Hotel Bosque del Mar is a hotel destination wedding venue in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$31,000 (our estimate), reached from Liberia International Airport (Daniel Oduber Quirós) (LIR), 2–2.5 hours by road from Liberia; 4–5 hours from San José (SJO). Best months: January, February, November, December.
Hotel Bosque del Mar
Playa HermosaProvincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Guests arrive at Hotel Bosque del Mar to find themselves steps from Playa Hermosa's volcanic-sand beach, where ocean breezes replace formal air conditioning and the Pacific becomes your ceremony backdrop.
Hotel Bosque del Mar
- Guests
- Up to 150 guestsAisle estimate
- Rooms
- 35 rooms
- Cost
- About US$31,000Aisle estimate
- Ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Season
- Best weather Nov–FebAisle estimate
- Getting there
- LIR
About the venue
Guests arrive at Hotel Bosque del Mar to find themselves steps from Playa Hermosa's volcanic-sand beach, where ocean breezes replace formal air conditioning and the Pacific becomes your ceremony backdrop.
The property's 40 beachfront acres mean your wedding party walks through mature forest canopy to reach event spaces, creating a natural progression that shifts everyone's mindset from travel mode to celebration.
Rated 4.6/5 on Google, the venue handles both intimate gatherings and events up to 150 guests with on-site lodging that keeps your community together.
- 40 beachfront acres with direct access to Playa Hermosa's black-sand beach
- Accommodates 20–150 guests with multiple indoor and open-air event spaces
- All-inclusive hotel with 108 rooms allows guests to stay on-property throughout celebration
- Costa Rican chef manages menus featuring local seafood and tropical ingredients
Short answers
- How much does a wedding at Hotel Bosque del Mar cost?
- Aisle estimates about US$31,000 for 80 guests. Hire, fees, food and drink. Rooms are extra.
- Aisle estimate
- When is the best time for a wedding at Hotel Bosque del Mar?
- Best weather: November – February.
- Aisle estimate
- How do guests get to Hotel Bosque del Mar?
- Fly into Liberia International Airport (Daniel Oduber Quirós) (LIR), about 25 min by car.
- Venue website
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Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 35 rooms
- Room types
- 4 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$31,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$275 per headAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Conference space
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Best weather to marry
- January: best
- February: best
- March: good
- April: out of season
- May: out of season
- June: out of season
- July: out of season
- August: out of season
- September: out of season
- October: out of season
- November: best
- December: best
Getting there
- LIR, 25 min by car
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
Reviews of Hotel Bosque del Mar
“Absolutely magical, peaceful oasis at Playa Hermosa. We stayed here with our one year old and parents. Staff were friendly, helpful, and great to our little guy.”
4.6out of 5, from 799 Google reviews
Questions about the venue
Where a number is our estimate, we say so.
What's included in the venue fee?
The ceremony and reception space rental typically includes tables, chairs, and basic décor setup. Menu planning, beverages, and staffing are managed through the hotel's catering department. Confirm exact inclusions during your site visit.
Can we have a beach ceremony?
Yes. Playa Hermosa's beach is directly accessible from the property. Timing around tide and weather is important, your planner will coordinate with the hotel's team to finalize logistics.
How far is this from San José airport?
Approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles), typically a 4–5 hour drive. Many couples arrange private car service or helicopter transfer for a more direct arrival.
What's the rainy season like here?
December through April is drier. Plan accordingly and discuss weather contingencies with the hotel.
Do we need visas for our guests?
US, Canadian, and EU citizens receive 90 days visa-free entry. Check travel.gc.ca or your country's embassy for current requirements.
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 3:00 PM onwardsGuest arrivals; hotel check-in; welcome reception by beach or pool
- 10:00 AMRehearsal on ceremony site (beach or garden area)
- 4:00 PMWedding ceremony
- 5:30 PMCocktail hour and appetizers
- 7:00 PMDinner, toasts, dancing, and celebration
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch; guest departures
The venue is one part of the budget. Budget a wedding in Costa Rica with Aisle’s calculator: it starts from modelled estimates for food and drink, bedrooms, a welcome dinner and suppliers in Costa Rica, and you can replace each one with a quote.
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