Occidental Grand Papagayo's Updates & Offerings Further Reinforce Property As A Leading Destination

MIAMI - Aug. 27, 2014 - PRLog -- Guanacaste, Costa Rica (August 4, 2014) –Over the past year, Occidental Grand Papagayo (http://www.occidentalhotels.com/resort/occidental-grand-papagayo) has undergone refreshing and exciting modifications that have further strengthened the resort’s position as a leading destination for visitors traveling to Costa Rica. Located in beautiful Guanacaste with a lush tropical landscape on the Pacific coast overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo, the resort is a popular choice for those seeking relaxing or adventurous getaways with a highly personalized all-inclusive experience delivered by an attentive staff. With newly completed renovations and the resort’s recent conversion to an Adults Only property, it has become the most sought-after destination among savvy travelers eager to explore the area.

“We are very excited about all of the updates we’ve made at Occidental Grand Papagayo,” said Jaime Buxo, Managing Director Occidental Hotels & Resorts. “Our goal is to continue offering our guests the best possible experiences, and we are confident these changes will only enhance their memorable vacations to Occidental Grand Papagayo.”

Renovations at Occidental Grand Papagayo have provided the property with a refreshing new look. The resort recently completed the last phase of its room refurbishments, unveiling stylish new décor and amenities, as well as an upgraded Lobby Deck. Other aspects of the property that underwent minor renovations included The Snack Bar, Meeting Facilities and The Lobby Bar. As part of the resort’s exclusive Royal Club offering,the previously open-air Royal Club Lounge was also enclosed during the renovation offering guests a cool place to unwind while still enjoying views of Papagayo Bay from the newly installed wall of expansive windows.In addition to updates within guestrooms and facilities, fun outdoor games such as bocce ball and a giant chess board were constructed, allowing for a wider variety of activities and entertainment to be available on property. In addition to these fun-filled activities, guests have access to more relaxing activities at the property’s full-service spa, providing them with a wide array of spa services including the most advanced therapies, rejuvenating treatments, mud and mineral wraps, shiatsu massages all delivered by the resort’s very experienced staff.

The transition to an Adults Only property, announced in November 2013, made the property the first Adults Only resort in the popular Central American destination. The decision to convert the resort to an Adults Only location grew from a number of significant factors including past guest metrics that proved a growing trend from Papagayo’s clientele requesting an Adults Only experience. Occidental Hotels & Resorts saw the shift as a way to meet the needs of its loyal customers and to build upon its proven success of the Adults Only offering at its award-winning Royal Hideaway property, thereby applying best practices across the brand’s expansive portfolio. The boutique accommodations and luxury amenities – ideal for catering to the Adults Only market – and the dedicated staff allowed for a smooth and seamless transition.

In addition to these alterations, Occidental Grand Papagayo is offering guests their distinct Same Time Next Year promotion. Guests who stay at the resort receive a certificate allowing them to return to property at the same rate booked in 2014. This promotion requires a minimum three-night stay and can be booked through the resort, a travel agent or tour operator. In order to redeem these special rates, guests must book the following year’s trip within 60 days of their original stay, and must submit the certificate when booking to guarantee the same rate. Booking must be made in the same room category and the guest must travel during the same month of their original visit. The booking window for this promotion is from January 2, 2014 through December 22, 2014, for travel valid from January 2, 2015 through December 22, 2015.

From a wide array of dining options to daily activities including kayaking, scuba lessons and bird watching, Occidental Grand Papagayo continues to offer guests a true taste of the wild, natural beauty characteristic of Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast complete with its highly personalized level of service.  Guests 18 and older can enjoy the resort’s array of amenities including the beautiful beach, refreshing pool, full-service spa, fitness facilities, disco, access to nearby golf, and so much more.

For additional information on Occidental Grand Papagayo, as well as the entire Occidental Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.occidentalhotels.com.

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About Occidental Hotels & Resorts

Throughout its 30 year history Occidental Hotels & Resorts has established itself as a key player in the vacation industry, both on the hotel as well as on the timeshare level, primarily in the Caribbean region through the implementation and development of its own unique style based on service excellence, and defined by the “Occidental Experience”.

Today, Occidental Hotels & Resorts manages over 6,000 rooms in 18 hotels across 7 countries: Aruba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Mexico with more than 4,600 employees delivering service to more than 600,000 guests annually, and a Vacation Club with more than 23,000 members.

In May 2013, Occidental Hotels & Resorts concluded a significant long-term debt refinance agreement. As such the company has initiated a significant capital improvement investment plan in its hotels and resorts with the objective to enhance its product offering and increase differentiation among its four brands – Royal Hideaway, Occidental Grand, Allegro Resorts and Occidental City Hotels – to the satisfaction of its guests.