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Reviews of Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel 4 stars

Golfo de Papagayo, 11000 Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

#3 of 8 hotels in Papagayo, Guanacaste

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 203 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This property was better than expected. We thought it was more of a bungalow vibe but it was much more upscale. The staff, restaurant, accessibility to the calm beach, the lovely pool all added to a delightful beginning to our Costa Rican adventure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The hotel is located in a very beautiful garden, ideal for those who love a secluded holiday.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is really beautiful. Clean, friendly staff good location to move around the area but far enough from downtown, so having a car is a must. Roads are in perfect condition. Breakfast is just ok. It's is a family friendly environment, recommended.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Very peaceful and secluded.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very secluded and peaceful. The grounds, beach and pool are well maintained daily. Wildlife is everywhere. Pretty cool! The food was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed the beautiful gardens and location of the property on the beach. The outdoor dining area was wonderful to eat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The high tides made it difficult to walk on the beach certain times of day.

    Beautiful gardens. Great food and staff was very attentive.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Will stay here again!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about this property was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    It’s fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front desk isn’t staffed at night, there’s just a roaming security guard. Happy hour times are wrong on the “app” they encourage you to use. Drink prices are pretty steep outside of happy hour. Service is terribly slow. Breakfast is atrocious.

    The pool is amazing (though the hot tub in the middle isn’t hot). The beds are comfy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    A tropical paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible location next to a near deserted beach and amazing wildlife. There were armadillos, howler monkeys, iguanas and a huge variety of birds within the hotel compound.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beach is definitely not the best part of this resort. You probably want to walk over to one of the other beaches. The chairs around the pool (and near the beach) were very uncomfortable. If you don't have a car, this hotel is very isolated.

    This is a gem of a property. The people were unbelievably nice and very helpful. Pool area is delightful except the chairs are so uncomfortable. The grounds around the hotel were amazingly beautiful and the howler monkeys and other wildlife were great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing and wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was tasty - Costa Rican style with lots of fruit! The pool was so relaxing. And the grounds were beautiful!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Hotel clean and very friendly staff. We eat at the restaurant and food was very good, unfortunately the day after breakfast was not good at all.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful, non-glitzy, well designed and thought through resort with the right priorities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    All.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    A terrific final destination, worthy of our general love of Costa Rica on this 3rd vacation there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The long beach is used by local families having great fun, but there is some litter which we wish had not been possibly endangering wildlife.

    We loved the well-tended tropical gardens, which helped attract wonderful birds and butterflies. The property had preserved huge old trees with respect, also a wonderful path for the glorious howler monkeys! The beach and pool were in front, and the view from the restaurant. I had a first class facial by a talented masseuse, swiftly arranged by gracious reception personnel. The food was good, and breakfasts exceptional for the usual included ones. Rooms were lovely, spotless, with good mattresses. Lots of places to be outdoors. Low-key, not glitzy nor pretentious. They have their priorities right.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view is beautiful and the grounds were lovely. It seems they are understaffed and the staff they do have in the kitchen were not trained yet. The pool and beach were exceptional and one could hear howler monkeys at 6 am and watch green parrots fly from tree to tree. The surrounding environment is serene and verdant, full of biodiversity. If they could train the staff and waiters in the restaurant, it would be wonderful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing, welcoming and Refreshing environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The menu was not to our liking. Dinner options missed the mark. Flavors were not as appealing.

    Breakfast was ok. There is certainly room for improvement.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach can be small due to high tide

    Nice location and well groomed property with lush green vegetation.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    A great spot to relax amd be treated like royalty
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great no complaints

    Great staff, beautiful pool, close to a nice beach

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Good value for the price paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms were very comfortable and the staff was eager to help and make us feel happy there

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Extremely friendly staff. Rooms clean and cool.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updates

    Location, food and the employees, property and gardens were beautiful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    Overall, my family had a nice and relaxing time at the property. Kudos to the staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place could use a little update, but comfortable. They offered great breakfast and perfect after a nice long morning walk on the beach.

    The staff was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to room in passage is too dark. You nevet know

    Private scenario to rest. Room formst with small living. Room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    location and staff were excellent. Beautiful private location. Very safe.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    10
    A very beautiful landscaping with butterflys everywhere. A magnificant pool. Quiet and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The swimming pool

    Very professional as a resort

    Stayed in August 2023

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