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Margaritaville

574 Reviews.
☆ 4 star hotel
Playa Flamingo, Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste Costa Rica, Santa Cruz, 2050, Costa Rica
120 rooms
No Internet
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Rocket Frog Divers

554 Reviews.
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
Walking distance
Max 6 divers per guide
Dive center descriptionDiving services

Package highlights

  • Margaritaville is an eco-aware beachfront resort offering views to die for: from the golden sands of Flamingo Beach look out to blue ocean and lush green mountains
  • Stunning variety of marine life accessible from this stretch of paradise, including turtles, mantas, sharks and macro creatures, across over 22 dive sites
  • Laid-back feel, with thatched-roof shades and garden seating, with national parks and wildlife reserves nearby offering relaxing day trips in between diving
  • Lots to do on-site too, including a cinema, spa, fitness center and games room, so if you're tired from your trip to see the mantas of the Catalina Islands, just come back and chill

 

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2. CONFIRMATION

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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: 400.00 USD
  • 60 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 60 days prior to arrival
  • 30.0% will be charged if you cancel between 60 and 35 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 35 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the Margaritaville

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.

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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

Great for families

  • Board Games
  • Kids Club
  • Kids Playground
  • Babysitting/Child Services

Facilities

  • Beach Front
  • Restaurant
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Swimming Pool(S)
  • Garden
  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Games Room
  • Adaptive Service Facility

Payments

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

Sports & Watersports

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

Activities

  • Karaoke
  • Jet Skiing
  • Hiking

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Spa Facility
  • Sauna
  • Hot Tub/Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Massage Services
  • Beauty Treatments
  • Yoga

Food & drink

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

Resort Description

Margaritaville is located in the Guanacaste region, on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. 

Formerly Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa, this hotel is set back from Flamingo Beach- one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Enjoy a combination of golden sands, blue ocean and green mountain landscapes. Beneath the waves, look out for turtles, manta rays, reef fish, macro life and sharks. 

Playa Flamingo's guestrooms provide authentic and eco-friendly Costa Rican comfort. The grounds are comprised of well-kept gardens with outdoor seating and a pool with sunloungers and thatched-roof shades. 

The hotel offers an ambient dining experience in their beachfront Arenas Restaurant and a fun poolside bar where you can enjoy tropical cocktails, fruity drinks and light snacks.

Facilities include a games room, cinema, casino, tennis court, spa and fitness center. Activities such as snorkelling, horse riding, cycling, darts, table tennis and fishing are offered. 

The Guanacaste region has several national parks and wildlife reserves to explore!

 

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How to get there

Arrival

  • The closest international airport is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR).
  • The ride from the airport to the hotel is around 1 hour.
  • Airport transfer is available for an additional charge or you can catch a taxi. 
  • There is free parking at the hotel.

Departure

  • You can catch a taxi back to the airport or arrange a transfer via the hotel (advance notice required, additional cost).

To/from the dive center

To/from the dive center Rocket Frog Dive center will pick you up at the OUTSIDE AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE HOTEL each day of diving at approx. 8:15 AM (additional charge apply)

 

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