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Bosque del Mar Hotel

744 Reviews

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Bosque del Mar Hotel

744 Reviews
☆ 3 star hotel
Primera Entrada a Playa Hermosa 300 mts Oeste,, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica 50303, Costa Rica
27 rooms
FREE Internet
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Rocket Frog Divers

435 Reviews
PADI 5 star dive center
Offsite (Free pickup)
Max 6 divers per guide
Dive center descriptionDiving services

Package highlights

  • Bosque Del Mar is a secluded eco-resort on one of the best-maintained beaches in Costa Rica, offering peace and quiet alongside easy access to superb dive sites
  • Over 22 local dive sites, including lots of options around Bat and Catalina Islands, gives plenty of opportunity to spot mantas, sharks, turtles, reef fish and macro life
  • Comfortable, spacious guestrooms made with natural materials, with the ocean-facing, open-sided Niromi Restaurant offering delicious meals with panoramic views
  • Lush greenery envelops this resort, which includes swimming pool and hot tub, providing a superb, restful experience to enjoy once you're back from the day's dives
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 You only need to pay 48h after your booking is confirmed.

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10% CHEAPER on average than booking rooms & diving direct.
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS such as free DAN dive insurance.
24/7 EXPERT DIVING ADVICE from travel agents who are all divers.
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 25%
  • 60 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY:

PEAK SEASON - (CHRISTMAS WEEK, NEW YEAR WEEK, EASTER WEEK and PROPERTY-SPECIFIC SPECIAL DATES) If you cancel more than 121 days prior to arrival – $100 booking fee. Cancellations 91-120 days prior to arrival – One night’s room penalty for each property booked and deposit forfeited. Cancellations 61 to 90 days prior to arrival  – 25% of reservation penalty and deposit forfeited. Cancellations less than 60 days prior to arrival – No Refund

HIGH SEASON – (JAN-APR, JUL-AUG) If you cancel more than 61+ days prior to arrival – Full Refund. Cancellations 31 to 60 days prior to arrival - $100 penalty per person. Cancellations less than 30 days prior to arrival – No Refund 

LOW SEASON – (MAY-JUN, SEPT-Dec 20th) If you cancel more thanCancellations 46+ days prior to arrival – Full Refund. Cancellations 31 to 45 days prior to arrival - $100 penalty per person. Cancellations less than 31 days prior to arrival – No Refund

SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CANCELLATION POLICY: We will look at the individual circumstances on every booking and be as flexible as we can with each booking.

Explore diving around the Bosque del Mar Hotel

Best dive sites in Playas del Coco (Guanacaste)

There are approximately 20 dive sites near to the Playas del Coco shore. You’ll find additional sites at the Catalina, Bat and Tortuga Islands. The dive sites at the offshore islands are the most famous. In particular, Cueva del Tiburón (a.k.a. Shark Cave) near the Catalina Islands is home to several, sleeping reef sharks. Also, Big Scare near the Bat Islands offers up an adrenalin-filled Bull Shark encounters. Closer to shore, Cabeza de Mono is a superb site for watching rays pass by. Punta Gorda and Punta Argentina are other superb dive sites in the area with a healthy variety of tropical fish life.

Snorkeling in Playas del Coco (Guanacaste)

Because of the poor visibility and lack of coral immediately surrounding the shore, Playas del Coco is not known for its snorkeling opportunities. However, Playa Guacamaya and Nacascolo are both within an hour’s boat ride and feature coral reefs with plenty of marine life. The snorkeling at both of these destinations is the best in the region.

What to see

Playas del Coco is particularly popular for its abundance of pelagic species. You won’t have to wait long before you find something big in the water.

During the rainy season, plankton blooms occur in the Pacific, attracting dozens of Giant Manta Rays, mobulas and migrating humpbacks and pilot whales. Occasionally, a whale shark may float past. Fantastic arrays of sharks, including the Bull Sharks of the Bat Islands also arrive from May to November to feast on offshore bait balls. Nurse sharks hide out in the caves of the Catalina Islands.

