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Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort

 
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Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort

4 star hotel
Playa Hermosa, , Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
50 rooms
YES ($) Internet

Rocket Frog Divers

PADI 5 star dive center
Offsite (Free pickup)
Max 6 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • Villas Sol is an all-inclusive resort offering spacious rooms, balconies and french windows with a superb central location close to the top diving hotspots of Guanacaste
  • Loads of marine life on offer, including turtles, sharks, octopus, rays, reef fish and macro life, along with bull sharks (Bat Islands) and giant mantas on volcanic formations (Catalinas)
  • This resort is close to a winding, quiet beach, with yachts rocking gently in the bay - it's a great mix of all-inclusive facilities and close proximity to serenity
  • Over 22 dive sites are on offer when you stay at Villas Sol, with easy access via fast boats so you spend more time in the water and less time traveling
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Enhanced Health Measures

Date of last update:May 3, 2023

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Check in Check guest temperature with a thermal scanner or pistol thermometer, both for those checking in and those returning from off-site activity. Masks and face coverings will be required in lobbey and public areas of the hotel Guests who present symptoms upon arrival to an isolation area in which they may consult with the resort’s on-site physician. At the lobby entrance, all arrivals are offered alcohol-based hand sanitizer and, within the lobby area, cleaning with high-grade disinfectants occurs frequently Sanitation at the hotel Increased sanitation activity is in place for all areas with high human contact throughout operating hours, including public areas that receive hourly thorough cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Restrooms are sanitized and disinfected before and after operating hours and stocked with hand sanitizing gel. Frequent cleaning with disinfectants takes place in high touch areas like staircases and elevators. Sanitizing gel is available throughout the resort in all common areas, including outside elevators, and staff circulate throughout these areas offering sanitizing gel to guests. DINE IN STYLE: FOOD + BEVERAGE PROTOCOLS All bars and restaurants feature seating allowing for social distancing with tables and chairs sanitized daily and throughout the service period. Proper handwashing techniques are reviewed with food service staff at the start of every shift and increased signage is in place to reinforce those reviews.
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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

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  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 37 days prior to arrival
  • 55.0% will be charged if you cancel between 37 and 8 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 8 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort

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

Dive boat facilities

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

Diving gear

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

PADI® Courses Available

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

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

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Dive Resort

Resort Amenities

Great for families

  • Board Games
  • Kids Playground
  • Babysitting/Child Services

Facilities

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

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)

Activities

  • Karaoke
  • Jet Skiing
  • Nightclub
  • Hiking

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi ($)
  • Air-Conditioning

Food & drink

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

Wellness & Relaxation

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

Resort Description

Villas Sol Hotel and Beach Resort is an all-inclusive retreat in Playa Hermosa.

The local marine environment is home to large schools of fish and macro creatures tucked undeath rocks. Turtles, sharks, rays, octopus and moray eels are often spotted around the local dive sites. 

The resort is made up of white stone buildings with clay tiled roofs. Floor to ceiling french doors in each room lead out onto balconies with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding hills. 

The pool with swim up bar is surrounded by Central American vegetation, palm trees and mowed lawns. The beach is steps from the resort and yatchs are moored within the wide curving bay. 

Enjoy all-inclusive food and drinks from 3 restaurants, WiFi, a spa and pool with hot tub.

Sailing tours, evening entertainment, volleyball, soccer, tennis and dance lessons are available. 

How to get there

Arrival

  • The closest airport is Liberia (LIR)
  • A private transfer can be arranged via the hotel; please share your flight details with us in advance (additional cost). 
  • Check in time is at 3pm

Departures

  • A return taxi can be caught back to the airport, or a private transfer can be arranged for an additional cost. 
  • Check out time is 12 pm

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