4 Nights
with Air
from
$1189
was $1659 - All Inclusive
Rooms starting at
$99.00
per person/night - All Inclusive
InfoCustomer ReviewsQuestions & Answers
Escape to the majestic, fertile, tropical shores of the northern Pacific Coast of magical Costa Rica. Just 35 minutes f
...
More
Escape to the majestic, fertile, tropical shores of the northern Pacific Coast of magical Costa Rica. Just 35 minutes from Liberia International Airport, perched on elevated bluffs offering awe-inspiring ocean views, is the all inclusive luxury of Occidental Grand Papagayo in Costa Rica. Far from roughing it, the resort takes pride in its indulgent treatments at Occidental Grand Papagayo Spa. For the ultra hedonist, opt for the ultimate rub-down in a private hut underneath a canopy of tropical trees and follow your massage with a sauna chaser before a mani/pedi combo.
Less
"Awesome trip! Food, resort, and service - thumbs up!" – coolmynt
15 out of 20 (75%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.Read All Reviews
All Customer Reviews
Loading...1-4 of 17 reviews. Sort by
May 2, 2012
location is great
The hotel was only 20 minutes to the Liberia Airport and no traffic to deal with. It was also near several other beaches and places to go during the day. Cocoa Beach was only 10 minutes away for great Happy hour deals and the night life was awesome. Panama Beach, Hermosa Beach and Bonita Beach were 5 minutes away for different beach options. The monkeys and parrots and Pizotes(Racoon) were all over the hotel property which was cool.. Very relaxing vacation. We upgraded to the Royal Club and were glad we did. It entitled you to first choice dining options and top shelf liquor and free room service, Great ocean view from our room and nice room.
Shelli Top 500 Contributor From:Rancho Santa Fe, CA Age:45-54 Travel:3-6 trips/year
May 2, 2012
Nice, but wouldn't go back
Occidental Grand Papagayo in Costa Rica is a lovely resort. However, food is not available after 9 or 10 at night and the only bar by the pool closes around 6, so if you are still swimming you have to climb 75 stairs to get drinks. At the buffet my husband and I would be almost finished eating when they would finally fill our water glasses. Beautiful resort, nice employees, but hours for food and bar service are not the best. I would not go back to this resort.
We loved the Occedental Grand Papagayo, the food is really good so far it was the best food we had in all the all inclusives resort we have been.
It's a small resort but the ambiance is really great, we had an upgrade to ocean view and that was really nice, we enjoyed the beautiful/amazing sunset everyday, a familly of monkeys were living their life on the trees in front of our terrace and we enjoyed them, they were quiet just eating and napping :), lots of birds, iguanas, long nose racoons. Nature is beautiful in Costa Rica. We didn't choose this resort for the beach, the water is not the turquoise blue, bring water shoes and a few local people used the beach but no a problem. They only have one pool but it was fine with us.The resort is located 35 minutes from Liberia airport.
We booked the Canopy tour and the Arenal Volcano both a must to do. Dance at the disco place and also when they have live band coming to entertain. We loved the volley ball in the pool had fun playing with the team of the moment. There is lots to do in Costa Rica and the people are really nice....like they said...PURA VIDA! We could connected with the WIFI at the lobby and pool area which help to communicate with your family you can text, skype or facetime on your ipod, ipad or iphone. Definitely will recommend this resort.
In our original room, the air conditioning worked minimally and it had a weird odor to it. It smelled closely to cat urine. The bathroom was outdated and around the resort there were many areas around the building where maintenance was needed. We were transferred to another room where the bathroom was slightly updated but we have stayed at numerous places in the Caribbean that were more luxurious than this one. We felt as if we could have gotten more for our money than what we received at this resort. The airline tickets that were booked is a totally different horror story as we were stuck in Houston for 24 hours without any compensation. To sum it all up, I will never book at another Occidental nor will I EVER fly United Airlines or its affiliates.
spyke1017 Top 1000 Contributor From:Howell, Michigan Age:25-34 Travel:1-2 trips/year
Ask questions. Share answers. Get advice.
What's the best excursion? How much should you tip?
Ask a question about Occidental Grand Papagayo or help someone else answer theirs.
Can you answer these questions?
3 questions, 22 answers.
How far is the Occidental from Flamingo Beach?3 answers
1 year, 13 months ago
Liz
The Occidental is one hour to Flamingo Beach.
LauraCC
It's about 40 miles to the Flamingo Beach resort area
Heethen
About 30 minutes away and well worth the drive.
