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Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo

10.588354, -85.66899
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Playa Buena, Golfo De Papagayo, Papagayo, Costa Rica ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | Welcome Rewards™

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    Overview of Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo

    Location.
    On the beach in Papagayo (Panama Beach), Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive is close to Hermosa Bay Beach and Panama Beach. Additional area attractions include Coco Beach and Haras del Mar Equestrian Center.

    Property Features.
    At this all-inclusive property meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars are included in room rates. Taxes and gratuities, recreational activities, and entertainment may be included. Charges may apply for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive has a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. This 4-star resort features business amenities including a business center, small meeting rooms, and secretarial services. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, conference/meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. Dining options at this all-inclusive resort include a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. The staff can provide wedding services, event catering, and tour assistance. Additional amenities include a children's pool, a spa tub, and spa services. Guest parking is complimentary.

    Guestrooms.
    Rooms open to balconies. The 169 air-conditioned guestrooms at Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive include safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions are equipped with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations with handheld showerheads, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Additional amenities include irons/ironing boards and clock radios. In addition, housekeeping is offered daily and amenities available on request include wake-up calls.

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    3.4 out of 5 Good (58 reviews)
    (Neighborhood average 3.3)
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    We spent a week end of February/beginning of March 2013. This is a nice all inclusive hotel. Staff is nicely dressed, polite and very courteous. The... pool is nice, the beach is okay. You should find better beach around as coco beach, Tamarindo or playa Grande which are about an hour. You can rent car in the hotel to go out for a day or so. The food is okay for South America. I am a private chef so I was looking more at this detail. They have 2 restaurants. One Italian and one Oriental. They are clean and well decorated. We definitely eat better in there than the buffet. You have to book the table day in advance. So when you arrive at the hotel book all your stay. If you are a gourmet just pretend that you are eating Italian or Chinese food. Some recipes are close but some are fare away. But you can see they try to make an effort anyway. Skip the wine. Cocktail are very good and made with good brand.The buffet close to the pool is convenient but not so good. Food stays there for hours and get dry. The internet is there but sometime not. In overall we had peasant stay. by Philippe  from Houston, Texas on 03/11/13

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    What you need to know

    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
      Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    • Pets not allowed
    • Check-in time starts at: 3 PM
    • Check-out time is: Noon

    • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.

    Amenities

    • General
    • Ballroom(s)
    • Bar/lounge
    • Barbecue grill(s)
    • Gift shops or newsstand
    • Poolside bar
    • Pool table
    • Restaurant
    • Shopping on site
    • Swimming pool - children's
    • Swimming pool - outdoor
    • See more facilities
      • Number of floors - 4
      • Tennis on site
      • Total number of rooms - 169
    • Rooms (all rooms include)
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Clock radio
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Cribs/infant beds available
    • Desk
    • Electronic/magnetic keys
    • In-room childcare (surcharge)
    • In-room safe
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Rollaway/extra beds available
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      • Access via exterior corridors
      • Air conditioning
      • Balcony
      • Climate control
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Extra towels/bedding in room
      • Hair dryer
      • Handheld showerhead
      • Patio
      • Refrigerator
      • Satellite TV service
      • Shower/tub combination
      • Wake-up calls
    • Services
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Sauna
    • Security guard
    • Shoe shine
    • Spa services on site
    • Spa tub
    • Steam room
    • Supervised childcare/activities
    • Tour assistance
    • Wedding services
    • View more services
      • Beauty services
      • Coffee/tea in lobby
      • Currency exchange
      • Doorman/doorwoman
      • Free parking
      • Full-service health spa
      • Hair salon
      • Health club
      • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
      • Medical assistance available
      • Multilingual staff
      • Porter/bellhop
      • Valet parking
    • Business & Event
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Audiovisual equipment
    • Banquet facilities
    • Business center
    • Business services
    • Event catering
    • Multiple large conference rooms
    • Multiple small meeting rooms
    • Secretarial services
    • Accessibility Features**
    • Accessible bathroom
    • Accessible parking
    • Accessible path of travel
    • In-room accessibility
    • Roll-in shower

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Dining

    Le Buffet - Regional and international dishes are served at this buffet-style restaurant. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    D'Oriental - Traditional Japanese restaurant that includes teppanyaki and tatami rooms. Open for dinner only. Dress code applies. Reservations required.

    The Italian - Italian cuisine in an elegant setting. Open for dinner only. Dress code applies. Reservations required.

    El Rancho Snack Bar - Snacks and light fare during lunch and afternoon hours.

