Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa

jimbK7387JZ wrote a review October 2025

PuraVera

Great spa experience at Secrets@Papagayo resort. Jeanette was amazing. I recommend this resort for your next vacation and don't forget to pamper yourself with a relaxing massage.

Date of Stay: October 2025

82briannaf wrote a review October 2025
Tennessee

First Costa Rican experience

Beautiful resort. Utilizes a shuttle service for traveling within the property, which is something to consider. Good food options.

Date of Stay: October 2025

tobyw80 wrote a review October 2025
Knoxville, Tennessee

Relaxing at a gorgeous resort

Secrets Papagayo was amazing! The grounds are beautiful, the view from the room was perfect, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I’d like to give a few specific shout outs for some of the staff. Marilyn and Kembly took great care of us for our couples massage. Nelson was so polite and always seemed to be there with a shuttle WHENEVER we needed it, and Gerardo was super helpful during our stay.

Date of Stay: October 2025

268ashliep wrote a review October 2025

Amazing getaway

Had a great time! It felt great to enjoy and relax in such a beautiful place. The staff were amazingly kind and serviceable! Very pleased I was able to stay for a week.

Date of Stay: October 2025

641deel wrote a review October 2025

Secrets, my secret!

Had a wonderful experience at Secrets in Costa Rica. The property is beautiful and the amenities were great. I so appreciated the transportation option for getting around the resort, I was on a hill over looking the ocean and calling for a ride helped me get to other places on the property easily.

Date of Stay: October 2025

89dinar wrote a review October 2025

A Great Celebration with Family & Friends

We were here celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday & retirement; there were nine of us. EVERYONE had a great time given the amazing people & environment of the resort & soft black/white sandy beach. A Special thank you & mention to:
1. Entertainment Team:
-Geovani (Geo): non-stop energy & focus on all having a good time (guests & colleagues). The best water aerobics in any resort – thank you for the great workouts.
-Merarie: Love her, my dancing queen with a beautiful smile & ‘battle of the sexes’ girlfriend. Thank you for the fun.
-Emily: We are still wearing our bracelets.
2. Portofino:
-Armando, Server: Rock Star! Can sing beautifully & provide fantastic large dinner service.
-Anthony, Server; Well done large dinner service from beginning to end.
-Both Armando & Anthony were very genuine making us feel welcome.
3. Seaside Grill:
-Luis, Evening Mgr; Extremely professional & accommodating
-Christian, Day Mgr; Thank you for working with us to arrange for Sashimi & Poke from the Tuna my husband caught that day!
-Christian, Evening Server; Took great care of us as a large group.
-Wilson, Lunch Server; Very good, attentive server
4. Market Cafe:
-Migdalia, Egg Chef; A beautiful smile greeting you every morning. So eager to learn new language & teach you Spanish. She also makes amazing Huevos Rancheros & Egg white omelets 
-Alba & Elizabeth, Hostesses; after the first day, both knew our room number before we could tell them. Such passion about their work.
5. Preferred Lounge:
-Joseph, Lounge Mgr; Very dedicated, there to assist guests with needs. Can’t thank you enough.
-William D., Bartender/Server; Great Mixologist & general entertainer.
6. Pool Bar & Restaurant:
-Esteban, Bartender; we met our first day at the Preferred Lounge, took care of us from then on
-Jose, Bartender; knows what you want to drink before you do, great memory
-Benji, Bartender; I asked for something different with specifics, I got the best pool drink ever! I asked, “what’s it called”, I heard “Benji’s Special”. Other bartenders tried, but he made the ONE. So, I coined a new name……the “Sexy B”. Ask Benji, he’ll know exactly what it is. Suggest Mgmt add it to the menu.
-Edgar, Pool Server; Very attentive.
7. Transportation (Vans) / Concierge:
-Johel; I can’t say enough, thank you so much for your help & sincerity.
-Nelson; BIG smile & always willing to assist
-Amed; AKA ‘speedy Gonzales’, you rock
-Eli; we met upon arrival; you set the bar high & the team delivered
-Fabian; late night shift…. thank you
-Henry; running us all over…. thank you
8. Last but not least, Adrian Tejo – Director, Room Customer Service. You are what a leader should be. You have a great team. All the best to you.

Date of Stay: October 2025

andreweE850DC wrote a review October 2025

Below average. Try a different resort

Food was mediocre. Didn't feel like an important guest even after expressing we were there for an anniversary. Not much engagement except volleyball

Date of Stay: October 2025

M5512DFrichardc wrote a review October 2025

Paradise Found in Papagayo!

