Name: El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Address: Golfo de Papagayo, 50503 Culebra, Costa Rica, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste, 50503, Costa Rica
Rating: 8.7

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Resort El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

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Beautiful property. Very clean and upscale. The pool had complimentary water, sunscreen, and bug spray. They brought you a different test (snack) every night! They gave us a king room for our anniversary although we had the Nesto. The hammock and sitting area was very nice! The room was beautiful. Comfortable bed. Channels that had English. Very large and innovative shower (panoramic view into sunroom). They care about your safety. We had local tour vendors pick us up at the gate. The guards nicely approached them and asked their information and where they were taking us and for how long. Then they asked our room number . They want to make sure they know you are safe and return safely. That is great!

Adrian

United States of America

Rooms were super clean and comfortable. Loved the added outdoor space with hammock!

Danielle

United States of America

1) The beach is REALLY nice (it is public but not that crowded) 2) Matiss and Makoko (the restaurants) both have GREAT menus, especially for fish plates + we loved the triple berry smoothie and guacamole & chips as everyday snacks

Anonymous

Peru

The private beach, clean rooms and great amenities.

Anonymous

Israel

Great internal design, suits & accommodation, excellent service

Sven

Germany

We loved this hotel. The vibe is chilled and laid back and with the bar and restaurant surrounding the pool it gives atmosphere to the resort. The rooms were fine, good size and comfy beds and fabulous showers. The food was great, we had one incident but it was immediately rectified and the management could not have been more apologetic. Prices within the hotel are more reasonable than other places we stayed too. Staff cannot do enough for you. I'd really like to go back one day!

Victoria

United Kingdom

My brother and I wanted to treat ourselves after many adventures around Costa Rica, and we were not disappointed! The staff are super friendly, the place is gorgeous and luxurious, and we enjoyed relaxing in the common areas and at the beach. There is a nice gym and spa with a variety of offerings (the massages are fantastic). The rooms are quiet and the beds are super comfy. It's really beautiful just walking around the grounds! We stayed here just to relax, swim, watch the ocean, and enjoy the sun.

Anna

United States of America

We stayed at El Mangroove the night before our flight home to Canada. It’s such a beautiful property and only about 25 mins from the airport. We wish we had stayed here longer! Playa Panama is also a beautiful and calm beach. Perfect for families with kids.

Emily

Canada

They asked us what we were celebrating... Birthday. Came back to the room to find a nice piece of cake! It was amazing and a great surprise! Very clean, very nice and so relaxing! Beach is steps away from the pool!

Rosie

United States of America

Absolutely gorgeous setting & luxurious surroundings-- A+ super accommodating staff & 5star treatment that's laid back& welcoming - not snotty/uptight Honestly I didn't want to leave! PS- The hammocks!!

Stephanie

United States of America

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9.0

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Great breakfast

What guests loved the most:
“Beautiful property. Very clean and upscale. The pool had complimentary water, sunscreen, and bug spray. They brought you a different test (snack) every night!”

Adrian United States of America
“Rooms were super clean and comfortable. Loved the added outdoor space with hammock!”

Danielle United States of America
“1) The beach is REALLY nice (it is public but not that crowded) 2) Matiss and Makoko (the restaurants) both have GREAT menus, especially for fish plates + we loved the triple berry smoothie and...”

Peru
“The private beach, clean rooms and great amenities.”

Israel
“Great internal design, suits & accommodation, excellent service”

Sven Germany
“We loved this hotel. The vibe is chilled and laid back and with the bar and restaurant surrounding the pool it gives atmosphere to the resort.”

Victoria United Kingdom
“My brother and I wanted to treat ourselves after many adventures around Costa Rica, and we were not disappointed!”

Anna United States of America
“We stayed at El Mangroove the night before our flight home to Canada. It’s such a beautiful property and only about 25 mins from the airport. We wish we had stayed here longer!”

Emily Canada
“They asked us what we were celebrating... Birthday. Came back to the room to find a nice piece of cake! It was amazing and a great surprise! Very clean, very nice and so relaxing!”

Rosie United States of America
“Absolutely gorgeous setting & luxurious surroundings-- A+ super accommodating staff & 5star treatment that's laid back& welcoming - not snotty/uptight Honestly I didn't want to...”

Stephanie United States of America

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El Mangroove is on Playa Panama in Papagayo Bay and features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. This modern, secluded hotel features a complimentary on-site fitness center.

The air-conditioned rooms at this hotel have a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a terrace with views of the surrounding gardens. Some rooms include a private pool, and all feature a private bathroom.

Guests will find several dining options in the area, including a seafood restaurant located within just under 1 miles of the property.

