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El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

Pacific North Coast / Guanacaste · Costa Rica

Papagayo BayView location

9.0/10Excellent519 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.4/109.4
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. This hotel also features concierge services, babysitting, and gift shops/newsstands. All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel.

Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at Makoko, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out.

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With a stay at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection in Sardinal, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Playa Hermosa and Panamá Beach. This golf hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Coco Beach and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Ocotal Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Sardinal? This hotel has 4844 square feet (450 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 1-device limit.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special 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.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 20.00 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65.00 per room (roundtrip)
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Panamá Beach 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Ericka's Fruit Stand 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Playa Venado 1.5 km / 1 mi
Playa Jícaro 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Playa Hermosa 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Rocio's Kitchen 4.8 km / 3 mi
Playa Monte del Barco 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Playa Penca 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Playa Bermúdez 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Playa Calzón de Pobre 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Playa Pedregosa 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
El Coco Casino 9.6 km / 6 mi
Monte Secco View 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Coco Beach 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Bahia Pez Vela Beach 14.8 km / 9.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2013
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2013
  • Total number of rooms: 85
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Annexe (s): 2
  • Number of floors (annexe): 2
  • Single rooms: 32
  • Double rooms: 32
  • Junior suites: 18
  • Suites: 3
  • Accessible rooms: 4
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  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Car hire
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parking
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Medical service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Cloakroom
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 2
  • Non-smoking area
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Banquet hall
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • Secretarial service
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre
  • Audio-visual equipment rentalExtra charge
  • Fax
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Parasols
  • Kids’ club
  • Entertainment programme for adults
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Massage
  • Spa treatments
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Beauty salonExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST)
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • All inclusive with alcoholic drinks top brands
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Motor board rideExtra charge
  • DivingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Fitness
  • Cycling / mountain bikingExtra charge
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards
  • Paddle tennisExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

B2

Breakfast For Two Guests

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • SUITE PresidentialSUITE • PresidentialSUI.6S

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    El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    SUITE Presidential

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    Presidential

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.6S

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room RESORT VIEWRoom • RESORT VIEWROO.RE

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    El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    Room RESORT VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    RESORT VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RE

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RO

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSRoom • SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSROO.SU-WV

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    El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    Room SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SU-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE GRANDSUITE • GRANDSUI.GD

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    El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    SUITE GRAND

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    GRAND

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.GD

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE SUPERIOR KING BEDSUITE • SUPERIOR KING BEDSUI.KG-SU
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    SUITE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    22 photos

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE RESORT VIEWSUITE • RESORT VIEWSUI.RE-2

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    SUITE RESORT VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    RESORT VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.RE-2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • VILLA STANDARDVILLA • STANDARDVIL.ST

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    VILLA STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • VILLA FOUR BEDROOMSVILLA • FOUR BEDROOMSVIL.B4

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    VILLA FOUR BEDROOMS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    FOUR BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.B4

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE GRAND WITH VIEWSSUITE • GRAND WITH VIEWS • 1 Bedroom • 112 m²SUI.GD-WV
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    SUITE GRAND WITH VIEWS

    Room photos

    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    112 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    GRAND WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.GD-WV

    Room amenities

    • Pillow menu
    • Turndown service
    • Toiletries
    • Bathrobes
    • Fan
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Living room
    • Balcony

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi
    • Extra beds on demand

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • JUNIOR SUITE RESORT VIEWJUNIOR SUITE • RESORT VIEWJSU.RE-1

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    JUNIOR SUITE RESORT VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    RESORT VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.RE-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG-2

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIORSUI.SU-1

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    SUITE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.SU-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDSSUITE • TWO QUEEN BEDSSUI.2Q-1

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    SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.2Q-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE Presidential WITH VIEWSSUITE • Presidential WITH VIEWS • 1 Bedroom • 155 m²SUI.6S-WV
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    SUITE Presidential WITH VIEWS

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    14 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    155 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Sofa bed, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    Presidential WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.6S-WV

    Room amenities

    • Private Pool
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Living room
    • Fan
    • Bathrobes
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Pillow menu

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi
    • Extra beds on demand

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • VILLA GARDEN VIEWVILLA • GARDEN VIEWVIL.GV-1

