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Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & SpavsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & SpaPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.8
8.1
Beach
7.8
8.3
Food
8.7
7.8
Service
8.5
7.9
Rooms
8.8
8.5
Value
7.6
7.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.5 (13,721) | Google Rating | 4.4 (4,320) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $159 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Beach | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 7.8 |
| (better)8.5 | Service | 7.9 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)9.3 | Pools | 8.3 |
| 7.6 | Value | 7.7 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Family | 8.4 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.3 |
| 8.8 | Wellness | – |
| (better)8.1 | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa leads on 9 and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort leads on 2.
Vibes
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- 6 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from LPA
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from LIR
Pros · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- Huge pool complex
- Strong spa and wellness infrastructure
- Large dining and bar inventory
- Walkable Meloneras location
- Family rooms and kids club
Pros · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
- Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
- Marriott Bonvoy participation.
- Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
- Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.
Cons · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is optional and package-dependent
- Not a classic direct-sand beachfront resort
- Large resort scale
- Premium dining rules need confirmation
Cons · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
- Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
- Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
- Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.
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