    El Mirador Bar - Cocktails are accompanied by contemporary music in this lobby bar.

    Arena Sports Bar - Lively sports bar and disco. Open late.

    Recreation

    Guests can practice their backhand on one hard-surface, lighted tennis court, swim in two freeform swimming pools, one reserved for children, and kayak, snorkel, fish, and play volleyball. The resort also offers a fitness center, sauna, and day spa.

    The resort can organize excursions to Palo Verde, Arenal Volcano, rainforests, and national parks, as well as scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and other boat excursions (surcharges apply). Nearby Playas del Coco (8 km/5 mi) is a very popular area for sport fishing and scuba diving, and is also known as the gateway for surfers to reach places like Ollie's Point and Witches Rock, where the waves are superb.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.


    • Aerobics on site
    • Bird watching on site
    • Boat launch on site
    • Fishing on site
    • Golf - driving range nearby
    • Scuba diving on site
    • Snorkeling on site
    • Swimming on site
    • Volleyball on site
    • Yoga classes/instruction on site

    Check-in information

    Travel change options for Occidental Hotel and Resort guests with reservations to destinations under a hurricane watch or warning:

    Canceling reservation within 48 hours of departure: Guests can cancel without penalty and rebook a reservation if the airport is closed or flights are cancelled within 48 hours of travel. Reservations must be rebooked within 14 days of the original travel dates. Specific travel dates apply.

    Guest departing early: Guests who choose to depart early will be credited for the unused nights, which may be applied towards a future stay at the same resort. Reservations for unused nights must be rebooked within 30 days after the storm. Specific travel dates and other restrictions apply.

    Rebook the same hotel for a later date: The hotel will honor the original rate for guests who wish to postpone their vacation and travel at a later date. Reservations must be rebooked within 30 days after a storm. Specific travel dates and other restrictions apply.

    Changing travel plans to the same brand at a different destination: Guests can choose a different destination that is not affected by the hurricane and transfer their reservation within the brand at the originally confirmed rate, subject to availability (except Grand Aruba). Other restrictions apply.

    Guests must contact the hotel for specific booking and travel dates, using the information on the confirmation received after booking.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

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    A short guide to Papagayo

    Papagayo is a largely untouched area on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The isolated location has historically drawn quiet crowds of bird watchers and nature enthusiasts, but in recent years Papagayo has become a popular spot for new resorts. With both tropical forests and palm-tree lined beaches, visitors have an array of outdoor activities to enjoy including swimming and hiking.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    0.50 - 1.0 mi

    • Panama - 1300 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • Hermosa Bay Beach - 1.1 miles
    • Panama Beach - 1.3 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • Coco Beach - 3.2 miles
    • Haras del Mar Equestrian Center - 3.5 miles
    • Marina Papagayo - 3.8 miles
    • Papagayo - 4.0 miles
    • Ocotal Beach - 4.8 miles
    • El Ocotal - 4.8 miles
    • Papagayo Golf and Country Club - 6.7 miles
    • Liberia Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 8.9 miles
    • Tamarindo Airport (TNO) - 21 miles
    • Nosara Airport (NOB) - 42 miles
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    3.4 / 5
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    Score breakdown (from 58 reviews)

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      (9)
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    • 3.0
      (15)
    • 2.0
      (6)
    • 1.0
      (6)

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    • Cleanliness
      3.5
    • Service
      3.8
    • Comfort
      3.4
    • Condition
      3.2

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    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Close, but no cigar"

