Croc's Resort & Casino
Day Passes & Hot Springs · Jacó & Herradura · Day pass
A big beachfront resort at the north end of Jaco beach built around a lagoon-style pool of waterfalls and channels that opens onto the sand. The day pass comes with credit for food and drinks at the pool bar, towels and showers, and the casino is next door when the sun goes down.
- Open
- 08:00–17:00
- Takes
- 9 h
- Best time
- any time
- Booking
- Book ahead
Highlights
- Lagoon-style pool with waterfalls, right on the beach
- $59 food-and-drink credit for adults ($25 for kids)
- Towels, showers, Wi-Fi and parking included
- Casino, sports bar and several restaurants on site
Tips
- Buy the pass in advance - the resort's own site does not sell it
- Spend your credit at El Zarpe pool bar (open 10:00-18:00)
- Leave outside food and drinks at home - they are not allowed
- Cancel at least 24 h ahead for a refund
- $59 food credit included
- No outside food
- Strong surf, swim carefully
Good to know
- Day pass runs 8:00-17:00 and is sold through day-pass marketplaces
- Children's rate is for ages 6-11; confirm age rules when booking (the listing shows conflicting limits)
- Jaco beach has powerful waves and strong currents - check posted warnings before swimming
- The resort promotes its casino and nightlife - expect a lively evening scene
Prices (as published)
| Day Pass adult — 8:00-17:00 · $59 consumable credit · pool, beach, towels · per DayPassCR listing | $70 |
| Day Pass child 6-11 — $25 consumable credit · per DayPassCR listing | $35 |
| Day Pass F&B All-Inclusive — food and drink all-inclusive · per ResortPass listing (search snippet, unconfirmed) | $110 |
Contact & directions
- Website: https://www.crocsresortcasino.com/
- Phone: +506 2105 3200
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50687707594
- Location: 9.6228739, -84.6408258 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Playa EscondidaBeachA beach in the Jacó coast.
- Centro Cívico de Jacó (skatepark)Park · Free · hidden gemJacó's free community recreation centre, with a skatepark, sports courts and a library, a hangout for local kids away from the beach strip.
- Parque Johannes DankersPark · FreeA neighborhood park in central Jacó near the beach, with sports courts, paths and a stage for town events — where local families hang out in the afternoon.
- Playa BalsalBeachA beach in the Jacó coast.
- Playa JacóBeach · FreeFour kilometers of gray volcanic sand in the beach town closest to San José, with beginner-friendly waves, surf schools along the shore and big Pacific sunsets.
- Jacó Street MuralsLandmark · FreeJacó's walls double as an open-air gallery: the local ArtifyJacó project has covered buildings, parking lots and even utility poles with big, colorful murals.
Sources: https://www.crocsresortcasino.com/ · https://www.daypasscr.com/hotels/day-pass-at-hotel-crocs-resort-casino/ · 0014_jaco.sql · intel-D.json · traveler reviews checked 2026-10-10