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oceanside pool at Secrets Papagayo in Costa Rica

Tranquil. Intimate. Unforgettable. Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is located on the stunning Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. A short 20 minute drive from the Liberia International Airport, this adults-only resort will seem a million miles away. Perfectly situated on a serene beachfront and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this hideaway will offer an Unlimited-Luxury® experience in one of the most romantic and intimate settings imaginable.

Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is an adults-only, beachfront hotel located on the Gulf of Papagayo in the Guanacaste region of northwestern Costa Rica. Surrounded by National Parks, beautiful beaches and vibrant local life, guests can enjoy everything Costa Rica has to offer!

Resort Highlights
suite with private hot tub

Located in the exclusive Gulf of Papagayo near the Marina Papagayo and Playas El Coco, with just a 20 minute drive from Liberia International Airport, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is in the perfect position to offer you the vacation of a lifetime. This adults-only hotel has access to two incredible beaches, plus the extensive Unlimited Luxury® program. Offering activities such as yoga, snorkeling, tequila tasting and movies on the beach, Secrets Papagayo has fun for everyone. Guests can also enjoy one of the top 100 golf courses located outside the US, world-class sport fishing, Tamarindo Beach night life and the flora and fauna of Santa Rosa National Park just outside the hotel. And with temperatures that rarely drop below 70 degrees you can enjoy an escape year-round!

Resort Amenities
outdoor lounge area and restaurant
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Adults Only
  • All-Inclusive Meal Plan
  • Bars
  • Beach
  • Currency Exchange†
  • Golf, nearby
  • Jogging Trail
  • Laundry/Dry Cleaning Services

† Fees may apply

restaurants & bars
restaurant at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica

Indulge in an array of international cuisines at 3 à la carte restaurants, 1 buffet and a café or sneak away for a romantic meal in your suite with 24-hour room service. Your Unlimited-Luxury® privileges include all meals and premium beverages. New! 24-hour dining options allow guests to enjoy late night bites at the Market Café. Or stay in and order room service. It’s all available at any hour day or night.

Market Café:  International buffet. Breakfast: 6:30 am – 11 am. Lunch: 12 pm to 3 pm. Dinner: 6 pm – 10 pm. Dress code: Casual. Bermudas, long shorts or capri pants. Sneakers, tennis shoes or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. No bathing suits. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.


Seaside Grill: Grilled specialties. A la carte breakfast and lunch for Preferred Club guests. Lunch: 11 am to 5 pm. Dinner: 6:30 pm – 10 pm. Dress code: Lunch: Casual, Dinner: Casual Elegance

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.


Himitsu: Pan-Asian cuisine. Dinner: 6:30 pm – 10 pm. Dress code: Casual Elegance. Sneakers, tennis shoes or dress sandals (no flip-flops). Dress shirts with sleeves. Long pants required for men. No sleeveless shirts for men.


Portofino: Italian cuisine. Dinner: 6 pm to 10 pm. Dress code: 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.


Coco Café: Premium coffee and snacks. Hours: 6 am to 10 pm. Dress code: Casual. Bermudas, long shorts or capri pants. Sneakers, tennis shoes or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. No bathing suits. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.


Rendezvous: Lobby bar. Hours: 10 am to 10 pm.


Manatees: Beach and pool bar. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm.


Barracuda: Swim Up bar. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm.


Sugar Reef: Beach and pool bar: 10 am to 1 am.

Resort accommodations
oceanside suite at Secrets Papgayo Costa Rica

Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica offers 202 luxurious guest rooms and suites with views of the gardens or the Gulf of Papagayo, a private furnished terrace or patio, a king size bed or two double beds, a spacious bathroom with shower and much more.

Preferred Club Privileges:

  • Personalized check-in and checkout with concierge service
  • Preferred status and amenities
  • Private Preferred Club Lounge
  • Upgraded mini-bar service and bath amenities
  • Daily continental breakfast service, afternoon hot and cold hours d’oeuvres, exquisite desserts & fine liquors served in the Preferred Club Lounge
  • Complimentary computer access in the Preferred Club Lounge
  • Complimentary newspaper in room every day (available in English and Spanish)
  • Exclusive a la carte breakfast and lunch at Seaside Restaurant

Standard Tropical View: One king size bed, spacious bathroom with shower, private balcony or terrace, view of tropical gardens, 398 sq. ft.


Standard Panoramic View: One king size bed, spacious bathroom with shower, private balcony or terrace, view of Papagayo Bay, 398 sq. ft.


Bungalow Suite Tropical View: One king or two double beds, spacious room with a shoer, private balcony or terrace, view of tropical gardens, 452 sq. ft.


Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Ocean View: One king size bed, spacious bathroom with shower, private balcony or terrace, oceanfront view, Preferred Club Privileges, 452 sq. ft.


Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Ocean Front: One king size bed, spacious bathroom with shower, private balcony or terrace, oceanfront view, Preferred Club Privileges, 452 sq. ft.


Preferred Club Junior Suite Plunge Pool: One king size bed, spacious bathroom with shower, private balcony or terrace with plunge pool overlooking Papagayo Bay, Preferred Club Privileges, 592 sq. ft.


Preferred  Club Junior Suite Ocean Front: One king size bed, spacious bathroom with shower, private balcony or terrace with oceanfront view, Preferred Club Privileges, 619 sq. ft.


Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite: One king size bed, located on an oceanfront hill with the best view of the ocean, spacious loving area, private terrace with hot tub, Preferred Club Privileges, 688 sq. ft.


Preferred Club Presidential Suite: Two bedroom with king size beds, spacious living area with a bar, large bathroom with shower, comfortable terrace with hot tub, ocean views, Preferred Club Privileges, 1,400 sq. ft.

resort activities
oceanside infinity pool at Secrets Papagayo
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach walks
  • Bocce ball
  • Casino, nearby†
  • Cooking lessons
  • Golf, nearby†
  • Handcrafts
  • Horse shoes
  • Movies on the beach
  • Non-motorized water sports
  • Pilates
  • Rum tastings
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis
  • Themed Nights
  • Water aerobics
  • Water polo
  • Water volleyball
  • Wildlife on property
  • Wine tastings
  • Yoga class

† Fees may apply

Wedding activities
small wedding reception on the beach

Say “I do” in a magnificent wedding gazebo or on our private beach. Then adjourn with your guests to an elegant ballroom, terrace or beach for a reception to remember always. Our professional wedding coordinator will handle every detail, so you can focus on each other.  2017/18 Secrets Wedding Guide for Secrets Papagayo

Wedding in Paradise
  • Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator
  • Symbolic Ceremony*
  • Preparation and ironing of couple’s wedding day attire
  • Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (up to 10 guests)
  • Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
  • Newlywed package
  • Special turn-down service the night of the wedding
  • Late check-out for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
  • Free first anniversary nights(restrictions apply)
  • Bouquet(s) and/or Boutonniere(s) for wedding couple
  • 15% discount on all spa treatments (boutique purchases not included)

Note: All weddings, regardless of size, must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance of the wedding date. 15% discount on spa treatments cannot be applied to spa packages or combined with any other spa promotion or offer. Once wedding is confirmed it cannot be canceled within 6 months of the date of the wedding without a fee. For weddings booked within 6 months of the wedding date the wedding cannot be canceled without the penalty. The cancellation penalty is $500. A percentage of wedding guest accommodations may be required to confirm the wedding. The policy is up to the resort’s discretion and should be discussed when saving the date with the wedding coordinator.

Secrets of Love
  • Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator
  • Service of judge or minister
  • Preparation and ironing of the couple’s wedding day attire
  • Hair styling and make-up application for one member of the wedding couple day of the ceremony
  • Natural floral centerpiece for the sweetheart table (1)
  • Wedding cake and sparkling wine (up to 20 guests)
  • Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (1 hour, Silver Menu, up to 20 guests)
  • Private dinner reception (3 hours, Silver Menu, up to 20 guests)
  • Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
  • Newlywed package
  • Special turn-down service the night of the wedding
  • Late check-out for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
  • Free first anniversary nights(restrictions apply)
  • 36 full color photos and wedding album (taken during ceremony)
  • Bouquet(s) and/or Boutonniere(s) for wedding couple
  • Two boutonnieres and two corsages for wedding party
  • 15% discount on all spa treatments (boutique purchases not included)

Note: All weddings, regardless of size, must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance of the wedding date. 15% discount on spa treatments cannot be applied to spa packages or combined with any other spa promotion or offer. Once wedding is confirmed it cannot be canceled within 6 months of the date of the wedding without a fee. For weddings booked within 6 months of the wedding date the wedding cannot be canceled without the penalty. The cancellation penalty is $500. A percentage of wedding guest accommodations may be required to confirm the wedding. The policy is up to the resort’s discretion and should be discussed when saving the date with the wedding coordinator.

Secrets Ultimate
  • Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator
  • Service of judge or minister
  • Preparation and ironing of the couple’s wedding day attire
  • Hair styling and make-up application for one member of the wedding couple day of the ceremony
  • Live Mexican music trio (1 set, during cocktail hour)
  • Natural floral centerpiece for the sweetheart table (1)
  • Natural floral centerpiece for ceremonial table (1)
  • Ceremony décor- 20 chairs with white covers, ceremonial table, and aisle runner
  • Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (up to 20 guests)
  • Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (1 hour, Gold Menu, up to 20 guests)
  • Private dinner reception (3 hours, Gold Menu, up to 20 guests)
  • Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
  • Newlywed package
  • Special turn-down service the night of the wedding
  • Late check-out for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
  • Free first anniversary nights(restrictions apply)
  • 50 full color photos taken during the ceremony and wedding album
  • Edited video of ceremony
  • Bouquet(s) and/or Boutonniere(s) for wedding couple
  • Two boutonnieres and two corsages for wedding party
  • 15% discount on all spa treatments (boutique purchases not included)
  • Choice of a couples spa treatment (options to be provided by the resort)

Note: All weddings, regardless of size, must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance of the wedding date. 15% discount on spa treatments cannot be applied to spa packages or combined with any other spa promotion or offer. Once wedding is confirmed it cannot be canceled within 6 months of the date of the wedding without a fee. For weddings booked within 6 months of the wedding date the wedding cannot be canceled without the penalty. The cancellation penalty is $500. A percentage of wedding guest accommodations may be required to confirm the wedding. The policy is up to the resort’s discretion and should be discussed when saving the date with the wedding coordinator.

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