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Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Ocean Front Suite King
Spa
Reception
Garden Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is AU$459
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Explore the area

Map
Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 1000
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite Opome

Suite Opome

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite Nyuri

Suite Nyuri

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Ocean Front Suite Family

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Tropical Suite

Tropical Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Front Suite King

Ocean Front Suite King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Playa Hermosa

At Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa you'll be steps from Playa Hermosa and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Coco Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Niromi, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nya Lounge Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Hot tub, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport drop-off service. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Sardinal hotel, you'll be 31.2 km (19.4 mi) from Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Penca - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 12 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Coco Beach - 19 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 24 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Sardinal hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. 29-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sardinal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Niromi
  • Nya Lounge Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bosque del Mar
Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa
Hotel Bosque del Mar
Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa
Hotel Playa Hermosa
Hotel Bosque Mar Playa Hermosa
Hotel Bosque Mar
Bosque Mar Playa Hermosa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

As of 4 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa on 5 May 2025 start from AU$458.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

Yep, Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

Yep, Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa is a short 2-minute walk from Playa Hermosa. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, waterskiing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa have a pool?

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 800 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Surroundings with Pristine Beach Access

Hotel Bosque del Mar is an immaculately maintained small/medium-sized property that sits right on the beach in Playa Hermosa. The staff here were very friendly and provided lots of information for us before and during our trip, anytime we requested it. They even helped us book a 1/2 day snorkeling excursion that picked us up directly from our hotel. The room was very spacious - it included an aesthetically pleasing sitting/family room separate from the bedroom area and the bathroom was large as well. The bed linens were very cozy, but the beds themselves we a bit hard. We found a few small bugs in the room from time to time, but no infestation and this was not bothersome considering the location of the hotel is within a forested patch along the beach! The section of beach that is right in front of the hotel provides shade and lounge chairs with cushions. There is access to the restaurant/bar available by hotel staff members who check in periodically. The breakfast service (not included) was very well priced and had plentiful options. On Sunday, the breakfast service is a buffet with eggs to order and live music - we enjoyed it thoroughly. We did not find the dinner service to be as good of a value, but did enjoy the quality of service and food that we purchased. Parking is secure and easy to access, just right across a road that is not busy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bosque Del Mar is a beautifully landscaped property. It was lovely to be right on the beach. The bedroom of our suite near the pool included a window wall from which we saw beautiful trees and plants. We felt like we were in the jungle as we walked around the property. The food was excellent and the restaurant has great views. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the small size of the hotel made for a serene and relaxing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This review is specific to room 705 at the resort. If you visit here and they want to put you in that room, politely decline as it faces the lobby, dining room, and the bar area. You are unable to sit out on your terrace for morning coffee, or to relax after a day on the beach or exploring. The bedroom had 3 two sides of floor to ceiling glass People can literally look into your room from the bar restaurant and lobby if you had the curtains open. It is also along the foot path that every single person has to traverse in order to get to their room, so probably the noisiest room there. The rest of the resort was great. The people were friendly and accommodating, but that room in particular was not a garden view . room .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not limited to this hotel, we found hotels along beaches are very expensive in Costa Rica, unless one is willing to stay at a hostel. This hotel is modern, clean, and comfortable but in our opinion, it’s not worth $650 CDN per night not including any meals. Similar hotels exist in Mexico and Dominican Republic but at much lower cost. Similarly, hotels up in the mountains near the volcanoes both in Costa Costa and Nicaragua are much more spacious, less crowded, and at a fraction of hotels along the coast. Dining at this restaurant is of fine dining. No buffets. Prices are consistent with fine dining in Toronto. So, budget for extra food cost. If we come back to Costa Rica, we won’t likely stay along the coast. It’s simply too expensive, hotter, and more mosquitoes than the mountains. The most expensive room at Four Seasons Hotel is like $20,000 USD per night. For that price, one can buy an acre lot in Nicaragua. In summary, there is nothing wrong with this hotel. It has done what it purports to offer. One contributing factor is the price of land along Costa Rican coast. It is $$$$$. So, building on those beach access land also translates to increased cost for travelers. Hope my summary helps.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room entry was mildewy and this smell went into every piece of clothing I had and I had sinus issues upon returning. I would notice it when I walked in but then I got used to it so it didnt bother me. I was just there for 1 night or I would have requested a room change. This was obvious and something anyone working there would notice upon entering. I had a ground floor unit and it was nicely appointed but the sliding door had no screen so it had to be kept closed. There were floor to ceiling windows which sounds amazing... but the heavy blackout drapes were required to be kept closed all the time because anyone passing by could see into the room. That wasn't ideal. The pool was beautiful but didn't have any sun on it at any point of the day. The staff were terrific and the food was very good. There was live music for a Sunday brunch which was very nice. The direct access to the beach is very nice but the outdoor chaise chairs were quite tired. It was quite expensive and needed some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical place to stay

