Set on Papagayo Bay along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica sits on a black, volcanic sand beach, which when coupled with lush, mountainous surroundings provides a stunning backdrop for an intimate, relaxing and romantic getaway. This oceanfront resort boasts 202 spacious non-smoking guest rooms and suites with finely-appointed amenities, a private terrace or patio, and all the benefits of the Unlimited-Luxury® experience. Indulge in a welcome cocktail and cool towel, 24-hour room service*, a daily refreshed mini-bar, limitless gourmet dining and top-shelf spirits at four restaurants, one café and five bars, pool and beach wait service, nightly entertainment and more. For an enhanced level of luxury, the Preferred Club offers 65 ocean view suites along with additional privileges, including access to a private Preferred Club lounge, enhanced bath amenities and much more. The full-service Secrets Spa by Pevonia® is a sanctuary for the senses, offering rejuvenating treatments and packages. Enjoy the natural scenery and attractions of Costa Rica by visiting the Marina Papagayo, located nearby which boasts world-class sport fishing, a pedestrian village, gardens and picturesque walkways. An unparalleled experience awaits at Secrets Papagayo, just 20 minutes from the Liberia Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Liberia.
*Temporarily avilable with limited hours
The Preferred Club is an exclusive area offering exceptional services, preferred status and amenities, and access to a private lounge. The Preferred Club suites offer impressive ocean views all in premium locations as well as:
All 202 rooms are finely appointed and offer views of the gardens or the Gulf and Bay of Papagayo. The Preferred Club is an exclusive area providing exceptional services and attributes.
ALL ROOMS AND SUITES OFFER THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES:
*Temporarily avilable with limited hours
ROOM CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS:
Standard Tropical View | 398 sq. ft. /37 mts²
In addition to the above amenities and inclusions, the 398 sq. ft. Standard Tropical View features one king size bed, a 48” television, private balcony or terrace.
Max occupancy: 2 adults
Standard Panoramic View | 398 sq. ft. /37 mts²
In addition to the above amenities and inclusions, the 398 sq. ft. Standard Panoramic View features an outstanding Ocean View of the Papagayo Bay, plus one king size bed, a 48” television, private balcony or terrace.
Max occupancy: 2 adults
Bungalow Suite Tropical View | 452 sq. ft. /34 mts²
In addition to the above amenities and inclusions, the 452 sq. ft. Bungalow Tropical Front features one king size or two double beds, a 48” television, private balcony or terrace in a spacious room.
Max occupancy (1 king bed): 2 adults
Max occupancy (2 double beds): 3 adults
Bungalow Suite Tropical View | ADA 452sq. ft. /34 mts²
In addition to the above amenities and inclusions, the 452 sq. ft. Bungalow Tropical View Accessible Disabled Access (ADA) features one king size, a 48” television, private balcony or terrace in a room which is fully wheelchair accessible. All ADA rooms are connected to a Double Bed Room.
Max occupancy (1 king bed): 2 adults
Max occupancy (2 double beds): 3 adults
PREFERRED CLUB
The Preferred Club is an exclusive area offering exceptional services, preferred status and amenities, and access to a private lounge. The Preferred Club suites offer impressive ocean views all in premium locations as well as:
PREFERRED CLUB ROOM DESCRIPTIONS:
Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Ocean View | 452 sq. ft. /34 mts²
In addition to the above amenities and inclusions, the Preferred Club Bungalow offers stunning ocean views, one king or two double size bed, a 48” TV, and private balcony or terrace.
Max occupancy (1 king bed): 2 adults
Max occupancy (2 double beds): 3 adults
Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Ocean Front View | 452 sq. ft. /34 mts²
In addition to the above amenities and inclusions, the Preferred Club Bungalows Ocean Front are located at some of the most convenient and attractive locations through the property, it also features one king size bed, a 48” television, private balcony or terrace.
Max occupancy: 3 adults
Preferred Club Junior Suite Plunge Pool | 592 sq. ft. /55 mts²
In addition to the above amenities, the 592 sq. ft. Preferred Club Junior Suite offers gorgeous ocean views, convenient living room space, a 48” TV, bedroom with king size bed and private terrace with table, chairs, two recliners and a plunge pool located on the terrace overlooking Papagayo Bay.
Max occupancy: 2 adults
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean Front | 619 sq. ft. /57.5 mts²
In addition to the above amenities, the 619 sq. ft. Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean Front offers a stunning ocean front view conveniently located throughout the resort, which includes one king size bed a 48” TV, a living/seating area and private balcony.
Max occupancy: 2 adults
Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite Ocean Front | 688 sq. ft. /64 mts²
In addition to the above amenities, the 688 sq. ft. Honeymoon Suite located at the top of an ocean front hill, provides an exuberant and private atmosphere with the best view of the ocean featuring a king size bed and spacious living area with a bar.
Max occupancy: 2 adults
Preferred Club Presidential Suite | 1,400 sq. ft. /130 mts²
In addition to the above amenities, the magnificent 1,400 sq. ft. Presidential Suite provides the best views of the ocean, featuring two bedrooms with a king size bed and a spacious living area with a bar plus a comfortable terrace with a hot tub.
Max occupancy: 2 adults
CONNECTING ROOMS
7 Connecting Rooms – All 7 connected, 1 King bed (ADA Room) with a Double bed room
SMOKING REGULATION
In Compliance with local and national smoking regulations, smoking is currently not allowed on property. Secrets Papagayo is currently coordinating designated smoking areas around the resort (date to be determined). We kindly ask that guests refrain from smoking outside of these areas once they are open. Any guests who fail to obey these regulations will be reprimanded accordingly. Please contact the concierge for additional details.
