Best for
Make Papagayo your coastal base if you want a Costa Rica stay centered on Pacific beaches rather than inland rainforest lodging.
Best for
Make Papagayo your coastal base if you want a Costa Rica stay centered on Pacific beaches rather than inland rainforest lodging.
What makes it special
Plan the Magical Mangrove canoe outing around high tide, when guides can lead you through the trees and roots of Huevos Bay.
Room to consider
Choose a Terraza Room for its furnished first-floor terrace if you prefer sitting beside tropical greenery to seeking an elevated ocean panorama.
Insider tip
Book the resort's private transfer if you want curbside check-in on arrival, with meal orders arranged before you reach the property.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica sits at the tip of Peninsula Papagayo in Guanacaste, where dry tropical forest meets the Pacific. The resort has water on more than one side, forest behind it, and beaches below it. That geography gives the stay its character: time on the sand sits alongside hillside living, golf, and outings into the wider peninsula. The resort lists 199 guest accommodations, with choices ranging from rooms and suites to larger residences. This is a coastal resort base, rather than an inland rainforest lodge.
On the first floor, a furnished outdoor living area sits alongside a light-filled bedroom. Wide doors connect the two spaces, with tropical planting close to the terrace edge. Inside, pale bedding and darker wood details give the room a quiet contrast, while the broad openings draw natural light across the floor.
A full marble bathroom adjoins the bedroom. In the King layout, the bath has a long vanity with two basins and a separate enclosed shower. Louvred panels and a large mirror continue the bathroom's clean lines, with a deep tub beside the vanity.
On the first floor, a furnished outdoor living area sits alongside a light-filled bedroom. Wide doors connect the two spaces, with tropical planting close to...
On the second floor, louvred doors separate the bedroom from its outdoor living area. Broad openings draw daylight into the seating, with tropical greenery around the building. Pale fabrics contrast with dark wood trim along the doors and ceiling. The furnished terrace has shaded seating and a small dining table beside an open railing.
The full marble bathroom includes a broad vanity. In the King layout, two basins sit below a large mirror beside a deep soaking tub. An enclosed shower completes this bathing area.
On the second floor, louvred doors separate the bedroom from its outdoor living area. Broad openings draw daylight into the seating, with tropical greenery around...
Above the jungle canopy, these rooms sit on the building's third or fourth floor. Broad doors draw daylight into the bedroom. Light fabrics stand out against darker wood trim, while the outdoor seating lies beyond the glazed openings. A small table joins the sheltered lounge seating outside.
Marble finishes continue through the bathroom. In the King layout, a long vanity holds two basins beneath a wide mirror. A deep tub and enclosed shower stand beside it. Louvred panels link the bath with the bedroom's warm wood details.
Above the jungle canopy, these rooms sit on the building's third or fourth floor. Broad doors draw daylight into the bedroom. Light fabrics stand out...
High within the jungle canopy, a separate bedroom sits alongside the suite's living area. Wide glazed doors open the lounge toward the trees. Pale fabrics contrast with darker wood details, while a round table stands near the doors. Long curtains follow the window wall beside the shared seating.
The full marble bathroom has a broad vanity and mirror in the interior's light tones. In the King layout, a padded bench stands at the foot of the bed beside the window. Forest surrounds the rooms on the hillside. The bay may be visible, depending on the suite's position and the season.
High within the jungle canopy, a separate bedroom sits alongside the suite's living area. Wide glazed doors open the lounge toward the trees. Pale fabrics...
The hillside setting places this suite among the jungle canopy, with tropical dry forest beyond. Large doors link the lounge to a private patio, while the bedroom sits separately from the shared seating. Pale furniture and blue accents give the living area a light, coastal palette.
A full marble bathroom accompanies the bedroom. In the King layout, a broad padded wall rises behind the bed and a bench sits at its foot. Long curtains frame the glazed doors, continuing the pale tones through the room. Some suites include an additional powder room with a shower.
The hillside setting places this suite among the jungle canopy, with tropical dry forest beyond. Large doors link the lounge to a private patio, while...
A screened and covered outdoor living room sits at the center of this hillside home. The indoor lounge connects to a separate dining area. Bedrooms occupy their own wings around these shared spaces. Broad windows frame the tropical dry forest and coast from the central rooms.