    • Cleanliness
      1.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    While the property, service, food and drinks were amazing, the hotel room and accommodations left a lot to be desired. I expected MUCH, MUCH more from an Occidental hotel.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in May 2013
    Real
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Did not live up to its advertisments"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    The hotel advertises as a 4 star Hotel with 3 restaurants and a pool side grill. They dont mention that its very hard to get a reservation in one of the 2 nice restaurants because each one only seats about 30 people for a resort of a few hundred. not to mention your only allowed to each at each one 1 time. I never read that any where. The pool side […] restaurant closed at 5:00 everyday. That left only the buffet. Very misleading. There was very little wait service by the pool or beach. I would expect that at a 2 to 3 star not a 4. For the price of the rooms what we got was an ok resort with ok service. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    7 night family trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "1 week in The Occidental Grand Papagayo"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We spent a week end of February/beginning of March 2013. This is a nice all inclusive hotel. Staff is nicely dressed, polite and very courteous. The pool is nice, the beach is okay. You should find better beach around as coco beach, Tamarindo or playa Grande which are about an hour. You can rent car in the hotel to go out for a day or so. The food is […] okay for South America. I am a private chef so I was looking more at this detail. They have 2 restaurants. One Italian and one Oriental. They are clean and well decorated. We definitely eat better in there than the buffet. You have to book the table day in advance. So when you arrive at the hotel book all your stay. If you are a gourmet just pretend that you are eating Italian or Chinese food. Some recipes are close but some are fare away. But you can see they try to make an effort anyway. Skip the wine. Cocktail are very good and made with good brand.The buffet close to the pool is convenient but not so good. Food stays there for hours and get dry. The internet is there but sometime not. In overall we had peasant stay. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Mar 11, 2013
    Philippe
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Beautiful views and grounds"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    A beautiful location on the cliffs over the ocean and bay. Great views everyday. The food could have been a little better and the buffet did not open on time in the morning, which was difficult if you had an early tour booked. Overall a nice place, but you need to be ready for lots of stairs to get to the rooms or the beach. This did not bother us, […] but could make it difficult for some others. We had a nice time. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Feb 12, 2013
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Nice relaxing getaway"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Arriving at the resort my wife and I were told we would be receiving a "welcome cocktail". This never arrived. We checked in and were immediately handed off to a time share salesperson. This made me angry as well as negatively affecting my first impression of the resort. The resort staff was excellent, especially Edwin who seemed to be in charge of […] the bar/disco areas. We immediately felt welcome as many of the staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. We always felt that we had a decent selection of food choices available as opposed to many of the reviews we read prior to our trip. The downsides other than the missing welcome cocktails and intro sales pitch would be that our mini fridge was restocked only twice in our 8 day stay and that our shower was horrible. Designed to fail would be a better description. We had to place towels on the floor to soak up all of the water that streamed out of the shower. It took 10-15 minutes per day to soak up the overflow and get it back in the tub. The water damage on the walls showed this has been an issue for a long time. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Feb 3, 2013
    Jerry
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great hotel for anyone"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This hotel is in a beautiful location surrounded by the ocean, two volcanoes, and mountains. There is wildlife located within the hotel grounds. The food was wonderful and they tried very hard to provide a variety of food throughout the week. The room was very comfortable, although the curtains were white and due to the fact that the sun is up no later […] than 6 am there, we didn't sleep any later than 7:30 am while we were there. The tub seemed a little dirty, but it was hard to tell if it was actual dirt or if it was paint chipping off from the upper portion of the tub. The only problem we had was that the hotel is supposed to provide 2 bottled waters every other day and we only had the water that was there the day we arrived. We called to get more but no one ever brought it. We had to purchase more with our own money. Overall, it was a wonderful place to stay. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jan 4, 2013
    Bill
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Pura Vida"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Super good vacation. I really enjoyed the hills and all of the exercise.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Dec 21, 2012
    Matt
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "You get what you pay for"

    • Cleanliness
      1.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    Opon arrival the room was FILTHY , we complained and someone came and cleaned. I loved all of the wildlife we saw from the room . The food was consistently terrible ,they do not refill the mini bar as stated or replace towels or washcloths on a normal basis , it is as if they just forget or do not have a routine . They are constantly pumping too loud […] techno music at the pool even when it is mostly middle aged people in the a.m. who would much prefer the sounds of the numerous birds and the ocean.The pool seemed dirty ,scum lines and the water did not smell like cholrine and felt kind of slimey like it needed to be cleaned . The positive is the wildlife , you can see fantastic birds and Coati, raccoons, and monkeys at the resort. The rooms are rough , I heard a few guests complaining about bedbugs , we did not have a problem with that in our building although I sprayed100% deet in my bed and all around it . Lots of stairs and a long walk up hill to our room, if you have knee problems or trouble walking our a bad heart avoid this resort. It was priced cheap as far as I was concerned so I probably got what I paid for . We had fantastic tours with Izzy tours you will find at the beach . Read more
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    Dec 12, 2012
    Reva
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    1.0 / 5
    Poor
    "in 25 years of travel the WORST ever"