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    VILLA GARDEN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.GV-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • VILLA GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONYVILLA • GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONY • 1 Bedroom • 45 m²VIL.BL-GV
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    VILLA GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONY

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    8 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.BL-GV

    Room amenities

    • Smoke detector
    • Make-up mirror
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Wake-up service
    • Alarm clock
    • Turndown service
    • Pillow menu
    • Living room
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Minibar
    • Internet access
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Fan
    • Satellite TV
    • Terrace
    • Cable TV
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • VILLA THREE BEDROOMSVILLA • THREE BEDROOMSVIL.B3

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    VILLA THREE BEDROOMS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.B3

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE RESORT VIEWSUITE • RESORT VIEWSUI.RE-4

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    SUITE RESORT VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    RESORT VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.RE-4

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 46 m²SUI.KG-1
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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    35 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    46 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-1

    Room amenities

    • Safe
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Fan
    • Bathrobes
    • Toiletries
    • Turndown service
    • Pillow menu
    • Living room
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Minibar

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • VILLA KING BED TWO BEDROOMSVILLA • KING BED TWO BEDROOMS • 2 Bedrooms • 45 m²VIL.B2-KG
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    VILLA KING BED TWO BEDROOMS

    Room photos

    23 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    2
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    KING BED TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.B2-KG

    Room amenities

    • Ironing set
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Alarm clock
    • Turndown service
    • Pillow menu
    • Wake-up service
    • Terrace
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Living room
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV
    • Fan
    • Make-up mirror

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • VILLA GARDEN VIEWVILLA • GARDEN VIEW • 3 Bedrooms • 0 m²VIL.GV
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    VILLA GARDEN VIEW

    Room photos

    23 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    0 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 7
    Bed setup
    Sofa bed, Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    3
    Room type
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    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
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    Room code: SUI.AS

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    Room code: SUI.2B-1

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    Room code: VIL.B2-GV

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    Room code: SUI.SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

9.0
Excellent
519 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
benjamin
Breakfast was by far, the most amazing food experience I had in the country!!!.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
sandap
Wonderful stay and location. Housekeeping kept removing our robes for some reason but other than that everything was stellar.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Amberesh
Really liked the room layout (2 queen beds). Staff was super friendly and learned our names. Pools were great. Sunset was outstanding! No jacuzzi. Food prices were reasonable because they included taxes and service charge.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Bruce
Grea
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2026
Lauren
The food at the restaurants was not very good for such a well kept property
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2026
Mary Louise
Beautiful setting and attentive friendly staff. The rug in our room was stained, there was black mold in the drain area of the sink, and the lighting in the bathroom was poor. These were small things but details that make a difference.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
Donna
The property was very nice. Spa was great. Villa was amazing. Restaurants need help. Service is very slow and you have to get up from table to ask for things. Didn’t like that the pool Bar/Restaurant closed so early. Pools are also way too warm.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Philippe
Had a great time. Rooms are clean and specious. Staff is very helpful and ultra friendly.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
JAMES
Beautiful resort, friendly people fantastic food
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
david
Everyone was amazing ! We have never been to a resort where everyone was so nice and we mean everyone ! Wonder resort and we can’t wait to go back !
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2026
Andrea
All was good, but the bathroom area lighting could have been a lot better.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Dennis J.
Excellent stay!
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Brandon
Room was spotless, staff were super friendly. Couldn’t be happier
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2026
Michael
It was an ok hotel
Business
6/10
Pleasant
13 Dec 2025
Jose Alan
Puede ser un gran lugar
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Xue
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!
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
27 Nov 2025
Phaedra
Staff were lovely; food was overpriced and not that great.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Gerald
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
Maggie
Breakfast is not free, but very delicious! Awesome place to stay in the area!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Casey
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Birthday Stay at El Mangroove – Papagayo Peninsula, Costa Rica

I celebrated my birthday at El Mangroove Hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and it was absolutely outstanding! From start to finish, the experience exceeded every expectation.

The property is stunning — lush, modern, and perfectly designed for both relaxation and luxury. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel truly special throughout my stay. Every interaction was kind, attentive, and genuine.

The food was delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented at every meal. My room was spotless and elegant, cleaned thoroughly every day with attention to detail. The atmosphere across the resort was serene and inviting, ideal for unwinding and celebrating.

