Costa Rica / Playas del Coco (Guanacaste)

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Occidental Grand Papagayo

4705 Reviews

4705 Reviews

☆ 5 star hotel

Blvd. Playa Hermosa 800 metros al norte, 48-5000 Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste 5000, Costa Rica

162 rooms

YES ($) Internet

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Rocket Frog Divers

395 Reviews

5 star dive center

Offsite (Free pickup) Show address

Playa del Coco, Playa del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Dive center description Diving services

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

Dates & Prices

Book now, pay later

No need to enter any payment details now.
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.

Book in full confidence. We are PADI, the leader in diving.

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% (downpayment)
60 days before trip start: 75% (balance)

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

PEAK SEASON - (CHRISTMAS WEEK, NEW YEAR WEEK, EASTER WEEK and PROPERTY-SPECIFIC SPECIAL DATES) :

Cancellations 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)

Cancellations 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)

Cancellations 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

Explore diving around the Occidental Grand Papagayo

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.

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
First Aid Kits
Automatic External Defibrillator (Aed)
Vhf Radio

PADI membership level

Padi 5 Star Idc
Padi 100% Aware

Resort Amenities

Facilities

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

Sports & Watersports

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

Payments

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

Amenities & services

Wi-Fi ($)
Air-Conditioning

Activities

Karaoke
Nightclub
Jet Skiing
Hiking

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.

How to get there

Arrival

The closest airport is Liberia.
The resort will arrange to pick you up from the airport and bring you to the resort (advance notice required, additional cost).
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).

Diving

For diving days, please be ready in the lobby for a 7:30 am pick up.

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Occidental Grand Papagayo

Package highlights

Dates & Prices

Payment options

Booking process

Payment & cancellation

Explore diving around the Occidental Grand Papagayo

Best dive sites in Playas del Coco (Guanacaste)

Snorkeling in Playas del Coco (Guanacaste)

What to see

Dive Center

Highlights

Description

DIVING SERVICES

Diving Facilities

Diving gear

Languages spoken

PADI® Courses Available

For your safety

PADI membership level

Resort Amenities

Facilities

Sports & Watersports

Payments

Amenities & services

Activities

Wellness & Relaxation

Food & drink

Resort Description

How to get there

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