    • Cleanliness
      1.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Very rude staff. Amazingly bad food. I mean scary bad. Drinks are OK. Not as watered down as most all inclusive. I would avoid this place big time there are so many other awesome places to stay in CR. Try sugar beach.
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    Nov 9, 2012
    Pat
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Relaxing vacation"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    It was very relaxing for couples, to get away from the stress of day to day activity. it would be very great for a group young and old. For couples not into the beach and Pool sceen , there should be board games in main building.
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    Oct 27, 2012
    BM
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Choose the caribbean beaches"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    We chose this hotel because we had a good experience at the same hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Staff was very kind and made us feel welcome, however the food was beyond horrible and we are not picky eaters, lunch and dinner consisted of two types of pasta with broccoli, carrots and other salads, Mexican night included green colored rice and spicy dessert […] (Taco Bell offers more variety and better quality), Oriental night was also very poor. They recommended we made reservations at the Italian and Oriental restaurants, when we arrived our names were not on the list, when requested to speak to the person in charge he told us they had not prepared enough food since it was low season. The hotel building is beautiful and landscape is well kept but not recommended to everybody since there are no elevators and the only way to go from the pool to the lobby is by climbing 50 steps. The beach is dark sand and stagnant water and it smells like fish since it is a bay. Highly recommend the tour to Nicaragua or simply sightseeing ask for Guillermo at Memo tours, very honest guy. Read more
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    Oct 11, 2012
    The traveler
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Good service but horrible food"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is at most mediocre. Worst yet, food and/or drinks are not available at all times. Breakfast: 7am - 9:30am Snack Bar: food 12noon - 5pm; drinks 10am - 5:30pm) Lunch: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Dinner: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Bar: 11am - 11pm Disco: 7pm - 2am The two restaurants are small and so reservations are limited. […] Guest services lied to me. They said that they only take Weekend reservations on the day of. I was the first one to make the reservations on Saturday and it was only available at 8:30pm (latest reservation. How is that possible if I was first on line? So if you want to eat in those restaurants, insist on it. (The Italian was ok and the Oriental was not good. Beware of Timeshares. They are like vultures. They come at you at the airport trying to sell you a meeting at their resorts by offering free hotel transportation to and from the airport. If you say no, they will try to offer you free excursions (boat rides, spa). Hey, unless you really want all these accommodations, just be insistent and say no. A ride to the hotel is about $55. Do not buy the round trip. The hotel lobby can get you a taxi to the airport for $45. When flying out of Liberia, the food at the airport is also very expensive. I'm used to NY prices but the prices were ridiculous for bad airport food. (Cheeseburger and fries cost me $19.78) I thought I can get some decent food after having such bad food at the hotel. Read more
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    Oct 10, 2012
    Myla
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Relaxing in paradise"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    My wife and I went for a week 9/19 - 9/25 and it was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was all inclusive, service was great, the food was descent some nights better than others but you could always find something you liked. Every morning we would see the howler monkeys and Coaties We would stay there again in a heartbeat […] and are already talking about the next trip. Thank you Grand Papgayo for a wonderful stay Read more
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    Sep 27, 2012
    Ted
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Perfect adventure"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    The staff is the number one asset to this resort. They are absolutely wonderful & genuine, they will try to accommodate you in whatever way possible. The hotel is gorgeous!! A lot of walking, so if you don't want to walk & climb stairs & hills then this is not for you. The Oriental restaurant is by far the best in the hotel, must try the cream of curry […] w/ shrimp. Do not be scared by the "rainy season" it rains for 20mins then stops. I loved love loved this hotel!! Also for those adventurous travelers, you should book the canopy & thermals tour it's by far the most memorable one Read more
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    Aug 18, 2012
    Maria P
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Beautiful Resort & Amazing Vacation!"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    After reading some of the bad reviews we were quite worried about our stay at the Occidental Grand Papagayo. My boyfriend & I are 23 & we just got back from our trip July 29-August 3. We were very pleased with this resort! They offered us welcome cocktails as soon as we stepped into the lobby, check-in was very quick & easy, someone was there to tell […] us about everything. We arrived around 12:30pm so our room was not ready yet, but we went to the bar, pool, beach, and wandered around until about 2 when our room was ready. We had an ocean view room in building 14 & the view was fantastic. The room was very clean & nice. I do have to say that the bathroom needed updating, but it was clean. The food at the snack bar & buffet restaurants were great! The 2 nice restaurants are very hard to make reservations for & they really need a new system for that, but we ate at both the italian & oriental & the food was amazing! The staff is wonderful. They will bend over backwards for you! The resort is set up in the mountain side so it's beautiful, but a lot of walking, steep hills, & stairs. It was fine for us because we're young, but probably not good for older people. Although there is a shuttle to take you anywhere on the resort. Find Larry on the beach for your tours! He's very knowledgeable, trust worthy, & well priced! We went deep sea fishing, zip lining, palo verde, horseback riding, to the hot springs, & national park! Overall we had a wonderful trip & everything was perfect! Read more
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    Aug 4, 2012
    Kayla
