Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

A large screened terrace seats six around a rich local natural wood table with a variable speed ceiling fans. One of the master suites is privately situated off one side of the terrace. Finely crafted almendro wood sliding glass doors create a subtle transition between the indoor living space and the outdoor terrace, welcoming fresh ocean breezes. Watch the sunsets over the Pacific Oceans while monkeys swing by through the trees.
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The recently 'reimagined' Four Seasons at Peninsula Papagayo is a unique destination, and just completed a $35 million renovation. Spilling down a coastal hillside to an isthmus of golden sand is an ambiance of simple luxury in this pristine natural setting. With two unspoiled beaches, spa, championship golf, and the magic of the tropical dry forest, you will definitely feel like you have gotten away from it all. The resort is low density, and never feels crowded.

The main resort offers three pools (one is for adults only), whirlpool grotto, fitness center, three restaurants, kid’s club program (included), teen center, and tennis facility – four Har-Tru clay courts and a grass court. Sea kayaks, boogie boards, stand up paddleboards, windsurfing, snorkeling and other water equipment are readily available and included. Comfortable padded lounge chairs are available at the pools and beaches, with attendant service providing towels, complimentary SPF tanning lotions & aloe vera gel. Also, full-attendant bar/beverage and food service is available at the pools and beaches. A private beach club is accessible by shuttle just a few minutes away and offers an expansive beach, two pools, hot tub, health club, and more bars/restaurants.

Designed by Arnold Palmer, the Four Seasons 18-hole, par-72 signature championship course with clubhouse, restaurant, and snack bar is ranked amount the “Best 100 Courses Outside the United States” by Golf Digest. It spans over 220 pristine acres and sits on the tip of Peninsula Papagayo, nestled in the mountainside along the Pacific Ocean. There are spectacular water views from fourteen of the eighteen holes. The course plays 6,788 yards from the championship tees for the low-handicap golfer, and offers four additional sets of tees that allow golfers of all levels to indulge in their passion for the game.

The Spa at the Four Seasons Papagayo, offers a comprehensive selection of facials, body treatments and massages using indigenous ingredients, such as mineral-rich rainforest mud from the nearby Osa Peninsula.

Because the resort was built with ecologic sensitivities in mind, great care was taken to preserve the natural habitats of many indigenous plants and animals. It’s quite common to see and hear howler and white-faced monkeys outside of your window, and cross paths with giant iguanas on the golf course!

RESORT DINING

Just steps from your villa, you’ll find an exception variety of dining options, which brings creativity and inspiration to every meal. Distinctive Four Seasons settings celebrate the beauty of Peninsula Papagayo, many with open-air seating and views of the Pacific:

Pesce – Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar, the resort’s signature restaurant, features evening dining with locally sourced Italian specialties, fresh seafood and amazing sunsets.

Bahia Grill offers a casual and locally inspired fare, with al fresco options and indoor seating, open all day.

Anejo open air bar offers cozy seating, light meals and refreshing cocktails – with live music in the evening.

Caracol, at the golf clubhouse (a few minutes away, with regular complimentary transportation) serves delectable steakhouse dinners, seafood and mouth-watering cocktails, complete with endless skies perfect for stargazing.

Eating in your private villa can be just as pleasurable as eating out. In-Villa Dining delivers exquisite Four Seasons cuisine to the comfort of your residence – at any hour you wish. Or, have a Four Seasons chef come to your kitchen to custom cater a special meal. A private dinner on the beach can also be arranged.