Shelli
What is included in the all inclusive price?10 answers
Does it include all meals drinks?
11 months ago
Angie
Absolutely! Riu Paradise Island has the best buffet ever. so much variety. The food here is better than any cruise I've ever been on! Mangia, it's FREE!
Drinks were amazing too. Beer selection could be better, but the alcohol is as abundant as the ocean! Enjoy.
Roxie1996
Yes unless you order something like a bottle of wine or champagne.
Dozertava
includes both meals and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Lowellian
MEALS,ALL DRINKS, AND NON MOTORIZED ACITIVITIES
MRSL600
Yes!!
skilegal
Yes, all drinks are included. However all the alcoholic drinks are severely watered down. I had my fiance try a shot of tequila (she's not a drinker) to confirm my suspicions that they watered the alcohol down.
Javony
Just got back 2 days ago. Yes all drinks and meals are included. There are 2 buffets (the main buffet and the "snack bar", which is alot more than a snack bar) 2 restuarants also included, which need reservations.
JDAllen1
Everything was included, but if you want a buzz order beer. Th mixed drinks and hard liquors were severely watered down.
CatDog
Yes it does!
Louloute
Yes all meals were included and you could choose from the Buffet or a la carte restaurants which were high end Italian and Oriental with the white glove treatment. The Buffet changed menu nightly so you didnt get bored. The drinks were great and they made anything you wanted.
Shelli
Beach Question9 answers
My husband and I are considering Occidental Grand Papagayo for a Spring 2012 vacation and we have a few questions: is the beach rocky, requiring water shoes? How far is the beach from the hotel? Are there rodent issues at this hotel? Thank you!
6 months ago
Aruba Arriba
We do not have any reports from our clients on file pertaining to the beach being rocky or rodent issues at the resort. According to Trip Advisor, there is a shuttle back and forth from the beach but you do not really need it.
MariaCC
The beach is fine, it is a short walk down a path from the pool. Not very rocky - a few on each side, sandy with some beach chairs & tree lined.
There are monkeys in trees in one section & Coatemundy's (Sp?) (Cute racoon like animals) that we saw a few times, & lots of birds we didn't see any rodents.
skilegal
The water at the beach is brown and the sand has fleas. My fiances and my ankles were bitten up pretty bad after only 15 minutes on the resorts beach. The beach is a short walk from the snack bar (maybe 2 minutes). There are serious rodent issues at the hotel! We opened our sliding glass door for 10 minutes to get the mildew smell out of our room and had a raccoon come into our room with us sitting on the bed. There are pasoles (a Costa Rican rodent that looks like a cross between a raccoon and a possum) everywhere. They wander the snack bar looking for fallen food and knock over drinks at the pool area to eat the fruit. They stole a package of cookies off our lounge chair when we went into the pool to cool off.
Javony
Beach has areas of rocks. Long descend from hotel.
Nukem
Just got back 2 days ago. The beach is not rocky. It is not a beach you would find here in the U.S. either. The sand is clean but mostly black. The water is dark and murky, but clean. The beach is not wide but long and there are trees and plantation on it. The walk from the main lobby is not far. Place was awesome. Highly recommend!
JDAllen1
No beach here. I don't believe there was access to the beach. Most of these hotels are built on hillsides at the coast. The only beach we was was at the sister locale, and it was black muddy sand. One of the nearby villages had a traditional beach.
CatDog
Do not book at this resort. You would be much happier booking at the RIU in the same area. The beach is really rocky and a bit of a walking distance from the resort. Many individuals did not even use the beach due to the distance and I do not think it would be a great place to swim due to all the large rocks in the water. There aren't any rodent issues that I had noticed but if you want to get more for your money, I would book at another resort.
spyke1017
Just came back from this resort.
Yes bring water shoes, some rocks on the beach and some (1 or 2) dead blow fish so better to step on them with water shoes!
No rodent issued when we were there.
Overall Loved it!
Louloute
No the beach is not rocky and just a short walk from any room. The monkeys on the beach were awesome. There were no rodent problems at all. Great clean hotel with impeccable service.
Shelli
Is Your Question for CheapCaribbean.com?
Contact our Customer Support team.
Room Information
169-room villas overlooking the spectacular Bay of Papagayo are designed to provide premium service and every indulgence within a tropical retreat surrounded by rain forests, volcanic mountains and serene beaches. Spacious and richly decorated rooms.
Since this resort is built on a lush hillside, the sunset views are spectacular. The nearby beach adds to the multi-color fantasy with the tree canopy.