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "You can still have a nice vacation!!!"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    It is a nice hotel. The rooms have the basic things; the air-condition was excelent, the Tv had different chanels, but I didn't use it the much because I spend most of my time on the beautiful trips that u can cordinate with the hotel. The staffs were lovely people, they give u all the atention and try to please u in anything that u need. However this […] hotel is not for people who like party ( to dance ). It don't have any entertainment, rarely u can hear some music. The food not the good, it was the same type of food every day. This hotel is most for those people who like to be quiet, reading books!!!... Read more
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    Jul 4, 2012
    Eviy
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "It's ok."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Hotel was beautiful, the beach was calm, clean and gorgeous, the rooms were great and the most important thing the service, was excelent. But the food was not great, they need to have more food and variety.
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    Jul 3, 2012
    Estela
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great Experience!"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We stayed here for our honeymoon in mid May and absolutely loved it. The room was kept very clean and cool (which was a relief from the heat and humidity outside) and the staff was exceptionally friendly and considerate. The food was surprisingly good and when we caught some Mahi-Mahi on a fishing trip they allowed us to bring it back and the chef prepared […] it for us and it was AMAZING! Our only complaint was that we had to ask for the beers in the fridge to be restocked. We took advantage of the snorkeling and onsite scuba lessons and had an incredible time there. Beware of the guys selling packages on the beach, they are not affiliated with the hotel and you never know if you will get your moneys worth. The hotel has a list of reputable vendors for any activity you might want to participate in. And be sure to book any dinner reservations as soon as you get there because they fill up fast! The Oriental restaurant is outstanding so be sure to take advantage! Read more
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    Jun 19, 2012
    Christen
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Costa Rica Trip"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    My husband and I travel often. This resort is just beautiful. The staff are very nice and helpful. We stayed 4 nights from June 9, 2012 to June 13, 2012. Our room was clean and nice, had part ocean view. I loved that the beach was right there and was able to snorkel and kayak.
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    Jun 14, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "A pleasurable experience"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    For the money this is a great deal. Overall the hotel is lovely and the food good. However we were only there for four nights. Two of those nights we had dinner in the specialty restaurants (which apparently that is the max you are allowed in your stay) and that food was excellent. However in our short stay we were getting tired of the buffet food in […] the main dining room for all our other meals. So we give the food a 3.5. The lobby, dining room, pool and property are beautiful. There are a lot of steps and hills so if you are older or are handicapped this is not the place for you. We were located in building 14 which is about as far as you can get from the lobby but there is a shuttle service any time you need it so it wasnt a problem. Also, we had one of the rooms that needed updating. Mostly the bathroom was old and tired. Our AC worked great and the view was amazing. The wildlife on the property is pretty spectacular and the beach clean and safe. I understand that even though it was rainy season this area does not get as much rain. We have five days of glorious sun. Read more
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    Jun 9, 2012
    Dd
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    1.0 / 5
    Poor
    "Do not stay there"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    One word..."awfull"....food was bad and most limited of any all inclusive I have been to....pillow cases didn't cover pillow...several calls to complain and no response.
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    Jun 9, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great stay"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The view was so beautiful, the staff was excellent and the resort itself was great. The staff was always very happy to help with everything. The resort was an all-inclusive and the food was very good as well as the many drinks we enjoyed.
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    May 3, 2012
    Barb
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Things are not as they appear"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    The rooms were old and had not been renovated in years. There was mold in the bathrooms as well as many cracked and missing tiles. They still have the European shower doors which only cover a quarter of the tub so the toilet/shower area are flooded after a 3 minute shower. The bed covers and bed skirt were filthy. We were extremely disappointed in working […] with Expedia. We had inquired about the 4 Seasons which was too expensive for our budget so the associate suggested this hotel saying that it is a 4.6 star resort which it is clearly not. Luckily there is a lot of activities to enjoy outside of the resort so we spent out time in other parts of Costa Rica and enjoyed our dinners in nearby Cocoa Cocoa Beach and Hermosa Beach. You can only take so much of the buffet food. The full service restaurants were booked up prior to our arrival so we had to eat out otherwise it was buffet 3 times a day. On a positive note, the staff is friendly and helpful and the country is beautiful and there are so many great activities to experience. It is a perfect destination for a girls trip! Read more
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    Apr 30, 2012
    Chardonnay
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Friendly staff, but not organized or well kept."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    The location was great but things were very disorganized and in disrepair. We waited 2 hours after check in for our room and people who arrived after us got their rooms first. We also noticed that many of the bathrooms throughout the resort were in disrepair. Fauscets loose or not working, bathroom locks that wouldn't lock, etc. The bathroom in our […] room was not in good shape. The mirror was spotted from age/water damage and the lighting was so bad I could not even get ready in the bathroom. Also even w/ all the lights on in our room it was still dark. The furniture in the bar was stained and had holes from age. We also overheard other guests saying their safe was broken into and they had a large amount of money stolen. The staff was very friendly. The view from our room was beautiful. The restaurants were very good: great service and good food. The bar was also very good. Great drinks! Read more
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    Apr 18, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Good for a one-time stay or destination wedding."

