Hotel Bosque del Mar is a hotel destination wedding venue in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, 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, March, April.
Hotel Bosque del Mar
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.
About Hotel Bosque del Mar
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.
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We just returned from a 5 night stay at Hotel Bosque del Mar. Everything about our stay was excellent. The hotel is on one of the more secluded beaches with direct beach access.
Linda Mayse · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- US$100 to US$250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIR, 25 min by car
The spaces
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIR · 2–2.5 hours by road from Liberia; 4–5 hours from San José (SJO)
Guests fly into Liberia International Airport (Daniel Oduber Quirós).
- Typical total
- $25,000–60,000+Aisle estimate
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$25,000–60,000+ for 75 guests, 2-night stay with moderate catering
- Ceremony fee
- $1,500–3,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
See the full figure+
$1,500–3,000 (venue rental, basic setup)
- Reception
- $60–120 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
See the full figure+
$60–120 (catering, bar, service charge, varies by menu)
- Room rate
- $150–350 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
$150–350 per room (standard to deluxe; subject to season and availability)
- Weather window
- January – April
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2672 0046
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
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.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Nearest airport: LIR, 25 min by car
“Located just 25 minutes from Daniel Oduber International airport in Liberia (LIR), one of the closest beaches to an airport in Costa Rica!”
Read the source for nearest airportSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Bosque del Mar is a boutique hotel facing the sea in Hermosa beach, in the exuberant Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste.”
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