Both bedrooms have full bathrooms. In one layout, two basins sit below tall mirrors along a long vanity beside a window. Pale seating combines with blue and rust-colored cushions in the lounge. Woven pendant lights hang above the outdoor seating, while louvred doors and dark wood trim continue through the dining area.
A screened and covered outdoor living room sits at the center of this hillside home. The indoor lounge connects to a separate dining area. Bedrooms...
A private walkway passes through gardens to the entrance on the hillside. The Great Room combines the lounge and dining area beside broad doors. These openings lead toward an outdoor patio, while the bedrooms lie apart from the shared rooms. Views cross the tropical dry forest toward the ocean.
Each bedroom has a full marble bathroom, and a guest powder room with a shower adjoins the Great Room. One layout places a round dining table beneath a pendant light near the doors. Pale seating and blue accents run through the lounge. Sheltered outdoor seating lies beside these central rooms.
A private walkway passes through gardens to the entrance on the hillside. The Great Room combines the lounge and dining area beside broad doors. These...
On the hillside, the lounge opens into a screened and covered outdoor living room. A separate dining area joins the shared seating. Wide doors and windows face the tropical dry forest and ocean. Bedrooms lie around these central rooms, with their own pale fabrics and dark wood trim.
Three full bathrooms and a guest powder room serve the home. One bathroom has two basins on a light veined vanity beside a large window. Round woven ornaments hang above the Double beds.
On the hillside, the lounge opens into a screened and covered outdoor living room. A separate dining area joins the shared seating. Wide doors and...
Bed layouts depend on what is available.
An open-air walkway links the bedrooms to a large living area on the hillside. The dry forest borders these paths between the guest rooms and shared lounge. Wide windows and doors draw light into the living space. Pale seating and orange cushions add color beneath the broad openings.
Each bedroom has a full marble bathroom, and the guest powder room also includes a shower. One bedroom layout places glazed doors beside the seating area. The outlook reaches across the trees toward the bay. Views vary with the suite's position and the season.
An open-air walkway links the bedrooms to a large living area on the hillside. The dry forest borders these paths between the guest rooms and...
Built into the hillside, the villa gathers its lounge and dining spaces in a broad Great Room. Large openings connect this shared interior with the outdoor terrace, while the bedrooms sit separately around the layout. The outlook reaches across the ocean or bay beyond the dry forest.
Each bedroom includes a full marble bathroom, and a powder room with a shower adjoins the Great Room. One bedroom layout has a pale curtained canopy over the bed. Light upholstery and blue accents appear in the lounge, with a circular dining table near the doors. Some villas also include a media room.
Built into the hillside, the villa gathers its lounge and dining spaces in a broad Great Room. Large openings connect this shared interior with the...
Some layouts replace the two Double beds with bunk beds.
Expansive glass walls and pocket doors connect the living spaces with the terraces above Prieta Bay. Marble floors run through the shared rooms, where the dining area joins the lounge beneath high windows. An outdoor grill and wet bar accompany the open-air layout.
Most villas have a full marble bathroom for each bedroom. Both primary bedrooms include soaking tubs and outdoor showers, while some villas also have an elevator. In one layout, a pale sofa and woven chairs gather beside the glazed doors. Wide openings keep the bay in sight between the indoor seating and the terrace.
Expansive glass walls and pocket doors connect the living spaces with the terraces above Prieta Bay. Marble floors run through the shared rooms, where the...
Alternate layouts have two King beds and two bunk beds.
Terraced into the hillside above Prieta Bay, the villa faces a broad crescent of sand. Expansive glass walls and pocket doors join the Great Room with the outdoor terrace. Marble floors continue through the shared interior, while the bedrooms sit apart from the main lounge.
Each bedroom has a full marble bathroom, with deep soaking tubs and outdoor showers in both primary bedrooms. In one layout, the dining table has green and yellow chairs beneath hanging lights. Blue accents continue into a bedroom beside broad windows. The upper rooms and lower living spaces follow the slope of the hillside.
Terraced into the hillside above Prieta Bay, the villa faces a broad crescent of sand. Expansive glass walls and pocket doors join the Great Room...
Marble floors continue through the broad shared rooms above Prieta Bay, with a terrace along the living area. A separate media room sits apart from the main lounge, while generous openings link the indoor seating with the outdoor spaces. The bay forms the backdrop beyond the terrace.
