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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.

Scuba enthusiasts will appreciate the stunning underwater ecosystems at locations such as the Gulf of Papagayo and Isla del Caño, where diverse marine life thrives. The Catalinas Islands in the Pacific are a popular dive spot known for encounters with rays, sharks, and turtles. The Caribbean coast boasts the vibrant reefs of Cahuita National Park. Visibility is typically good, offering the chance to explore coral formations and shipwrecks. With warm waters and diverse sites, the country is a prime spot for scuba diving lovers.

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

Villas Kalimba

Sámara, Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $443 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 200 metros Este de la Estación de Policía, frente Casa Valeria, Villas Kalimba has great rooms from $443 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, scuba divers will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a spa at this terrific hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Culebra, Guanacaste
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1276 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica which has nice rooms starting at $1276. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 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, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services 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
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Casa Papito

Potrero, Guanacaste
Guest house with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found Casa Papito to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $88. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Playa Potrero, contiguo al Hotel Isolina. Calle Piña, 1ª casa a mano derecha.. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The water slides are especially fun! It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge

Tamarindo, Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $159, Les Voiles Blanches - Luxury Lodge, at 152 Rio Santo provides an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
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Casa Buenavista - Adults Only

Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (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.
  • 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 a bar. The great rooms here start at $101 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Playa Carrillo - Guanacaste Canton de Hojancha. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and horse riding, which is nice for scuba divers. Just a short drive from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. 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
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
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Tulemar

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $333 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Tulemar is 9.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $333, and it's located at 1 Tulemar Gardens. We also love the a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
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Las Perlitas Rentals Playa Samara

Sámara, Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (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.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Las Perlitas Rentals Playa Samara because it has great rooms that start at $66. It has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 200M Este y 160M Norte Del Super Delfin. Only a short distance from the city center, divers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Plaza Yara

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (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.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Hotel Plaza Yara offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $101 (before taxes). It's located at Main Road Manuel Antonio 6350 CR and has earned a guest rating of 9.50/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and horse riding 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
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica

Sámara, Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Calle 5 Playa Samara, Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica has great rooms from $81 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and family rooms which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Samara Palm Lodge

Sámara, Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Samara Palm Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $73. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 m oeste del Banco Nacional. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers free parking, horse riding, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning. 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
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$149

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 125 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $149. 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: $548
  • 4-star hotels: $230
  • 3-star hotels: $101


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