It was everything and more than I could have hoped for. I sincerely enjoyed my birthday trip and would highly recommend El Mangroove to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay in the Papagayo Peninsula.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2025
Kenneth
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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Ana
Amazing relaxing perfect place
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2025
Carmen
The room service is bad
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2025
Jonathan
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
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Shentika
I like the swing in room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Brianna
The staff are wonderful. Rooms clean and unique with hammocks on the \"porch\". Wonderful pools! We loved our stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
Adisa
Excellent attention to detail, wonderful staff, and superb location.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2025
Bryan
Good place.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Craig R Buchman

Great Beach Front Property and Vibe

Great beach resort at Playa Panama
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2025
Megan
The property itself is great - lots of choices for restaurants, pools, beach. However we found the service to be inconsistent.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
16 Apr 2025
Stephen

Average stay

In summary this hotel is not a $700 per night resort. The condition, cleanliness, amenities, gym, rooms were just very average. Would not return or recommend. Had so many issues with room keys working. Every day we had to go and get new keys. Also, there is nothing for entertainment or actives after 6:30pm.
Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Mar 2025
Yelena
This hotel is full of mold everywhere. Bathroom shower and sink is full of mold and very dirty
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Craig

Great Nosara Beach Resort

Great location at Nosara Beach with great food, staff is great and very comfortable room.
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2025
James

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
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Colin
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.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jan 2025
Marcelo
El concepto de diseño de la propiedad es agradable, el hotel presenta oportunidades de mejora a nivel de mantenimiento
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jan 2025
Fari
pool service was awful : sitting accommodation, food and beverage, cleanness
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Sidharth
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.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
30 Nov 2024
ROHIT
All services and food was overpriced
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2024
DANIELA
It was a smooth stay.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Karla
Beautiful infrastructure and caring staff
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2024
Victor

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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Kristin
Very nice resort. Everyone was super friendly. Nice rooms and pool area. Heard howler monkeys. Food was very good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Kevin
Relaxation and great pool
And food. Pura Vida
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2024
Ruben
The place is nice only for elaxing. If you have children, this is not the place. Is nothing to do. They don't have any activities. There is nothing to do at night. They ahave the same menu every day. There is not a variety of foods. You need to either rent car or pay Uber which is super expensive. Also pay a lot of money for excursions every day.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
whit
Relaxing and quiet atmosphere
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2024
Melissa
Very nice resort. Staff was very friendly, the grounds are clean, easy parking and the pools are great. We loved the rooms with the hammock. The things we weren't crazy about was we didnt realize the beach wasnt part of the resort and its public meaning locals can use the lounge chairs provided by the hotel and you cant sit there without being harassed by people trying to get you to buy a service (massages, boat tours etc). The other thing is I wish they offered some kind of resort entertainment during the day or night since there isnt much to do in the area except for coco beach which we didnt feel safe going at night.
Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Apr 2024
George
In general, hotel was ok, bathroom smells like mold, room was not very spacious. Half of tanning chairs stays reserved. Dinner is only available at one restaurant, very overpriced with small portions. We per-arrange transportation from the airport to the hotel. When we got to the airport no one met us, so we have to take a taxi, but as soon as we arrived we were told that we have to pay regardless. They claimed that driver was there but we just somehow didn't see him (at the video he recorded to prove he was there, no one else was around, however when we arrived there were many drivers there), they blamed us we didn't see him, didn't even apologize that we have to look for a taxi, and it was dark, no wifi, no phone service. The vibe at this hotel was all about money. I would not recommend this place.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2024
Christina
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Feb 2024
P
Very nice place. A few steps from the beach and bay. Great breakfast. No overly crowded.
Partner
2/10
Poor
23 Feb 2024
Blake
Wouldn’t go back. Terrible food - a few other guests were sick from the Mediterranean spot (thank god for Haciendo Bleu 5 minutes away, ginger is great too). Drinks take at least 20 minutes. Unfriendly front desk staff (rest of the staff was nice and wanted to help but clearly work out of fear). It’s in a swamp, not the nicest areas around here. Bugs in all rooms. Weird vibes as half of this is an adults only resort and the other half is full families. The lighting (very dark and poorly pointed) and finishes are all junk as it’s falling apart (tile and decking were cutting many people in the pool). Strips of attitude that does go is pulling up like cheap carpet. I don’t know exactly how to put it in works other than a bad episode of the white lotus where you go to die. Luckily we made friends with a number of people staying and made the most of it but look around. It is not a Marriott grade resort,
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2024
Sevda
Great place for a high end getaway
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
06 Feb 2024
Richard

