Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, beach massages

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$577
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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Boulevard Playa Chorotega, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocio's Kitchen
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Panamá Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Forest Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Panamá Beach

A family-friendly stay in Sardinal awaits you at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel. You'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Playa Hermosa and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Panamá Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and facials. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Sardinal hotel include Playa Calzón de Pobre and Coco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rocio's Kitchen - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ericka's Fruit Stand - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Panamá Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Coco Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bahía - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Niromi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Casita del Marisco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Sardinal hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel offers 40 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Sardinal hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (119 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 47000 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 47000 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

Yep, Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$577, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

The closest beach to Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel is Coco Beach (5.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as Swedish massages.

Does Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel have a pool?

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from January to December).

What makes Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel.

Is Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 529 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful. The grounds are amazing and well kept. The service was great. Breakfast was delicious. Pool area was nice and not crowded with a great bartender. The beach directly out from hotel is a bit rocky but a short walk down the beach there are amazing areas to get in the water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Manhattan Beach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staffing for the rooms and the general area was excellent. Response to requests were excellent. The gardens were a pleasure.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location. surrounded by nature and direct access to the beach. Area around is quiet, perfect for relaxing. A few minutes drive to Playa del Coco if you want more life or dining options. Hotel is clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, the service was incredible, the staff are so friendly, and we really enjoyed our stay! The vibes are relaxed and the experience was excellent. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reid Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were so great! Everyone always providing the extra service. They even surprised me with a drone video of me and my husband kayaking, which was a treat! However, our room phone and safety deposit box were both not working. Not a big deal for us but it’s worth saying. Overall, we loved our 6 days stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Great staff. Mediocre and very expensive food. The rooms and landscaping could use some attention. It was clean with plenty of hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a super dated hotel, like circa the mid-nineties. My biggest complaint was the food. You SHOULD NOT eat the food here, I think my high school cafeteria had better food. The resort is just meh- if you are staying there on your way in or out, it’s fine- just not as the main event. There aren’t enough pool or beach chairs for all guests and the beach is super muddy. Another big complaint was that they forced you to buy a mandatory NYE dinner for $100/ person. This was easily one of the worst meals I’ve ever eaten. Ever. That said the staff is friendly- but this place just isn’t it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Khin

Travelled with family
Room is outdated and old
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The room was quite large and bed was comfortable but room definitely had a musty/moldy smell to it. This property is an older property and was once a prime facility. Its a bit outdated though the grounds are very beautiful and the location at the excluded end of the beach was lovely. The breakfast buffet and a la carte weekday menu was mediocre at best. The pastries were not fresh and neither was the juice. Both were pre packaged and low quality. The weekday a la carte breakfast might have filled the stomach of a ten year old..especially the fruit portion. For $230 per night the breakfast better be stellar...it was not. Nevertheless, im not overly disappointed but $230 value is a bit too much...maybe $150-175 max
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so kind and helpful! The food is absolutely amazing! The rooms are large and clean! The wildlife is entertaining: a group of howler monkeys swung from tree to tree and put on quite a show! We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, room perfect, the garden so beautiful, and i saw two monkeys!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, wonderful service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, lovely pool, very nice room with a little private verandah. Set on a lovely quiet inlet. Very nice food in the restaurant, including a la carte breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, helpful, and courteous, especially andrea who served is dinner. Rooms were clean and large with fresh linens. Easy walk to swimming beach, beautiful sunset, nice pool. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is right next to a beach and also has a very nice and big pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful calm beach. Jungle garden property. Big rooms with garden patio. Nice pool area recommend having car to see area. Close to Hermosa and Coco beach also 1 hour drive to Rincon Area and 20 minute drive to airport. Cons-lounge/bar area could be set up to be more inviting. Could include bar seating, lively music, drink specials. Would also recommend having paddle boards for the calm water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place. Low season and we had it almost all to ourselves. All the staff so friendly and attentive - Andrea, Sergio, Daniela - we felt like we were family - they greeted us by name, knew what wanted to drink with breakfast (which is included!), were ready to take care of whatever we needed. Food good - although a little pricey, but that is what you expect at a nice resort. There are a couple of places you can walk to (did for one lunch), but mainly just ate at their nice outdoor restaurant (has an air-conditioned section if you like, but we found al fresco rather enjoyable). Paddleboards and kayaks for a modest fee (we did the latter). Decent beach you can walk for a couple miles on, without much in the way of waves so easy to swim. And nice and warm water (late Sept). Howler monkeys, iguanas and birds galore all right there. And beautiful gardens. If you want to do a tour, while you are there, go with Freddy - he is amazing, particularly if you like wildlife. Did his rainforest and volcano tour - amazing and learned so much. His assistant Meme will get you set up. Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025