Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

I am a manual wheelchair user, with a power assist. I am able to stand and pivot. When we reached the hotel and saw our room, I noticed that there was no grab bar around our toilet. That would mean I would have to use the bathroom in the lobby. We let the manager know and within 30 minutes a grab bar was installed by the toilet. The staff are amazing. The food was amazing. They have a boardwalk to the Ocean as well as chair to get into the ocean. Unfortunately the sea was rough the day I was going to use the chair so I don't have any pictures of that. This little boutique hotel was absolutely fantastic and we would come back again and again.

Hotel Bosque del Mar was a wonderful find on the pacific coast of Costa Rica, nestled in a rich forest of old trees, many of which were covered in vines and palms. It was great habitat for many bird species, and a troop of howler monkeys came through one afternoon. Every one of the staff with whom we interacted was friendly and professional. Alexis in the main restaurant is a real gem. He interacted with us in English, but was very patient in allowing me to practice Spanish. We looked forward to seeing him at every breakfast — he was a high point in our visit. The room was very comfortable, with a gorgeous view into a forest of green, and lacked for nothing. The little sitting area is very nice, as is the small deck, which was a great spot for morning coffee and listening to the bird choir grow in volume. The pool is an oasis amidst the forest, but it’s only a short walk to Playa Hermosa. We’ve been to many beaches in Costa Rica, and this one quickly became our favourite. It’s a long clean beach w light sand, and a sandy bottom well out into the water. We would come back to this area again, and would do so just to revisit Hotel Bosque del Mar.

We had a glorious week of serenity, beauty and warmth at Hotel Bosque del Mar in mid January 2026. Special shout outs to Alexis, Carlos and Shirley on the wait staff at the restaurant, and Shay at reception! One hiccup was that the main elevator was broken but we got exercise going up 3 flights of stairs. And one morning, the coffee had a strong taste of chlorine as they were cleaning the water line. Otherwise, perfection!

Trip was amazing and staff was super amazing. Alexis was nice and professional. Made us feel like family. We will be going back.

I felt very happy at the hotel, especially with the reception staff, Davies and Johan. They are very kind people, as is all the hotel staff in general. Don't hesitate to come; I assure you that you will feel very welcome like state at home. 😊

This is our second time dying at Hotel Bosque Del Mar. it is paradise. Situated right on a beautiful beach it is quaint and yet elegant. The food is fabulous. I enjoyed my wine selections as well. The beds were firm and every thing was so clean. They provided filtered water and the service was exceptional. We highly recommend!

We stayed here for 3 nights. A lovely location with access to the beach. Lounge chairs are allowed on this beach and the staff provide drink and food service. We stayed in Room 706 on the lower level. We did have a few problems with our room but the staff took care of it. There are however, no USB outlets in the room and the light switches are ackward. We ate breafast and dinner everyday in the restaurant. The food was good. You have access to both menus; bar and dining room. The service is what stood out; our waiters and front desk staff, cleaners, etc. were outstanding. We would like to recognize; Carlos, Fabio, Kiano, Jonathan, Shirley, Alexis, Jean Carlos, Stefany. We unfortunately did not get the names of the cleaning staff but they were also great. All happy, helpful and provided great service. The pool is lovely as well. It is a beautfiul location.

The layout of the hotel is stunning. You feel like you're in a treehouse, in the best possible way, that magically opens up onto Playa Hermosa. It really is the perfect blend between privacy and a welcoming community space that captures the Pura Vida spirit. All of the staff were so friendly and helpful, and really made an impression on our kids. We didn't eat often at the restaurant and bar because we preferred to explore nearby towns, but the restaurant is inviting and again, beautiful outdoor space.

We're not big seafood fans, so a few more options of non-seafood based dishes on the menu would be welcomed.

Beautiful resort, love the floor to ceiling class windows looking out to the beach. Love the day bed outside. Very friendly staff. Will recommend to all!

The bathroom by guest check in should be visually labeled for men or women. Only one door was open and there was no male/female sign so I thought it was mixed gender and I walked in on a man using the urinal. This should be addressed for safety and privacy concerns Mattress is too stiff. Outlets next to bed would be more convenient then plugging it in across the room