Rundown and Dirty

Very disappointing stay. If you are going to market a rundown and poorly maintained hotel as mid-level luxury, then it should at least be clean and well managed. Our room smelled terrible, had mold growing in the sink and shower, had dirty and stained surfaces throughout. Unfortunately, the same was true in all other areas of the resort as is evident in the photos. The pool was full of leaves and other debris and couldn't really be used. When someone did finally decide to clean something, it was a staff member using a leaf blower right next to the chairs we were using. We also got a nice wakeup call at 6:30am when someone decided it would be a good time to use a blower right outside our window.

During our two-week journey across Costa Rica, our stay at the El Mangroove was the absolute low point. We ended up staying only a single day, but even that was too long.

** Since the lack of cleanliness kept us from eating at the hotel, we did find a nice little local restaurant (La Marina) about 15 minutes away by car. We would highly recommend if you're looking for a local experience.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jan 2024
Rachel

I am not in the wedding party

The place is amazing. Excellent food, rooms are so comfortable and the pools are beautiful. Only problem…there was a huge wedding going on across from our room. The music was so loud until 10pm that is all you could hear at the restaurants, pools, and in our room. El Mangrove prides itself on Eco Friendless and the noise pollution was out of control. It would have been nice to get just a heads up about the wedding so we would know in advance and be prepared
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jan 2024
Shanna
Pros
Staff was very nice. Very quiet place to stay. Maid service was very attentive to details
Beautiful pool and beach area! Loved those

Cons
Its a minimum of 20 minutes driving from anywhere
Our room had no hot water- they did fix it within the hour
Our coffee pot wouldn’t work. They did fix it
The coffee pot had old water with bugs floating in

Our biggest issue was with Expedia. They advertised this as all inclusive. I had the screen shots of this. When we got there we were told it was not. We called Expedia and said it was in the fine print. I asked what about the very large letters saying all inclusive. They said it wasn’t their problem.
Don’t believe I can use Expedia again

Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2024
elizabeth
This is a top notch hotel and provides everything you need. Abundant pools, great food choices and a great staff. Highly recommend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2024
Stephanie
Everything was perfect!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Jan 2024
Matt
We paid nearly $500/night for a room with a view of a chain link fence and construction behind it, the room had a hint of sewer gas smell which was in the bedding, and they wouldn’t move us to another room. We ordered room service the first night and my wife got food poisoning and spent our three days at the hotel in the room very sick, and the staff responded to us with, “you should have told us of any allergies you had before ordering”, completely ignoring it was food poisoning from a margherita pizza! Huge disappointment from a Marriot hotel and for ruining our 25th wedding anniversary trip and first time to Costa Rica. I’ll never stay at an AC Marriot hotel again.

Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jan 2024
Victoria
The property is beautiful and built exclusively by and for the environment it is in. Only one complaint: their room cleaning team is lacking.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
Jessica
I celebrated my birthday and there was a hiccup on the first night. However they took accountability and made sure that the rest of the stay was magical. Jesus was amazing. The staff was always friendly and safety was very important to this team. Was able to get transportation to wherever we wanted to go. Airport transportation was a little pricey but glad they had it in place. Food was good.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Nov 2023
muhammad
Food was not tasty at all
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2023
Sami
We stayed here for a week as a family. Everything was exceptional. Despite construction in the neighboring area, there was no disruption. Staff was great. Location is excellent. A separate pool provided a nice escape for the adults and the kids didn’t want to leave the pool and play area all day.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2023
Rodney
The staff was awesome, all of them.
The food was great and had options of three different restaurants.
Would definitely recommend to go there!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2023
assi
Super friendly people and staff, amazing food and so green and clean.
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2023
Ho Ying
Clean, safe and comfortable.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2023
Ricardo
Underwhelming dining choices, breakfast is not included in an overpriced experience. Limited beachfront, better spots elsewhere.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2023
Aida
Nice resort! Great staff, convenient access to the beach, good restaurants on premises.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Apr 2023
Wendy
Construction ongoing and noisy near one building/set of rooms. All day including Sunday.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
BABAR
The resort was just amazing.
Cleanliness 10/10 and property was gorgeous. Staff were very friendly and courteous. They pay extra attention to details and you can’t walk away not feeling better connected with nature and yourself. The beach is not crowded at all and the water was warm.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2023
Adriane
Great resort. Would suggest better lighting in the sink area.
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2023
Nelson
Beautiful, new hotel. The D2D staff were nice and friendly. We travelled with 2 girls, age 4 and 7. I was disappointed that the kids club “guppies” wasn’t in service with no alternatives. It was listed as a service during the booking. We wouldn’t have stayed there if we knew. When I asked the front desk all they offered was an expensive 3rd party baby sitting service. I got the impression sometimes they’d prefer this be an adult resort. I travel a lot but don’t normally write reviews but I wish someone gave me the heads up about this in advance.
Love Costa Rica and the people.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2023
Andrea
We enjoyed our stay at this resort. Our room was large and comfortable with a few odd design features. This property is not walking distance to anything worth seeing, so you are relegated to the property. Food was fresh and well prepared. Spa had limited availability and needs more capacity. Exercise room is just basic and could use some upgrading. Staff were friendly, especially Adrian, who brought us mangos when we mentioned that we liked them. We enjoyed the limited hiking offered on the beach path and swimming in the lap pool. A nice place to relax.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2022
Darrel
Very unique environment. I really liked the live dinner music.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2022
Colette

Wonderful El Mangroove

Absolutely beautiful place, lovely welcome by staff who could not have done more to make us feel at home. The grounds are well kept and the pool areas are stunning. Our room (Nesto suite) was large and comfortable. Would definitely return!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2022
Matthew
Had a wonderful stay at El Mangroove! Beautiful property, very nice staff, a tasty food. Great for families and couples. Would highly recommend staying here if you want an upscale luxury experience!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2022
Ian

Room opposite building works

Hotel grounds were nice, restaurant was good and the food was very good. Really disappointed in the room, which was one of three opposite the building works. These works started at 0700 and finished just after 2100, so sitting on the balcony in the evening was not an option. The view was an eyesore and for $300 a night, room only I did not expect this, even more disappointing was the lack of action to resolve the problem.

The hotel did not appear more than 50% full based on numbers of people at the pool & restaurant, so I cannot fathom why they would assign the three rooms facing the building works. If no further rooms of a similar standard were available then guests should be upgraded, rather than be given this view.
We also had an issue with a reservation made for one of the resort fee benefits (coffee tasting), this did not happen on the 10th as per the booking made the previous day with the front desk. To be fair to Josue, we were given the coffee tasting at breakfast on the 11th, however the manager did not provide any alternative or resolution over the room which was the bigger issue.

Complained at the front desk about the room, just got a sorry, raised it again at check out, got another sorry. Upon returning home complained to Marriott and they reverted it back to the hotel and still waiting to hear back 2 weeks later.
As a Marriott Bonvoy member I would expect better service upon raising a complaint, particularly when photo & video evidence was provided.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2022
Sarah
The staff was absolutely terrific. A to the front desk, the bell staff, the restaurant staff. My only real concern is accessibility. There is no elevator to the second floor. The stair railings were loose. Some of the paths were very slippery and some were treacherous in the dark. There was a ramp into the pool, but it was slippery and there was no railing. So, great staff and interesting concept but some problems for anyone with a cane.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2022
Jasmine
I had such a pleasant stay at El Mangroove, the staff was so warming & welcoming! Heidy, Felix, Esther, and many more made us feel so welcomed. The food selection was amazing we didn’t need to leave the hotel, thank you Mangroove for making us feel so special.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2022
Madhwari
Great property!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2022
Paolo
Loved the hotel! The hotel is beautiful and clean and the view of the beach is gorgeous!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2022
Kameron

A visually stunning hotel

A visually stunning hotel. Top notch staff, the best trained we encountered in CR. Room was very comfortable, great beds. Sits in a mangrove, so loads of bugs. Very expensive food. Isolated from culture, but that is what gringos seem to like.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2022
Carlos
Amazing food, great staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2022
Nancy Schwenter
This is the most unique property I've ever stayed. I have to say the rooms are very unusual and I wished I had some outdoor space instead of indoor space that is screened in. The room was extremely comfortable and I loved the large shower and dressing room area out of the way from the bathroom sink. The bed was very comfortable and I slept well. Never heard the wildlife behind our room until I got up and went out into the screened room.

