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El Mangroove Hotel

Playa Hermosa, Coco, Southern Papagayo

Good to Know

El Mangroove Hotel, a 4-star beachfront property in Playa Hermosa, Coco, offers a distinctive coastal retreat on the Gulf of Papagayo. Its contemporary suites feature comfortable living spaces and private outdoor areas with diverse outlooks. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and a signature restaurant, with an optional all-inclusive plan available. The hotel also provides easy access to beach activities and guided tours, blending relaxation with adventure.


Time by the Gulf of Papagayo

Mangroves and the Gulf of Papagayo give El Mangroove Hotel a distinctive coastal setting. Contemporary suites bring comfortable living spaces and private outdoor areas into the stay, while the grounds connect that modern style with tropical greenery and the beach.

Choose your own outlook

The accommodation pairs generous space with modern furnishings and amenities, offering a comfortable retreat between the beach and the rest of your plans. Ocean, pool and garden outlooks give different choices their own character. Private terraces or balconies encourage a quieter hour outdoors, while the room categories let you select the living arrangement most suited to your stay.

Leave an afternoon for the hotel

Leave time for the hotel itself. The swimming pool and sun deck invite an easy afternoon, the spa offers treatments and massages, and the fitness center gives you a way to keep active between outings. A walk along the sandy shore can be the simplest plan of all.

Dining and the optional all-inclusive plan

The signature restaurant brings Costa Rican and international flavors to the table, while handcrafted cocktails, wine and ocean views make the bar and lounge a place to extend the evening. An optional all-inclusive plan is available and recommended. Select it when arranging the stay if it suits how you want to dine; it is not automatically included with every booking.

Explore the coast, then linger

Snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding and guided national park tours take the vacation beyond the hotel. Staff can help arrange transportation for nearby shopping or nightlife, too. Return with time for the sun deck or a cocktail overlooking the ocean, letting the hotel share in the pleasures of the coast.

Energy-efficient lighting, water conservation and locally sourced materials underpin El Mangroove's environmental approach. Architecture designed to blend with the mangroves keeps the natural setting connected to the hotel's contemporary character. Staff can help with special requests as well as arrangements for going out, adding a personal side to a stay that can move between adventure and unhurried hours on site.

What to weigh for a Papagayo stay

  • Mangrove forests, contemporary design and a Gulf of Papagayo beachfront setting give the hotel a distinctive mix of greenery and coast.
  • Spacious rooms and suites have private balconies or terraces, with ocean, pool or garden outlooks varying by accommodation.
  • Costa Rican and international dishes at the signature restaurant, plus cocktails and wine in the ocean-view bar and lounge, invite a leisurely evening on site.
  • The all-inclusive plan is optional, not automatically included with every stay; choose the arrangement that fits how you want to dine.
  • A pool, sun deck, sandy shore, spa and fitness center let you alternate relaxation and activity without leaving the hotel.
  • Snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking and guided national park tours add regional adventures, with staff able to help coordinate transport and special requests.
  • Energy-efficient lighting, water conservation and local materials give the hotel's environmental approach concrete foundations.

Stay details

Number of rooms
85
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Luxury
  • All Inclusive
  • Beach Front
  • Resort
  • Boutique
  • Spa
  • Romantic

Hotel Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Resort Activities
  • Conference Room
  • Handicap
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free
  • Laundry Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV

Room Amenities

Bark Suite (King Bed Suite)

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace

Nesto Suite (Suite two queen)

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace

Root Suite (Deluxe Junior Suite)

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Radio
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace
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Habitat Suite (One Bedroom Suite)

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Radio
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace

Crown Suite (One Bedroom Suite)

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Jungle View
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Radio
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace

Canopy Suite (Grand Suite)

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Ocean View
  • Phone
  • Radio
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace

El Mangle Suite (Presidential Suite)

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Ocean View
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Separate Bedroom
  • Sofa Bed
  • Terrace

Hotel location

Playa Hermosa, Coco, Southern Papagayo

Explore the hotel location on the map

Latitude: 10.592573; longitude: -85.649879

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
91%8 guest ratings
Cleanliness
99%
Expectations
91%
Staff
95%
Comfort
94%
Value
89%

Showing reviews 1–3 of 3.

Tracey T.

We loved this hotel. It was the perfect way to ease into our adventure. Very relaxing with lots of activities if you want them. We rented jet skis on the beach, went for walks to explore and really enjoyed the amenities of the hotel. You can tell that they strive for excellence and have a high standard. We felt comfortable there and always had the support of staff if we needed it. We did need to replace our room key almost every day as it stopped working. Not a big deal. Food was fantastic, especially the breakfast buffet. I woke up really early to head to the beach. I felt totally safe but just to add to the service, a staff person was always present and keeping an eye out. Love love love it here and really hope to return. I have never experienced such luxury!

Eresha S.

The hotel was clean with great access to the beach, but there was construction near my room and the overall appearance of the exterior of the hotel buildings was not attractive (very gray). This hotel selection was my personal choice so my choice was okay. The Makoko restaurant was overpriced (even though we did all-inclusive dining for all three days) and was not good tasting. It only had seafood, beef or a separate vegan/vegetarian menu. I eat mostly chicken but tried the fish there. The breakfast was great, with a nice variety of fresh/local cuisine everyday. The Matiss restaurant had more delicious food, especially for chicken dishes but is more Americanized. The hotel staff was very helpful/friendly. The hotel has beach access to Papagayo and the hotel has a lot of amenities, especially for water/beach activities. The hotel doesn't have a hot tub but had a sauna. Also, there was a guy from Louisiana on the beach along the hotel that was loud and solicits his own boating business, but he made me very uncomfortable and he was there everyday.

Frank T.

Absolutely outstanding!

Frequently Asked Questions

What dining options are available at El Mangroove Hotel?

El Mangroove Hotel features a signature restaurant serving Costa Rican and international flavors. Guests can also enjoy handcrafted cocktails, wine, and ocean views at the bar and lounge. An optional all-inclusive plan is available for dining preferences.


What amenities and activities does El Mangroove Hotel offer on-site?

On-site amenities include a swimming pool, sun deck, spa offering treatments and massages, and a fitness center. Guests can also enjoy walks along the sandy shore. The hotel can arrange off-site activities like snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and guided national park tours.


Do rooms at El Mangroove Hotel have private outdoor spaces or specific views?

Yes, all spacious rooms and suites at El Mangroove Hotel feature private terraces or balconies. Guests can choose accommodations with ocean, pool, or garden outlooks, with some suites also offering jungle views.


Is the all-inclusive plan automatically included with bookings at El Mangroove Hotel?

No, the all-inclusive plan at El Mangroove Hotel is optional and not automatically included with every booking. Guests should select it when arranging their stay if it suits their dining preferences.


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