Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
8.1 / 10
Palmprint score
Strongest on rooms and beach
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort at a glance
- Location
- Culebra
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 on Google4,548 reviews
- Best months
- Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- LIRAbout 35 minutes
- Dining
- 6 restaurants
- Drinks
- 11 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
- 1. STAR Class Junior Suite: view room details
- 2. STAR Class Junior Suite Ocean View: view room details
Checked Sep 15, 2026 · Sample details
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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Things to know
before you go
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.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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.
What guests say
Most loved
- Rooms and ocean views
- Sunsets and Papagayo scenery
- Star Class service when executed well
- Pool staff and drinks
- Family-friendly all-inclusive convenience
Most complained about
- Hilly layout and shuttle waits
- Food and restaurant reservation inconsistency
- Service gaps or app/reservation friction
- Limited activities without excursions
- Beach experience can be less compelling than views and pools
From Reddit
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.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
unlimited reservation-free a la carte and buffet dining
- Room serviceIncluded
24/7 room service included
- Wi-FiIncluded
- Kids' clubIncluded
supervised kids club plus Splash Kids Zone
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
wide included pours; The Green Room premium-liquor lounge is STAR Class only
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Value
- 7.7 out of 10
- Service
- 7.9 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.3 out of 10
- Dining
- 7.8 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.5 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.3 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms, pools & spa, family, nightlife and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
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 Jun 28, 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
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 7.8 / 10
- Places to eat
- 6
- A la carte
- 5
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 11
Steakhouse · Asian · American · Burgers · International
No reservations needed anywhere.
Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.
5 a la carte incl. Guy Fieri's burger joint plus international buffet; 11 bars and a cafe
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR Class Junior SuiteBack to sampled prices | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| STAR Class Junior Suite Ocean ViewBack to sampled prices | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
More room options (4)
| 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 |
| Director's Suite | Not published | Not published | 1 bedroom | Garden |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
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.
Families & group stays
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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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Dec to Apr
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run May to Nov.
Jan
Best93°F / 34°C1 rain daysFeb
Best95°F / 35°C0 rain daysMar
Best95°F / 35°C0 rain daysApr
Best93°F / 34°C3 rain daysMay
Wet91°F / 33°C12 rain daysJun
Wet90°F / 32°C14 rain daysJul
Wet90°F / 32°C10 rain daysAug
Wet90°F / 32°C13 rain daysSep
Wet90°F / 32°C16 rain daysOct
Wet90°F / 32°C17 rain daysNov
Wet90°F / 32°C9 rain daysDec
Best91°F / 33°C2 rain days
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Monthly climate data
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 95 degrees Fahrenheit | 95 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 1 day | 0 days | 0 days | 3 days | 12 days | 14 days | 10 days | 13 days | 16 days | 17 days | 9 days | 2 days |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best |
Getting to Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Nearest airport
- LIR · Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 35 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Playa Manzanillo Bahia, Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Culebra, 50101, Costa Rica · +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
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Fly into LIR, 35 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $558.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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