Each bedroom has a full marble bathroom, and a guest powder room lies off the living room. The primary bathrooms include deep soaking tubs and outdoor showers. In one bedroom layout, pale walls contrast with blue accents and dark wood details. Large windows bring daylight into the rooms beside the shared living area.
Marble floors continue through the broad shared rooms above Prieta Bay, with a terrace along the living area. A separate media room sits apart from...
One bunk bed can replace two Double beds.
High ceilings and broad windows shape the shared living and dining rooms. These connected spaces open toward terraces facing the bay and sunset. Light fabrics contrast with darker wood details around the seating. Wide glazed openings draw daylight through the center of the home.
Full marble bathrooms adjoin the bedrooms, while a guest powder room sits beside the living room. Deep soaking tubs and outdoor showers are part of the primary baths. One layout has bedroom doors leading onto an upper terrace above the shared spaces.
High ceilings and broad windows shape the shared living and dining rooms. These connected spaces open toward terraces facing the bay and sunset. Light fabrics...
A lawn and large dining room form part of this hillside retreat near the resort center. The primary bedroom has its own entrance. Other bedrooms connect to the shared living spaces, which look toward the tropical garden. Curved pale seating fills the lounge beneath a high ceiling and broad windows.
Each bedroom has a full marble bathroom, with a separate guest powder room beside the living area. A tub stands near large windows in the primary bath. Bay and garden views stretch across the suite's outlook. Outdoor seating follows the lawn, just beyond the lounge's broad openings toward the garden.
A lawn and large dining room form part of this hillside retreat near the resort center. The primary bedroom has its own entrance. Other bedrooms...
Tall windows surround the bright Great Room, with tropical colors and the hillside landscape close at hand. The dining area sits beside the shared seating. A covered pavilion extends these spaces outdoors and includes a barbecue. From the terraces, the outlook reaches Monkey Head, the isolated rock off the peninsula.
Each bedroom has a full marble bathroom, while a guest powder room sits near the Great Room. An outdoor shower and whirlpool add further bathing options. Broad doors link the central rooms with the pavilion. The ocean remains in view from both the indoor seating and the sheltered outdoor spaces.
Tall windows surround the bright Great Room, with tropical colors and the hillside landscape close at hand. The dining area sits beside the shared seating....
Pocket doors open the main living area toward Prieta Bay, linking the interior with a broad terrace. Marble floors continue through the shared rooms, while high windows bring light beneath the tall ceiling. Dark patterned textiles give the pale seating a distinct accent.
Each bedroom has its own full marble bathroom, and a guest powder room sits off the living room. The primary bedrooms include soaking tubs and outdoor showers. In one bath, a dark freestanding tub stands beside large glazed doors. The bedrooms are spread across the home's levels, with shared seating and dining areas below the upper rooms.
Pocket doors open the main living area toward Prieta Bay, linking the interior with a broad terrace. Marble floors continue through the shared rooms, while...
Vaulted bamboo ceilings rise above this hillside home overlooking the Pacific. Hand-carved wood details continue through the shared rooms. Tall windows surround the cooled interior, where a broad living room opens toward the coast. A separate dining area joins the lounge, with an outdoor reading nook beyond the main rooms.
Every bedroom has a full marble bathroom, and a guest powder room sits off the Great Room. A jetted tub and barbecue form part of the terraces. Views sweep across the ocean, bay and resort.
Vaulted bamboo ceilings rise above this hillside home overlooking the Pacific. Hand-carved wood details continue through the shared rooms. Tall windows surround the cooled interior,...
A gated road leads to this hillside home, which has two primary bedrooms and an open-air dining area. Every bedroom has a full marble bathroom and an outdoor shower. A guest powder room sits beside the Great Room. Separate staff quarters have their own bathroom, and a washer and dryer serve the home.
The private gym faces the coast, while a small fridge stands on the raised sunset deck. A jetted tub and summer kitchen form part of the outdoor layout. Audio runs through the indoor and outdoor spaces. Broad openings frame the bay, ocean and resort from the shared rooms.
A gated road leads to this hillside home, which has two primary bedrooms and an open-air dining area. Every bedroom has a full marble bathroom...
Several levels spread across this home in Prieta Bay, around a double-height living area. Broad glass walls surround the shared seating. A large terrace continues along the outdoor living spaces, with blue and orange accents against pale walls and fabrics inside. Wide openings link these rooms with the planted hillside.