The town of Playa Hermosa, where guests can arrange activities like sports fishing, sailing and scuba diving, is only 3 miles from El Mangroove. The Arenal Volcano is a 2-hour drive away, and Liberia City is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is only 12 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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1 swimming pool

Beachfront

Free parking

Family rooms

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Parking Available On Site

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Max adults: 2	Bark Suite, 1 King, Resort View 1 king bed
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Max adults: 3	Root Deluxe, Junior Suite, 1 King, Resort view 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed
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Max adults: 4	Nesto, Suite, 2 Queen, resort view 2 queen beds
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Max adults: 3	Habitat Superior, 1 Bedroom Larger Suite 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed
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What's nearby *

Marina Papagayo
3.7 miles
Hard Rock Cafe Guanacaste
4.2 miles
Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium
15 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Restaurant
1.2 miles
Supermarket
3.1 miles
Market
3.1 miles
Cafe/Bar
3.1 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Playa Panama
850 feet

Closest Airports *

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
7.1 miles
Tamarindo Airport
22 miles

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2 Restaurants On Site

Makoko

Food: International

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Matiss

Food: International

Open for: Lunch

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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A resort fee will be charge upon arrival.

“Beautiful property. Very clean and upscale. The pool had complimentary water, sunscreen, and bug spray. They brought you a different test (snack) every night! They gave us a king room for our anniversary although we had the Nesto. The hammock and sitting area was very nice! The room was beautiful. Comfortable bed. Channels that had English. Very large and innovative shower (panoramic view into sunroom). They care about your safety. We had local tour vendors pick us up at the gate. The guards nicely approached them and asked their information and where they were taking us and for how long. Then they asked our room number . They want to make sure they know you are safe and return safely. That is great!”

“1) The beach is REALLY nice (it is public but not that crowded) 2) Matiss and Makoko (the restaurants) both have GREAT menus, especially for fish plates + we loved the triple berry smoothie and guacamole & chips as everyday snacks ”

“We loved this hotel. The vibe is chilled and laid back and with the bar and restaurant surrounding the pool it gives atmosphere to the resort. The rooms were fine, good size and comfy beds and fabulous showers. The food was great, we had one incident but it was immediately rectified and the management could not have been more apologetic. Prices within the hotel are more reasonable than other places we stayed too. Staff cannot do enough for you. I'd really like to go back one day!”

“My brother and I wanted to treat ourselves after many adventures around Costa Rica, and we were not disappointed! The staff are super friendly, the place is gorgeous and luxurious, and we enjoyed relaxing in the common areas and at the beach. There is a nice gym and spa with a variety of offerings (the massages are fantastic). The rooms are quiet and the beds are super comfy. It's really beautiful just walking around the grounds! We stayed here just to relax, swim, watch the ocean, and enjoy the sun.”

“We stayed at El Mangroove the night before our flight home to Canada. It’s such a beautiful property and only about 25 mins from the airport. We wish we had stayed here longer! Playa Panama is also a beautiful and calm beach. Perfect for families with kids.”

“They asked us what we were celebrating... Birthday. Came back to the room to find a nice piece of cake! It was amazing and a great surprise! Very clean, very nice and so relaxing! Beach is steps away from the pool!”

“Absolutely gorgeous setting & luxurious surroundings-- A+ super accommodating staff & 5star treatment that's laid back& welcoming - not snotty/uptight Honestly I didn't want to leave! PS- The hammocks!!”

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Reviewed: March 27, 2020

Sven
Germany
9.2

“Exceptional Hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great internal design, suits & accommodation, excellent service

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 19, 2020

Vivianne
Costa Rica
6.0

“Beautiful property but their food quality is not great for the price.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
over cooked fish at hotel restaurant. overcooked shrimp and hotel pool bar. Not many activities at the hotel. $30 charge for yoga. No free entertainment or no entertainment at all. Not even live music.
the food quality wasn’t worth the price. $154 for dinner is excessive for a party of 2 when the food wasn’t great.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: December 25, 2019

Anonymous
Peru
9.2

“Honeymoon 5 nights all-inclusive stay... food and drinks through our whole stay were A-mazing. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1) Attention at the pool or restaurants can get a bit slow at certain hours 2) It would be nice to have another pool for kids... it would enhance the overall experience for couples. *The restaurants can be a bit expensive, but we payed the all-inclusive rate and just focused in enjoying our stay :)*
1) The beach is REALLY nice (it is public but not that crowded) 2) Matiss and Makoko (the restaurants) both have GREAT menus, especially for fish plates + we loved the triple berry smoothie and guacamole & chips as everyday snacks

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 6, 2019

Natalia
Russia

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The checkin process was too long. The room was not clean, the windows were dirty and there were stains on the curtains. One day the guy blowing the leaves from the meadows was producing a sound of a chainsaw since early morning. Not worth the overall level the hotel pretends it corresponds.
Very good interior, location and food. The room was cleaned very often, lots of new towels etc.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: October 22, 2019

Victoria
United Kingdom

7 helpful votes
9.2

“Beautiful hotel in a great location with fabulous staff and gret atmosphere.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing - we loved the hotel. The only downside was that we wanted to go on a dolphin and whale trip with the watersports department but after making us an offer on price they could not longer find availability and no one followed up on this from their office.
We loved this hotel. The vibe is chilled and laid back and with the bar and restaurant surrounding the pool it gives atmosphere to the resort. The rooms were fine, good size and comfy beds and fabulous showers. The food was great, we had one incident but it was immediately rectified and the management could not have been more apologetic. Prices within the hotel are more reasonable than other places we stayed too. Staff cannot do enough for you. I'd really like to go back one day!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Anonymous
Israel
10