This was our first time at an all-inclusive resort, and it completely exceeded our expectations. The resort offered a perfect mix of relaxing and fun activities during the day, and the evening shows were very entertaining. We especially loved the beachfront pool area and the beautiful gardens surrounding the property – it felt like a little paradise. The staff were friendly and attentive, and everything felt well-organized. Choosing Secrets for our vacation in Costa Rica was absolutely worth it!

We had an amazing experience booking excursions through nexttripcr.com Everything went smoother than we expected. We also arranged our airport transfers with them, and the drivers were friendly, punctual, and their vans were spotless. We especially enjoyed the Eco coffee farm, Waterfall, Rainforest, and catamaran. Even our 4-year-old had a fantastic time, with a personal guide making sure he was safe and engaged throughout each excursion. Overall, the tours added a wonderful touch to our Costa Rica vacation!

Date of Stay: October 2025

garypE1825PI wrote a review October 2025

Room Service After Dark Sucks

Room Service after midnight sucks…..I requested a hot dog & got an early morning sausage link covered in a large hot dog roll….requested a hamburger well done and received a under cooked burger…..I’ll share my pics to confirm & I’m not one to judge but it happened more than once.

Date of Stay: October 2025

910margiem wrote a review October 2025
Fleming Island, Florida

Birthday massage

We had couples massages. The facility was spotless and very organized. The technicians and masseuses were excellent. This was a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

Date of Stay: October 2025

lizzieb6 wrote a review October 2025

Fun relaxing inclusive resort

Nice and quiet resort. Not a party atmosphere so it’s relaxing vacation if you enjoy pool sitting and dining. Rooms are nice and service is great.

Date of Stay: October 2025

Irenedancer wrote a review October 2025
Arlington, Texas

Get away from it all!

Amazing time! Service is great, food is so delicious did not have a bad meal! So many staff members we meet the first time we came 9 years ago! Absolutely enjoyed our stay planning to rebook for May! Merari the entertainment manager does a wonderful job,
Eddy, Wilson, Christian, Victoria, Edger, Fernando (Pool Concierge) Emily. I could go on so many wonderful staff members!

Date of Stay: October 2025

341drd wrote a review October 2025

Vacation time with my husband . Such a wonderful time . Great resort with friendly staff . Food is good

This was our first visit to Costa Rica. We had an amazing experience. Very peaceful atmosphere with clean black sand beach.. Stayed mostly at the resort, excellent service, friendly staff, good food and spectacular shows in the evening.

Date of Stay: October 2025

christinacZ8868HA wrote a review October 2025

Massage at Secrets Papagayo

I had a 50 minute relaxation massage and an 80 minute tension relief massage both with Ingrid. She did amazing in finding and focusing on my trouble areas. I have even been having some discomfort in the ball of my foot that I did not mention to her. Somehow she found ir and spent some time working it as well! A highlight of our honeymoon was the massages

Date of Stay: October 2025

dennisrF5702IL wrote a review November 2025

Skunk Mountain

Walking into the main lobby is great. The music is calming, the view is tropical, the drinks flow. From the main lobby, it’s quite literally down hill. The hills will have you rolling down or rolling your ankles. Your glutes will burn going up. They offer rides, however you will find it’s easier to roll your ankles than wait for 3 drivers to accommodate the oversized compound.

Outside of the treacherous rolling hills, the staff was lovely. Your bartenders by your 3rd drink will start to ignore you and by your 5th will act like they are blind. Want a non soliciting trip? Not here. You will be bombarded with excursions saying “we have insurance.” The exceptions were the Seaside Grill staff and the drivers themselves (both were 10/10).

Want to workout while you’re on vacation? Secrets will remind you it’s important to stay fit as you give up waiting for their cars to come get you from your room. When you walk into their gym, will instantly realize the only workout done in there is by the bugs. The weights are covered in a layer of dust and there are spiders in their webs everywhere.

Wildlife is huge on this resort. The birds are some of the most impressive. They are scavenging and making sure that every little crumb is eaten. The crows were so pretty. Ever seen a baby skunk? Well you will here. Do you like surprises? Make sure you check your towels for spiders (this was a new one for me).

Overall, the stay was subpar. Full disclaimer, we are normally Ritz Carlton people (wasn’t our choice where to stay). Once I let go of my standards, I actually did have a fun time with our group. I wouldn’t stay here for a honeymoon or ever again, but it was an experience I won’t forget.

Date of Stay: November 2025

vickihamrick wrote a review November 2025
Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia

Massage with Ingrid was excellent!! 5 stars I give her, one of the best massages I have ever had!! The spa was so clean

Excellent massage Ingrid was very good and professional!! Would highly recommend doing a massage at the spa! Very happy

Date of Stay: November 2025