Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica All-Inclusive Reviewed in 2025

➞ What to Do

There’s lots to do around Secrets Papagayo, depending on how active you want to be. The multi-tiered swimming pool beside the beach is the perfect place to cool off or chill out. Shuttles can take you across the resort if your room isn’t nearby.

The dark sand beach is calm and peaceful, perfect for wading and snorkeling, with tons of fish life. Jet ski rentals, sportfishing charters, and dive trips also depart from here. Non-motorized water sports are free and readily available as well.

On the land side, popular excursions include ATV tours through the mountains and guided hikes under the rainforest canopy. On the other hand, guests who would rather not be so adventurous can indulge at the Spa by Pevonia.

This resort has a great entertainment schedule for its adult guests. During the day, the fun includes wine, coffee, and rum tastings, beach and pool volleyball, and giant lawn games. Theme night possibilities include karaoke, blackjack, trivia, and more, while shows and performances range from the Beatles Tribute to the Wild West.

➞ What to Eat & Drink

With more than a dozen dining and drinking options, Secrets Papagayo can be considered one of the better all-inclusives in Costa Rica for foodies. The main breakfast option is the international buffet of Market Café, although Preferred Club guests can also choose to start the day at Seaside Grill by the pool.

Both of those restaurants remain open for dinner as well, serving buffet and à-la-carte menus, respectively. The other main options for lunch include Barefoot Grill, which is another casual poolside bar and grill, and Aqua, which serves light, fresh, and healthy concepts.

While everything mentioned is an option for dinner as well, two specialty restaurants open up in the evening. Himitsu is a casual-elegant Pan-Asian restaurant with hibachi and teppanyaki tables. Portofino is a formal place for fine Italian delicacies.

Multiple bars complement the full-service restaurants all day long, including a swim-up bar in one of the pools. Coco Café is a coffee bar and deli open from early morning to late at night for quicker snacks and drinks. Finally, it’s always an option to stay away from the people and dine in your room.

➞ Room Guide

Secrets Papagayo has 202 guest rooms and suites spread across many buildings and locations. However, simple room categories make it easy to choose your accommodation, depending on the level of luxury and amenities you want.

Bungalow Suite Rooms & Deluxe Ocean View Rooms: While their names might be a bit long and misleading, these are the resort’s entry-level rooms furnished with one king or two double beds. They have tropical garden views or sea views, and the large balconies make the outdoors easy to enjoy.

Preferred Club Ocean View Bungalow Suite Rooms: Bungalows and Deluxe Ocean View standard rooms can be booked as Preferred Club as well, but the benefits, such as an upgraded minibar and a private restaurant, aren’t really worth the extra expense. Preferred Club rooms are more interesting for the higher-quality room categories they unlock, which are next.

Preferred Club Suites & Junior Suites: These are the really nice Preferred Club rooms, so look to Junior Suites and Suites if you want an upgrade. They include oversized balconies, outdoor soaking tubs, and private plunge pools, depending on the specific category. The Honeymoon Suite and Presidential Suite are the most spacious and premium of all.

➞ Special Experiences

To build off the above, one of the best ways to make your stay at Secrets Papagayo extra special is to book an upper-tier Preferred Club room. Junior Suites with private plunge pools are a relatively small extra expense to take your experience up several levels. There’s nothing like relaxing in the privacy of your own tropical oasis, worlds away from everyone else.

If your vacation is celebrating a romantic occasion, such as a honeymoon or anniversary, the resort offers romance packages to easily add to any stay, stress-free. There are several options, but the benefits may include arrival amenities, vow renewal ceremonies, spa treatments, flowers, and much more.