RESTAURANTS
Secrets Papagayo offers 7 dining options: 1 buffet restaurant, 4 à la carte restaurants, a grill and a café. No reservations are required. All restaurants openings rotate throughout the week. Or stay in and order room service*. It’s all available at any hour day or night.
*Temporarily avilable with limited hours
Aqua | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Barefoot Grill | Lunch
Coco Café
Himitsu | Dinner
Market Café | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Portofino | Dinner
*Available for private dining with an excellent selection of international fine wines; Additional charges apply.
Seaside Grill | Breakfast* , Lunch* and Dinner
*Breakfast and lunch exclusive for Preferred Club guests only
DRESS CODES
Casual – Bermudas (long shorts or capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. Women must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.
Casual Elegance – Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops.
Formal – Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.
BARS
Offering five bars that serve international and domestic beverages as well as top-shelf spirits, ranging from swim-up to a music lounge.
Barracuda
Manatees
Rendezvous
Revive
Sugar Reef
*Although, the authorities have not enforced the following law in the last few years, we inform you that the local government is entitled to restrict alcohol beverages service and sell during Easter Thursday and Friday. In the unlikely case that this law should be enforced a communication would be send to in house guest promptly.
DESTINATION INFORMATION
The Gulf of Papagayo is located in the Guanacaste province and northwestern coast of Costa Rica. It provides a lush atmosphere with mountains, tropical forests and diverse flora and fauna while still in close proximity to nearby excursions, shopping, dining and more.
Local points of interest:
Peninsula Papagayo Golf Course – Designed by Arnold Palmer, this 18-hole, par-72 championship course, ranked among the "Top 100 Courses outside the United States" by Golf Digest, is located on the Papagayo Peninsula, just 30 minutes from Secrets Papagayo.
World-Class Sport Fishing – The Gulf of Papagayo and the Pacific Ocean are renowned for their world-class sport fishing adventures and charters.
Coco Beach – Coco Beach, known as Playas del Coco, is one of Costa Rica’s most popular beaches. It’s one of the largest villages in Guanacaste, with great infrastructure and plenty of hotels, restaurants, bars and shops. It is a favorite for both tourists and locals looking for an ongoing, beach-style party.
Tamarindo Beach – Tamarindo is Guanacaste’s largest coastal center and is frequented by foreigners from all over the world. It has all the amenities of a Costa Rican beach town – surf, sand, sun and a bustling nightlife. Tthis amazing town has become a mecca for surfers, but Tamarindo is also a favorite for eco-travelers.
Samara Beach – Samara Beach is one of the purest beaches in Costa Rica and is considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in Guanacaste. The beach has been presented with the highly regarded Blue Flag Award, given to only the cleanest and best preserved beaches in the country.
Santa Rosa National Park – Its beaches are a great option for the perfect getaway. The park boasts easy to find, basic camping facilities where you can enjoy the natural paradise.
Rincon de la Vieja National Park – Rincon de la Vieja is located northwest of Guanacaste's main transportation hub, Liberia, and it features a wealth of great activities to keep visitors busy such as hiking trails, horseback riding, tubing, mountain biking, and waterfall swimming.
Barra Honda National Park – 5,000 acres of a protected and important geological resource with a system of caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations. The Barra Honda Peak is 1,476 ft. high with 19 known caves and is made of old coral reefs that were pushed up by tectonic faults. The easiest to access is the Terciopelo Cave and is open to the public.
Downtown Liberia – Known as the “white city”, Liberia is a typical flatland town with wide streets, old buildings and bahareque houses (a material similar to adobe but made with cattle dung and straw). The city has managed to combine old edifices, customs and traditions with modernism and new buildings, including malls and various modern destinations.
Arenal Volcano National Park – Previously one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica, the beautiful Arenal is indeed a sight to behold. Visit La Fortuna, a tiny town near the base of the volcano, and the marvelous Hot Springs, a tropical paradise to relax both your mind and body.
INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
THINGS TO DO IN PAPAGAYO*:
*Additional costs apply
Note: The use of drones or artifacts that fly or float in or on the premises of Secrets is strictly forbidden, except for those that have written authorization from the General Management of the hotel.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
BUSINESS CENTER
Hours: 7a.m. – 11 p.m.
The business center offers 2 computers and 1 printer/photocopy machine.
SECRETS SPA BY PEVONIA®
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
For those guests seeking a sanctuary for the senses, the Secrets Spa by Pevonia® offers a sublime atmosphere of pure indulgence. Pamper yourself in our stunning spa surrounded by stunning views. A Swiss shower, sauna, steam room, private shower and a relaxing indoor lounge area are available for guests to enjoy. Massages, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures and a full-service beauty salon are also available, as well as an array of rejuvenating facials, spa packages and pampering for your hands, feet and nails.
13 treatment rooms divided in:
Beauty Salon
FITNESS CENTER
Hours: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The on-premise, state-of-the-art fitness center offers a full-range of cardio-conditioning and exercise equipment. Equipment includes:
SMALL DOGS WELCOME*
Secrets Resorts & Spas now offers small dog friendly accommodations and other extras, in select room categories (with restricted access throughout the resort) so you don’t have to leave your four-legged friend behind.
Learn more: https://www.unlimitedvacationclub.com/Pages/SmallDogs
*Additional costs apply
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