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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa FlamingovsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Four-Star·★ 4.4

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Five-Star·★ 4.4

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

8.3

8.1

Overall

8.7

8.3

Beach

7.6

7.8

Food

8.8

7.9

Service

7.8

8.5

Rooms

7.4

7.7

Value

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo	Measure	Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
(better)8.3	Overall Score	8.1
4-star	Star Rating	5-star (better)
4.4 (2,227)	Google Rating	4.4 (4,831)
(better)From $213	Price / Night (pp)	From $260
No	Adults Only	No
Unverified	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
–	Airport Transfer	35 min

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Kids' club & childcare: No kids’ club listed
Room service: Costs extra. Official all-inclusive terms exclude carryout and room service.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Family Bunk Bed Junior Suite. Adult limit unverified.

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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. 24/7 room service included
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Director's Suite Two Bedroom; Producer's Suite Two Bedroom. Adult limit unverified.

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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Highlights

1 pool
3 places to eat
Full-service spa

Why choose it

Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.

Keep in mind

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.

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Highlights

2 pools
8 places to eat
Full-service spa
Butler service
35 min from LIR

Why choose it

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.

Keep in mind

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.

All Scores

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo	Measure	Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
(better)8.7	Beach	8.3
7.6	Food	7.8 (better)
(better)8.8	Service	7.9
7.8	Rooms	8.5 (better)
8.2	Pools	8.3 (better)
7.4	Value	7.7 (better)
8.1	Family	8.4 (better)
5.0	Nightlife	8.3 (better)
–	Remote work	8.0