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Paradisus Playa Conchal

in Playa Conchal , Costa Rica T rating: 5

Watersports
Spa
Hotel-run kids' club

“This tropical retreat has stylish interiors and five à la carte restaurants – not to mention the largest pool in Central America.”

This super-sized resort is surprisingly well-hidden in the lush forest of Playa Conchal. Low-rise buildings and thatched-roof cabanas are dotted throughout a blanket of green. Step inside, meanwhile, and you’ll find style-led interiors – think plush sofas, neutral colour palettes and loads of natural light.

As for your own private retreat, it’s equally stylish. Dark polished wood stands out against marble floors and pale walls. Soft furnishings in rich orange and gold add splashes of colour. And all the rooms come with plasma TVs, coffee makers and a living room space to chill out in. If you like, you can upgrade to the Royal Service for a private butler and a pillow menu.

One of the best things about this hotel is its range of facilities. The lagoon-like main pool is so big it could easily be mistaken for a lake – it winds around the resort, with little islands of palm trees and seating areas dotted within it. Pool aside, you can get creative at one of the classes on offer – there’s everything from cookery courses and wine tasting, to painting and dance lessons. Or, if you fancy some R&R, the Ahuia Spa has a great range of treatments, including its signature volcanic stone therapy. As if all that wasn’t enough, there’s also an 18-hole golf course where you can perfect your par.

If you prefer the beach, meanwhile, it’s only a short walk to the curve of soft sand belonging to the hotel. Here you can try watersports like snorkelling and kayaking.

On the dining front, the resort has an impressive collection of five à la carte restaurants, plus two buffet-style, serving dishes from around the globe. Eat al fresco at Faisanela, an Italian trattoria in tropical surroundings, or head to Hoyo 19 for a barbecue and great views over the golf course. Elsewhere, the Gabi Club is a stylish affair. Mahogany tables and chairs circle a central pillar, while a high-domed ceiling and arty lighting round things off.

Hotel features

Top Properties - Premier hotels are either 4 or 5 star, and have to score ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ with 90% or more of customers.
More Luggage - Check in 23kg and carry up to 7kg of hand luggage.
Priority Transfers - Thomson Platinum hotels are always the first or second drop-off.
Day-before Check-in - Jump the queue with UK day-before check-in where available.
Airport Discounts - Get 25% off airport hotels, meet-and-greet airport parking, and VIP lounges at UK airports.
Platinum Service - Specialist Holiday Advisors are available at your hotel. Plus, at selected properties, you get access to a private Platinum lounge.
See Terms & Conditions, A-Z guide for further information.

All Inclusive

All buffet-style meals. A la carte dining - number of visits subject to availability
Unlimited daytime snacks
24- hour room service
Unlimited national & international premium brand soft drinks, juices and alcoholic beverages including beer, fine wines, cocktails and spirits
In-room minibar
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges - please see the A-Z Guide

Meals

7 restaurants including 2 buffet restaurants and 5 à la carte restaurants offering a choice of Asian Fusion, Brazilian, Italian, Mediterranean, Classic American, French and Caribbean
Snack bar

Swimming pool

Swimming pool
Poolside whirlpool
Swim-up bar
Sunbeds
Umbrellas
Terraces
Towels provided

Entertainment

Nightly entertainment
5 bars

Activities

Gym
Volleyball
Trampolines
Climbing wall
4 tennis courts
Cooking classes
Wine tasting
Dancing
Pool table
Darts
Table tennis

For Families

Children's section of the main pool
Playground
Activity programme
Mini-disco
Entertainment programme
Hotel-run kids' club for 4-12 yrs
Entertainer
Teen disco

Other facilities

24-hour courtesy shuttle
These are not part of your All Inclusive package:
Spa
Windsurfing
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Kayaks
Deep sea fishing
18 hole golf course
Shopping arcade with mini-market
24- hour room service
Money exchange facilities
Internet facilities
Laundry service
Gift shops
Boutiques
Internet café
Jewellery shop
Concierge service
Taxis

Special Offers

Honeymoon offer: Bottle of sparkling wine & fruit basket - marriage certificate required at check-in.

Other Information

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…
33-inch seat pitch as standard – that’s more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
Comfy leather seats
Cutting-edge seatback entertainment
Upgrade to Premium Class and you’ll get all this plus at least a whopping 36 inches all to yourself. Talk about living the high life!

*Source: BATA website, September 2008

Exclusivity

Exclusive to Thomson Group customers in the UK

Tour operator rating

Official Rating

5 star

Sleeps up to

4 people

No. of floors

No. of lifts

No. of rooms

406

Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fan, living area, cable TV, minibar, coffee maker, iron/board, 24-hour room service and private terrace. Standard rooms are Deluxe garden view junior suites and have 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds for a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Royal Service regal junior suites are adults-only for a maximum of 3 adults and have jet shower, living area with sofa bed, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, internet access, personalised minibar, luxury amenities, daily newspaper, pillow menu, butler service, 24-hour exclusive Royal Service room service menu.

Family concierge suites have elevated bedroom area, separate sitting/eating area, Playstation® - on request, minibar stocked daily with children's drinks, children's bathrobes, slippers, amenities kit in bathroom, towels and pillows, turn down service and milk and cookies.

We also offer Family concierge suites and Royal Service regal junior suites.

Location

On the beach

Transfers

1hr 15 mins

Your guide to Playa Conchal, Costa Rica

“Pinky-white sands, turquoise seas and a hideaway vibe - no wonder Playa Conchal is often dubbed Costa Rica’s best beach.”

Most guidebooks agree that Playa Conchal is the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica. And it’s easy to see why. A two-mile curve of sand tucked into the northern Pacific coast, it’s textbook tropical. Calm turquoise waters wash the shores, and trees fringe the bay before rolling up onto the headlands. It’s also pretty peaceful as there’s only one hotel cocooned in the forests here. So if you want to leave the world to its own devices for a while, it’s ideal. The first thing you’ll notice, though, are the sands. They’ve got a really exotic pinky tinge. It’s because they’re made from zillions of crushed ‘conchas’, which means shells - hence the name Playa Conchal. And because their particles are super-tiny, the waters here are really clear and great for snorkelling. Venture in and you’ll see everything from rainbow-bright fish to silky rays. Other watersports here include kayaks and catamarans. Away from the beach, there’s very little else in the immediate surroundings - apart from the Garra de Leon golf course, that is. Bordered by forest, this championship course is all emerald green fairways. And you can play to the screeches of monkeys in the woods. For shops and restaurants, head into Brasilito, a lively little town about ten minutes’ walk away. But whatever you do, set aside some time for the Great Outdoors. Take a horseback ride through the hills or try a sports fishing trip. Or head for the nearby national parks. Home to mountainous rainforests, waterfalls and wildlife-filled walking trails, they’re paradise for nature-lovers and explorers.