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UNLIMITED - LUXURY® INCLUSIONS
- Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
- Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
- Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
- 24-hour room and concierge services
- Pool and beach wait service
- Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer
- Daily maid service
- Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
- Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
- No wristbands required
- All taxes and gratuities
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
- 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
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5946 reviews
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Feb 08, 2026Secrets Papagayo
My husband and I just returned from a week at Secrets Papagayo. We have visited Costa Rica one other time and stayed at the Dreams. We are sad that Dreams is no longer part of the UVC collection. We love Costa Rica for its beauty and the people. Here is my review of Secrets: Our week was wonderful and we met many wonderful staff people. However the as one of the more expensive resorts in the UVC collection, there were many misses. The resort is built on a mountain with bungalows spread all around. There are many steep hills but van transports are readily available to move you from place to place. Our bungalow was in a perfect spot up on a high hill overlooking the bay with nothing in between us and the bay. The room was quite small but adequate. We always walked down to the main restaurant and pool area but called and rode back up. We never waited more than a couple of minutes for a shuttle and all of the gentlemen who drove the vans were so helpful and pleasant. Please tip them well as they are what makes this resort possible for anyone who is not perfectly fit. Our UVC rep Andriena was so sweet and pleasant. She made sure we had Bali beds reserved when and where we wanted them. Her smile is contagious!!! The main pool and restaurant area is busy. The resort has tags on the chairs reminding people they cannot reserve them which shut down the chair game. We always found a chair when we wanted one. I wish more resorts would do this. Pool and beach service is very poor. We found if you want drinks it is better to go to the swim up bar or bar by the barefoot grill if you want drinks. We were served a couple of times in the pool by a waiter but we usually had to get drinks ourselves. We had a Bali beds reserved between the main pool and beach one day and in 4.5 hours not once did a waiter show up. The main pool also gets loud with people and music in the afternoon so we preferred the quiet pool. However, in the Bali beds, pool chairs or pool at the quiet pool there was no wait service. You had to go to the bar at the Aqua restaurant if you wanted a drink. The other issue with the quiet pool is there are only ladders to get in and out. Very relaxing but not at all convenient. The quiet pool and Agua restaurant could be made into a preferred area if the fixed the pool entrance to steps and had bar service in and around the pool. It is a special spot but the resort fails to make it really special. Agua restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch and dinner on Tuesday evenings. It was one of the best dinners we had so really wonder why they are not open more nights. We visited the spa for relaxation massages. There is no hydrotherapy but they have separate dry saunas and whirlpools for men and women. We had great massages from Marcela and Lauren. As for restaurants, our favorite was besides Agua was Portifono for dinner. Service is a bit slow at all restaurants, we would usually get our starters pretty quickly but then it took a long time for mains. This was true of all restaurants. Our favorite server at the restaurant was Clara at Himatsu. The buffet was open a couple of evening but very limited in options. The food was very average at all restaurants. Nothing very amazing. The best thing about the food was it was always hot. We did order breakfast room service a couple of time for fruit and pasties and it was very quick. The best part of the resort is the Preferred Bar. Arturo in the morning was my absolute favorite at the resort. He made amazing Bloody Marys and was so helpful and diligent in all the work he did. William in the evening was also very good. He was a favorite of many and made amazing drinks!!! Arturo and William were the only reason that we would return to this resort. We had a wonderful week in Costa Rica mainly because of the people. We will return but probably not to Secrets.
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Feb 07, 2026Amazing Stay at Secrets Papagayo, greatTours
Our stay at Secrets Papagayo has been incredible from start to finish. The resort is beautifully set in nature, surrounded by lush tropical landscapes that create a calm and relaxing vibe throughout the property. The pools were never crowded and it was always easy to find a comfortable place to relax. Dining was also a highlight — service was smooth, and we enjoyed great variety without ever feeling rushed or having to wait. The Japanese restaurant quickly became our top choice. A friend who visited back in December recommended Chris for outdoor tours, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice. We booked a catamaran and snorkeling tour ahead of time, and once we arrived, we decided to add the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano tour. It was an unforgettable experience, we visited a stunning waterfall, swam in natural pools, and finished the day enjoying the hot springs and volcanic mud baths. We truly loved this resort and highly recommend both Secrets Papagayo and NextTripCR.com for tours. Thanks to everyone who made our stay so special!
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Feb 04, 2026
Boutique feel with impeccable service!
This resort is amazing! It feels like a small boutique resort. The rooms are little private bungalows nestled on the hillside instead of a massive hotel with hallways of room after room. You would never guess it has the occupancy of a Secrets. The pools were chill and relaxed and oh so chic. The beaches are breathtaking with black sand and driftwood trees. The Seaside grill and Portofino Italian restaurant were better than high end restaurants at home. The staff was top notch and always “my pleasure” with every request and then often times went above and beyond! By the time we left we felt like we were leaving friends, like Christian at Seaside grill. He takes so much pride in being the manager, as if he owned the restaurant himself. He even refused our tips saying it brought him great joy to serve us. We will definitely be back again! Don’t let the terrain of the resort discourage you, there are vans to shuttle wherever you want to go on the property at a moments notice.
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Feb 03, 2026
Paradise !
the resort is beautiful, and the staff are lovely. everything you need is at your finger tips. the food and service was top notch !
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Feb 03, 2026
Love Secrets Papagayo
Love this resort. No smoking Small, but hilly. Means we get our exercise walking the hills. Dance troupe is amazingly talented. Every performance was outstanding. The people who work at the resort are incredibly friendly and warm. Big shout out to Ely, Johel, Cristian, Armando, Victor, Yesner, Erick, Christian, Steven, Fernando. Spa ladies are the best, especially Claudia. Meraedy and the entertainment team were so much fun. Muchos Gracias.
- 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.