Santa Elena Hotel Guide - La Casona hotels in Santa Elena, Costa Rica.

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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. "

"Everything stood out for me: All staff were incredibly happy and helpful. The property is a boutique hotel located on Playa Hermosa beach (perfect waves for kids without getting thrashed around). The rooms are meticulously kept, the pool is surrounded by lush tropical greenery with a troop of howler monkeys that call it home. This property is also perfect for those who require a levelled hotel with no inclines. It took 10 seconds to the pool, 10 seconds to reception & restaurant, and 10 seconds to the beach. This property is best for those looking to unwind and relax, even with kids. There is no swim up bar so it’s not suited for parties. The staff were happy to deliver food and drinks no matter where we were located. An absolute gem! "

"Staff was great. Resort was quiet and peaceful. "

"Very courteous and friendly staff who were able to answer questions and guidance for our travels. Due to a pool repair in one area of facility we were upgraded to another area with beautiful pool and room. The room was clean and larger than anticipated. "

"I had an amazing time! The rooms are nice, especially the beds I slept comfortably. The staff are lovely people who were also very helpful, I did most of the excursions was definitely a 10/10! The food, shows, entertainment, drinks are amazing.. for my first time here, I will definitely be coming back and thank you again Riu Palace In Costa Rica!"

"Service was awesome and the place is beautiful. Highly recommend."

"Room was not ready at check in, scheduled a Hydro message however when we arrived to the spot it was broken and nobody noticed us. Also it was a misunderstanding with one of our dinner reservations tthat was handled bad by the staff "

"Great place, ambience above all. Food is okay. People make the trip worth it, service was top tier."

"Amazing "