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Occidental Grand Papagayo

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Occidental Grand Papagayo

5 star hotel
Blvd. Playa Hermosa 800 metros al norte, 48-5000 Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste, Guanacaste Province, 5000, Costa Rica
172 rooms
YES ($) Internet

Rocket Frog Divers

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

Package highlights

  • Occidental Grand Papagayo is an adults-only, all-inclusive 5* resort, with divers enjoying turtles, rays, moray eels, pygmy seahorses and more in the stunning Gulf of Papagayo
  • Choose from more than 22 dive sites locally, including the Bat and Catalina Islands, to ensure you return home with broad experience of these rich waters
  • This lovely resort is set within lush gardens in a calm bay, featuring a quiet beach and two pools, making it a serene backdrop to your Costa Rican dive experience
  • Enjoy a slower pace of life at this calm resort (don't come if you love to party!), with gorgeous meals including teppenyaki, Italian a la carte and international buffets
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

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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%
  • 90 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 1 day prior to arrival

Explore diving around the Occidental Grand Papagayo

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

Good for...

  • Adults-Only

Sports & Watersports

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

Payments

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

Facilities

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

Activities

  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Jet Skiing
  • Hiking

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi ($)
  • Air-Conditioning

Wellness & Relaxation

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

Food & drink

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

Resort Description

Occidental Grand Papagayo is an adults only, all-inclusive 5* resort in the Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica.

A week's worth of underwater exploration in this region provides the chance to see turtles, large rays, octopus, moray eels, reef fish and macro creatures. Look out for a pygmy sea horse or neon-coloured nudibranch. 

The resort is set into lush green hills looking out onto a calm Pacific Coast bay. Colonial style buildings with clay tiled roofs house spacious guestrooms with balconies. Two pools are set in the extensive gardens and surrounded by sun loungers. The beach is reachable on foot. 

4 restaurants offer Japanese, Italian and international flavours for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 4 bars serve non-alcoholic drinks, beer, wine and cocktails throught the day.

Tennis, archery, chess, volleyball, snorkelling and kayaking is available. The onsite spa offers massage, a sauna, turkish bath and beauty treatments. Cyling, cultural and nature based excursions are encouraged. 

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How to get there

Arrival

  • The closest airport is Daniel Odder Int'l in Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR) 
  • The resort will arrange to pick you up from the airport and bring you to the resort (advance notice required, additional cost). 
  • A representative wearing a Bill Beard's Costa Rica shirt holding a sign with your last name will be waiting outside the airport exit doors. Look to the right if you do not see them in the crowd in front of you. Your private transfer will take you from the Liberia airport to the resort
  • Check in time is 3 pm. 

Departures

  • Check out time is 12 pm.
  • The resort will drop you back at the airport on your final day (advance notice required, additional cost). The pickup will be 3 hours prior to flight departure time.
  •  A representative from Bill Beard's Costa Rica drop you back at the airport on your final day. Please ask reception staff to notify the front gate that you have a transfer from Bill Beard's Costa Rica 

Diving

  • Diving For diving days, please be ready in the lobby for a 7:30 am pick up and have reception staff advise guard gate that a representative from Rocket Frog will be picking you up so they are not delayed at the

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