Hilton's first property in Costa Rica is an all-inclusive resort on a secluded natural volcanic sand beach. It features 202 rooms including 71 two-room bungalows with private terraces, and has three restaurants offering local and international cuisine and two bars.

• Opened: January
• Owners: Caribbean Property Group and Enjoy Group
• General manager: Olivier Maumaire
• Head chef: Dirk M
• Bedrooms: 202
• Facilities: include two outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and a spa with 13 treatment rooms and a fitness centre, as well as more than 1,300sq ft of meeting space, including an auditorium for up to 300 people.
• Prices: from £255
• Address: Playa Arenilla, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
• Telephone: 00 506 672 0000
• Website: www.papagayo.hilton.com