CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive ★★★★

"It's not all-inclusive! It only includes breakfast and dinner! Be careful!"

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique ★★★★★

"the staff was outstanding, really care about you and your experience, the hotel was beautiful. The view, scenes, and activities are outstanding. The rooms can have a bit more amenities in order for it to represent the full upscale five-star experience, but other than that everything was really special. The location and the staff were absolutely incredible. Special thanks to Freddy from the Concierge team. All the staff at Tico Tica, and special thanks to Chimpy from the pool service."

Suitree Experience Hotel ★★★★

"The hotel is just as beautiful as the photos. It's very unique, with excellent facilities and amenities. The kids loved it. Highly recommended! I recommend the meal package, which is more economical than ordering à la carte at the restaurant (since this is a rustic luxury hotel, dining out is inconvenient, so I recommend eating at the hotel). The restaurant is excellent and reasonably priced. The meal package is a three-course meal (appetizer, main course, and dessert). Afterward, you'll receive a bill with prices (but not included with the meal package). Drinks are charged separately, and tips are added to the bill. There are five or six main courses, all well-presented and generously portioned. The service is friendly, and I especially recommend the local beer. The lookout at the top is fantastic; watching the sunset and the stars is a delight. The pool is nestled in the mountains, so there are fallen leaves. It's cleaned during the day (but don't expect it to be as clean as an indoor pool), but it's still a lovely, rustic experience. I'd planned to swim in the evening, but I wasn't expecting to see a lot of frogs swimming around. Although I didn't get to swim, it was still fun. You can call a golf car to pick you up from your room to the restaurant, which is very convenient and available on demand. The room was well-equipped, especially the telescope, which was fantastic. The hotel also offers various paid excursions around the area, which can be booked in advance. Since the purpose of staying at Wild Luxury is to relax in nature, staying at the hotel wasn't boring."

Siwõ Art Guesthouse ★★★

"The B&B is clean, well-kept, and the staff is friendly, which I appreciated. The location is about a 6-minute walk to the beach, which is great. However, there is nothing else nearby. To get coffee, food, or essentials, you need to either drive 8–10 minutes to the next town or walk 35–40 minutes through hills. One disappointment was the breakfast policy. Breakfast was not offered to us because it was only included for guests who booked months in advance. I offered to pay an additional fee for breakfast, but that option was not available. I was told they needed to make sure there was enough food for other guests. While I understand planning limitations, it was surprising that basic items like coffee, tea, or water were not available to all guests. As someone who works in aviation and has traveled extensively worldwide, these are typically standard offerings. Especially at a bed and breakfast and in a country known for its coffee. Not all rooms have TVs, which was not an issue for us since we mainly returned to sleep. However, dogs barking at night made it difficult to rest, which affected the overall comfort. In summary, the stay was pleasant due to cleanliness, friendly staff, and proximity to the beach, but clearer breakfast policies, access to basic amenities would significantly improve the guest experience."

Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica ★★★★★

"The room was clean. The room we stayed in faced the sea. There are also houses in hills and woods, which are determined based on the room rate. Due to the strategic location, the water is very calm and there are no waves. Suitable for snorkeling and kayaking sports. There are multiple restaurants, and everyone’s favorite is the Seaside restaurant, which has very delicious seafood and steaks."

Glamping Tortuga Verde ★★★★

Nacazcol Hotel y Villas ★★★

"We stayed here for one night as a last minute booking because our flight out of Liberia was cancelled and we needed a place for a family of five to stay. I regretted it the minute we arrived. The staff were not welcoming to us. The villa was not clean (our socks were dirty after walking on the floors and there were cockroaches in the kitchen). The bathrooms were in need of major updates. Car alarms went off four separate times that night waking us all up. We left as soon as we could the next morning. I'm confused by some of the decent reviews -- just am not seeing it in the actual amenities or the staff."

Stunning Ocean View Villa at Bahia Pez Vela Playa Coco/Ocotal ★★★★

Papagayo Ocean View Luxury Villa ★★★★