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    The hotel staff makes the stay. They are wonderful, perfectly accommodating and eager to make your stay memorable. BEWARE THE ROOMS. There are multiple buildings in varying conditions. We were first put in building 1 with a pool view when we reserved an ocean view. The following did not work: toilet, a/c, many lights, ceiling fan. The tub was dirty […] with no shower curtain/door plus a bad sewage smell. We were moved to a new room the next day, and it was like a different resort. Beautiful, spacious with a wonderful view and in full working order. The food is fine - nothing extraordinary. The Costa Rica-themed food nights are wonderful. There are two restaurants: The Italian and The Oriental. Reservations required. The Italian was ok, and I didn't eat at The Oriental but heard good things. The Buffet and Snack Bar are equally fine options. The beach is a beach. It's not that scenic. Red tide was in full effect while we were there so there were many dead fish onshore. When the water was clear enough for snorkeling, there were sea urchins, fish (of course), and eels. Others saw rays. There are plenty of hermit crabs on the beach and a family of howler monkeys living in the trees above it. Exotic birds, iguanas and coatis are everywhere. Be sure to book an excursion with Johnny D on the beach. He's great. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay, but I would not go again. I went for a wedding, and it was good for that. It's intimate and an easy, convenient ride from the airport. Read more
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    Apr 17, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    1.0 / 5
    Poor
    "Not recommended at all in Papagayo"