Each bedroom has a full marble bathroom, while a powder room sits off the living room. The primary bathrooms add soaking tubs and outdoor showers. Large windows stand beside a padded headboard in one bedroom. A bunk room lies on a lower level, below the main gathering spaces.
Several levels spread across this home in Prieta Bay, around a double-height living area. Broad glass walls surround the shared seating. A large terrace continues...
A sunken tropical courtyard marks the entrance to this two-level home above Prieta Bay. Tall palms and exposed stucco walls surround an open-air stairway. The primary bedrooms sit on opposite sides of the layout. A children's room has bunk beds and small reading nooks.
A media room and gym join the shared interior. Broad glass walls face the Pacific, rock face and Virador Beach. Living and dining rooms open toward the terraces, while planting fills the courtyard at the center of the home. High windows and long glazed walls bring daylight through both levels.
A sunken tropical courtyard marks the entrance to this two-level home above Prieta Bay. Tall palms and exposed stucco walls surround an open-air stairway. The...
As with its namesake, the Cielo room – meaning sky – offers a stunning vantage point nestled among the breathtaking jungle canopy. Let the delights...
Brisa, meaning breeze, showcases the beauty of Peninsula Papagayo’s breathtaking coastline combined with the natural beauty of the Costa Rican canopy jungle. Be swept away...
Surrounded by the native tropical landscape, enjoy the sights and sounds of Costa Rica’s exotic wildlife from this well appointed ground level room. The private...
In the main building, a separate bedroom sits beside the suite's large living area. Custom furniture and sculptural lights give these rooms a distinct character. Curved cabinet fronts stand beside the shared seating. Broad glazed openings lead onto a large terrace facing the bay.
The bathroom beside the bedroom is finished in marble. Its light vanity runs beneath large mirrors, with two basins and a window beside the counter. Pale fabrics and warm wood details continue through the living room. A rounded sofa stands near the glass.
In the main building, a separate bedroom sits beside the suite's large living area. Custom furniture and sculptural lights give these rooms a distinct character....
The two beaches give days by the water some variety. Playa Blanca is the center for kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling, with tropical dry forest behind the sand. Playa Virador has a more leisurely beach-club setting and a western outlook for sunset. Both beaches have public access; the hotel's cabanas and other resort facilities are separate from that access. For swimming and water sports, follow local guidance on conditions and choose activities that suit everyone's ability.
Bahia Pool is a family gathering place, while Blanca Pool has cabanas near its namesake beach. Virador Beach Club adds an adults-only infinity-edge pool with places to lounge above the ocean. These settings let companions spend an afternoon differently without everyone leaving the resort. Families can settle beside Bahia, while adults looking for a beach-club afternoon have a distinct space of their own at Virador.
In Guanacaste, the view and breeze are part of the room. Terraza, Brisa, and Cielo rooms each measure 56 square meters, but their positions change the outlook. Cielo occupies the third or fourth floors, with partial bay or ocean views mixed with tropical forest. A higher floor does not mean an unobstructed ocean panorama. Bedding matters too: Cielo rooms with two double beds accommodate two adults and two children, while the king configuration suits two adults and one child.
The one-bedroom Canopy Plunge Pool Suite is built into the hillside, with 112 square meters and its own pool. A king bed and double sofa bed allow for a couple with two children. Forest or bay views vary by location and season, giving these suites a closer relationship with the vegetation than a conventional beachfront room. The private patio and pool make staying in for part of the day appealing, especially when a restaurant visit or excursion need not fill every available hour.
For families sharing a longer stay, the Three-Bedroom Pacifico Residence has 223 square meters, three full bathrooms, and a guest powder room. Its screened, covered outdoor living room provides a shaded place to gather, with forest and ocean beyond. A kitchen and pantry-stocking service allow some meals to happen at home, and private cooking sessions can be arranged. Larger Canopy villas and Prieta Bay residences offer other layouts. Compare the particular home's location and outdoor space instead of assuming every residence has identical facilities.
The supervised Kids For All Seasons program welcomes children ages four to 12, with a nature-themed playground, a shallow pool, and activities tied to Costa Rica. Pottery painting and traditional games share the program with outdoor discovery. Children under four can join with a parent or guardian. Tuanis programming serves ages 10 to 18, with a games lounge, billiards, and court sports. The overlapping age ranges give older children a choice to discuss with the team, rather than imposing a single family schedule throughout the stay.
