El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

Property class: 4.5
Luxury hotel in Sardinal with 2 restaurants and spa

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At El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Playa Hermosa. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials, and Makoko, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a beach bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$293 nightly
The current price is $331 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Room options

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View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large artwork on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a balcony with a chair and a table, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large artwork on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 1210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 1210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

A tropical garden with a beach view, dense foliage, and a clear sky.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 1668 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

A modern villa with a glass-enclosed patio, outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a thatched-roof structure.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden table and chairs, a stone wall, and a grill.

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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A modern villa with a glass-enclosed patio, outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a thatched-roof structure.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Papagayo Bay, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503

What's nearby

  • Panamá Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Coco Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 26 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Marina Papagayo - 45 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Market Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Finca - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Casita del Marisco - ‬7 min drive

About this property

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

  • At El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Playa Hermosa. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials, and Makoko, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a beach bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All inclusive details

  • 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).

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 85 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • Babysitting
    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (1-device limit)
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps; 1-device limit)

Parking

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

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The food selection was amazing with great options and delicious meals. (14 reviews)
  • The spa was an incredible sanctuary, immaculate, and extraordinarily relaxing. (4 reviews)
  • The pool area was beautiful, immaculate, and offered excellent service. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Tucked away at Papagayo, this location is perfect for a family getaway. Samuel was SO helpful. Gernan was terrific, the breakfast staff was great. Gym was perfect boutique and the spa setting is dreamy
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing relaxing perfect place
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast is not free, but very delicious! Awesome place to stay in the area!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless, staff were super friendly. Couldn’t be happier
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent attention to detail, wonderful staff, and superb location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Nosara Beach Resort

Great location at Nosara Beach with great food, staff is great and very comfortable room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Beach Front Property and Vibe

Great beach resort at Playa Panama
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8/10 Very good

Very nice property for the most part. My room was nothing special but staff was great and breakfast great. Short stay. Highly recommend for layovers reasonably close to Liberia airport.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a top tier stay, we loved it here, and it was a very high quality resort. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a luxury stay near the Papagayo Pensinsula.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our family had an amazing stay at Mangroove Papagayo. The service was outstanding, and the property was absolutely beautiful. A huge shout out to Lindsey, she was professional, caring, and fun, and truly made our visit comfortable and memorable. A genuine five-star experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an amazing stay! The room was very clean, the staff knew exactly what they were doing and explained everything clearly, and the space just felt professional and peaceful. Definitely stood out to me.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are wonderful. Rooms clean and unique with hammocks on the "porch". Wonderful pools! We loved our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxation and great pool And food. Pura Vida
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was awesome, all of them. The food was great and had options of three different restaurants. Would definitely recommend to go there!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice resort. Everyone was super friendly. Nice rooms and pool area. Heard howler monkeys. Food was very good.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful infrastructure and caring staff
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful resort

Beautiful resort, food was amazing, people were friendly & eager to please, everyone spoke English. My only complaint is they charge Manhattan prices , which you don’t expect when visiting Costa Rica
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10/10 Exceptional

I like the swing in room.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

The property itself is great - lots of choices for restaurants, pools, beach. However we found the service to be inconsistent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. A few steps from the beach and bay. Great breakfast. No overly crowded.
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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.
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6/10 Good

Clean and somewhat attractive location, however, staff is not that great. Ssssllloow !!! And remember to use bug spray on your legs when you get there… especially if you go for a walk on the beach or on lawn