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El Mangroove
Contemporary Luxury at this Palatial Papagayo Resort
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El Mangroove, on Playa Panamá in Papagayo
El Mangroove is a contemporary beach resort on Playa Panamá, on the Gulf of Papagayo in Guanacaste, now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. It suits couples who want a stylish, romantic beach stay close to Liberia airport, with a spa, a good pool and calm water in front of them.
The architecture is modern and open, built around the setting, with the tropical dry forest behind and the bay in front. It feels remote, though the airport is a short hop away.
Why we choose it
- Balconies made for the view. The rooms have private balconies with hammocks, which is where the sunset happens every evening.
- Romantic and calm. With a spa, a pool and a quiet bay, it is a natural fit for a honeymoon or an anniversary on the Papagayo coast.
- Close to Liberia. The short transfer means you can land in the morning and be on the beach by lunch.
Rooms and views
The rooms and suites are contemporary and calm, with private balconies and hammocks facing the gardens or the bay.
Each has a TV, Wi-Fi, a phone, a safe, a mini bar or fridge and a hair dryer, so the basics for a long, slow stay are all in the room.
On the property
The pool is the centre of the resort, a step from the beach, and the restaurant and bar are close by. There is a spa for massages and treatments, and a gym for anyone keeping up a routine on holiday.
The bay in front is usually calm, good for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. From here we can arrange sport fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and surfing along the coast, or a day at the national parks of Guanacaste.
Location and getting there
El Mangroove is on Playa Panamá, in the Papagayo area of Guanacaste, a short drive from Liberia airport.
We usually pair it with Arenal Volcano or Rincon de la Vieja, so the trip ends with a few easy days by the sea.
Rooms & suites
Our favourite rooms, and why
Nesto Suite
Root Deluxe
Hábitat Superior Suite
Crown Superior Suite
Canopy Suite
El Mangle Suite
How it compares
Hotels we book in Playa Panama
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| El Mangroove | Andaz Peninsula | JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa | Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Spa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
On the property
What you will find there
Getting there
Where it is
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
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