Throughout the year, colorful fish and endangered sea turtles cruise along the Guanacaste coast, stopping to lay eggs on the area’s beaches.

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Best dive vessel in the Guanacaste region (36ft, 2x 300 HP Yamaha engines)
  • Daily dive trips to 22 local sites, fresh fruit on board
  • Regular diving around The Catalina and Bat Islands 
  • Recreational and professional PADI training
  • Experienced, multilingual dive masters and instructors
  • Maintenance station, rental equipment, WiFi
  • Free pick up in new van

Description

Rocket Frog Divers is a PADI 5* IDC based in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. 

The dive operation is proud to offer their customers the absolute best dive vessel in the area. Built with the sole purpose of diving in mind, the Pacific Express is 36 feet long and is fitted with two 300 HP Yamaha engines.

Dive trips depart daily to local and specialty dive sites (The Catalina Islands and The Bat Islands) in less than half the time of other local dive boats. Refreshments and fresh fruit are available during the surface interval. 

PADI recreational and professional courses are offered, including night, Nitrox and wreck specialties. Divemasters have in depth knowledge of the local marine ecosystems, and training is provided in English, French and Spanish. 

Facilties include a shop, gear maintenance station, rental equipment and storage space, air-conditioned classroom, filling station, WiFi and fish ID book selection.

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DIVING SERVICES

Diving Facilities

  • Shop
  • Training Pool
  • Battery Charging Station
  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Facilities For Disabled Guests
  • Air Conditioning
  • Warm-Water Showers
  • Fish Id And Diving Books

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • Filling Station

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French

PADI® Courses Available

  • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba Diving
  • Scuba Refresher
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Divemaster
  • Divemaster Internship
  • Instructor/Idc Course
  • Free-Diving Course
  • Kids Courses
  • Nitrox Certification
  • Underwater Photography
  • Deep Diver Certification
  • Underwater Videographer
  • Night Diver
  • Wreck Diver
  • Drift Diving
  • Boat Diver
  • Underwater Propulsion Vehicle
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy
  • Sidemount Diver
  • Other Specialties

For your safety

  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • Automatic External Defibrillator (Aed)
  • First Aid Kits
  • Vhf Radio

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Idc
  • Padi 100% Aware

Resort Amenities

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Beach Front
  • Swimming Pool(S)
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Garden
  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Facilities For Disabled Guests

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Discover
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling
  • Stand-Up Paddling
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing
  • Sailing
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Ping Pong
  • Golf (Close By)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Cycling

Activities

  • Jet Skiing
  • Nightclub
  • Hiking

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Spa Facility
  • Hot Tub/Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Beauty Treatments
  • Massage Services
  • Yoga

Great for families

  • Babysitting/Child Services

Food & drink

  • Snacks All Day
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food

Resort Description

Bosque del Mar Hotel offers crystal clear waters and one of the best-maintained beaches in Costa Rica.  

Diving in the region offers the chance to spot manta rays, turtles, reef fish, macro life and sharks. 

This sustainably minded hotel on Hermosa Beach in Guanacaste has a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, lush tropical gardens with hammocks and a gated parking area.

Rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows and are characterized by natural materials and Earth tones. 

The Niromi Restaurant is an open-sided eatery with a laid-back atmosphere and ocean views. The menu combines international gourmet style with Costa Rican flavours. 

Enjoy national park trips, paddle boarding, spa treatments, sunset sailing, fishing, jet skiing, white water rafting, horseback riding, a zip-line canopy tour and more!

How to get there

Arrival

  • The closest airport is Liberia International Airport (Code LIR).
  • The ride from the airport is arond 30 minutes.
  • Transfer can be arranged with an additional charge or you can catch a taxi.
  • Check in time is at 14:00.

Departure

  • Check out time is at 12.00 (noon).

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