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El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

 
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El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

4 star hotel
Gulf Of Papagayo, , Guanacaste Province, 50503, Costa Rica
85 rooms
No Internet

Rocket Frog Divers

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
Offsite (Paid pickup)
Max 6 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • In the postcard-worthy location of Papagayo Gulf, El Mangroove is designed for casual luxury, with poolside cabanas and fine dining. Nature does the rest.
  • The nearby 5* PADI dive center runs a convenient diver transfer service so you can easily discover the local bay, The Catalinas and Bat Islands
  • Dive with bull sharks, turtle, eels, mantas, and devil rays by the thousand
  • The Catalinas offer the best chance to see humpbacks and dolphins, and to swim with Pacific giant manta rays, whose wing span can be wider than a vehicle is long
  • After a full day of diving, ease into the comfort of your suite with plush beds, spa-like bathrooms and a hammock on the balcony for stargazing
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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: 20%
  • 121 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 25.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 98 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 98 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

Best dive sites in Guanacaste Province

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 Guanacaste Province

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.

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Dive in small groups of 4-6 with a guide and safety diver
  • 5 mission specific dive boats each designed to support all our diving locations
  • 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.

In order to obtain rental equipment, it is necessary to pre-book and provide information regarding one's height, weight, and shoe size. The charges for equipment rental will be paid directly to the dive staff.

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DIVING SERVICES

PADI® Courses Available

  • Scuba Diver
  • Open Water (Referral)
  • Reactivate Program
  • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba Diving
  • Scuba Refresher
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Divemaster
  • Divemaster Internship
  • Instructor/Idc Course
  • Nitrox Certification

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • 15L Tanks Available
  • Nitrox ($)
  • Rental Equipment ($)

Dive boat facilities

  • Shaded Space
  • Seating Area
  • Ladder
  • Drinking Water
  • Custom Built

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Russian
  • Slovenian

Dive Center Facilities

  • Onsite Training Pool
  • Onsite Classroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • Retail Shop
  • Dive Boat
  • Food & Drinks
  • Parking

For your safety

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

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Dive Resort

Resort Amenities

Sports & Watersports

  • Waterskiing
  • Surfing
  • Golf (Close By)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Cycling
  • Beach Volleyball

Payments

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

Facilities

  • Beach Front
  • Restaurant
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Swimming Pool(S)
  • Garden
  • Games Room

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Snacks All Day
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Vegan

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Spa Facility
  • Massage Services
  • Beauty Treatments

Great for families

  • Babysitting/Child Services

Activities

  • Hiking

Resort Description

Experience an authentic Costa Rican 'pura vida' lifestyle at the El Mangroove Hotel, nestled on a blue-flag beach.

El Mangroove is surrounded by trees, and howler monkeys can be seen and heard throughout the lush grounds. Poolside cabanas provide peaceful places to relax between dive days. You can dive, snorkel and paddle board on the prestigious blue flag certified beach Playa Panama, directly in front of the hotel. 

Food is art at El Mangroove, and you'll have two gourmet restaurants to choose from, or 24 hour private dining. The offsite PADI dive center offers daily dive tours, snorkeling and a full range of PADI course. Local dives are done in the Gulf of Papagayo, while further ashore, you'll visit Catalina Island and the Bat Islands. 

How to get there

Arrival

  • Liberia Airport is a 20 minute drive from the resort. 
  • A Bill Beard's representative will pick you up from the Daniel Odder Int'l (LIR) airport and bring you to the resort, provided you give advance notice of your flight details. (additional fee apply)

Departures

  • A Bill Beard's representative will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the Daniel Odder Int'l (LIR) airport, provided you give advance notice of your flight details. (additional fee apply)

 

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