Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica — Family Review
Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica · 4-star · 4.7/5 (3,725 reviews)
- Kids club
- Beachfront
- Pools
- All-inclusive
- Connecting rooms
- Sleeps up to 8
- Spa
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica is a 4-star family-friendly resort in Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica, about 36 minutes from Liberia (LIR). For families, it offers a kids club, direct beach access, pools, connecting rooms, rooms that sleep up to 8 and a spa. Guests rate it 4.7/5 across 3,725 reviews. KindredTrips ranks complete trips here — flights plus hotel — by total cost for your exact family and dates.
Quick verdict
| Best for | Big families (rooms sleep up to 8) · Beach-first trips · All-inclusive budgeting |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Families who need every detail confirmed up front — verify specifics when booking |
| Best ages | School-age kids |
| Closest airport | LIR — Guanacaste (Daniel Oduber Quirós) International Airport |
| Transfer time | ~36 min |
| Kids club | Yes — minimum age not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — live AI rates seen |
| Family room fit | Verified: Villa, 2 Bedrooms sleeps up to 6 |
Family fit at a glance
| Star class | 4-star |
|---|---|
| Guest rating | 4.7/5 (3,725 reviews) |
| Location | Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica |
| Nearest airport | LIR — Guanacaste (Daniel Oduber Quirós) International Airport |
| Airport transfer | ~36 min |
| Kids club | Yes — ages not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — we've seen live all-inclusive rates |
| Largest room sleeps | 8 |
| Connecting rooms | Available |
| Sofa beds | In some rooms |
Why families like it
Based on the amenity fields we've confirmed for Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica:
- A kids club
- Direct beach access
- Pools
- Connecting rooms
- Rooms that sleep up to 8
- A spa
Best for / skip if
Book it if…
- Big families (rooms sleep up to 8)
- Beach-first trips
- All-inclusive budgeting
Skip it if…
- You want a guarantee on a specific room type — always confirm the exact room when booking.
Room fit for families
- Verified family room: Villa, 2 Bedrooms — sleeps up to 6 (max 6 adults + 4 children), King bed + 2x Queen Bed, in one unit. Verified 2026-05 from the LiteAPI room catalogue; confirm the exact room for your dates when you book.
- Connecting rooms are available — a practical option for families of 5+ or trips with grandparents.
- Some rooms include sofa beds, which usually count toward the room's stated occupancy.
- Villas and suites are on the room map for extra space.
Room fit can still vary by date and party size. Search your dates and kids' ages to see which rooms actually fit your family.
Planning a family trip to Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica sits in Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica. KindredTrips doesn't make you pick a destination first — enter your home airport, dates, and your kids' ages, and we compare the total cost of flying your family here against every other Caribbean resort we track, ranked together. Prices are live flight + hotel rates for your exact party, so the number you see is the trip you'd actually book.
Recent guest reviews
Real guest reviews of Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica from our booking partners, with reviews from family travelers shown first. We show both what guests liked and what they'd warn you about.
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4/5
Liked: Property is a bit outdated and needs some updating. Lots of families with kids around main pool and not enough seating. We were family of four with two teenage kids in a room with two queen beds.
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5/5
Liked: The hotel was great and the people was…
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5/5
Liked: Food was excellent with multiple restaurants at the resort.
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5/5Perfect stay on The Costa Rican…
Liked: This resort was worth every penny. It is absolutely gorgeous. Service is excellent. Beautiful and lush during the rainy season but rains very little on the coast. We used the snorkeling equipment provided there.
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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica appears in
- Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts with a Kids Club
- Best Beachfront Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts for a Family of 5
- Best Caribbean Family Resorts with Connecting Rooms
- Best Caribbean Resorts for Large Families (Sleep 6+)
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica FAQ
Does Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica have a kids club?
Yes — Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica has a kids club, but we don't have a confirmed minimum age on file, so check with the resort if you're traveling with a child under 4.
Is Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica all-inclusive?
We've seen live all-inclusive rates for Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica through our booking partners. Board types can vary by room and date — run a search with your dates to see which plans are currently offered.
How far is Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica from the airport?
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica is roughly 36 minutes by road from Liberia (LIR). Actual transfer time varies with traffic and transfer type.
Can Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica sleep a family of 5?
Yes — the Villa, 2 Bedrooms sleeps up to 6 (max 6 adults + 4 children) in one unit, and connecting rooms are available for bigger groups. Verified 2026-05 from the LiteAPI room catalogue; confirm the exact room for your dates when you book.
Is Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica good for toddlers?
We don't have confirmed toddler-specific facilities (infant policy, cribs) on file for Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica. Our toddler rankings list Costa Rica resorts with confirmed infant-friendly signals.
How much does a trip to Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica cost?
It depends on your origin airport, dates, and party — so we don't publish static prices. Run a KindredTrips search and we'll price live flights plus live hotel rates for your exact family, and rank this resort against every other Caribbean option by total trip cost.