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Club Orient FAQ Page does imply that Papagagyo is indeed meant for guests only...
Q: Is the Papagayo more expensive than…?
A: Than what? We are sometimes more expensive than some of the establishments further down the beach or elsewhere on the island. We are less expensive than many other restaurants as well.
Further, the Club Orient Restaurants are designed to cater to only Club Orient guests. We do not allow open access to the Papagayo from non-guests and do not promote non-guest participation, especially in the evening. We recognize our responsibility to keep you free from unwanted visitors and gawkers. Also, we are one of the few restaurants, which provide high quality live entertainment most nights without a cover charge.
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The food has always been super for us, but we're easy to please!
We've seen non guests there on rare occasion, and I think they keep this on the books so as not to make it a circus. As for walking to and from the Village at night, we always go as part of a larger group. On those really dark nights it can be a total blackout making that walk. Bring a flashlight.
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