Amazing Accommodations for Crocodile Bay Guests
Crocodile Bay invites the passionate traveler to discover adventure, culture, and a premium experience grounded in the natural world. Our fishing guests immerse themselves in the rich spectrum of the authentic Costa Rica… surrounded by Botánika's renowned services and amenities.
A natural lagoon-style swimming pool meanders through lush, verdant greenery—past rock walls, infinity edges and two hot tubs. Lounge on comfortable chaises and in poolside cabanas as you’re transported to a tropical oasis in Costa Rica where the jungle ends and the ocean begins.
An airy clubhouse with a welcoming lobby and reception area invites you to linger and indulge in premium resort amenities, including a wine bar, casual and fine dining, fitness center, and the clubhouse courtyard with reflection pond, covered courtyard bar seating, and an interior courtyard terrace.
ROOM TO RELAX
Nestled within the majestic jungle in Costa Rica’s unspoiled southern region, Botánika’s organic architecture and interiors blur the lines between outdoors and in. With well-appointed studio, 1-, 2-, and 3- bedroom accommodations offering casual comfort and panoramic vistas that embrace biophilia, Botánika is your personal retreat in paradise.
EAT And DRINK
Whether you’re seeking authentic cuisine prepared with the fresh, local flavors of Costa Rica or a casual bite while looking out on our natural lagoon-style pool, Botánika Osa Peninsula, will take you on an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Sweet and savory dishes, refreshing handcrafted cocktails, and rich, full-bodied wines await.
RAINFOREST RETREAT

Enjoy luxe accommodations, indulgent dining, an elegant, airy clubhouse, a natural lagoon-style pool, and a rich history of fishing.

Crocodile Bay and Botánika celebrate all that is unique to this majestic setting; both on and off the water. Join us!

THE DISCOVERY CONTINUES
MARINA
Crocodile Bay Marina is the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds that only a seaside village could provide. Get ready for an epic day out on the water.
THE STORY
From Crocodile Bay Resort to Botánika Osa Peninsula, meet the team that is helping to take a family legacy into its next chapter.
LOCAL EXPLORATION
Botánika embodies a rare confluence of rainforest and rustic luxury that lives in harmony with the area’s unique character and community.
Sportfishing Calendar

January

Tuna, marlin and dorado taper off. Number of sailfish begins to increase.

February

Prime time for sailfish. Occassional marlin, tuna or dorado.

March

Prime time for sailfish.

April

Sailfish numbers drop mid-April and some marlin begin to appear.

May

Slower for billfish. Typically we start seeing schools of spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

June

Slower for billfish. Spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

July

Marlin begin to appear. A chance for black marlin as well as blues and striped marlin. A chance for tuna.

August

Marlin and tuna.

September

Slower for billfish. A chance for tuna and dorado.

October

Dorado begin to appear in numbers with marlin close behind.

November

A mixed bag of dorado, marlin and some big tuna.

December

Marlin, dorado, tuna and sailfish are all possibilities.