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Jasson Masis
Jasson Masis
Weddings and Social Key Account Manager

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12 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

El Mangroove is a stunning wedding venue situated in the tranquil surroundings of Playa Panama Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This gorgeous wedding venue offers couples access to a number of breathtaking indoor-outdoor spaces, combining premier modern luxuries with Costa Rica’s timeless natural beauty. El Mangroove invites couples and their loved ones to conduct their sacred ceremony in several romantic natural settings, including surrounded by the tranquility of the ocean, or the serenity of a coastal forest. This is the ultimate venue for couples looking to celebrate their unity basking in mother nature’s beauty.

Facilities and Capacity
El Mangroove offers couples a number of stunning event spaces to choose from, providing ultimate luxury and beauty for their special celebration of love. El Mangroove’s primary ballroom can accommodate up to 120 guests for a sit-down meal. The serene outdoor Garden Plaza offers couples a gorgeous celebration space for up to 200 guests. Couples can also opt for the Ocean Terrace, which offers breathtaking ocean views for up to 160 guests.

El Mangroove also features two intimate outdoor ceremony spaces. The Beach Forest provides guests with a magical, tree-covered beachfront area to say ‘I do’. Couples can also celebrate their sacred union on the Beach Terrace, mere steps from the water.

Services Offered
El Mangroove offers couples a number wedding packages to choose from, including all-inclusive options. This venue also offers couples an array of special services to help them achieve the wedding of their dreams. Some of their services include the following:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Servers/bartenders
  • Open bar
  • Specialty/house wine
  • Premium/house liquor
  • Signature beverage
  • Get-ready rooms
  • Event rentals

Other Services
El Mangroove offers a number of other services in order to further enhance their clients’ celebration, taking the stress out of their special day. Some of their other services include:

  • Barware/glassware
  • China/flatware
  • Tables/chairs
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Valet
  • Wheelchair access
  • WiFi

Accommodation
El Mangroove offers couples and their loved ones up to 121 bohemian-chic suites and 8 Villas surrounded by vibrant forest, beaches, and mangroves. Couples can arrange a block of hotel rooms for their guests

Location
El Mangroove is situated in Playa Panama Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and is less than 15 miles away from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia. Costa Rican surfing hub, Tamarindo, is located one hour and fifteen minutes away by car.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Beach
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Plated
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

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Reviews of El Mangroove

Dana
Dana Sent on 02/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience at El Mangroove

We hosted our welcome party, rehearsal dinner, and wedding at El Mangroove in February 2025 and had the most wonderful experience. Paola and her team were incredibly professional & couldn't do enough for us and our group of over 100 guests. Both us and our guests thought the value was 10/10. The quality of service & the food were standouts for us. Highly recommend hosting at this property!

Planner: Amore Paraiso
Photo & Video: Sharing Life Photography
Makeup: Tamara Sabate
Hair: Crystal Tavares
DJ: Loop Producciones
Band: Brother Brutus
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Nicole Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue!

El Mangroove was the most perfect wedding venue I could have asked for. The Mangroove team was so easy to work with and helped coordinate my 100 guests to stay there for the wedding. It's a beautiful hotel only ~20 minutes from the airport with amazing food, beautiful pools, and right on the beach. It felt so authentic and as someone originally from Costa Rica, I felt like it did such a great job representing to Costa Rica to so many of my out of town, US based, guests. The Mangroove team is so friendly and approachable, my wedding was absolutely stunning, and I just couldn't recommend it more. Paola Solis was our wedding coordinator and she was so responsive to the million whatsapp messages I constantly sent her. She was amazing and helped troubleshoot any questions/problems I had. I also hired Red Velvet Weddings as my wedding planner, who has a great relationship with the hotel.
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Mary Sent on 05/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The MOST beautiful venue!

I cannot recommend El Mangroove more!! From the amazing staff to the beautiful property it was the absolute best decision I've ever made to have our wedding there. Jenni was so responsive and made sure myself and my guests had everything we could want and need! It's hard to have 75 guests staying at a hotel for a wedding for a full week and everyday having the best time of our lives, but El Mangroove did it!! From the front desk staff (special thanks to Adrian for making my dad and whole family feel so welcome) to the restaurant team (Alexis we loved you!!) everyone was so so kind and made us feel so special the whole time. I loved having my wedding there and staying for the week. We will 100% be back!! We LOVED the El Mangroove so much.
Megan
Megan Sent on 03/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

