Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Located on Costa Rica’s scenic Northern Pacific coast, this beachfront resort is surrounded by tropical forests and volcanic cliffs that descend to sand beaches and small coves. The resort is 8 km (5 mi) from Playas del Coco, largest village in the Guanacaste province and home to shopping, dining, and nightlife. The village is also a jumping-off point for sport fishing, scuba diving, and surfing.
Amenity highlights: Guests can swim in two outdoor freeform pools (one reserved for children); snorkel, fish, or kayak in the serene waters of Papagayo Bay; polish their forehand on the resort’s lighted tennis court; and take in nightly live entertainment. A volleyball court, day spa, fitness center, and sauna are on site. The resort also offers a daily activities program by the pool and beach.
Insider tip: Located 12 km (7 mi) from the resort, the Congo Trail Canopy Tour (surcharge) takes place in a dry tropical forest with high trees. After a short hike to a platform, visitors can fly down suspended cables over a ravine. Other highlights of the tour include a suspended bridge and even the occasional encounter with howler monkeys.
Property Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). The Occidental Grand Papagayo, a beachfront hotel set amid a tropical forest, is eight km (five mi) from Playas del Coco village and 12 km (seven mi) from the Congo Trail Canopy Tour. This Costa Rica resort features two outdoor freeform swimming pools (one reserved for children); a fitness center; a day spa; a sauna; water sports including snorkeling, scuba clinic, kayaking, and fishing; nightly entertainment; and a daily activities program. Dining and refreshment options include buffet, Italian, and Japanese restaurants; a snack bar; and a sports bar/disco. |
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of rooms: 169
- Number of floors: 4
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Beauty services
- Business center
- Business services
- Coffee in lobby
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Event catering
- Fitness equipment
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (free)
- Pool table on site
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Supervised child care/activities
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). All 169 air-conditioned guestrooms at Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive have private balconies or terraces (some with pool or ocean views), tile floors, and natural wood furnishings. Amenities include satellite TV, telephones, and in-room safes. Rooms also offer compact refrigerators and coffeemakers. |
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Balcony
- Patio
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Handheld shower
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Area Attractions
Playas del Coco village - 8 km (5 mi)
Congo Trail Canopy Tour - 12 km (7 mi)
Buena Vista Ranch - 50 km (31 mi)
Palo Verde National Park - 60 km (38 mi)
Liberia, Costa Rica - Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR): Approximate driving time to Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive is 35 minutes and distance is 27 km (17 mi).
Driving directions from LIR International AirportDriving directions from LIR International Airport:
- Exit airport and turn right.
- Proceed for approximately 12 km (7 mi) to the town of Comunidad and take another right.
- Proceed for approximately 10 km (6 mi) to the intersection of Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco.
- Turn right toward Playa Hermosa, and proceed for approximately another 8 km (5 mi).
- After passing Playa Hermosa, drive for 1 km (0.5 mi) to the boulevard on the left.
- The resort is near the end of the boulevard on the right.
Getting there: Taxis are the best way to get to Occidental Grand Papagayo All Inclusive. Fares range from $45 to $60 USD. Car rentals are available online.
Getting around: Cars are the best way to get around the local area. Rentals are available online.
Activities
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Guests can practice their backhand on one hard-surface, lighted tennis court; swim in two freeform swimming pools, one reserved for children; and kayak, snorkel, fish, and play volleyball. The resort also offers a fitness center, sauna, and day spa.
The resort can organize excursions to Palo Verde, Arenal Volcano, rainforests, and national parks, as well as scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and other boat excursions.
Nearby Playas del Coco (8 km/5 mi) is a very popular area for sport fishing and scuba diving, and is also known as the gateway for surfers to reach places like Ollie’s Point and Witches Rock, where the waves are superb.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Swimming on site
- Boat launch on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Aerobics on site
- Volleyball on site
- Tennis on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Bird watching on site
- Fishing on site
Restaurants & Bars
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Le Buffet - Regional and international dishes are served at this buffet-style restaurant. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
D'Oriental - Traditional Japanese restaurant that includes teppanyaki and tatami rooms. Open for dinner only. Dress code applies. Reservations required.
The Italian - Italian cuisine in an elegant setting. Open for dinner only. Dress code applies. Reservations required.
El Rancho Snack Bar - Snacks and light fare during lunch and afternoon hours.
El Mirador Bar - Cocktails are accompanied by contemporary music in this lobby bar.
Arena Sports Bar - Lively sports bar and disco. Open late.
Location
Playa Buena
Golfo De Papagayo
Playa Panama,
Costa Rica
Nearest major airport:
Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
