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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Costa Rica

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Costa Rica

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If you're looking for the perfect place to stay during your scuba diving vacation in Costa Rica, look no further! We've analyzed all the dive resorts and dive hotels in Costa Rica to find the best options for you. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, we've got you covered with top-rated luxury hotels, affordable options, 4-star and 5-star resorts, and everything in between. You can choose from a range of dive hotels in Costa Rica that are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you have the best dive experience possible. With the most popular resorts and scuba diving hotels below, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. Snorkeling enthusiasts will also find plenty to love here, too. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers and snorkelers in Costa Rica? Keep reading to discover our top picks for the best scuba diving hotels and resorts in Costa Rica.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Villas Kalimba

Samara, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 200 metros Este de la Estacion de Policia, frente Casa Valeria, Villas Kalimba has great rooms from $210 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, scuba divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this terrific hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Culebra, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1519 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo which has nice rooms starting at $1519. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Papagayo Peninsula. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo

Culebra, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Resort with prices starting at $932 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $932. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at End of route 253. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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The Westin Golf Resort and Spa Playa Conchal - All Inclusive

Cabo Velas, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $626 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $626, The Westin Golf Resort and Spa Playa Conchal - All Inclusive, at Playa Conchal provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.92 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Casa Buenavista - Adults only

Puerto Carrillo, Province Of Guanacaste
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Casa Buenavista - Adults only has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $99 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 350 metros de la playa, playa carrillo. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, which is nice for scuba divers. Just a short drive from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Beach
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Manoas

Uvita, Province Of Puntarenas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Manoas is 9.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $100, and it's located at 2KM Norte de Cabinas Gato a la Union, 800 M Oeste. We also love the mountain views, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, laundry facilities, and fishing which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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The Beach Bungalows

Tamarindo, Province Of Guanacaste
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is The Beach Bungalows because it has great rooms that start at $120. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Across the Street from Arco Iris. Only a short distance from the city center, divers will especially love breakfast, hiking, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast at this fun hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Beach
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Flor y Bambu

Playa Grande, Province Of Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Flor y Bambu offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $86 (before taxes). It's located at At Cafe Del Pueblo Turn Right 300 Meters On The Left and has earned a guest rating of 9.50/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, free parking, horse riding, car rentals, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Beach
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Dreams Las Mareas All Inclusive

La Cruz de Guanacaste, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Resort with prices starting at $525 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Playa El Jobo, El Jobo La Cruz de Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Dreams Las Mareas All Inclusive has great rooms from $525 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, child care, and laundry services which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Hotel Plaza Yara

Manuel Antonio, Province Of Puntarenas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Hotel Plaza Yara which has nice rooms starting at $132. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Main Road Manuel Antonio. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Costa Rica, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Beach Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Cheap Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for One Week in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for One Night in Costa Rica, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Costa Rica, Best Adults Only Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Party Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Business Hotels in Costa Rica, or Best Party Hotels in Costa Rica.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$203

Travelers to Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 123 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $203. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Costa Rica.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $820
  • 4-star hotels: $324
  • 3-star hotels: $127


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