Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Last verified June 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 7.7. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
No reservations, anywhere, ever
5 a la carte incl. Guy Fieri's burger joint plus international buffet; 11 bars and a cafe
Pools & waterplay
2 main pools plus private STAR Class pool, kids splash pad and hot tub
The beach itself
Sheltered dark-sand bay at the base of Peninsula Papagayo on the Pacific — outside the Atlantic sargassum belt; gulf waters generally calm (regional tourism sources)
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
All 3 categories that publish an occupancy, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite | Sleeps 4 | 614 ft²57 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden or Gulf of Papagayo |
| Director's Suite Two Bedroom | Sleeps 8 | 1,572 ft²146 m² | 2 bedrooms | Garden |
| Producer's Suite Two Bedroom | Sleeps 8 | 3,111 ft²289 m² | 2 bedrooms | Ocean |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 8 max
Before you book
Eleven things the research turned up about Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort that the brochure does not say.
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica is a family-friendly all-inclusive in the Gulf of Papagayo and part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection all-inclusive portfolio.
The resort has 292 suites, eight restaurants, two pools, a spa, fitness center, kids recreation, and Star Class upgrades.
Views, rooms, sunsets, and Star Class service are recurring positives.
The resort is hilly; shuttles or golf carts matter more than at a flat beach resort.
Food and service feedback is mixed, with some guests praising specialty dining and others reporting operational misses.
Hidden tips
Consider Star Class if restaurant reservations, upgraded drinks, and better room positioning matter.
Plan for stairs or shuttle waits because the hill is a recurring guest theme.
Use excursions to avoid feeling confined to a relatively compact resort footprint.
Things guests wish they had known
The hill is a major practical factor in the stay.
Star Class can improve the experience, but guest feedback still reports inconsistencies.
This works best when paired with excursions rather than staying only on property.
Most loved
4 themes- Rooms and ocean views
- Sunsets and Papagayo scenery
- Star Class service when executed well
- Pool staff and drinks
Most complained about
4 themes- Hilly layout and shuttle waits
- Food and restaurant reservation inconsistency
- Service gaps or app/reservation friction
- Limited activities without excursions
Reddit feedback is mixed: guests praise views, rooms, sunsets, some food, and pool staff, but repeatedly cite the steep layout, shuttle waits, inconsistent service, and only average food or entertainment.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it.
We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
Dec to Apr
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run May to Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best |
| High °F | 93 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 |
| Rain days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 2 |
Getting there
35 minutes from LIR
- Nearest airport
- LIR · Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
- Transfer
- 35 min · costs extra
- Address
- Playa Manzanillo Bahia, Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, 50101, Costa Rica
- Phone
- +506 4703 1000
Costa Rica
- Language
- Spanish (English common in tourist areas)
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón – USD widely accepted
- Power
- 120V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Liberia – Daniel Oduber (LIR)
- Flight time
- ~3.5–5.5h from the US (nonstops to Liberia)
Who it suits
Three of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into LIR, 35 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $558.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Transfer
Not in the rate here: book the ride from LIR before you fly.
Book a transfer (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 28 June 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms, pools & spa, family, nightlife and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.7Medium confidence
- Beach Views
- 8.4
- Food Caveat
- 7.0
- Suite Value
- 8.3
- Marriott Value
- 8.0
- Service Caveat
- 6.8
Service7.9Medium confidence
- Pool Service
- 8.5
- General Staff
- 8.0
- Service Gap Caveat
- 6.6
- Star Class Service
- 8.3
Beach8.3Medium confidence
- Views
- 8.8
- Sunsets
- 9.0
- Beach Access
- 8.6
- Swimmability
- 7.7
- Beach Quality Caveat
- 7.0
Dining7.8Medium confidence
- Specialty Dining
- 8.0
- Reservation Caveat
- 6.8
- Restaurant Variety
- 8.2
- Guest Food Sentiment
- 7.6
Rooms8.5Medium confidence
- Views
- 8.8
- Comfort
- 8.4
- Suite Size
- 8.6
- Maintenance Caveat
- 7.2
Pools & Spa8.3Medium confidence
- Pool Staff
- 8.6
- Lounger Caveat
- 7.2
- Pool Inventory
- 8.2
- Star Class Pool
- 8.5
Family8.4Medium confidence
- Pools
- 8.3
- Suite Space
- 8.5
- Kids Recreation
- 8.5
- Hilly Layout Caveat
- 6.8
Nightlife8.3Medium confidence
- Bars
- 8.2
- Night Activity
- 8.0
- Theme Entertainment
- 8.4
- Limited Activity Caveat
- 7.0
Remote work8.0Medium confidence
- Wifi
- 8.4
- Views
- 8.6
- Suite Space
- 8.5
- Quiet Caveat
- 6.8
- Workspace Evidence
- 6.8
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Guests who dislike hills or stairs should avoid room locations far from the pool and beach unless shuttle availability is confirmed.Multiple guest sources describe the resort as hilly and shuttle-dependent.
- Best Room Category
- Star Class ocean-view suitesBest fit for guests prioritizing stronger views, butler-style service, lounge access, and upgraded drinks.
Everything we read on Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
All-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningunlimited reservation-free a la carte and buffet dining | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorwide included pours; The Green Room premium-liquor lounge is STAR Class only | Partly included |
| Room service24/7 room service included | Included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Spa treatments | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubsupervised kids club plus Splash Kids Zone | Included |
| Airport transfers | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Teen club
- Dedicated teen program
- Rooms that fit a family
- 3 categories, incl. Junior Suite, Director's Suite Two Bedroom
- Dinner reservations
- Walk-in everywhere, no app battles
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort?
- Yes. Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Director's Suite Two Bedroom, Producer's Suite Two Bedroom. The largest stated occupancy is 8. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Taking a group
Weddings and group programs offered; 11 bars and poolside entertainment by night
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Lively, bars running late
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