We were back for what I think was our 9th visit from 1st -11th April and were given our favourite room in Block B The staff are always so friendly and welcoming and we love everything about the hotel. Thanks to all the staff for another wonderful,relaxing holiday. Although we spend most of our time on the Papagayo beaches or... More

We booked this holiday as a last minute break and it was an excellent choice and we would definately return to this hotel in the near future. We travelled with our two children 4 yrs and 8 months and they loved it, they even did puree for babies and warm semi skimmed milk or whole milk, which I thought was... More

As the name suggests, the Sandos Papagayo Arena hotel is to be found in the Papagayo district of Playa Blanca, which is at the most easterly end of the resort. The hotel is, in fact, the very final hotel; beyond it are only private homes, apartments, villas and wilderness. The hotel does offer a free shuttle into Playa Blanca and... More

And what purpose would that be? It is essentially a family/couples orientated hotel and as such does a pretty good job, young, or even older singles, or those who seem to enjoy disrupting other peoples peace and quiet, looking for a noisy, bawdy, rowdy, beer swilling excursion should, and thankfully do stay away. It was the relative tranquility of the... More

We have been going to this hotel since it was first built in 2003. We return every year in December and have also visited in May. The staff are efficient, very friendly and happy to help. The rooms are a very good size and the hotel is kept very clean by a good cleaning team. We always stay in "C"... More

We upgraded to this hotel at the last minute and were delighted that we did so. Emailing in advance and asking for a sea view was recommended by other guests and the reception staff were brilliant in organising our requests. We stayed in Block B and had amazing views of the sea. The restaurants had lots of choice for everyone... More

Well, WHAT A HOLIDAY !!!!! We were recommended this hotel by my friend & work collegue, who has visited this hotel a good few times and is due to spend his Honeymoon here in mid-June, so thanks Rich n Deb...lol We e-mailed the hotel a few weeks b4 leaving and asked for a sea facing room, which we got, on... More

Good Points- Staff very polite,friendly & courteous. Sea view from B block 5th floor amazing as was the room. Buffet was nice, there was always something we could find for a nice meal. Excellent pool areas, plenty of loungers to choose from. perfect for a chill out holiday. Internet access, British papers in wee shop in the hotel. The poolside... More

I recently went here with my three chikdren my husband and my mum and dad. i have got to say it is one of the best hotels i have stayed in. the staff are exceptionally friendly. they even managed by middle of holiday to remember what drink i had without me asking. the choice of drinks is really good for... More