Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo: Dual-beach coastal hillside luxury resort on Peninsula Papagayo with Pesce Italian and 4 pools

Perched on a narrow hillside isthmus between two golden Pacific beaches on Peninsula Papagayo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica (overlooking Culebra Bay and the open Pacific Ocean, just 40 minutes from Liberia International Airport), Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo opened as Central America’s premier luxury eco-resort (holding prestigious Forbes Five-Star honors). Masterfully redesigned by Meyer Davis Studio, the 181-room luxury haven is nestled within 1,400 acres of protected dry tropical forest inhabited by howler monkeys and white-faced capuchins. Featuring four acclaimed dining institutions (including the coastal Italian restaurant Pesce and the Latin American open-fire grill Bahia), four outdoor heated swimming pools, an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, and the serene The Spa at Four Seasons, this property is Costa Rica’s ultimate luxury grand palace.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Pura Vida warmth and coastal jungle splendour: personal hosts greet guests beneath the open-air bamboo canopies on Peninsula Papagayo before entering the lobby with hand-carved indigenous wood art, panoramic bay views, and chilled guanabana juice. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Costa Rican eco, ocean, and wildlife pursuits: paddleboarding between the calm waters of Playa Blanca and the surf waves of Playa Virador (steps away), spotting howler monkeys along the guided forest trail network (steps away), playing 18 holes on the Arnold Palmer Signature championship course (5 minutes away), swimming in the four outdoor heated swimming pools, indulging in volcanic mud and organic cacao therapies at the spa, enjoying craft cocktails at Añejo Bar, and reserving dinner at Pesce.

Palace living balances vibrant Pacific surfing and wildlife discovery with serene tropical wellness: the spa features 8 private treatment suites, eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools, the 4 swimming pools, and therapies utilizing organic Costa Rican volcanic mud, green coffee, and raw cacao. Dining is an extraordinary Latin-international culinary summit: coastal Italian gastronomy at Pesce (featuring Pacific sea bass, handmade pasta, and Grand Crus), wood-fired Latin grills at Bahia, fresh sushi and tapas at Añejo, and poolside dining on the terrace.

Accommodations comprise 181 rooms, suites, and private hillside canopy villas styled by Meyer Davis in indigenous teak, stone, and floor-to-ceiling glass with private plunge pools ranging from 56 to 600 square metres. Each residence features sweeping views of Culebra Bay or the Pacific Ocean, plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs and custom amenities.

Eco-luxury travelers, golf enthusiasts, and families seeking Peninsula Papagayo dual-beach beauty, Arnold Palmer golf, and Pesce Italian dining in Costa Rica should book Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 4,400 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 5,600 reviews.