Papagayo Park is a separate recreational hub within the peninsula, a short journey from the resort. Tennis, padel, and pickleball sit alongside a three-lane lap pool and an art studio with instructor-led sessions. The children's adventure area has a splash pad, slides, and climbing features. It adds a change of scene beyond the hotel beach and pools. Court bookings and classes should be confirmed separately, along with any charges; not every peninsula experience is part of the room rate.
SurfX starts at its headquarters on Playa Blanca, where guests meet an instructor and choose a board before traveling to a suitable surf spot. Beginner sessions can involve a boat ride to Playa Prieta or Playa Iguanita; more experienced surfers can explore Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point. These are guided outings beyond the hotel's swimming beaches. The team selects the route for the participants' experience and the day's conditions.
The Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo is Arnold Palmer's 18-hole, par-72 design, with elevation changes and views across Bahia de Culebra. Four Seasons guests can book rounds and lessons, with transfers between the lobby and course taking about seven minutes. Practice areas include a driving range, putting greens, and space for bunker work. Nine-hole play offers a shorter outing, while an on-course lesson gives a less experienced golfer a way to approach the terrain with guidance.
The spa has 18 treatment rooms, with massage, facials, and Costa Rican-inspired rituals on its menu. The Rainforest Massage can be adapted to preferred pressure and technique, while the Tsuru Cacao ritual uses cacao in a longer body treatment. Nearby, the Wellness Shala hosts yoga in a setting shaped around the landscape. A fitness center with beach views and personal training provides another option. After an active morning on the peninsula, the afternoon can stay closer to the resort.
Bahia Grill centers on a wood-fired open kitchen and Latin American cooking, with Costa Rican ingredients giving the restaurant a strong local emphasis. Pesce changes the mood with Italian cooking, seafood, pasta, and ocean views. A wine list accompanies a more composed evening meal, giving guests staying several nights a clear alternative to the grill without leaving the main resort.
At the golf clubhouse, Nemare takes an American steakhouse direction, with smoke influencing both cooking and cocktails. The location makes it a separate dinner destination, not simply another table beside the beach. Virador Beach Club draws on Mediterranean and Levantine flavors under Chef Khaled Natour, with seafood and shared plates in an open coastal setting. A meal here belongs to the beach-club experience, alongside the lounge and view, rather than a formal dining-room evening.
Añejo is livelier after dark, with cocktails, tapas, and music, while its morning selection includes breakfast bites to take away. Palapita serves Costa Rican street food at the Tennis Centre for a casual stop around a match. Meals can also be delivered to a room or residence. Restaurant schedules vary with the season, so confirm dinner plans with the concierge. There is room for an impromptu bite as well as a longer evening at the table.
Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, LIR, is approximately 37.5 kilometers away. Four Seasons estimates a 40-minute drive, subject to traffic and road conditions, and can arrange a private transfer with an airport greeting. San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, SJO, serves a different part of the country and requires a separate onward journey to Guanacaste. Check the arrival airport carefully when combining this coastal stay with time elsewhere in Costa Rica.
Children under five dine free from restaurant children's menus, reducing family meal costs; this benefit does not cover in-room dining.
La Reserva's coffee class teaches traditional Costa Rican brewing alongside other preparation methods, helping you understand how brewing changes the flavor.
Tuanis gives guests aged ten to eighteen their own clubhouse, where shared games and activities help older children meet other young travelers.
Península de Papagayo, Nacascolo, Guanacaste, Liberia, 50104, Costa Rica
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Yes. Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica is a top choice for travelers who want beach, nature, and luxury in one place. The resort sits on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, with access to beaches, ocean views, wildlife, wellness, dining, and many outdoor activities.
The resort is on Peninsula Papagayo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It sits on a coastal peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This setting is useful for travelers who want a contained luxury resort with easy access to beaches, nature, golf, boating, and adventure.
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica has 199 guest accommodations. The collection includes rooms, suites, villas, residences, and estates. Accommodation styles range from guest rooms near the main resort areas to private residences and large estates near Prieta Bay.
Rooms and suites are designed around tropical views, outdoor living, and a relaxed Costa Rican mood. Guests can choose ocean-view rooms, canopy suites, plunge-pool suites, residences, and large multi-bedroom options for families or friends.
Yes. The resort is known for its coastal setting and access to more than one beach area. This gives guests flexibility between swimming, sun, water sports, quiet relaxation, and oceanfront dining without leaving the resort.
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