Andaz Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

We had such an amazing stay! The hotel was perfect for families and couples alike. The rooms were very comfortable, the food excellent, and the beach club area was beautiful, secluded, and full of natural shade. Since we traveled in August, which is part of the low season, it was not crowded at all — this made everything even more relaxing. Service at the pools was super quick and the staff was incredibly attentive. For activities, we booked our excursions and airport transportation with Gabriel, Nomad Tours Costa Rica, and they truly exceeded our expectations. The drivers were punctual, friendly, and the vans spotless. We highly recommend Rincon de la Vieja National Park, ziplining, Rainforest tour, and Snorkelingp. Even our 4-year-old had the best time, with a personal guide who took wonderful care of him throughout the excursions. We would absolutely recommend this place and Nomad Tours to anyone visiting Costa Rica!

We recently spent 7 nights in Costa Rica, with 3 nights at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond in every interaction. The pools were absolutely beautiful, and I loved that they had sunscreen and bug spray available next to the water stations in case you forgot yours. Such a thoughtful touch. The beach by the main resort wasn’t the highlight, but Casa de Playa more than made up for it. The water there was clear, calm, and perfect for a relaxing swim. Dining was excellent across the board. Try every single restaurant on the property because you will not be disappointed! The zero-proof drinks were a bit on the sweet side overall, but the Zero-Proof Spritz at Meso was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. At Ostra, the staff went out of their way to make our dinners special. Santiago explained the menu with care, and the manager checked in both nights to make sure we were enjoying everything. A special thank you Alexis at Rio Bhongo. On our last day, he asked about our flight and surprised us with pastries and fruit to take on the road. That level of thoughtfulness really stood out. The resort is not only stunning but also full of small, meaningful touches of hospitality from the staff that made the experience feel seamless. Andaz Peninsula Papagayo is now one of my top recommendations, and I can’t wait to return.

Andaz Papagayo keeps getting better. This was the third year in a row that we visited Andaz, and still we were impressed with improved service, new menu offerings, and of course the beauty of the resort. Stunning beauty everywhere, crystal clear ocean with warm water, relaxing and perfect temperature pools. We snorkeled right off Playa Sombrero Oscuro and were amazed by the fish, sea creatures, and majestic sea turtle chomping on grass, just a few feet right off the resort beach. Not many five star resort beaches in the world where you can snorkel with a sea turtle right off the resort beach. We also snorkeled at Playa Nacascolo, and it was also excellent. It takes more time to find where the fish action is happening at that particular moment, so you need to be patient. All of the staff really go out of their way to make the guests' experience more enjoyable. I feel bad to name only a few staff because really they were all excellent. But a special mention goes to Rose, a host at Casa de Playa. Rose brought warm service, a caring vibe, and human touch to all of our interactions. Rose brings passion to being a host! Roy at Ostra went out of his way to make our dinners special and to help us feel that each dinner would be a different experience than the others, helping to avoid the feeling of going repeatedly to the same restaurant and keeping the experience fresh. Always engaging with us and other guests, just the right amount. Cristal also brought warmth and a personal touch. Eduardo at the Ostra Pool bar was always professional and pleasant. We were impressed when we answered our questions about the Corteza cocktail. We fell in love with the Corteza cocktail during our stay, and we were asking questions about the ingredients and preparation. Eduardo wrote down the ingredients, proportions, and explained how to prepare the cocktail. We took the recipe home and our cocktail came out exactly as the delicious Andaz Corteza cocktail. Eduardo didn't have to do that- but he sensed that we wanted to know this, and he understands hospitality. Thank you also to Kevin at Rio Bhongo for bringing enthusiasm and warmth. Dining highlights include At Meso: Toston Sicilian Crudo, the watermelon/avocado/feta salad, the pork chop Milanesa, and the crema Catalana. At Casa de Playa poolside, the Pineapple house cocktail, Jalapeño house cocktail, Naranjilla spritz, and all of the special gin tonics were all outstanding at Ostra: the Milano special Negroni, the lemongrass panna cotta, at Chao Pescao: the Beef Patties. At breakfast, all of the Costa Rican specialties including the variety of freshly made corn patties and all of the Costa Rican bites, drinks (agua e sapo etc.) At Ostra Pool bar, the coconut curry dip. Please open Meso for dinner and bring back live music by Nablo. The food at Andaz overall is the best quality resort food that we have had, and in particular, Meso stands out as the best of the best. We are looking forward to the Rio Bhongo redesign and new concept. Activities: we did a suspended sound healing class that was excellent. We also did the aerial course excursion with the Explorers after eyeing it for three years in a row. It was outstanding- right on site in Papagayo, easy to reserve through the concierge, only open to guests from the Papagayo resorts. The guides were excellent and the experience thrilling and outstanding (and very safe.) Highly recommended. Buy a beautiful wooden bowl from Martha on Playa Sombrero Oscuro- the bowls continue to look beautiful year after year, and they are double the price at the airport. A request: Please bring back dinner at Meso at least some nights of the week during the off season. Thank you for making our dreams come true! See you next year! Jonathan Kim and David B.

This was truly paradise and one of the best vacations I have had. Before even arriving at the hotel, the staff and concierge were phenomenal! They helped plan the most amazing trip. From arrival and through the friendliness of the staff was tangible. The hotel is magnificent. The food was fantastic and all the excursions truly memorable.My family and I are so blessed to have got to share this gorgeous country and stay at Andaz. I truly recommend them. Pura Vida and hope to be back soon!

We spend 5 days at Andaz with our 4 year old. This was our second time here and it was once again, amazing. The hotel staff is super helpful and friendly. We were welcomed with coconut water at check in. We visited all three restaurants on the property during our visit and the food was phenomenal. I recommend getting the breakfast buffet included with your stay because it had so many options and it made the morning easy. Children under 5 eat for free so all of our son's meals were free during our stay, even room service. Both beaches were nice and had baby waves. We spend most of our time at the family pool which was a lot of fun for us. Overall, it was a great vacation.