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El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $503
$445 nightly
$503 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 19 - May 20

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Papagayo Bay, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 50503
  • Place, Panamá Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bar (on property)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View | Living area | 42-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bar (on property)

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 1210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 1210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | View from room

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 1668 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Papagayo

With a stay at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Playa Hermosa and Panamá Beach. .This beach hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Coco Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ericka's Fruit Stand.

What's nearby

  • Panamá Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Coco Beach - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Ocotal Beach - 26 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Playa Nacascolo - 64 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bahía - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Niromi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Casita del Marisco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬6 min drive

About this property

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection offers 85 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. 42-inch plasma televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting.
Grab a bite at Makoko, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Sardinal? This hotel has 4844 square feet (450 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Makoko - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Matiss - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Makoko
  • Matiss

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,844 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65.00 per room (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 1-device limit
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

El Mangroove Hotel
El Mangroove Hotel Papagayo
El Mangroove Papagayo
El Mangroove Autograph Collection Hotel Papagayo
El Mangroove Papagayo Autograph Collection
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Hotel
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Sardinal
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Hotel Sardinal

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 486 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philippa Mary

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an ok hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meghna

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara (Sally)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yingzi

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Puede ser un gran lugar
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xue

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had an amazing stay at Mangroove Papagayo. The service was outstanding, and the property was absolutely beautiful. A huge shout out to Lindsey, she was professional, caring, and fun, and truly made our visit comfortable and memorable. A genuine five-star experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Phaedra, Mclean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely; food was overpriced and not that great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Fulshear

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay! The room was very clean, the staff knew exactly what they were doing and explained everything clearly, and the space just felt professional and peaceful. Definitely stood out to me.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is not free, but very delicious! Awesome place to stay in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Birthday Stay at El Mangroove – Papagayo Peninsula, Costa Rica I celebrated my birthday at El Mangroove Hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and it was absolutely outstanding! From start to finish, the experience exceeded every expectation. The property is stunning — lush, modern, and perfectly designed for both relaxation and luxury. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel truly special throughout my stay. Every interaction was kind, attentive, and genuine. The food was delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented at every meal. My room was spotless and elegant, cleaned thoroughly every day with attention to detail. The atmosphere across the resort was serene and inviting, ideal for unwinding and celebrating. It was everything and more than I could have hoped for. I sincerely enjoyed my birthday trip and would highly recommend El Mangroove to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay in the Papagayo Peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Very nice property for the most part. My room was nothing special but staff was great and breakfast great. Short stay. Highly recommend for layovers reasonably close to Liberia airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Miami

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing relaxing perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DRAGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room service is bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and somewhat attractive location, however, staff is not that great. Ssssllloow !!! And remember to use bug spray on your legs when you get there… especially if you go for a walk on the beach or on lawn
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shentika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the swing in room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jihad, Houston

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Goli

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonali

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderful. Rooms clean and unique with hammocks on the "porch". Wonderful pools! We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

leticia

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025