Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste
MenuFor those looking for a true resort experience on Costa Rica’s splendid Papagayo Peninsula, this seaside retreat is an ideal choice. Offering everything from a superb range of activities to different cuisines to suit all taste buds, there’s something for everyone in the hotel itself, and beaches are within walking distance. With a great kids club and wide range of accommodation options to boot, it’s a good choice for families and the stunning entrance will wow guests from the moment they enter.
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rooms
The 153 rooms are divided into three categories - standard, view and suite. Even standard rooms are generously proportioned and can accommodate two adults and two children under 12 years old (on either two double beds for a family of four, or one king bed and one extra bed for triple occupancy). The only room which can accommodate a family of five is the Presidential Suite (sleeps up to six guests in two bedrooms). The 153 rooms are divided into three categories - standard, view and suite. Even standard rooms are generously proportioned and can accommodate two adults and two children under 12 years old (on either two double beds for a family of four, or one king bed and one extra bed for triple occupancy). The only room which can accommodate a family of five is the Presidential Suite (sleeps up to six guests in two bedrooms).
The hotel also has interconnecting rooms which can be requested at time of booking, and confirmed in advance depending on the season. Rooms feature smart lights and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Culebra Bay and the surrounding forest. Bathrooms have large, rainfall showers that open onto the balcony and WiFi and TV are complimentary.
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facilities & activities
The hotel boasts a good range of facilities, including a gym, nature trail and a nine-room spa with a sauna, steam room and magnificent views. There are two infinity pools (one adults-only, one for families), as well as a kids’ club and a range of restaurants. Guests can be transported around the hotel’s facilities in golf carts by friendly staff.The hotel boasts a good range of facilities, including a gym, nature trail and a nine-room spa with a sauna, steam room and magnificent views. There are two infinity pools (one adults-only, one for families), as well as a kids’ club and a range of restaurants. Guests can be transported around the hotel’s facilities in golf carts by friendly staff.
Activities include kayaking, paddle boarding and snorkelling, as well as tennis and golf at the Palmer signature golf course. Surfing and zip-lining are available slightly further afield. Culture lovers should pop in to the hotel’s Art Space, showcasing everything from indigenous Chorotega vases to contemporary work, and there are a number of galleries and museums nearby, including the Butterfly Gardens and Koss Art Gallery. For day trips with a dose of nature, don’t miss Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal Volcano, which are nearby. -
dining
The hotel has three restaurants, each with its own distinct style. You needn’t go anywhere else to satisfy your appetite, but eating in can be expensive, so expect American resort prices.The hotel has three restaurants, each with its own distinct style. You needn’t go anywhere else to satisfy your appetite, but eating in can be expensive, so expect American resort prices.
The open-air Río Bongo serves Latin food all day, including an enormous breakfast buffet that features a coffee bar and omelette station. The menu includes dishes ranging from “porkito” (pork burgers) to quesadillas and stuffed aubergine. It is also home to a great ceviche-making class several times per week. Chao Pescao is a relaxed, small plates bar with open terraces overlooking the sea. It serves craft beer and innovative cocktails, and small bites include cold meats and bruschetta. Open for lunch and dinner, Ostra is the most upmarket restaurant, serving excellent seafood, such as tuna ceviche and jumbo scallops. -
family
There’s plenty on offer for families, including a stellar kids’ club (Cambi Kids Club) for children aged four to 12 (a charge applies). Parents can relax knowing their young ones are being supervised by professional staff from 8am until 5pm, who keep them entertained with activities from nature walks to snorkelling, Spanish class to arts and crafts. Younger children can use the kids club but must be accompanied by an adult.There’s plenty on offer for families, including a stellar kids’ club (Cambi Kids Club) for children aged four to 12 (a charge applies). Parents can relax knowing their young ones are being supervised by professional staff from 8am until 5pm, who keep them entertained with activities from nature walks to snorkelling, Spanish class to arts and crafts. Younger children can use the kids club but must be accompanied by an adult.
Cots are available on request at no extra charge, and all restaurant menus feature children’s dishes that are free for youngsters up to five years old. Children aged up to 11 get regular menu items half price.
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location
Set on Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific coast, the Papagayo Peninsula is a lush headland packed with nature and fringed by pristine beaches. The hotel is surrounded by both ocean and tropical forest, and is close to Santa Rosa National Park and the beach town of Tamarindo, which are both good options for days away from the resort.Set on Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific coast, the Papagayo Peninsula is a lush headland packed with nature and fringed by pristine beaches. The hotel is surrounded by both ocean and tropical forest, and is close to Santa Rosa National Park and the beach town of Tamarindo, which are both good options for days away from the resort.
The international Liberia Airport is only a half-hour drive away, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle service (available on request). Taxis are also readily available from the airport with no reservations necessary, although guests looking for extra freedom should arrive by rental car. The grand entrance opens onto a fabulous arch framing the Pacific, and the hotel shares a secluded beach with its neighbour, the Four Seasons. -