We were there with a wedding party for five days. The staff was so accommodating to us all pulling tables together as the group got larger and larger every day. Great breakfast buffet but since it was not included in our rate and quite pricy, I only chose to indulge one day but everything was delicious. I really think this property should be an all-inclusive since there is absolutely nothing walkable in the area so you are forced to eat on property if you don't have transportation and we found it to be extremely pricy ($700 for five days) for food and drinks (and we didn't drink THAT much).

Overall, a wonderful experience for our first visit to Costa Rica! Kudos to all of their hardworking staff for the smiles and hard work they put in every single day.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2022
deirdre
Really nice hotel with a new renovation on the property but it doesn’t bother you. Wonderful staff and medium quality food for the price. Comfy beds but really didn’t like the locked bedroom chamber separated from the sitting area. Very easy to lock yourself out!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2022
Loan
the staff was very nice
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2022
Erica
Spend 2 amazing days at this Amazing stay at a beautiful resort. Great atmosphere, decor, and service. The rooms are very new and include a beautiful outdoor patio area with a hammock and sitting area. We ate at both restaurants and the dinner at Makoko was phenomenal
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2022
Arunee Elisa
El Mangroove Papagayo in Costa Rica was lovely and well maintained. Construction upgrades were in the works and fortunately did not have a negative impact on our Marriott experience. We had dinner at the more formal restaurant option. The wait staff was absolutely lovely. They were professional, thorough, and so pleasant. The talented saxophonist who performed during dinner truly added to our positive experience. She was lovely! There is one area that could be greatly improved and one that most likely won’t be so easily remedied; 1) the suites had a musty moldy smell that could be addressed by using a dehumidifier 2) the restaurant hostess could actually greet patrons in a more welcoming manor rather than offer the air of having better things to do especially when the restaurant is nearly empty.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Mar 2022
Shannon
Pools and restaurants were great. Rooms were just ok.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2022
Brett

Great Stay!

The friendliest and most accommodating staff of any hotel we have stayed. The restaurants are also top class.
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Dec 2021
Karla
The Hotel is beautiful, but they are undergoing construction and is pretty noisy. The pool is great, but with the construction noise is very annoying. Please note the hotel is gonna be going under construction for another year so if you are planing to relax by the pool is going to be very noisy. Some of the staff was great, but some others not so friendly.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2021
Frank
Public spaces
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2021
Samuel
I love the size of the property, the layout which aided in privacy and the food and service were both excellent!!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2021
Carmen
Very good
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2021
Samantha
This property is STUNNING, everything from the pool, to the restaurant's, the beach front access, the rooms, and the spa. Not to mention how delicious the food is!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2021
Shae
The staff go above and beyond to make sure all your needs are met. If you are looking for wellness and relaxation this is your place. I will defiantly be staying at El Mangroove again. Thank you to to all that made our stay great we appriciate you!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2021
Brian

Relaxing Retreat!

This hotel is an incredible place to stay, easy to spend as much time as you want at the resort, but close to the airport and other activities. Good food on-site, and hard to beat the beach on site, with free rentals of kayaks and paddle boards. Everything is new and clean, and the suite style of all the rooms allows for a great stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Two choices of restaurants with great food at each. The one place alternated evenings of specialized dishes which we enjoyed. This is a secluded property which is great but away from the city. The rooms are exceptional. Nice water coolers to fill your water bottles. Lovely grounds. Nice pool. Easy walk to beach. Great staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2021
Shauna
This place was beautiful and the staff was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
I love the way that this rezort seamlessly blended into the forest. It was so peacefuk snd quiet. The beach was beautiful and food and staff were skso great.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
This hotel has a beautiful setting. The layout is lush and integrates nature very well. It is right in the beach. We liked the small and private feel. The food was good but the menu was limited. The entire staff was friendly and accomodating. Would recommend to everyone.
Leisure Partner

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El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Papagayo Bay, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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