    • Cleanliness
      1.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    All inclusive may sound good for this hotel, but there's a few things to know first. The quality of the food was AWFUL. The service was terrible and the rooms were run down as well. It smelled like feet in our room. Very low grade food, rooms and service to sum it all up. There is definitely so much better out near Papagayo.
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    2 night trip in Mar 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Suprisingly Fabulous!"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    All of the staff at the Occidental Grand Papagayo were willing to bend over backwards in order to ensure we enjoyed our stay. This was our 1st time at an all inclusive resort so we were already nervous about cake cutter facilities and meals. All the facilities were clean (including the silverware in the buffet dining area) and the rooms were in locations […] where every guest would have their own unique view and experience at the resort. The buffet meals changed daily (for lunch & dinner) and the fine dining at Italian and Oriental restaurants was suprisingly fabulous (See Brian Ulloa and Roberto Bustos Managers for any special requests). Resort also offers on-site excursion assistance for any day trips you wish to plan. Swiss Travel is the best (tks Isabella)! Pura Vida! Read more
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    Mar 21, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Rooms - disappointing"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    Before booking the room, I reviewed most of the previous experiences. The property is nice and the service is great. Unless you stay in the Royal or the couple other buildings that have been remodeled, be prepared for a room in dire need of remodeling. A/C leaked, shower sprayed water all over the bathroom floor, sink barely drained and water faucet […] was coming off from the vanity. I completed the maintenance sheet in the room addressing these items. Nothing happened. During the second night, our trash can was almost completely filled with water from the A/C unit. We spoke with guest services the following day and it was repaired. The food is good. Strongly recommend making reservations at the Italian and Tex-mex restaurants. Read more
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    Mar 20, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "papagayo"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    The telephone did not work in our room. We were told it wouldn't be fixed. The in-room coffee maker had no pot. We were told it wouldn't be replced. The woman at the guest services office was unhelpfula nd had a really bad attitude. we were always told "come back in an hour" or "come back tomorrow". Although the location was terrific, they need help […] in actually running a hotel. Read more
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    4 night trip in Mar 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "no complaints"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    we have no complaints about the Papagayo Grand. The people and service were excellent. The food was plentiful and well prepared. The room and services were great
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    Feb 19, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Costa Rica is Beautiful no matter where you stay!"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Great small resort! Service is fabulous! Food is better than a lot of resorts ive been to. Resort has a lot of hills and walking but our room was in building 17 which is as far from the lobby as you can get. Kept us from getting too fat on the trip. A few buildings show signs of the resorts 30 year age but they are making great strides to fix the place […] up. Avoid the invitation to view their vacation club! Very pushy salespeople who insist you sign NOW. If your looking for natural beauty and a relaxing, quiet resort this is your place, If you need a magnificent room with white sand beaches and crystal clear water then keep looking. Read more
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    Nov 28, 2011
    Phillip G
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "not the best, but good for the price"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    When we arrived our room was not ready so we were shown around and given some advice on where to go on our stay and offered to become "VIP" if we took the 90 min tour and lecture about their condos that were availible. Welcome drinks were pretty good. room took about an hour or more to be ready. When we first got to the room the A/C was not working […] and a maintenance man was radioed to come fix it. we left the room and when we came back it was fixed and nice and cold. we had upgraded to the romantic package and recieved champagne, fruit plate, breakfast in bed, and couples massage which was awesome. Both restaraunts were good, but the asian one was AMAZING! Buffet was ok, something different every night, and the snack bar was pretty good. Chicken tacos and pasta station was the best. drinks were GREAT! friendly staff and excellent bartenders...Edwin was by far the best. He had our refils ready before we were even done with the last ones. back in the room the tv remote wasn't working so they brought a new one and it was fine. by the 3rd day it was kinda later at night (9pm) and i went to take a shower and there was no hot water...called and was told that it was "kinda late". on the last day there was also no hot water and i called and someone was sent out and spent 20 min running the water and i was told 5 min for hot water...never happened and then i had to check out. if you want to do any activities i would reccommend the ATV/Canopy tour it was AWESOME!!! volcano tour is long Read more
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    Nov 22, 2011
    jessica m
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Costa Rica"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    I felt the hotel was very dated. Really needs a facelift. Rooms need to be gutted and redone. The staff is friendly but cannot reccomend staying there.
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    Nov 16, 2011
    Tim W
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Hotel Best beach veiew not Good Food"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Hotel People real nice persons they will do all they can to serve you Hotel location is good if you want to be away of the city but there is anything close to hotel nerest town is about 20 minutes and Taxis are Expensive make sure you have cash becasue there is no ATM at the hotel. Hotel food is not Good they serve prety mush same food avery day in […] diffrent presentiations, food sasoning is not good. Hotel had exelent view and actual beach the best I saw in Costa Rica Read more
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    Oct 11, 2011
    Luigy G
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Know before you go"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    There is good and bad at the Occidental Grand Papagayo. Good - Condition of resort grounds is excellent Food is at least average; Italian-themed restaurant is pretty good Service level is good overall (front desk is exception) Nice beach Good location - close to airport and base for excursions. Bad - The rooms. If all you want from your room is a […] place to sleep (in less than ideal comfort), you might be ok. Shower was "painted" with something that looked like automotive undercoating. No shower curtain. Limited towels to mop up water. No amenities - shampoo, conditioner, etc. Beach / pool loungers are cheap and worn. Expedia generously lists as 3.5 stars. If you see anything listing a higher rating, don't believe. Do your homework on this property. And if you go, set reasonable expectations. Read more
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    Jun 13, 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    1.0 / 5
    Poor
    "Avoid this hotel!"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    The staff was unfriendly and unhelpful. Begged for water bottles for three days as our refrigerator was never stocked until the fourth day. No PADI dive facility was onsite despite ads that it was. Poolside beds were always saved by 7 am, even though the people often wouldn't show up until hours later. There was always a wait to be seated to eat. One […] night we couldn't eat until almost closing as there was a wedding at the hotel and the staff never made plans to accommodate non wedding guests. We had a hard time getting towels in the bathroom and we were only ever given one wash cloth. Calls to stock the fridge, fix the air conditioner, get towels or whatever were answered but ignored. After multiple calls, we had to demand attention in person @ the front desk. NEVER AGAIN! Read more
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    Apr 19, 2011
    Suzanne W
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Sub Par Resort"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    "Unhappy with Costa Rica Experience" covers it pretty well. This resorts need an upgrade. Low grade rooms, food, and service. There is much better out there!
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip with friends in Apr 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Unhappy with Costa Rice Experiance"

