Papagayo Peninsula hotels from HK$327

"Very good "

"Left too early didn’t get breakfast "

"We traveled as a party of 6 and had a wonderful week. Because we booked through Expedia, the resort seemed to place special significance on our reservation — we received Expedia wristbands & door hangers, which made us feel oddly VIP (maybe damage control given mixed reviews, but we felt well cared for). Don’t believe the haters — they truly aim to please. Do the pre-check-in if possible. The app didn’t work for me, and the in-person process is long when you just want to start vacationing. Had a hiccup at check in. Noella came over as we sorted it out and turned things around. She gave us her direct number, checked in frequently, comped us a cabana, and got us into every restaurant as desired. She is truly an angel and made sure a small glitch didn't turn into a big deal. Restaurant food was excellent; buffet was hit or miss but had surprises — especially made-to-order items. Pro tip: bacon is only available by asking the omelet cooks. Dinner at the restaurants is the way to go, every meal our group ordered was delicious. At the time of writing, this is the only resort in the bay, so the beach is not crowded. Kayaks and paddleboards require reservations and they have only 2 of each total. Beach vendors were friendly, conversational, and respectful — never pushy. Lovely people. Love the Tico spirit. Shout out to Emu for having those tequila shots always at the ready! Great resort for day drinkers: fun daytime party vibe, quieter nights. DJs were meh. Pura Vida! "

"Clean, friendly staff, amazing location and activities. Loved every minute!"

"Gorgeous resort, maintained spotlessly, an amazing beach and some of the best all inclusive food I’ve ever had. The water park next door was so fun for adults and kids alike. And the best are the people - incredibly friendly and always smiling. We loved our stay. Thank you to the amazing staff at the Riu Palace! "

"Hermoso comida excelente "

"We were just here for a night and it was a perfect spot! Thank you fir the great hospitality!"

"Everything was great! "

"Beautiful property and picturesque setting! The beach was lovely and we enjoyed to walk on the large and expansive shore. We were able to get lounge chairs for a small fee $4 for the day. The food quality was excellent and they had a variety of different options. The entertainment was wonderful and they offered a variety of differing experiences, the pool was also very beautiful and the water was warm. The rooms were large and the patios were very comfortable. Overall we enjoyed our visit and would recommend staying at the Westin hotel when visiting Costa Rica. "