What We'd Change
The walk back from the beach is a bit of a hike, but at least you're trekking from one paradise to another and there are all inclusive cocktails waiting.
Why You Should Go
Nestled among tropical forests and volcanic cliffs of Bahia Culebra, Occidental Grand Papagayo is a stunning all inclusive home for eco-adventures to rainforests and nature preserves.
Available Amenities
Activities/Tours Assistance
Banquet Facilities
Beach
Business Center ($)
Cable/Satellite TV
Child Care/Babysitting Services ($)
Children's Pool
Conference Facilities
Cribs Available on Request
Currency Exchange
Daily Maid Service
Fitness/Exercise Room
Kayaks
Laundry Services ($)
Nightly Entertainment
Scuba Certification ($)
Snorkeling
Swimming Pool(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Tropical Gardens
Fishing
Aerobics
24 Hour Front Desk
24 Hour All-Inclusive
Parking On-Site
Safe Deposit Box
Medical Services ($)
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
3 Restaurants
3 Bars/Lounges
Porter/Bellhop
Massage ($)
Fax Machine ($)
Spa ($)
Meeting Rooms ($)
Beach Towels
Spa Services ($)
Handicap Room Available
Wedding Services $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Sauna ($)
Steam Room ($)
Honeymoon Packages $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Restaurants
Watersports Center
Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
Watersports Center ($)
Complimentary Beach Towels
Complimentary Pool Towels
Tour and Island Information
Introductory Scuba Lesson
Beauty Salon ($)
Additional Fees for some amenities may be required
Lounge Chairs
Car Rental Available ($)
Dive Shop ($)
ATM/Banking ($)
Wireless Hi-Speed Internet Access in lobby (Complimentary)
Doctor on call 24 hours
Babysitting ($)
Nearby Excursions & Attractions
Deep-Sea Fishing
Dive Shop Close by
Eco-adventure tours
Ecological Park Nearby
Golf Nearby
Jet Ski Rental Nearby
Marina Close by
Medical Facilities Nearby
Motor Boating Nearby
Parasailing Nearby
Scuba Diving Nearby
Snorkeling Nearby
Volcano Tours in the area
Water Skiing Nearby
Watersports in the area
Map of Local Area
Costa Rica is an exhilarating land of luxuriant rainforests and mighty volcanoes, of natural hot springs and shimmering oceans, of colonial charm and captivating nightlife. The ultimate delight of Costa Rica is its people.
Occidental Grand Papagayo
Playa Buena, PO Box 48-5000
+506 2690 8000
Hotel Description
Occidental Grand Papagayo in Costa Rica: Bluff-Bound Paradise, Rainforest R and R
Escape to the majestic, fertile, tropical shores of the northern Pacific Coast of magical Costa Rica. Just 35 minutes from Liberia International Airport, perched on elevated bluffs offering awe-inspiring ocean views, is the all inclusive luxury of Occidental Grand Papagayo in Costa Rica. Far from roughing it, the resort takes pride in its indulgent treatments at Occidental Grand Papagayo Spa. For the ultra hedonist, opt for the ultimate rub-down in a private hut underneath a canopy of tropical trees and follow your massage with a sauna chaser before a mani/pedi combo.
Occidental Grand Papagayo sits atop a bluff just a five-minute walk from the beach below. The canopy of trees lining the beach offers the perfect respite from the steamy Caribbean sun that sparkles on the calm, warm waters of the bay. If a short descent isn't on the agenda today, enjoy the bliss of the resort's free-form activities pool. Complimentary loungers and towels are available poolside, while a second free-form pool offers a designated play area for the kids. Visit the poolside snack bar for a frosty run punch and make your selection from an assortment of light fare for the perfect afternoon of tanning.
There are three restaurants to choose from, including sunset views and robust pastas to die for at The Italian and the D'Oriental's ? la carte Asian fusion, a restaurant that features Japanese teppanyaki table. And if you don't mind dining in your dancing clothes, you can go straight from dinner to The Disco, where all inclusive drinks and dancing go hand in hand until the wee hours of the morning.
When alone time beckons, we recommend that you take some time in your Grand Romance Deluxe Room to enjoy the complimentary bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. Rested and relaxed, wake up bright and early for an eco-friendly rainforest excursion, grab your toes during aerobics or use that energy to snag a pair of binoculars for some tropical bird-watching. Should the mood strike, there's even tennis with floodlights for night play.
