# Fish Hook Marina & Lodge: slips and rooms on Golfito bay

> Fish Hook Marina & Lodge is a compact marina and hotel on the waterfront in Golfito, on the Golfo Dulce. It suits cruisers who want a protected berth near Costa Rica's southern port of entry, and anglers who want to sleep steps from the dock.

Source: https://costaricasailing.net/fish-hook-marina-lodges/
Last checked: 2026-10-22
Location: Golfito, Golfito, Southern Pacific, Costa Rica
Type: marina, hotel, sportfishing
Official website: https://fishhookcr.com
Location: Waterfront, km 2 on the main road, Golfito
Marina: About 20 berths, with daily, monthly and long-term rates
On site: Lodge rooms, restaurant and bar, dockmaster, 24-hour security
Best for: Cruising yachts heading to or from Panama, and sportfishing groups

## What they offer

Fish Hook is two things in one spot: a small marina and a lodge with a restaurant and bar, right on Golfito's bay. It's been part of the Golfito waterfront for years, and the lodge still gets guest reviews through 2025 on the big booking sites. If you know the place from older guides, the website has moved to fishhookcr.com.

For sailors, the draw is simple. Golfito bay is ringed by hills and well sheltered, and the marina is a short walk from town, groceries and the services cruisers need after a passage.

## The marina

The marina offers roughly 20 berths for yachts, sailboats and sportfishing boats (the site mentions 22 in one place, so ask what's free). It's set up for bigger boats too: the company says it can take vessels well over 100 feet, so call ahead with your length, beam and draft.

What the marina lists:

- Extra-wide docks and an on-site dockmaster
- Daily, monthly and long-term berthing
- 24-hour security
- Help with boat maintenance and provisioning

Ask directly about current power and water at the dock, since older listings and the current site don't say quite the same thing.

## The lodge and restaurant

The lodge rooms are king and queen rooms with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, hot water, a fridge, microwave and coffee maker, and breakfast is included. There's an open-air restaurant and bar looking over the docks, which is where most crews end up at sunset. Guests in 2025 mentioned water views and friendly, quick service, and also said the decor is on the older side.

## Where it is

Golfito sits on the inner Golfo Dulce, near the Panama border on the Pacific side. It's an official port of entry, so many boats coming north from Panama, or heading south, clear in or out here. Golfito also has a duty-free shopping zone, banks, a hospital and a small airstrip, all useful when you're restocking after weeks on passage.

## Who it suits

- Cruisers who want a protected berth with a bar and bed close by
- Sportfishing groups, since offshore billfish grounds and inshore roosterfish water are within reach of the gulf
- Crew changes: it's easy for a friend to fly into Golfito and stay a night before joining the boat

## Good to know before you book

- Contact the marina before arrival to confirm a berth for your size of boat.
- The Golfo Dulce is calm compared with the open Pacific, but the trip in from the ocean still means watching weather and tides.
- Rainy season on the southern Pacific coast (roughly May to November) brings heavy afternoon rain. Plan haul-outs and deck work around it.
- Pets aren't allowed in the lodge, according to its booking listing.

For more on boating around the Osa and Golfo Dulce, see the [Southern Pacific section](/southern-pacific/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I clear customs in Golfito?

Yes. Golfito is an official port of entry for boats. Check current procedures with the marina or port captain before you arrive.

### Does Fish Hook take big yachts?

The marina says it can take large vessels, well over 100 feet. Confirm your exact length and draft ahead of time.

### Can I stay at the lodge without a boat?

Yes. The lodge books like a regular small hotel, and many guests come for the fishing or as a base for the Golfo Dulce.

### Is there a restaurant on site?

Yes, an open-air restaurant and bar overlooking the marina.