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Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Garden Suite | View from room
Ocean Front Suite King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Hotel Bosque del Mar, steps from Playa Hermosa's shoreline, offers a peaceful oceanfront experience. Guests can book spa massages and enjoy sea-view meals at Niromi restaurant. The property features an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool for cooling off after beach time.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Beach/ocean view

Ocean Front Suite Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite Nyuri | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Nyuri

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Opome | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Opome

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Ocean Front Suite King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean Front Suite King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Tropical Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Tropical Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Garden Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Garden Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, Guanacaste, 1000

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

Boutique hotel near Playa Hermosa
Consider a stay at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Niromi, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi and a hot tub are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services, a reception hall, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 29-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

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

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal hotel is steps from Playa Hermosa and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Coco Beach. Playa Pedregosa and Playa Bermúdez are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 852 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 852 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 852 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 852 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 852 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a friendly Staff and on a great beach!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurence

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

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

10/10 Excellent

Wally Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and grounds Meals at restaurants was excellent Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing property and amazing staff

Amazing property and amazing staff. Everyone went out of their way to help and make us feel welcome. The property is in a prime location on the beach. Walking distance to a few beach front restaurants or on site restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Beautiful pool and beach. Monkeys were an added bonus as they were fun to watch. Loved the relaxed vibe and soft music of this little jungle /beach resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and helpful. The property is clean and in a fantastic location. We were literally on the beach in one hour after landing in Liberia. We have already booked a return trip to Hotel Bosque.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

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

3 Day Quick Vaca

Beautiful, Clean & Small. 25 minutes from the Liberia airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great place to stay

Beautiful hotel with environment that really makes it seem like a tropical rainforest, especially in the dry Guanacaste region. Friendly staff, delicious food that is reasonably priced for the area and hotel. Monitored parking across the street. Fantastic quiet and low key beach. And you have to love the sound of howler monkeys in the morning. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was perfectly situated on the beach which we loved you can hear the ocean from your room. It was perfectly located so anything you wanted to do was within a 20 or 30 minute drive
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond helpful!! Extremely kind and accommodating. Everyone was exceptional but two people stood out: Shirley and Diego! I will definitely be back to this hidden gem of paradise!! We went with our whole family (12 people and 5 rooms) this resort gives you the best of both worlds.. walk in pool and amazing beach. The restaurant was amazing especially breakfast and as expected the coffee was delicious. I could go on and on. Great memories made and I can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint property with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norris

Liked: Amenities
We stayed for a couple nights in a beach front suite. The views were spectacular. The staff is very friendly. Pura Vida!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judi

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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place right by the ocean and in the forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. It's right on the beach with the rain forest all around you. Every morning, we enjoyed walks along the beach and picked up brunch or lunch from restaurants along the beach. Very peaceful and family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Good food although portions are pretty small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and cozy hotel. The beaches were clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

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

Kourosh

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

Beautiful cozy hotel right on Playa Hermosa

Nice roomy comfortable rooms situated on very beautiful quiet beach with calm ocean. Great service with very friendly staffs. Enjoyed the drinks and food on the top floor restaurant. Spotted few monkeys on the trees right outside our room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous property, beach, rooms, pool, everything! Great service. Highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and room with instant beach access. Playa Hermosa and the whole North Pacific Coast didn't do it for me, but this hotel was a beacon. Love the room decor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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