Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel, LiberiaPapagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel in Liberia, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 17 hotels we score in Liberia. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 4.7.Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel is a four-star boutique resort situated on a palm-lined section of Panama Beach in the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste. The property occupies ten acres of tropical gardens and features colonial-style architecture with open-air terraces. It offers forty air-conditioned rooms and suites, each equipped with a private balcony or terrace. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, spa, and on-site bars. The resort is suitable for adults seeking a quiet setting near Playa Hermosa. While the location is secluded, the beach sand is rocky. Facilities include a restaurant, free private parking, and direct access to the shore with hammocks and fire pits.What stands out

Quiet secluded setting

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioned rooms

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Rocky beach sand

Mosquitoes after dark

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