“Wonderful resort”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The private beach, clean rooms and great amenities.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: August 4, 2019

Adrian
United States of America

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Laid Back Jewel with Great Service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No place to grab snacks or souvenirs. Very far from other things. The menu is great at Matiss but you will want to leave for other options by the second day. Makoko is too pricy for a place with no other nearby options.some servers charged the service charge (tip) while others did not do you have to check your bill so you don’t double tip. We made that mistake the first day paying $60 for two burgers and 2 fries, sparkling water, and smoothie. The travel agency onsite can’t promise adequate participation for tours resulting in you going nowhere. I suggest heading to Coco Beach to book with local vendors so you get what you want even if it’s a private tour for you!! I recommend Coco Beach Tours. We got to do Adventure Tours and Rio Celeste.
Beautiful property. Very clean and upscale. The pool had complimentary water, sunscreen, and bug spray. They brought you a different test (snack) every night! They gave us a king room for our anniversary although we had the Nesto. The hammock and sitting area was very nice! The room was beautiful. Comfortable bed. Channels that had English. Very large and innovative shower (panoramic view into sunroom). They care about your safety. We had local tour vendors pick us up at the gate. The guards nicely approached them and asked their information and where they were taking us and for how long. Then they asked our room number . They want to make sure they know you are safe and return safely. That is great!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Joyce
United States of America

3 helpful votes
6.7

“The property, though lovely with friendly staff, was not the right choice for us.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
We came during the low season thinking it would be less crowded. Unfortunately, to fill the hotel during the off season, there are large groups that come at big discounts. The group that arrived during our stay was loud and unrefined. We found ourselves resenting the money we paid to have an upscale experience that was degraded. There is only one pool and no way to avoid children if you desire a quiet experience. The restaurants were fine but the ribeye was a poor grisly cut and we would recommend sticking with basic fare, burgers, poke, and buffet.
The staff was very friendly and charming to a person. The setting was lovely. We were surprised and charmed by the welcome champagne and strawberries in our suite as well as the juice refreshers at both meals and pool-side when we rented a cabana.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 1, 2019

Kimberlee
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You are far away from everything and the charge for the shuttle is way too much money. There are are no taxis. I rented a car in the end. Everything is a fee, even a drink of water costs money. The food is ok. They need to up the game on that for the prices being charged. I would have preferred a hot shower but it was like warm at best.
Great staff, pretty hotel, lovely location for a few days rest.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Danielle
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms were super clean and comfortable. Loved the added outdoor space with hammock!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Anna
United States of America

3 helpful votes
8.3

“A "Treat Yourself" kind of place!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
I'm not really sure if this is something the hotel can control, but we had a number of ants in our bathroom and there were a number of mosquitos in the common areas (the staff did provide insect repellant to help). The food at the two restaurants is tasty but a bit expensive, so I would venture out to nearby towns for dinner or lunch if you're staying for a while. This is a wonderful place if you just want to stay on the property and relax, but a little far from other beach towns if you want to get out and explore. We had a rental car so it was no problem for us, but it's just something to keep in mind.
My brother and I wanted to treat ourselves after many adventures around Costa Rica, and we were not disappointed! The staff are super friendly, the place is gorgeous and luxurious, and we enjoyed relaxing in the common areas and at the beach. There is a nice gym and spa with a variety of offerings (the massages are fantastic). The rooms are quiet and the beds are super comfy. It's really beautiful just walking around the grounds! We stayed here just to relax, swim, watch the ocean, and enjoy the sun.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 31, 2018

Daria
Germany

15 helpful votes
6.7

“Staff and Food not up to high-end image, which this hotel promises ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food was really not good (at least for the European standards), do not order any pasta or grilled octopus it seems they do not know how to grill it. White wine was served warm (@hotel: please keep white wine in the fridge, just in case someone might want to order it). Restaurant staff very disorganised and chaotic. Different waiters coming to the same table asking same things. Seems like some staff do not know, how to behave in a professional manner. (We heard a comment that we should take rest of the wine to the room to spend a „romantic night”).
Very good facilities Nice design Excellent location Beautiful beach (lots of Pelicans, which make it a great wildlife watching for free)

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 23, 2018

Anna
United States of America

3 helpful votes
7.9

“Beautiful facility, staff needs work.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff at the pool area and the beach bar were not very attentive. Ordering drinks or food took a lot of time and effort, and many request could have been taken care of more quickly by doing them on our own.
The room layout. Breakfast was also very good.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 15, 2018

Cdub
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wine list needs a broader range. You shouldn’t have to pay upwards of $100 to find anything drinkable.
The vibe, the staff and the attention to detail.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Emily
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed at El Mangroove the night before our flight home to Canada. It’s such a beautiful property and only about 25 mins from the airport. We wish we had stayed here longer! Playa Panama is also a beautiful and calm beach. Perfect for families with kids.

Stayed in November 2018

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