El Mangroove Autograph, LiberiaEl Mangroove Autograph in Liberia, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 17 hotels we score in Liberia. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $385 a night (cached, not a live quote).El Mangroove Autograph is a boutique beachfront resort located on Playa Panama within the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste. The property consists of 85 suites set across 17 acres of beachfront forest adjacent to a mangrove wetland. It suits travellers looking for a modern design and proximity to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa for massage treatments, two restaurants, and a beach bar. Guests can access Santa Rosa National Park and the town of El Coco by car. While the resort offers a quiet setting, the booking rating is notably lower than other review platforms.What stands out

Beachfront forest setting

Modern interior design

On-site spa and pool

Close to international airport

Watch out for

Low booking platform rating

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