About this hotel
General information
Andaz sits on a forested hillside above Culebra Bay, inside the private Peninsula Papagayo in northern Guanacaste — some 570 hectares of tropical dry forest with its own beaches, trails and wildlife. The buildings are conceived like a treehouse: every room, suite and villa faces the bay, and the terraces seem to hang among the branches. Natural materials, glass walls that fold open to the forest and local details shape the interiors.
There are 176 places to stay, from guestrooms to villas and three-level penthouses at the top of the hill. The resort is known for a busy programme on land and water, its own beach club, Casa de Playa, the ONDA spa with its nature domes in the forest, and a handful of restaurants. Andaz guests also use the peninsula's facilities — the golf course, courts, Papagayo Park and The Outpost adventure centre. The hotel holds the highest level of Costa Rica's CST sustainable-tourism certification, and two of its beaches fly the Bandera Azul Ecológica.
Location
Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste: the resort climbs a hillside above Culebra Bay, close to the marina. Liberia International Airport is about 35 minutes by road; guest services arrange transfers from there or from San José International Airport on request.
Spa
ONDA Spa & Wellness is set in the tropical forest around a group of nature domes. The hydrotherapy dome has a cold plunge, a steam room and a relaxation pool; the Mind & Body dome hosts AntiGravity aerial yoga, hatha and vinyasa yoga, meditation, reiki and sound sessions, including a suspended sound bath. The menu centres on The Lunar Collection, signature journeys shaped by the moon's cycles and made with local ingredients such as pitahaya, cacao, volcanic minerals, citrus and coconut milk, alongside massages, facials and vibroacoustic sessions. The spa is open daily from 8am to 8pm, and the Beauty Bar next door offers hair, nails and make-up. A 24-hour air-conditioned gym, an open-air functional deck with TRX and kettlebells, and a yoga deck over the bay complete the picture.
Sports & leisure
Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear are free at the resort's beaches, and a coral trail with its own nursery runs along the shore. The Explorers, the peninsula's naturalist guides, lead outings on land and sea, and several peninsula facilities are open to Andaz guests:
- on the water: guided snorkelling, free diving, water bikes, outrigger canoes, bioluminescence trips and kayaking through the mangroves
- private boat charters for snorkelling, diving, paddleboarding and jet skis; guided scuba dives and coral planting
- surf lessons and trips to well-known breaks with the SurfX programme
- The Outpost at Palmares Preserve, seven minutes away: the Aerial Adventure Course with seven ziplines, a 21-obstacle ropes course, archery, electric mountain bikes, off-road trips, hikes, birdwatching, monkey spotting and night walks
- the 18-hole, par-72 Ocean Course, with ocean views from 14 holes, and clay tennis courts at the golf clubhouse
- Papagayo Park, seven minutes by shuttle and free for guests: pools with slides, a lap pool, tennis, pickleball and padel courts, a pump track, basketball and an art studio
- e-bikes from nine bike-share stations across the peninsula, and a waterside running trail to the marina (about 3 km there and back)
- cooking classes — ceviche, empanadas, barista skills and cocktails
- day trips: waterfalls and mud pots in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, the Río Celeste and hanging bridges near Tenorio Volcano, rafting on the Tenorio River, Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde cloud forest and a road trip through the villages of the Nicoya Peninsula
For children
Cambi Kids Club welcomes children aged 4–11 daily from 8am to 5pm, free of charge apart from meals, with storytelling, arts and crafts and outdoor games; Tropical Cambi Nights add evening games and dinner. The Explorers run two-hour Junior Scouts sessions on the peninsula's nature for young explorers, and teenagers have their own active programme, Nomads. Babysitters look after children from 3 months to 12 years between 8am and 10pm (two hours minimum). Papagayo Park has a children's area with a splash pad and playground.
