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El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
A hip, hot boutique hotel in Costa Rica
Located on Costa Rica’s prime Papagayo Bay on the country’s Pacific coast, El Mangroove is a hip boutique hotel on 17 acres of beachfront forest surrounded by preserved mangroves.
Tucked in the province of Guanacaste — known for its pristine ...READ MORE about El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Tucked in the province of Guanacaste — known for its pristine ...READ MORE about El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Our Inspector's Highlights
- As a fully sustainable resort, El Mangroove follows a farm-to-table creed, featuring fresh, locally sourced foods and organic ingredients in all dining venues.
- This stylish resort’s focal point is the 130-foot long fresh-water, black-tiled pool that faces the beach and is flanked by private cabanas and lounge chairs.
- Hit the spa for some extra relaxation, but take advantage of your gorgeous surroundings by booking an outdoor massage amid the mangroves.
- El Mangroove provides numerous ways to enjoy the outdoors, including beach yoga, snorkeling and paddleboarding.
- Decked out with sofas and flat-screen TVs, the poolside cabanas offer private waiter service and mini massages.
The Rooms
- This unique Central American boutique hotel blends modern design with its lush surroundings — it features 85 spacious suites boasting mangrove and ocean views from private oversized terraces with quirky suspended chairs.
- Simple luxury seems to be the goal in the décor, which includes contemporary bohemian furnishings and regional artwork in rooms and throughout the resort.
- Bathrooms are a real treat with airy walk-in showers and dual rain showerheads, but you may prefer bathing in the private outdoor shower instead.
- The separate living spaces make rooms comfortable, especially for those who like to lounge in privacy.For an extra treat, splurge on a suite with an indoor/outdoor living room complete with a hammock and plunge pool.
The Restaurants
- The menus are sprinkled with regional dishes crafted from a fusion of traditional recipes and a modern, updated presentation.
- During the day, dine at Matiss, the hotel’s laid-back oceanfront beach eatery set on sand with an adjacent teak deck.
- Matiss serves light fare, such as addictive fish tempura tacos dressed up with papaya relish, and a fruit-filled list of cocktails, smoothies and juices.
- Makoko is a sexy indoor/outdoor restaurant serving contemporary dishes like confit duck ragout and hamachi curado.
Getting There
Carillos, Guanacaste, Panamá 50503, Costa Rica
TEL506-4701-0000
TEL506-2291-7750
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
LIR (22 min)
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