Santa Elena Hotel Guide - Playa Guaria hotels in Santa Elena, Costa Rica.

"We stayed 4 nights at CC Beachfront Papagayo. We can’t say enough about this resort. We stayed in unit 303 across from one of the pools. The room is older, had wooden doors and cabinetry and tile floors. I believe this area was the original resort which was very nostalgic and we loved it. As an all inclusive there was no wanting since you have as much food and drink as you need. We basically had private servers. Thanks to Young Carlos and Reny for taking very good care of us! The dining experience was phenomenal! Buffet style was the style, but you have a variety of food to suit everyone’s tastes. We had traditional fare as well as sushi night and Italian night. You can reserve seating at Santa Rosa’s for a more private experience and a specialty menu. Also, you can order pizza and burgers for a snack outside of dining hours. There are three bars. The main bar at the restaurant and two swim up pool bars. The list of tropical drinks is amazing so try them all. As an older couple, there were many amenities that we didn’t use. The resort is kid and family friendly with a lot of things for the younger crowd. There is volleyball, kayaks, yard games, a movie and arcade room, a fire pit, gym and a really unique trampoline and climbing area. The kid friendly atmosphere was nice! We watched and enjoyed the families that we met. We only have one issue that could be better. Staying in room 303, we had guests in rooms on either side of us. We could hear their conversations. "

"Beautiful property and amazing staffing. Only hiccup I faced was the malfunction of the bracelet key card that didn’t work to open up my room door. I did have to speak with guest services 3x before the situation was resolved. "

"We loved this resort. The staff was friendly, the place was clean and the spa was great. You have to visit diamonte park as well!"

"They had the best drink "

"Very convenient with lots of activities to do. Super safe and clean. Also close to national park and La Leona (by car). Included activities are cool. Tubing is the best everdone anywhere! (Not included but worth it) A bit lack of intimacy as neighbours are very close and you can ear them talk in their room. Food is good but a bit expensive and no other choice around."

"This is a great adult resort, peaceful and comfortable."

"This resort was worth every penny. It is absolutely gorgeous. Service is excellent. Beautiful and lush during the rainy season but rains very little on the coast. We used the snorkeling equipment provided there. Booked a surf lesson, cooking class, monkey watching tour, and bioluminescence tour in outrigger canoes. The whole peninsula is very safe with gate guards at the entrance to the peninsula as well as the resort itself. Complimentary shuttles to the nature center, the beach club, and to the restaurants at the other resorts on The peninsula (we had two excellent dinners at the Andaz, one at the dive bar at the neighboring marina, and one at the Prieto beach club with stunning sunset views. My husband and I as well as our two teens all loved it. Would return here in a heartbeat. "

"Nice staff, easy check-in and check-out process, and the included breakfast was very tasty. The staff manning the breakfast were also very attentive and did a great job."

"I like the swing in room."