What We Love

  • Enjoy themed nights filled with karaoke, live music, dance classes and more. 
  • Entertainment includes evening shows, cooking lessons, wine tastings and crafts.
  • The fitness center is open 24-hours so that you can get your sweat on at any time of day.

Things to Know

  • The resort is located only 20 minutes away from Liberia Airport.
  • You can upgrade to the Preferred Club, where you will receive priority access to upgraded rooms, an exclusive, private pool, gourmet desserts/fine liquors and more.
  • Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers. 

Resort Details

Dining
You don’t have to go far for delicious food and drinks, these options have you covered.
OnSite Dining
  • Aqua

    Healthy Cuisine

  • Barefoot Grill
    Grilled Specialties
  • Barracuda
    Swim-Up Bar
  • Coco Café
    Premium Coffee & Snacks
  • Himitsu
    Pan-Asian Cuisine
  • Manatees
    Beach & Pool Bar
  • Market Café
    International Buffet
  • Portofino
    Italian Cuisine
  • Rendezvous
    Lobby Bar
  • Revive
    Spa Bar
  • Sugar Reef
    Beach & Pool Bar
Treat yourself to everything that this resort has to offer and more.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour room service†
  • All-inclusive meal plan
  • Business center†
  • Car Rental Services†
  • Complimentary wireless internet†
  • Concierge desk†
  • COVID test onsite
  • Exercise gym†
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Housekeeping - daily†
  • 24-hour room service†
  • All-inclusive meal plan
  • Business center†
  • Car Rental Services†
  • Complimentary wireless internet†
  • Concierge desk†
  • COVID test onsite
  • Exercise gym†
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Housekeeping - daily†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Live entertainment†
  • Meeting rooms†
  • Spa†
  • Travel agency†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Please contact the hotel for additional information.

† Fees may apply

Whether a land lover or a water sports fanatic, you’ll always have something fun to do.
On-Site Recreation
  • Bocce court †
  • Fitness center on-site †
  • Karaoke †
    Theme nights: Karaoke and Live Music (Subject to schedule).
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports †
  • Water activities †

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 5727 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Overall great place to stay

    Secrets Papagayo was a great place to go to relax, adventure and visit with friends. The beach is very nice and the snorkeling was great right from the resort. If you want something a little exciting and a little relaxing, this is the place to go.

    Sep 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great Experience - I will go back!

    My family of 5 had a great experience on our 1 week trip to Costa Rica. Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica was a wonderful place to stay. Easy to get to from the airport & beautiful views of two different beach areas. Each room was separate and built into the side of the mountain vs. a large hotel building. A highlight of our trip was Nelson who drove one of the vans that ran continuously between rooms and areas. We met him our first day when arrived. He was s friendly, professional & fun, helpful with all of our questions, seemed to be everywhere & always there when we were looking for a ride. He even heard that we were celebrating a birthday & went out of his way to make it special! We lucked out staying in 300-400 area and could easily walk anywhere on the grounds (main pool/restaurant area or spa/restaurant) - but often took the van just to talk to Nelson. Another highlight were the yoga classes, kayaks & evening/sunrise hikes. The food & service was top notch throughout the resort. It was nice to have the active pool area and the quieter spa pool - gave us choices depending on the crowds & time of day. You can schedule excursions right there on sight, but we had planned a Rainforest/Waterfall/Sloth Tour & Catamaran Sunset Boat/Snorkel Tour through Frank the Tank Tours- which I would highly recommend. We will definitely go back!

    Sep 13, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Awesome all inclusive resort

    Beautiful resort! We stayed for 5 nights, and our oceanfront room had an amazing view! Lots of wildlife on property, plenty to do and two pools with two very different vibes. The sunset hike was amazing, but a very difficult climb, so don’t believe them when they say it is “medium” difficulty. It’s worth it for the view, but wear good shoes and be prepared to climb.

    Sep 13, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful location, but

    Disappointed Property is not walkable Dated rooms Staff asking for positive reviews, odd Limited food options and lack of creativity for people with dietary restrictions or preferences.

    Sep 08, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Overall good stay!!

    We just returned from a trip to Secrets over the Labor Day holiday and overall we had a great experience. The resort is older but overall it is nice and they take very good care of it. Our room was always clean and one day my sink didn't drain well and they quickly fixed it. The staff across the entire resort was WONDERFUL! So friendly and accommodating. The shuttle to and from areas at the resort was nice because our room was at the top and it was a trek to get up there. The hotel missed the mark on food but it wasn't nasty by any means. The restaurants were definitely better than the buffet. Breakfast buffet was also MUCH better than dinner. We only did dinner at the buffet once and did not want to do that again. Drinks at all locations on the property were INCREDIBLE! All made with fresh fruit and no artificial mixes. We loved Himitsu! The food and service were great! Seaside Grill was also delicious! Portofino wasn't my favorite but not bad at all. The nightly entertainment was good! Overall we had a great time at Secrets!

    Sep 08, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryStudent Groups (Spring Breakers) are not permitted at this hotel. A student group consist of those that travel without parent supervision or a responsible adult in each room. This could refer to but not limited to high school students or college students booking multiple rooms. The hotel reserves the right to deny lodging to any reservations of this type.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 AM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - Student Groups (Spring Breakers) are not permitted at Hotel.

    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.  Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.  Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Allowed:
    Resort allows small dogs under 22 lbs. Please contact the resort prior to booking to confirm all requirements are met and they can provide you the current cost per night. This fee will be payable to the hotel. Proper paperwork must be provided to the hotel prior to check-in.

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