El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

This was our second stop in Costa Rica, our room keys were always failing, the surfaces of the driveway were uneven and very dark at night, which caused tripping to happen, the food at dinner was not great although the breakfast buffet was delightful. Our room was nice, I wish the living area was air conditioned though, we rarely used it because of the heat.

We absolutely loved it here….Beautiful property! Nice clean rooms, comfortable beds, good food, great staff - very friendly and kind, had a family emergency and Victor helped us. Highly recommend staying here.

Our stay was amazing. Everything service food, weather and the entire staff. Rooms were great! My kids and grandkids had the best time at El Mangrove! Pablo who was amazing with helping me arrange so much prior to our trip and during to make the trip everything we could have asked for ! Pablo should win best concierge! We can not thank him enough for making our family vacation a “ten!” Hope to get back there again in the future! The Gervais Family

From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel truly welcome. Check-in was smooth, and as a Marriott Platinum member, I was kindly offered all the expected perks, even though a room upgrade wasn’t possible due to high occupancy. We were taken to our room in a golf cart, and once we arrived, a staff member gave us a quick walk-through of the space. There was a thoughtful welcome snack waiting for us along with a handwritten note, which was a nice touch. One of the things we really enjoyed was the beach. It’s technically public, but it felt almost private because there were so few people around—peaceful, clean, and perfect for relaxing. We even bought fresh coconut water from a friendly local vendor right by the shore, which added to the whole Costa Rican experience. The resort encouraged us to explore at our own pace, which we appreciated. Everything felt calm and peaceful—perfect for a tropical getaway. We booked our airport transfers and a few excursions with Gabriel from Nomad Tours Costa Rica. He was super helpful through WhatsApp and gave us great recommendations. We did Diamante Adventure park, a waterfall hike with a tasty local lunch, a river tour where we saw monkeys and crocodiles, and my husband and son had a blast on an ATV ride. All tours were private. Gabriel was very organized and kept us informed at every step. I highly recommend Nomad Tours for anyone visiting the area.

I did the paddleboard and they were very helpful and bringing me out to the water and helping me back out. I recommend doing the water activities earlier in the day before noon. We did the jet skis early around 9:30 AM and Justin and Jose were very very helpful and getting us situated and helping us with our things so that we were safe. It was a great experience. I highly recommend.