We stayed in this bungalow hotel for the third time with the family and had a great time (again). Especially the quality of the restaurant (food and service) improved a lot since last time. Everything in the villa however to prepare your own meals.
Some parts of the villa like kitchen and bathrooms need soon some renovation but everything was clean which we consider most important! Beach close by on walking distance. Swimming pool small but good enough for young children; also day (morning) activities which enables your kids to make friends. park service was good. A lot of lizards sometimes even in the sleeping room. Villa internet wifi did not work well but got immediately a special usb stick free of charge that worked well and I could enjoy wifi the whole vacation.
will certainly return

everything about this resort is great. The location close to the beach (Zanzibar is a great restaurant on the beach), the superb restaurant, the stylish villa's. everything!
Great snorkling around the corner. If you want to relax, come here!

Just spent a week at Papagayo. We were there for a family wedding, and had several "houses". The houses are very spacious, and clean. The folding doors open for a large patio which is perfect for large groups to sit and talk. The bedrooms are air conditioned which makes sleeping comfortable. The location is far from the good beaches, and downtown. You will need a car! The local beach is fair, and their pool is small. All beaches are rough with rocks and coral, bring teva's. Good beaches for snorkeling are 30 minutes to an hour away. I wouldn't recommend this hotel if you want to snorkel, see nice beaches, or visit the downtown area unless you want a long drive each day. If you want a hotel to hang out with lots of space this is a good choice. If your idea of a vacation is cooking, you will find the kitchen very well equipped. The pots, pans, and utensils are much better quality then you might expect at a hotel. The welcome package was great to get started. The grocery store is about 20 minutes away and has everything you need.

Papagayo may not be the cheapest resort out there, the villa's are excellent and unlike many others you find on the island. Every other villa is situated in a lush garden that not only surrounds you with lots of local birds but also gives you real privacy, not so common in packed resorts. We loved, spends out honeymoon there and went back the year after.
Also, it has one of the best restaurants in town.