Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Coco Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Ocean Front Suite King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Garden Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 1000
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Calzón de Pobre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Front Suite Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite Nyuri

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite Opome

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Front Suite King

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Tropical Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Garden Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Playa Hermosa

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Playa Hermosa and 2 miles (3 km) of Rocio's Kitchen with a stay here. Coco Beach and Playa Pedregosa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Coco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Panamá Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Ocotal Beach - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Java - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pacifico Beach Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Coco Beach
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 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 is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • 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 feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 29-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sardinal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

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 available
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.

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 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

How close is Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa to the airport?

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa is 17.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 90 per vehicle.

How close is Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa offer free breakfast?

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but El Coco Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

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

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa is home to Niromi, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and light fare.

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

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa to downtown Sardinal?

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa is 0.3 mi away from Playa Hermosa.

Reviews

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 849 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, MADISON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Hotel Bosque del Mar was pure relaxation from start to finish. The grounds and facilities are spotless, surrounded by lush tropical greenery that makes you feel completely immersed in nature. Everything — from the rooms to the pool area — was clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The staff were incredible: friendly, professional, and always ready to help with a genuine smile. They made us feel welcome the moment we arrived and added such a personal touch to our stay. We especially loved spending time in the pool and hot tub, which were both pristine and perfectly placed for soaking up the peaceful surroundings. Each morning, we woke to the sounds of howler monkeys echoing through the trees — an unforgettable reminder that we were in the heart of Costa Rica. If you’re looking for a quiet, scenic escape with wonderful service and a touch of adventure, Hotel Bosque del Mar is the perfect choice. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time at Bosque. Love the tropical surroundings. Hotel is quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nature was all around us. We saw and heard multiple species of animals. Monkeys, birds, squirrels and raccoons to name a few. Really cool hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the oceanfront room and it was great. Very spacious with a separate room with sofa bed. The room was large with a huge balcony. There was a very comfortable double lounger on the balcony which was great for lounging and enjoying the view through the trees and listening to the surf. The balcony could have used an additional sitting area with small table. The bathroom can be fully opened with a curtain on the outside and bathtub essentially outside on the deck. Kind of cool but also a bit inconvenient to have to close the curtain on the outside for bathroom privacy. We did try the tub open to the outside which was nice but not really private. The hotel grounds are small so no opportunity to enjoy resort type grounds. The beach was nice. It’s a mile long so you can walk for quite a while. There were loungers always available and plenty of trees to provide shade. There are a few beach vendors who will approach you but most are polite and accept a no gracias and move on. There are also people selling tours but we didn’t partake in any. The restaurant was good but a bit expensive. It’s open air so flys were a nuisance at times. We saw monkeys on 4 occasions over 4 days which was a treat. There were also some iguanas and a nice bird that visits the restaurant. We only visited the bar once on happy hour and had a good piña colada. Overall a good stay but a little on the expensive side. We stayed in a regular room the last night which was just average, recommend the oceanfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is so nice. Our Opium room was so beautiful and spacious. Just steps away from the beach. The staff is incredibly friendly. Highly recommand this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice pool, friendly and helpful staff, some notes

Very helpful staff. Absolutely beautiful grounds and building among the nature! Great location, easy parking, secure. Really enjoyed our stay. Couple notes for them to consider: They could do a better job at keeping the hawkers from harassing guests at the beach and every time coming/going between hotel and the beach. They camped out and would often bother. Also the restaurant options and pricing could use a re-work, though I'm sure the food was good. There was no mattress in the pull-out sofa, and despite multiple attempts it just kept getting replaced with regular mattresses (so you couldn't fold up the couch). I saw staff carrying around fold-out couch mattresses outside, so they were around, dunno why it was such a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay in this hotel. The staff was super nice and helpful. Carlos was the best server! The place is magical, the beach is amazing, the food was delicious. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Luscious plants. Rooms were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and spacious room. The restaurant is pricey. On the beach so you have the option of pool or ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Great place

This place was great!! Right on the beach, delicious food, wonderful service, and the beds were so comfortable, I slept great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities. Staff wonderful, room smelled musty, hot water worked about 50% of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Great caring staff The two Maytes were exceptional Thank you both for helping me Mother Teresa would be proud
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cristal

Liked: Cleanliness
Bryan did a great job as my concierge. Was only at the hotel for two nights. Staff is extremely friendly and the location is safe. My only negative is I wish my room was facing the ocean, I would prefer blinds instead of the curtains they had. They are either all open or all closed no middle option. People could see right into my room. The restaurant at the resort is very nice and the food is fresh and tasty. However unfortunately there were cockroaches on the floor of the restaurant when I ate dinner. I would also recommend trying to eat at other beaches like coco, the restaurants around playa hermosa are overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute choice as I had forgotten to have a reservation as I went through immigration. I had searched this properly and booked it to get through immigration, while standing in line. So glad I did! This location is peaceful, quiet, clean, and beachfront. Tuna tartar excellent! Lomo cooked to perfection. Carpaccio de lomo even better, great mixture of flavors without smothering the dish. Kind, knowledgeable and helpful staff at every level. Small market in walking distance. ¡Pura vida!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Bosque del Mar has potential but missed the mark. The prices were outrageous for low season; the hotel was dead. The restaurant we didn’t bother with because the food looked below average. Playa hermosa is very sleepy town and most places closed for low season. Went into Coco daily for food. Beach was nice, but we left most days to check out other beaches. Pool needs to be cleaned throughout the day with a net because of bugs, leaves, etc. Stayed in the Opone suite which was nice but not worth the extra money; no beach view. Shares patio with other Opome suite which was fine. 804 looked nicer than our room 803. Definitely need a car to get around the area. Wouldn’t be back… will stay in Coco or Tamarindo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, excellent staff, beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ASHWINI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Siobhan

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great time in quiet Playa Hermosa!

This is a great property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff is super helpful with special call out to Diego who helped us find surfing lessons in Tamarindo on our last day at the last minute! We loved our stay here. I highly recommend it. I would say just a smidge pricey for not including breakfast...but all in all, no complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures of this hotel do not do it justice. The cove is beautiful, the design of the rooms is so lux, and views are remarkable. The food and drinks were a bit too pricey, but there is a grocery store nearby and there are some cheaper dining options down the beach. I would come back to this hotel every year if I could. So unique!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay on a very nice beach. The room was very nice. Pool was ok but also kinda what we expected, still refreshing at 85 degrees. Same temp as the ocean. The sand is scorching hot so wear sandals. We walked down the beach to other restaurants for dinners because the food was better / different. Pitch black walk on the beach was interesting and the “path” was also oddly populated with people in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property. Great staff. Good restaurant.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely breathtaking!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025