Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

We came just for the restaurant.
Staying nearby but this restaurant had fantastic food, good value (much better than where we are staying), great and fast service.
And great view of the sea.
Recommend even if you’re not staying at the hotel.

Beautiful beachfront location, 10/10 staff & service. I highly recommended this place, and look forward to returning. Johon is the best!

I would give this hotel 6 stars if I could! I cannot describe how lovely the rooms and grounds are, and how helpful and friendly the staff are. The hotel is right on the beach but feels very secluded in the grounds and is beautifully designed.

The restaurant was excellent, with the staff being very attentive and the food delicious and fresh. Would highly recommend the creole seafood medley, the niromi tuna and the mahi mahi.

The wildlife in the grounds was a highlight, we saw iguanas and howler monkeys from our balcony and the pool which was amazing.

Unfortunately during our stay a member of our party became injured and needed immediate medical help. The staff were extremely helpful, calling an ambulance, liaising with the medical staff, supporting the injured person into the ambulance and then kindly collecting them from the medical centre with a hotel vehicle free of charge. We would like to particularly thank the operations manager at the hotel for her support.

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 property is absolutely beautiful tucked away under the jungle along Playa Hermossa . We had an amazing time. The room was the spacious penthouse that had two baths and bedrooms. We were so impressed with the upgrades that were made after the storms and the artistry of the workmanship. We feel it was a great value for what we got !

Every morning was such a treat with the service provided by Alexis, Shirley, Carlos, Serrano and Sofia was superior. Patience with a large group of 13 people and 5 kids. They made two birthdays so special and warm. Highly recommend the hotel, restaurant and especially the staff who went above and beyond to provide a spectacular experience.

Food was fabulous. Service is always great. The manager takes the time to stop and talk with everyone. Christmas they had live music.

Sadly we’re leaving today… the staff provided excellent service in every area from check in to now our departure. We enjoyed the restaurant experience with many options available every day, the freshest fruits and amazing grilled fish dishes. We’ll be back next Christmas!

The hotel was beautiful and the staff could not have been any friendlier or more helpful. The food was fantastic, and Fabio, Sofia, Jonathan, Clarence, and Alex felt like old friends by the end of our trip. The front desk was incredibly helpful when we needed something. We loved the location - quick ride from airport, felt very private yet plenty of options either by foot down the beach or a short ride into town. My boys enjoyed the pool table, and I enjoyed the spa and borrowed book by the pool in the mornings. Our room was clean and comfortable. We had a tropical suite and it was perfect for us and our two teenagers. We would definitely go back!

Great vibes, top food and great drinks especially during happy hour. The gin and tonics, passion fruit margaritas were especially good.

Yorsi and yelzin are the absolute best—great happy hour . There’s a pool table and daily specials! Great place for families

The hotel is built like it’s part of nature, with trees all around each building. The beach is literally steps away from the hotel and restaurant. The rooms were great. The food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner was expertly presented and tasted great. The staff in the restaurant were wonderful…very attentive to each of us and very friendly. Alexis, Serrano, Carlos, Shirley, and others whose names I’m forgetting were all so professional and courteous. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing stay at Hotel Bosque del Mar. The hotel is beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly located, but what truly made our vacation special was the incredible staff. Huge thank you to Fabio, Serrano, Sofia, Alexis, and Stephanie for their outstanding service and genuine hospitality.

The hotel made everything so easy to plan—we went diving, horseback riding, snorkeling, and jet skiing, all seamlessly arranged through the hotel. Zero stress, just an unforgettable experience. Friendly people, great service, and an amazing vacation. We can’t wait to come back! PURA VIDA!!

Not sure how this expensive resort receives such positive reviews. Yes, the staff is friendly and hard working (as was our experience throughout Costa Rica), but the resort is dated and tired and just generally in need of an overhaul. Our suite has 2 broken TVs, a broken lamp, hard beds and an uncomfortable older sofa and 1 chair. The ground floor “garden suite” windows overlooked walkways so drapes needed to be closed. One single towel hook in the bathroom and no toilet paper holder. No dresser to unpack clothes. Left us feeling like all of these 5 star reviews are sus.