Giardini di Papagayo

HotelDescription#Located on gently sloping hillsides, this pleasant beachside hotel enjoys wonderful views out over the Gulf of Papagayo, within metres of the nearest sandy beach. It is approximately 1.5 km to the resort centre where guests will discover a diverse selection of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. It is just 600 m to the nearest links to the public transport network and San Jos airport is 276 km away.

Renovated in 2004, this hotel comprises a total of 100 rooms of which 25 are suites. Facilities include an air-conditioned foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe and a currency exchange bureau in addition to a pretty bar, a bakery offering a selection of sweet delicacies and a restaurant offering international and Mediterranean cuisine. There are also several shops, a hairdresser's salon, a public Internet terminal and bicycle storage and hire services on offer as well as laundry and medical services. Those arriving by car may make use of the onsite car park.

The tasteful rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a kitchen with a fridge, carpeting, air conditioning, a hire safe and a terrace. The suites additionally feature a lounge and a small private pool.

There is a swimming pool in the outdoor complex as well as sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. It is possible to make use of the massage service and spa treatments and sports enthusiasts may try out water skiing, jet skiing, diving, sailing, catamaran sailing and beach volleyball. The nearest golf course is approximately 50 km from the hotel.

All meals are available in a buffet form; lunch and the evening meal may alternatively be taken la carte. It is possible to book an all-inclusive stay.