Both resorts offer the popular Barefoot Grill pool-side, so there’s no need to change to get some tasty grilled eats while working on getting as much vitamin D as possible from the lounge chair.

Dreams Las Mareas Resort has many distractions, including the playful white-faced monkeys, who regularly come check on guests – along with the local population of iguanas and raccoons.

Secrets Papagayo’s Aqua Restaurant offers healthy dining options, including freshly-made fruit smoothies every morning like the Green Goodness smoothie for those guests wanting to eat local.

Costa Rica is well-known for its lush landscape and both resorts have made every opportunity to protect the trees, bushes and flowers that surround the resort buildings for guests to appreciate.

Daily yoga classes at the beach are offered at both resorts, to kickstart the morning with a good downward dog.

Both resorts have spas with locally-inspired treatments, and offer discounts for guests upon check-in.

Dreams Las Mareas has plenty of space for everyone with an endless number of pools (and lounge chairs too).

At Secrets Papagayo, nearly every room has a view of the sea, and its spacious design and lush landscaping offer guests plenty of privacy, especially with complimentary 24-hour room service and the Secrets box which allows delivery without having to open the door.