Resort Details
- Aqua
Healthy Cuisine
- Barefoot GrillGrilled Specialties
- BarracudaSwim-Up Bar
- Coco CaféPremium Coffee & Snacks
- HimitsuPan-Asian Cuisine
- ManateesBeach & Pool Bar
- Market CaféInternational Buffet
- PortofinoItalian Cuisine
- RendezvousLobby Bar
- ReviveSpa Bar
- Sugar ReefBeach & Pool Bar
- Run of the HouseBedding requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Safe
- Slippers
- Sun Club Honeymoon Junior Suite
Bedding: King or double beds
Bedding requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Sun Club Junior Suite Ocean View
Bedding: King or double beds
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Deluxe Room Double
Bedding: 2 double beds
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 3 adults, 0 children, 4 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Deluxe Room Garden View
Bedding: 1 King or double beds.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 3 adults, 0 children, 4 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Deal of the DayBedding requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
- Bungalow King Suite
Bedding: King or double beds
Bedding requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Bungalow Suite King Tropical View
Bedding: King or double beds
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Bungalow Suite Double Tropical View
Bedding: King or double beds
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Deluxe Ocean View King Balcony
Bedding: 1 King or double beds.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 3 adults, 0 children, 4 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Preferred Club Bungalow Suite King Ocean ViewBedding: One king-size bed.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Double Ocean ViewBedding: One king-size or two double.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Preferred Club Junior Suite Plunge PoolBedding: One king-size bed.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean FrontBedding: One king-size bed.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Preferred Club Honeymoon SuiteBedding: One king-size bed.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Preferred Club Presidential SuiteBedding: Two bedrooms with king-size beds.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Preferred Club Bungalow Suite Ocean Front ViewBedding: One king-size bed.
Bedding requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Preferred Club Bungalow Suite King Ocean Front ViewBedding: One king-size bed.
Bedding requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- TV
- Wireless internet connection
- Preferred Club Junior Suite King Plunge PoolBedding: One king-size bed.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- TV
- Wireless internet connection
- Preferred Club Junior Suite King Ocean FrontBedding: One king-size bed.
Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- TV
- Wireless internet connection
- Tropical View King BedBedding: One king-size bed.
Occupancy: 2 Adults- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Direct dial phone number
- 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*
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
* Fees may apply
- 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
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica offers Apple Vacationers Exclusive Perks! Enjoy perks like FREE extras, upgrades, and discounts you’ll only receive by booking with Apple Vacations. Please note, not all reservations qualify, so please read all conditions to see if you are eligible.
The unique Arenilla beach features black, volcanic sand and a beautiful crystal-clear ocean. Have fun on the water with snorkeling, or take a dip in the two pools and grab a drink at the swim-up bar. When the sun goes down, experience live, nightly entertainment with an onsite disco, theme nights, and big screen movies on the beach. Rejuvenate yourself with a massage, body and facial treatments, and other services from the Secrets Spa by Pevonia (for an additional cost).
Indulge your taste buds with three a la carte restaurants, one buffet, and a cafe. Savor Italian classics in an elegant atmosphere at Portofino or try Himitsu for a remarkable taste of Pan-Asian fusion cuisine. Guests can also enjoy endless top-shelf cocktails with five chic bars. The market cafe is open throughout the day, offering delectable deli snacks and premium coffee.
Each of the 202 spacious suites feature a private terrace or patio, a minibar refreshed daily, and 24-hour room service. For guests seeking the most luxurious of accommodations, the Preferred Club offers 65 ocean view suites with exclusive privileges including access to a private lounge, upgraded minibar and bath amenities, private concierge service, a pillow menu, and much more.
Property Information
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
6248 reviews
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Oct 16, 2026Great tour Guide Dalay
Dalay was great for the painting and the hiking tour. Super friendly and seems to love her Job. Away greats us with a smile.
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Oct 16, 2026Couples Jungle Getaway
My husband and I decided to get away for our anniversary and heard great things about this resort. The jungle and wildlife surrounding the resort were amazing and we got to learn about some new animals in the area. Our room was at the top of a hill but there were shuttles that we could call to come get us or take us back to the room. We were concerned about the weather but ended up having great weather majority of the days and were able to relax poolside in the sun. Rainfall was closer to evening/dinner time which was great for us. Alonso at the swim-up bar was spectacular - attentive and made our time in the pool memorable. The team onsite who were helping us with everything were amazing and stopped to make sure we were okay on multiple occasions. The preferred lounge was in great condition and the bartender and staff were extremely friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. Overall we would recommend this trip for a couples get away since this is a smaller resort in comparison to the other Secrets we have been to. We had a wonderful time and cannot thank the staff enough for all their hard work.
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Oct 16, 2026
Best Customer Service
You will not find better customer service- beautiful resort and lovely people. All staff were prompt to meet every need with joy and genuine care for our experience.
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Oct 16, 2026
Memorable Trip!!!
Beautiful all inclusive resort with amazing attentive staff and welcoming and friendly people. Dalay was our amazing activities coordinator, she was always smiling and happy. She remembered our names and always encouraged us to participate. She made our stay so very enjoyable. She made you want to participate because she was having a great time herself. So personable and friendly! Thank you Costa Rica, Secrets and Dalay for a truly memorable stay!!!
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Oct 15, 2026
5/5 Stars: Unplugged, Authentic, and Not Your Typical Mega-Resort
Secrets Papagayo is tucked into the steep hills of Guanacaste, feeling more like a private jungle village than a crowded mega-resort. The wildlife here is thriving—expect to see iguanas and tropical birds right outside your beautiful, wood-accented room, which features a brilliant two-way "Secret Box" so room service never has to knock. Be prepared for the terrain, though; the property is incredibly steep, so you'll rely heavily on 24/7 shuttles, and while the staff will manually lift wheelchairs into the vans, it's not ideal for heavy power chairs or scooters. The food stays incredibly fresh—especially the daily ceviche station and the Teppanyaki show—but definitely rent a car to explore Guanacaste on your own schedule, from the adrenaline rush at Diamante Eco Adventure Park to the natural volcanic pools at Río Negro.
- 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.
- 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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