Occidental Papagayo Adultsonly, LiberiaOccidental Papagayo Adultsonly in Liberia, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 17 hotels we score in Liberia. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $217 a night (cached, not a live quote).Occidental Papagayo Adults Only is a five-star, all-inclusive resort located on the Pacific coast within the Guanacaste region. Situated along the Gulf of Papagayo overlooking Culebra Bay, the property provides 163 rooms and suites for guests aged 18 and over. Facilities include two freeform swimming pools, a private beach area, a gym, a spa, and tennis courts. The resort offers four restaurants and four bars serving international and local Costa Rican dishes. It is a suitable choice for travellers seeking a quiet environment, though some guests may find the room decorations appear dated. The hotel is located roughly half an hour from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.What stands out

All-inclusive dining and drinks

Private beach access

Spacious guest rooms

Multiple swimming pools

Watch out for

Dated room interiors

Inconsistent service quality

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