This hotel is a magical blend of forest, ocean, and accommodation. Highly recommend. The staff is professional and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kabir

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had booked a suite for our stay. After checking in, we found that the living area lights did not work, rendering half of our area unusable. Over the next several hours, repairmen kept entering our unit for repairs but didn’t fix the problem. Then at 11:30 at night, the lights in the bedroom wouldn’t turn off. The switch ilmechanism for the room is a very unusual digital switch. This resulted in a disruption to our sleep. In addition, the breakfast buffet was absolutely pathetic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

roberta

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were excellent. The jacuzzi was not hot early in the morning. Needed to wait for it to warm up. More than 30 ins.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Judi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel brought the jungle onto the beach and it was wonderful. We saw iguanas, monkeys, and several exotic birds on the property. The room was wonderful, as well, with very comfortable beds and air-conditioning. The service on the beach was not especially attentive, but everywhere else the service was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not 4 Stars, Disappointing

This is a 3 star hotel pretending to be 4 stars. Room cleanliness was below average. Dusty corners, filthy area rug in entry room, moldy spots around AC. Bathroom smelled like sewage when door was closed (no ventilation in bathroom). Bathtub is outdoors and we tried to use it in our last night…drain plug no working and wouldn’t fill. Unsafe door lock, you’d shut the door and then realize it wasn’t actually latched. I told front desk to fix it multiple times and they smiled and nodded and then didn’t. For the first 24 hours we had no hot water. I had to ask front desk three times to fix it. They never checked in with me, apologized or really seemed to care. Last night of our stay was New Years Eve. Got a call from front desk saying they were leaving at 10pm and no staff would be available all night long. Have you ever heard of a 4 star hotel that does that? Absurd. Then they had a DJ party with the speakers set up literally 6 feet from our patio. Went on til 7am. Would have been nice to know that we were going to have a full blast dance party before booked. Not cool. Don’t get me started on the restaurant. “Special Pancakes” consists of one 5 inch pancake for $15. The waiter said “because it’s special”. Some of the most expensive hotel food I’ve ever seen, rivals NYC hotels, just crazy. The good? Sheets and towels were clean, the grounds/pool are pretty, and the beach is awesome. But I can assure you I will not return here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosamaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When we checked in we were told about what was included in hotel stay nor were we offered the amenities we saw other guests received later on the week. We checked in on the 15th before 7pm so reasonable time. I think what is included in our hotel stat the day we check in is more important than tours offered by the hotel. We would be told certain things requested would be done by the time we returned but it was not, we always had to ask again. It would be done always graciously but always had to ask a second time. Must say Roland was extremely helpful and great asset to the hotel. He should be put on your list of staff to promote. Most of other staff were extremely helful. Having the beach right there was a great plus. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach hotel

Beautiful garden around the hotel with lots of iguanas and a shady pool. Right on the beach so ocean swimming too! Pricey restaurant but very friendly staff. Only about 30 min from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Travelled with family
Beautiful resort with wonderful views and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Antanique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel that exceeded all expectations. Amazing service and beautiful facilities. A unique property right on the beach, so much wildlife to see by the pool - howling monkeys and iguanas were a treat every day. Wish there were no jellyfish in the ocean so we could swim more. Otherwise, it was a fantastic stay.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

dana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kuan Hsuan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful place to stay but needs more dining options than just the one restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Rapid City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the staff so helpful. The food is wonderful as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MarQuita Larose, Dallas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Bosque del Mar

We had a lovely time at Hotel Bosque del Mar. We would love to come back and highly recommend it. Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024