A design-forward Hyatt resort on the Papagayo Peninsula — hillside villa rooms, multiple pools, strong dining at Ostra, and a more social and contemporary atmosphere than the Four Seasons next door. Ideal for guests who want polished Papagayo luxury with a livelier edge.
Why We Chose It
The Andaz Papagayo occupies 74 acres of the Papagayo Peninsula with a hillside village layout — no two rooms feel the same. The resort has two beaches: a calm bay for swimming and a more exposed Atlantic-facing strand. Ostra, the seafood-focused dinner restaurant, uses oysters tumble-grown in the Nicoya Gulf in partnership with local fishing communities. Chao Pescao serves tapas with live music every evening. Resident scarlet macaws treat the property as their own.
What Stands Out
- 74-acre hillside resort — two beaches
- multiple pools
- Ostra restaurant — locally-sourced Nicoya Gulf oysters
- Chao Pescao tapas bar with nightly live music
- Resident scarlet macaws and howler monkeys
- Hyatt World of Hyatt points eligible