Sabana Westpunt Holidays from £1,194

Hard to overstate how delightful this hotel is. The property is gorgeous. The staff is amazing. And the adjacent village, with great restaurants and shops, is just steps away. It’s a boutique hotel with resort amenities. Very relaxed. Very romantic. If you’re looking for a unique experience, away from the crowds, with personalized service, this is the place.

I stayed at IL Mare - PREFERRED CLUB ADULTS-ONLY Beachfront Bungalows. 10/10 cleaning, views, butler service, 24/7 room service …… order before 9pm! Order before 9pm or you would not get your food until 3am ! Other than that as a preferred club member take advantage of Zoetry which is another adults only half of Dreams; take advantage of their dining options 10/10. Very elegant, very top scale; their menu options changes daily. They have the best dining options. Other than those little the experience was 10/10.

First solo vacation and absolutely enjoyed my stay at the Art Hotel. A very modern and chic boutique resort. Staff was friendly and helpful. As a pescatarian/vegan a few more food options is a recommendation. Also, it is a quick 7 min walk to the downtown markets. If you are looking to get away and relax without a lot of noise highly recommend and I will be coming back.

The resort was beautiful & located in a great spot on the island. Villa was clean & equipped with everything we needed. *Kitchen had plates, utensils, cooking supplies & even tupperware. *Dishwasher was helpful to throw everything in at the end of the day & wake up to clean dishes. *Bedrooms are wonderfully air-conditioned and comfortable! *No issues w/ noisy neighbors & plenty of parking. *Description said '1 bathroom,' but the villa had 2 full bathrooms *Fresh towels provided daily, or you could indicate using your towels more than 1 day. *Pools were great! We spent most of our time at the beaches. Papagayo's beach was a little confusing to figure out b/c each beach section is right next to the other. Cabanas are $69/pp according to 1 person. Someone else said they paid $100 for a cabana...? The beach chairs are free and worked fine for us. *Papagayo's section is a little farther from the restaurants which was ok. It was quieter and away from the DJ and crowds by the other restaurants. *Pool towels can be exchanged at the reception or @ the towel hut at the beach. *Grocery store nearby helped with buying essentials and snacks. *We drank the water straight from the sink & had no issues. *No restaurant on the resort property but plenty w/in walking distance by the beach. *Wraparound porch was lovely to relax on each night *Warning, there are def bugs both flying & crawling around the villa. It did not bother us but just a heads up. Everyone was so friendly!!

The property itself is beautiful with well-kept grounds, a great saltwater pool, and stunning ocean views. Parking was free and convenient, and the nearby plaza and grocery store were helpful. Unfortunately, the rooms were poorly lit, bathrooms showed discoloration and weren’t properly cleaned, and service was inconsistent at best. I often felt like I had to plead for solutions and was even debated with over issues that should have been resolved quickly. While a few staff members (Mark, Nedra, and Minako) were wonderful, overall hospitality felt uneven, and as a Black American traveler, I noticed others received better treatment. The final disappointment was having to drag my own bags down nearly five flights of stairs at check-out because no bellman was available. Beautiful views, but not an experience I’d return to or recommend.