    • Cleanliness
      1.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    This hotel is old and even though the owners have started to do a make over they have a long way to go. The room required mainteance on the AC, toilet, and curtains. The hotel only had enough towels to allow one per guest and only one wash cloth for the room. If you required mote towels you had to bring one from the pool. The food was VERY POOR cafateria […] food. Nothing speical. The Hotel staff was very helpful and tried to make our stay as nice as possible. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night business trip in Mar 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Nice small resort, cheep rooms are crap."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The room we were placed in upon check-in was crap. Their was a questionable lock on the patio door, terrible sheets and a worn out blanket on the bed, and seriously the hardest bed I have ever slept on. The next day the resort upgraded us into a nicer room and we no longer had any complaints. We talked to other couples at the resort who experienced […] the same thing. Crap room on check-in, complain, and get a better room. The room we were initially placed in was embarrassing. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Dec 8, 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Just OK"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    Food is good, staff is friendly and helpful, but the overall condition on the resort could have been better. I don't think we would go back there, but we aren't telling our friends to stay away either...just to lower their expectations. It really was just ok.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Aug 25, 2010
    Alison B
    US

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Excellent service"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Personnel was great, service excellent. Bathroom was clogged with water draining slowly. Otherwise, we had a great time
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jul 1, 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Nice but no wow factor."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    The staff was nice but there didnt seem to be a logic activities going on. A lot of the grounds looked quite dry. The food and drinks were good and the rooms were lovely and comfortable. I would say great for families and couples that want to relax and not do much, but not great for real partiers or spring breakers.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Mar 11, 2013
    Anonymous
    CA

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Occidental"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The buffet is lacking a bit...Meat can tend to be overcooked.....If your not a member of the hotel you dont get quite as good service..The fridges in the non-member rooms are only stocked every other day..... The resort itself is beatiful, quite and very pleasing.. The beach is also very relaxing and not as busy as others places I've been eventhough […] it is a public beach. The drinks are fantastic. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Mar 9, 2013
    Christina
    CA

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    1.0 / 5
    Poor

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    Booked it last minute for €180 a night, when it shouldn't have been more than €100 a night! The hotel is very dated and in serious need of revamp! The food standards were very poor! I will not recommend it! The Villas Sol close by is much better!
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip with friends in Feb 2013
    Rudi
    IE

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    It was what i was expecting excep for the beach that is very small and the sand is a little dark . The service is very good , all the employers are very kind , an smiling all time. My first room was smelly so they changed it inmediatly for a better one with georgeous view . The movility inside the hotel is effective and cool. Ther are not fancy shows […] but there is nice musicians every night. most of the occupants were nice couples and families .It is not a huge fancy Hotel, but has very good taste in dercoration in all the restaurants and sorroundings , the only noicy place is the pool. Food is okay not a grate variety , but good flavors. I recomended for a quite and relaxing stay . Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip in Dec 2012
    Claudia
    MX

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Dec 2012"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Fun resort, the main bar is in the lobby and the pool is at the bottom of the stairs and when the snack bar closes that climb for beer is not fun.. then again it burns the calories.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Dec 16, 2012
    A Traveller
    CA

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Over all we had a great experience!"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    We had read reviews before going, so we went knowing that it was not going to be perfect. The people are friendly, the resort has lots of trees and jungle feel to it, we asked for a room by the ocean, it was a little walk from the eating area, but the grounds were well looked after and it was an enjoyable distance. They had the shuttle services going […] around, so if you did not want to walk that was an option! We liked that you were able to snorkel off the beach! We were pleased with the food, you were never hunger, al carts were were full the first week we were there, we arrived in the middle of the week and they book at the start of each week, so were full on our first week, but then were able to book easily the fallowing week. Biggest complaint would be the rooms, they are in need of fixing up, the room was always clean and tidy. If you are looking for a fantastic room this resort did not have it! We were not in our room lots so was not a big issue for us. We wanted to see Costa Rica and this resort was affordable and met all of our needs. We were there at the end of November and first week of December. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Dec 6, 2012
    A Traveller
    CA

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "occidental grand papagayo costa rica"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Great location. Great staff - very helpful, accomodating
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Nov 28, 2012
    A Traveller
    CA

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Review"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Food staff, room staff are excellent. Front end greeters more worried about selling you side trips and time share ideas than they were in the comfort of the guest. Front end staff were very disappointing but the remainder of the staff made up for their lack of professionalism.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Nov 26, 2012
    Tony
    CA

    Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive - Papagayo
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great Honeymoon"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Amazing staff , great room !! Had no concerns at all!! Would defintley go back to Costa Rica , and would defintley stay witht hem again! Cheers Amy & Richard
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 23, 2012
    Amy
    CA
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