El Mangroove wedding

El Mangroove was the perfect spot for our wedding. All the employees are so kind and give excellent service. Jennifer Morales was our coordinator at the hotel and she was so sweet and informative. She also helped me out with any questions and was always quick to respond. El mangroove is a beautiful property and their garden area is to die for😍So happy we chose this property for our destination wedding!
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Jessica Sent on 08/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

El Mangrooves

I’m so happy we picked El Mangrooves for our destination wedding! From the moment we contacted them, Jennifer, our event coordinator, was so responsive and helpful in planning every detail. She was great about letting us know our timeline and what we needed to be done to ensure we’d have a seamless wedding day. I just wanted a low stress destination wedding that was customized but with minimal planning on my part and I was absolutely blown away with how everything turned out. It definitely exceeded my expectations!
The actual wedding was on the beach during a beautiful Costa Rican sunset and the setup was absolutely lovely. The violinist who played at our wedding was so talented! My now husband requested to come to the ceremony on a horse and all of the guests loved it! The dinner table setup was stunning as well.
The actual resort was absolutely beautiful, and perfect for our group of 34 guests to relax and enjoy themselves between activities. The accommodations and service were on par with any 5 star hotels I’ve stayed in around the world.
The first night, we met Michael, our bartender who ended up as bartender at our actual wedding. He made us the best cocktails that were well balanced and all made with fresh fruits and juices. I am very picky about cocktails but loved all the ones he made! The food at the wedding and all of the restaurants on premises were top notch! Definitely not your typical forgettable resort food. The presentation and well as taste of everything was amazing! The entire staff at El Mangrooves was so friendly and helpful. Each and everyone of them helped make this whole experience a very memorable beautiful one and deserve recognition! Thanks to all of you for making our wedding and trip such a memorable one!
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Michele Sent on 08/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

We could not have asked for a more perfect venue. Service was impeccable, decor was fabulous and every last detail was what we wanted. They were incredibly flexible in working with us. Let Art Flower work with you on ideas for decor and you won’t be disappointed. Our friends and family can’t stop talking about how much fun they had! 10/10 would recommend to antone
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 01/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing day!

Jennifer Ramirez the Events Coordinator at El Mangroove made our day so special and so easy to plan. We were renewing our wedding vows and Jennifer helped us with every detail. When we arrived, she met with us to review all the details and when we wanted to make a few changes she was very accommodating. We had an amazing and beautiful sunset wedding just as we had imagined. Pura Vida.
Jared
Jared Sent on 12/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Better Than We Could Have Imagined

We had our wedding at El Mangroove, and it was an amazing experience. We decided to do a small destination wedding (around 20 guests), so everyone opted to stay at the resort as well.

The entire trip was great; every staff member - from the concierge, to servers and bartenders, to medical staff - was courteous and friendly (and they all knew we were there for our wedding; at breakfast on the day of the ceremony, multiple staff members came up to my wife and I to say congrats). Jennifer, our wedding coordinator, was incredible. From our very first email exchange, she was responsive and attentive to our requests. In addition to handling everything related to the wedding (ceremony, reception, menus, floral, hair & makeup, rehearsal dinner, welcome cocktail reception for our guests, etc.), she helped coordinate on offsite dinner for the entire wedding party during our stay.

We had our ceremony in the Beach Forest setting, which was perfect for an intimate wedding (the beach is public, so there were people nearby during the ceremony. But it never felt intrusive, and many people clapped and cheered at the end of the ceremony). The cocktail reception was help in the Ocean Terrace, which could have hosted a much larger reception than ours - the younger attendees had plenty of space to run around and play.

All of the food was excellent and flavorful - definitely not your typical wedding food. The atmosphere was very relaxed. Honestly, we can't enough about how pleased we were with the entire experience. Everyone who attended told us it was the best wedding they'd ever been to; my brother (who recently got engaged) even said he and his fiance are thinking about having their wedding at El Mangroove as well! If you book your wedding st El Mangroove, you definitely won't be disappointed.
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Tiffany Sent on 11/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

personal and perfect

planning a destination wedding has its stressors, especially when it comes to vision and cultural differences BUT William Gutierrez, Cindy and every person at El Mangroove worked so hard to give me exactly what we wanted. Our wedding came out perfectly and the hotel was a perfect setting.
Iria
Iria Sent on 11/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Brunch Wedding

My brunch weeding was wonderful I’m really happy they were very flexible and did everything I dream. Brunch weddings are not that common but they understood my vision and made it a reality. My wedding was a international wedding and guest from every country where impressed. Jenifer form the sales department is wonderful.
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Jasson Masis
Jasson Masis
Weddings and Social Key Account Manager
Daniela Mora
Daniela Mora
Customer Care Assistant

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