Secrets Papagayo

The atmosphere of Secrets Papagayo combines luxury with tropical charm. The lounge areas have thatched roofs that look out of the gorgeous beaches. The restaurants and romantically lit with candles and comfortable chairs to encourage snuggling up to your beau. The limitless amenities really turn Costa Rica into paradise on Earth.

Every room comes with a king size plush bed and a balcony or terrace overlooking the grounds. Depending on your budget you can get a room with a view of the tropical gardens or view of the bay. If you wish to have a few more square feet of space, you may want to upgrade to a suite. These can fit a king bed or two doubles and some have oceanfront access. The presidential suite has two bedrooms, a terrace pool and a living area with a bar.

The Secrets Spa has treatments and massages to help you unwind into pure relaxation. You will be surrounded by stunning views while you are treated to seaweed wraps, facials, Swedish massages, hot stone massages and many other soothing spa activities. If you aren’t a spa person, other activities at the resort include yoga, cooking lessons, beach volleyball, wine tasting, bocce ball and big-screen movies on the beach.

As always, the most important part of any vacation is the food. At Secrets, they have provided so many options and they are all fantastic. There are three a la carte restaurants, one buffet, and a café. Of course, if you wish to have a private romantic meal you can order room service anytime, day or night. The Market Café is the most casual and has a great internationals buffet. This is perfect for quick breakfasts before racing off to your day’s actives. The Seaside Grill specializes in fresh seafood that is perfect for a Caribbean vacation. The Pan-Asian Hitmitsu restaurant and Italian Portofino are meals you want to dress up for. Finally, if you don’t feel like a restaurant atmosphere hit the Coco Café for coffee and snacks.