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 centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • 24-hour room service

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting services
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is AU$488
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Why we love this property

Sandy beach retreat
The sandy beach offers snorkelling and yoga. Nearby adventures include kayaking and surfing. A beachfront restaurant completes the scene.
Work and beach bliss
This beachfront hotel combines business amenities with spa luxury. Work in meeting rooms, then unwind with massages, beach yoga, and 24-hour room service.
Dining with a view
Savour beachfront meals at 2 restaurants offering vegetarian and vegan options. The hotel bar and buffet breakfast add to culinary delights.

Room options

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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
  • 46 sq m
  • 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
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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

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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
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 155 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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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 area

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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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Finca - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Market Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Río Bhongo - ‬46 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 centre. Fellow travellers 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 on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4844 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Roll-in shower
  • Transfer shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps and 1-device limit)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Makoko – This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Matiss – This beachfront restaurant only serves lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 65.00 per room (return)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

El Mangroove Hotel
El Mangroove Hotel Papagayo
El Mangroove Papagayo
El Mangroove Autograph Collection Hotel Papagayo
El Mangroove Papagayo Autograph Collection
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Hotel
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Sardinal
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Hotel Sardinal

Frequently asked questions

Does El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 65.00 per room return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing, snorkelling and beach yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection also has a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining.

What's the area around El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection like?

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection is a short 5-minute walk from Panamá Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Ericka's Fruit Stand.

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El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Reviews

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Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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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. (3 reviews)
  • The pool areas are beautiful and well-maintained with excellent service from staff. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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

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Great beach resort at Playa Panama
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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

Very nice hotel and staff
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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

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

Beautiful infrastructure and caring staff
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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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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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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

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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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
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a wonderful property, very clean and modern. The best part was the staff: Javier is the most helpful and beautiful soul I have ever met (reception), Jesus and Camila at the reception are very kind and helpful. Rodrigo at the aquatic is awesome and took great care of us. He arranged a boat for us to go island hoping which was the most incredible experience (Daniel and Pablo were the guides on the boat and were incredible). The whole experience at this hotel is a paradise dream.