Other Details
Location
Located on Playa Buena, 35 minutes from Liberia International Airport.
Transfers offered (for purchase only) are private transfers. Guests will be the only party picked up from the airport for transfer to the resort. Rates are for round-trip transfers, charged per person, per stay.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in: 3pm. Check-out: noon.
A valid credit card may be required upon check-in for possible incidentals not included in your reservation.
There is a five-night minimum stay required every year when traveling December 24-31 in all room categories.
Please be advised that all reservations made for travel Dec 23-Jan 3 each year are 100% non-refundable.
Student and Spring Break Policy
Individual student bookings are accepted. Guests must be at least 18 years of age to check-in to this resort. No more than the maximum occupancy per room is allowed. A refundable deposit of $200 per person (cash or credit card) is required upon check-in at the resort. Group student bookings must be requested through the Groups Department. Groups require a chaperone in addition to the refundable deposit.
Departure Fee
Please be advised that there is a $26 USD per person departure fee due and payable upon leaving Costa Rica. Fees are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Costa Rican government. It is possible that this fee is included in the cost of your airline ticket. Please consult the airline on which you are traveling to verify.
Holy Week
In observance of Holy Week, some resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Costa Rica may put limits on the use of motorized water sports and loud music.
All Inclusive
All Inclusive Plan Features:
Weekly manager's cocktail party
All meals and snacks
Unlimited international alcoholic beverages
Unlimited juices and soft drinks
Daily activities program by the pool and beach
Non-motorized water sports, including kayaking and snorkeling
Scuba clinics in the pool
One illuminated, hard-surface tennis court
Two swimming pools, one for activities and one for kids
Gym and health club
Taxes and gratuities
Features Not Included in All Inclusive Plan
Massage services
Beauty salon
Excursions to Palo Verde, Arenal Volcano, rain forests, national parks, Liberia and deep-sea fishing
Car rental
Telephone calls and Internet connection/usage fees
Boutique and gift shop
Babysitting services (reservations required)
Currency exchange
Laundry services
24-hr medical services (on call)
Fax and copy services
Conference and meeting facilities
Dining
Name: L'Buffet
Type: International
Hours: Breakfast, Daily 7am-10:30am; Lunch, Daily 12:30pm-3pm; Dinner, Daily 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: International buffet dining along with theme nights and fresh island fare. Hours subject to change.
Name: D'Oriental
Type: Asian
Hours: Daily 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: ? la carte restaurant serving a fusion of Japanese and other Asian cuisines. Teppanyaki table and Japanese decor. Hours subject to change.
Reservations are required.
Dress code: men are required to wear long pants. No beachwear or sandals are allowed.
Name: The Italian
Type: Italian
Hours: Daily 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: ? la carte restaurant with sunset views, serving Italian favorites. Hours subject to change.
Reservations are required.
Dress code: men are required to wear long pants. No beachwear or sandals are allowed.
Bars
Snack Bar
Poolside. Lunch and snacks: Daily noon-5pm. Bar: Daily 10am-5:30pm
Lobby Bar
Specialty drinks, happy hour and nightly music. Daily 11am-11pm.
The Disco
Drinks and dancing (adults only 11:30pm-2am). Daily 7pm-2am.
All hours subject to change.
Beach
The hotel sits on a bluff above the beach, a short, five-minute walk. At the beach, the canopy of trees along the base of the bluff provides shade. The water sports office provides complimentary equipment for kayaking and snorkeling.
Pools
The resort features two free-form swimming pools, one for activities and one for kids. Complimentary loungers and towels are available at the pool.
Wedding Services
With a rainforest eco-preserve as a backdrop, Occidental Grand Papagayo is a fabulous place to tie the knot and offers wedding, renewal of vows and honeymoon packages. An on-site wedding planner is also available to organize all the details (fees apply). Contact the resort directly for more information.
Water activities
The water sports office provides kayaking and snorkeling equipment free of charge.
Water sports available for an additional charge:
Deep-sea fishing
Snorkeling expeditions
Scuba diving
Spa Services
The Occidental Grand Papagayo Spa is a full-service spa available by appointment only (fees apply). Daily 8am-7pm. Hours subject to change.
Sports
Complimentary sports and activities available to guests:
Aerobics
Bird watching
Tennis (courts lit for night play)
Volleyball
Gym and health club
Fun Club, offering day and evening activities
Activities available for an additional charge:
Canopy tours
Eco-excursions
Internet
Complimentary Internet access is available in the hotel lobby.
Shelli
