El Mangroove, Autograph CollectionvsCopa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection ranks slightly better than Copa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort. El Mangroove, Autograph Collection ranks #8 in Costa Rica with praise from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
PO Box 155-4005, Papagayo Bay, Costa Rica
From $190/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Barefoot luxury abounds at this hip boutique hotel where an airy courtyard leads to a 45-meter pool lined with beach bungalows and modern rooms." Full review
Jetsetter
"A hip beachfront boutique with killer cocktails, decadent food and plenty of sultry details." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"In the province of Guanacaste — known for its pristine shoreline, beautiful mountain ranges, and stunning golden sunsets — the luxury resort’s vibe is private, serene and undeniably stylish. " Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Mother Nature is queen at El Mangroove, a forest-flanked, family-friendly resort in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Papagayo." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Sleek design, excellent service and a fabulous location are the hallmarks of El Mangroove, an 85-room resort on Costa Rica’s postcard-worthy Papagayo Gulf." Full review
Copa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort
Drake Bay 60101, Costa Rica
From $770/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"These 10 hillside cabinas are gorgeously outfitted inside – built with sustainably grown wood and recycled materials, and each with private terrace." Full review
Fodor's
"The newest kid on the beach block, Copa de Arbol is ultraluxurious, ultracool (comes with air-conditioning), ultraexpensive, and idyllically sited between crashing ocean surf and dense jungle." Full review
Jetsetter
"Remote beachfront rainforest resort near Costa Rica’s Drake Bay, with personalized service, a cascading infinity pool and a rustic, eco-friendly vibe." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"For more adventurous couples, there’s nothing hotter than a stay on the jungle beach of Drake Bay at the flashy new Copa de Arbol." Full review