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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa FlamingovsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa FlamingoPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.3
8.1
Beach
8.7
8.3
Food
7.6
7.8
Service
8.8
7.9
Rooms
7.8
8.5
Value
7.4
7.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.1
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (2,188)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,144)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $159
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.3
7.6
Food
7.8
8.8
Service
7.9
7.8
Rooms
8.5
8.2
Pools
8.3
7.4
Value
7.7
8.1
Family
8.4
5.0
Nightlife
8.3
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
- Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
- Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.
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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Food and value feedback is more mixed than beach and service feedback.
- Nightlife is limited compared with party-focused destinations.
- All-inclusive exclusions make the package less simple than a default wristband resort.
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.