Papagayo, Costa Rica Peninsula Papagayo
Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Dual-beach jungle resort
Peninsula Papagayo Papagayo, Costa Rica
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
Four SeasonsDual-beach jungle resort
Open-air pavilions catch ocean breezes across the narrow isthmus, where howler monkeys call from the surrounding dry forest canopy.
“The spa and wellness offerings are definitely one of the highlights—and some of the best in Costa Rica.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Hillside canopy suites with plunge pools and attentive beachside concierge service.
Remarkable
A Turkish hammam and volcanic mud wraps beside a hilltop open-air wellness shala.
Remarkable
Twin beaches flanking the isthmus, an Arnold Palmer golf course, and guided surf excursions.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Natural materials, including bamboo, rattan, smooth stone, and wood grown in the region’s forests, fill the airy interiors.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The secluded peninsula setting puts calm Culebra Bay on one shoreline and open Pacific surf breaks on the other.
The rooms
Native timber and woven Boruca textiles fill the interiors, while hillside canopy suites feature private plunge pools facing the water.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Freshwater pools stretch between both shores, from family cabanas near Playa Blanca to an adults-only pool facing Playa Virador.
The spa and shala
An open-air bamboo shala hosts hilltop sound healing sessions, and the spa houses an authentic marble Turkish hammam.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Bahia
Wood-fired grills anchor this open-air Latin American restaurant, where tables sit beneath fairy-lit trees near Playa Blanca.
The 182 tropical-chic guest rooms and suites are bright and airy with loads of natural light spilling through every possible opening.
At the table
Eastern Mediterranean plates arrive oceanfront at Virador Beach Club, and Nemare serves dry-aged steaks beside the golf greens.
How it began
Costa Rican architect Ronald Zurcher shaped the curving rooflines to evoke native armadillos and sea turtles, camouflaging the buildings within the hillside.
“Especially after its recent $35 milllion refurbishment, Four Seasons Costa Rica sets the standard for service and luxury in Costa Rica’s burgeoning luxury resort market.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.