! The food was the best I've had at an all inclusive. Fresh fruit, vegtables and fish for all meals in the buffet. Fresh lobster on Seafood Night in the buffet. Bloody Mary (Absolut!) making's in the buffet for breakfast. The Oriental resturant was great! Try the Iku salad and Filet. The Italian was top-notch. Don't be afraid to rent a car! The roads are not as bad as reported. The worst part was finding the place from the airport. 30 minutes turned into 2.5 hours! Maps and directions are poor. If you drive, don't arrive at night and you'll be fine. The staff was excellent. I got sick one day (not at the hotel)but probably from food on the Arenal Volcano tour. A must see! The hot springs are unbelievable. Tour takes a long time by bus, I would go by car next time. No elevators, but the staff do any lifting of luggage for you. They drive you in busses and vans around the property if you need that. We just walked around and enjoyed it. Not too many kids, which makes it ideal for an adult getaway. Try the Congo Trail canopy tours about a half hour away. A blast! I will try Occidental on my next trip wherever it may lead.
Reviewed by traveler from Las Vegas on July 1, 2006 |
| nice place to spend a week |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is probably the nicest hotel in the area, very clean and comfortable. Probably the best you can get for your money.
Reviewed by traveler from Albuquerque, NM on June 21, 2006 |
| I would recommend this place to anyone |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Occidental Grand Papagayo hotel was fabulous - clean, beautiful, well staffed. The pool was clean and there were plenty of places to chill out with a book and suntan lotion (probably because it was low season). We loved the food - especially the local specialties like black beans and rice. The wine was great, as were the cocktails. The beach was nice during the week, but note that on weekends the locals come down and it is more crowded. We took 2 tours while there, to Ricon volcano and rain forest and a sailing/snorkeling trip. Both were fantastic.
Reviewed by traveler from Boston, MA on May 17, 2006 |
| Great experience |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We were very pleased with this hotel--nice accommodations, pleasant staff, good food, daytime activities adequate, could use more nighttime activities. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Reviewed by traveler from Atlanta on March 25, 2006 |
| Great experience |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We were very pleased with this hotel--nice accommodations, pleasant staff, good food, daytime activities adequate, could use more nighttime activities. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Reviewed by traveler from Atlanta on March 25, 2006 |
| Excellent retreat but not for you if you a looking for a party |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We stayed at the hotel just before Christmas and got excellently what we wanted; a quiet break in a very nice hotel with excellent weather. The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable. Slightly more closet space would have been useful but not necessary. Food was generally excellent and the Grand Papagayo definitely ranks above the other all-inclusive resorts I have stayed at. Larger groups should note that the à la carte restuarants are small and at busy times your meals are limited to once at each per week. Couples will not have the same problem. The resort is fairly remote. This will only be a problem if your luggage doesn't make the connection to Liberia as the hotel has a very small gift shop with a very limited selection. Take a change of clothes for the first day and some toiletries in your hand luggage and you won't have to make the $30 cab ride to the nearest town to buy a t-shirt and shorts that I had to. All tours are available and good value, even the Arenal volcano, although this is a 6 hour round trip on poor roads. Your have been warned! The hotel is NOT for groups looking for a wild, party time and people looking for nightlife should consider Tamarind further South. However, if you are looking for a relaxing time, in warm comfortable, sunny weather with plenty to do during the day, I would definitely recommend the Occiedntal Grand Papagayo. One final word of warning, wherever you go in Costa Rica, take some bug spray!!
Reviewed by traveler from Manhattan, NY on December 28, 2005 |
| Hidden Treasure |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent. Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are available, as well as Italian and Oriental Restaurants for dinner. Additionally, the dinner buffet offers a different specialty every night (i.e., seafood, international, Italian, Mexican or Spanish dishes). Finally, the housekeeping staff deserves the "Most Meticulous" award. I had never seen a room cleaned so thoroughly on a daily basis! It was also worth paying extra for an oceanview room as we were awakened one morning by a family of monkeys swinging from the trees right in front of our window. Definitely worth the all-inclusive price!
Reviewed by traveler from El Paso, Texas on December 20, 2005 |
| Lovely Resort!!! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My husband and i just loved the resort....we only stayed one night but we were both extremely satisfied. The only negitive that i would say is that the place is still somewhat"new"....and it took us FOREVER to find it....With the fact that the Costa Rician roads are horribly bumpy due to pot holes and there are no defined signs for directions to the joint...plan on spending some time driving!!! It's all well worth it!!
Reviewed by traveler from Danville,Ca. on December 8, 2005 |
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