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Occidental Grand Papagayo

Playa Hermosa, Coco, Southern Papagayo

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Occidental Grand Papagayo offers an adults-only, all-inclusive escape on Culebra Bay, nestled along Guanacaste’s cliffs. Ideal for honeymoons, romantic getaways, or weddings, this 5-star resort provides unlimited dining across four restaurants and three bars, alongside a diverse array of included activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Guests enjoy well-appointed rooms, each featuring a private terrace or balcony, ensuring a luxurious and serene coastal experience. Located just 15 miles from Liberia's airport, it promises an accessible yet secluded retreat.


An adults-only escape on Culebra Bay

Culebra Bay gives Occidental Grand Papagayo its expansive coastal outlook. Set along Guanacaste’s cliffs and a less-traveled tropical beach, the adults-only resort invites you to make room for poolside afternoons, ocean sunsets and leisurely meals. Couples planning a honeymoon, a romantic escape or a wedding can settle into an all-inclusive stay with plenty happening around them.

Warm sun, salt air and the calls of birds and jungle wildlife are part of the setting. The resort lies 15 miles from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia, bringing a spacious coastal retreat within reach of arrival day. Spend time on the grounds or arrange an excursion beyond them; the practical distinction is between the included resort activities and the optional services that carry an extra charge.

Your all-inclusive stay

Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling are just some of the all-inclusive activities available to you. Also, you can enjoy a game of indoor tennis, volleyball, or take up birdwatching. A changing schedule of day and evening events with weekly cocktail parties will keep you dancing to the stars or learning how to play bocce ball. Participate in an aerobics class or work out in the gym. Optional eco-tours can be easily arranged and a nearby golf course might lure you out on the greens. Onsite Spa services, including massage, steam room, facials, pedicures, and a hair salon are available for an additional charge, as is laundry service and medical care.

At the resort, unlimited meals are served in four restaurants specializing in various types of international cuisine. A choice of three bars will concoct unlimited top quality beverages for you. Concierge drink service at the pool allows you to languish in the comfortable poolside lounge chairs. The stylish decor of the resort, with an elegant dining room, grand promenades, and well-appointed rooms surround you in luxury from top to toe.

Rooms, optional extras and age requirements

All rooms include air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen satellite TV, safe, alarm clock with iPhone connection, private bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer, ironing facilities, coffeemaker, and a terrace or balcony. Some room choices have private Jacuzzis. Optional packages can include sparkling wine, chocolate covered strawberries, breakfast service plus bathrobe and slippers. Twenty-three well-spaced buildings provide over 162 rooms creating plenty of space for a complete wedding party or special event. This adults-only resort welcomes people 18 years old and older.

Why choose this stay — and what to plan around

  • For a honeymoon, couples’ escape or wedding, an adults-only setting on the cliffs of Culebra Bay keeps the focus on romance and coastal relaxation; guests must be 18 or older.
  • Salt air, wildlife calls and Pacific sunsets are part of the attraction, with Liberia’s airport 15 miles away rather than an extensive onward journey.
  • Unlimited meals in four restaurants and unlimited beverages from three bars bring dining variety into the all-inclusive stay; poolside concierge drinks make it easy to linger.
  • Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling are among the included activities, with tennis, volleyball, birdwatching, aerobics and the gym adding ways to stay active.
  • A changing program of daytime and evening events, weekly cocktail parties and bocce gives the resort a social rhythm alongside quiet pool time.
  • Allow separately for spa services, laundry and medical care; optional eco-tours and a nearby golf course give you reasons to venture beyond the grounds.
  • Every room has a terrace or balcony and familiar air-conditioned comforts, while a private Jacuzzi is limited to some room choices.
  • Romantic extras such as sparkling wine, chocolate-covered strawberries and breakfast service belong to optional packages; choose that arrangement deliberately rather than expecting it in every stay.

Stay details

Number of rooms
163
Check-in
16:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Luxury
  • All Inclusive
  • Beach Front
  • Resort
  • Spa
  • Romantic
  • Hilltop
  • Sustainable
  • Adult Only

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Tennis Court
  • Resort Activities
  • Conference Room
  • Handicap
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV

Room Amenities

Deluxe Room

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box

Deluxe Bay View Room

  • AC
  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Iron
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Ocean View
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box

Premium Level Luxury

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

Hotel location

Playa Hermosa, Coco, Southern Papagayo

Explore the hotel location on the map

Latitude: 10.588818; longitude: -85.670418

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
78%5 guest ratings
Cleanliness
92%
Expectations
72%
Staff
80%
Comfort
88%
Value
80%

Showing reviews 1–3 of 3.

Scotty S.

Occidental was a good hotel but had limited activities poolside and the Buffett was mediocre. We dined at two Ala Carte restaurants while we were there, the Steak House and the Italian Restaurant. Both meals were good and the Lasagna at the Italian restaurant was excellent. Property was expansive and it felt as though you were there with little number of guests. We had three in our party, My wife, myself and my adult son but when we checked in the they were not able to put us together in the same building and we tried to address the situation but was told that our request could only be addressed with a Manager and that the Manager would not be on duty to late afternoon. Not acceptable. There should always be a Manager on duty during normal business hours to address issues that arise. Bartenders were very limited in their ability to make different type of drinks. Overall our stay was relaxing and confortable.

Robyn M.

Food and alcohol not the best but good enough

Danielle M.

Disappointed about this property. Pros: beautiful property, great view from room, cheap prices for spa. Cons: food was not good and made us sick, language barrier with some of the staff, service was not consistent, forgot to give us our room keys upon check in, lounge chairs are extremely uncomfortable, parts of the premium level perks were forgotten - I had to ask to have our mini fridge stocked, beach did not have loungers, the hotel's transportation to go somewhere was expensive

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of experience does Occidental Grand Papagayo offer?

Occidental Grand Papagayo is an adults-only, all-inclusive 5-star resort located on Culebra Bay, designed for romantic escapes, honeymoons, and weddings. It offers a serene coastal setting with a focus on relaxation and diverse activities for guests aged 18 and older.


What dining and beverage options are available at the resort?

Guests enjoy unlimited meals at four international restaurants and unlimited top-quality beverages from three bars. Poolside concierge drink service is also available for convenience.


What amenities are included in the rooms at Occidental Grand Papagayo?

All 162 rooms feature air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV, safe, alarm clock with iPhone connection, private bathroom, hairdryer, ironing facilities, coffeemaker, and a private terrace or balcony. Some room choices also include private Jacuzzis.


What activities are included in an all-inclusive stay?

Included activities range from water sports like kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling to land-based options such as indoor tennis, volleyball, birdwatching, aerobics, and gym access. The resort also offers a changing schedule of day and evening events, including weekly cocktail parties.


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