Restaurants & bars
The restaurants open onto terraces and forest, with menus ranging from Southeast Asia to the Mediterranean:
- Ostra — Southeast Asian cooking with local produce, a cocktail lounge and a terrace over Culebra Bay; Perla, a sushi bar, sits within it
- Chao Pescao — Latin American and Caribbean sharing plates, inventive cocktails, live Latin music and views of the marina
- Gaio — the resort's largest restaurant, a southern Italian trattoria serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Gaio Bar
- Meso — Mediterranean cooking with Mesoamerican touches at the Casa de Playa beach club on Nacascolo Beach; lunch daily, dinner in season
- Coffee & Vinyls — specialty coffee, a record player with a vinyl library, wine and deli bites
- Eat-In — 24-hour in-room dining
Swimming
Three infinity pools look out over the bay; the family pool has a shallow entry for children, while the relaxation pool by Ostra is for guests aged 18 and over. A three-minute walk below the pools, Sombrero Oscuro is a volcanic-sand beach with loungers and daybeds in the shade of the trees, drinks service and water-sports gear. Five minutes from the adults' pool, Sombrero Claro is a quiet white-sand beach without services and the start of the snorkelling trail. The complimentary Nimbu boat reaches the broad Nacascolo Beach in 10 minutes, home to the Casa de Playa beach club with its pool, cabanas and Meso restaurant.
Pets
Pets are welcome — up to two per room with a combined weight of up to 34 kg; they may be walked on a lead around the resort but are not allowed in the restaurants. Pets are not permitted in the villas and penthouses.
Rooms
176 places to stay: 52 m² guestrooms with a choice of views, four types of suite, villas with private pools and three-level penthouses at the top of the hill. Villa and penthouse guests have a dedicated team that handles everything from pre-arrival planning to restaurant and activity bookings.
Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, a balcony or terrace, a river-stone rain shower, a complimentary minibar with snacks and soft drinks, a coffee maker and kettle, LATHER toiletries, robes, a 55-inch or larger TV with Chromecast, air conditioning and a ceiling fan, a safe, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour in-room dining, and flip-flops and fedora hats to keep.
Two Bedroom Penthouse
A three-level penthouse at the top of the hill with panoramic views of the resort and Culebra Bay: open-plan living room and kitchen, a terrace and a covered rooftop deck with a private plunge pool. The main bedroom has a king bed and a deep soaking tub, the second two queen beds; up to six adults and two children.
Three Bedroom Penthouse
Three levels with views over the resort and the bay, a covered rooftop terrace with a private plunge pool and an open-plan living room with kitchen. Bedrooms with a king, two queens and one queen bed, each with its own bathroom; up to eight adults.
One Bedroom Villa
A villa with a private plunge pool and views of the resort and Culebra Bay, an open-plan living room and full kitchen. The bedroom has a king bed, a deep soaking tub and a separate shower, with a queen sofa bed in the living room; up to two adults.
Two Bedroom Villa
A villa with a private plunge pool, bay views and an open-plan living room and kitchen. The main bedroom has a king bed and a deep soaking tub, the connecting second bedroom two queen beds; up to six adults and two children.
2 Bedroom Papagayo Pool Suite
A spacious residence set in the tropical forest, with a large terrace, a private pool and its own courtyard entrance; living room, dining area and kitchen. The main bedroom has a king bed and an outdoor soaking tub on its own terrace, the second two queen beds; up to six guests.
Plunge Pool Suite
A corner suite in the forest with a king bedroom, living room, pantry and dining table for six; the terrace holds a private plunge pool, and the bathroom's rain shower opens straight onto it. Up to two adults and two children.
Andaz Bay View Suite
A corner suite looking over Culebra Bay and the resort: king bedroom, living room, work area and a large balcony, with a soaking tub and a generous walk-in shower in the bathroom. Up to two adults and two children.
Andaz Suite
A corner suite with views of the resort and the tropical forest: king bedroom, living room, work area and a large balcony, with a soaking tub and separate shower. Up to two adults and two children.
Bay View Standard Room
A room with panoramic views of Culebra Bay, floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious private terrace. One king bed (up to two guests) or two queen beds (up to four).
Partial Bay View Standard Room
A room looking over Culebra Bay and the tropical forest, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace. One king bed (up to two guests) or two queen beds (up to four).
Forest View Standard Room
A room wrapped in the forest canopy, close to the restaurants and pools, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace. One king bed (up to two guests) or two queen beds (up to four).
Standard Room
A room with views of Culebra Bay and the tropical forest, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace. One king bed (up to two guests) or two queen beds (up to four).
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.