Croc's Resort & Casino

What Croc's Resort & Casino does

Croc's Resort & Casino operates a single beachfront hospitality and gaming property on the north end of Jacó Beach in Costa Rica's Puntarenas region, approximately 55 miles (88 km) from Juan Santamaría International Airport. The property combines traditional hotel inventory (Deluxe King and Two Queen rooms with ocean, mountain, or resort views), 14 one- and two-bedroom oceanfront condominiums with full kitchens and balconies, four distinct on-site restaurants and bars (La Stanza Italian fine dining, Los Cuates Mexican grill, El Zarpe pool bar, El Cafetal coffee shop), a self-described Costa Rica's largest beachfront casino with slots, table games, poker room, and Game On sports bar, the Carara Spa & Salon, a lagoon-style resort pool, and over 19,000 sq ft of event space accommodating up to 400 attendees. The business model is diversified direct-to-consumer across six revenue streams: hotel accommodations, casino gaming, food & beverage, spa, events and weddings, and bundled packages (Casino Package with $25 table match play plus 3,000 CRC slot credit; Romance Package with $40 La Stanza dining credit; Family Package at $145+ per night with kids-under-12 staying free; Advanced Booking; 30+ Day long-stay rate).

Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the resort's own SynXis-powered website booking engine, toll-free phone reservations, WhatsApp (506 8770 7594), and walk-in traffic, supplemented by a trueTour 3D virtual tour platform and a ProposalPath event inquiry workflow. Marketing is centered on the company's own website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email, and organic SEO, with credibility anchored by TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2023 and 2024 awards, a regional Best Wedding award, a Turismo award, a Red Sofia award, and an Instagram TRA 2026 recognition. Customer segments span leisure travelers, corporate groups, destination wedding parties, adventure tourists, sports enthusiasts, and casino guests, with a minor cross-promotional partnership with Crystal Dental (jacodentist.com) aimed at the dental tourism sub-vertical. Croc's is privately held, operates a single-asset real-estate footprint in Costa Rica, does not maintain a mobile app, exposes no API or SDK, and lists no disclosed management team, funding history, or financial results.

Name

Croc's Resort & Casino

Legal name

Croc's Resort & Casino

Website

https://crocsresortcasino.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Croc's Resort & Casino operates a beachfront resort and gaming destination in Jacó, Costa Rica, serving leisure travelers, corporate groups, destination wedding parties, and casino guests. The single property combines oceanfront rooms, 14 condos, four restaurants, a casino, spa, and event space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Casino Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAJAA

Integrated Casino Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Casino Hotels

SECONDARYTHAGACAA

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Luxury Hotels & Resorts

SECONDARYTHAFACAH

Hotel & Resort Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAHAAAC

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

Keywords

• Beachfront resort hospitality
• Casino gaming entertainment
• Destination weddings
• Corporate event venues
• Spa wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacó

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from oceanfront rooms, suites, and condominiums with various view categories (ocean, mountain, resort). Includes deluxe king rooms, two queen rooms, and one to two-bedroom oceanview condos with full kitchens.
2. Casino Gaming: Gaming revenue from slot machines (open 10am-1am daily) and table games (open 7pm). Includes dedicated poker room and sports bar gaming within the casino complex.
3. Food & Beverage: Revenue from four on-site restaurants and multiple bars: La Stanza (Italian fine dining), Los Cuates (Mexican grill), El Zarpe (pool bar & grill), El Cafetal (coffee shop), plus Liquidity Casino Bar and Game On Sports Bar.
4. Spa & Wellness: Revenue from Carara Spa & Salon offering massages, facials, and rejuvenating treatments using eco-friendly products.
5. Events & Weddings: Revenue from hosting destination weddings, corporate events, meetings, and group retreats. Offers micro wedding packages, intimate beach ceremonies, and grand celebration packages for up to 400 attendees.
6. Packages & Promotions: Bundled offerings including romance packages, casino packages, family packages (kids stay free), advanced booking offers, and long-stay rates (30+ days).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Croc's Resort & Casino operates a beachfront full-service resort and casino in Jacó, Costa Rica, selling overnight accommodations (Deluxe rooms and 14 oceanfront condominiums), on-site casino gaming, four restaurants and bars, spa services, and event space for destination weddings and corporate meetings. The property combines lodging, dining, entertainment, wellness, and adventure tour coordination into a single hospitality destination.

Product overview

Croc's Resort & Casino operates as a full-service beachfront resort in Jacó, Costa Rica, combining lodging, gaming, dining, and entertainment in a single destination. The property offers two primary accommodation tiers: standard Deluxe Hotel Rooms (King and Two Queen configurations) and 14 Beachfront Condos (one- and two-bedroom units with full kitchens). Dining is centered on four on-site venues: La Stanza (upscale Italian), Los Cuates (Mexican Grill), El Zarpe (poolside casual), and El Cafetal (coffee shop). Gaming offerings include Croc's Casino with slots and table games, Game On Sports Bar, and Liquidity Casino Bar. Additional amenities encompass Carara Spa & Salon, a lagoon-style pool complex, beach access, and over 19,000 square feet of event space for meetings and destination weddings. The resort also facilitates local adventure experiences through concierge services. Optional add-on packages include Romance, Casino, and customizable Wedding packages at various scales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carara Spa & Salon: On-site spa and wellness center offering massages, facials, and rejuvenating treatments using eco-friendly products.

Products and services

• Deluxe Hotel Accommodations Hotel rooms in Deluxe King and Two Queen configurations with ocean, mountain, or resort views, featuring high-speed internet, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies in select categories. Targeted at leisure travelers, couples, and families booking overnight stays.
• Beachfront Condominiums 14 spacious one- and two-bedroom oceanfront condominiums with full kitchens, granite breakfast bars, laundry facilities, 47-inch flat-screen televisions, and private balconies, designed for extended-stay leisure travelers and families.
• Croc's Casino Beachfront casino with slot machines (open 10 AM to 1 AM), table games including blackjack and craps (open from 7 PM), a dedicated poker room, and a sportsbook, marketed as Costa Rica's largest beachfront gaming destination for adult guests aged 21 and over.
• La Stanza Fine Dining Upscale Italian restaurant featuring waterfront views, an extensive wine selection, and contemporary dining space, specializing in steak and seafood. Open daily for dinner from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM for resort guests and outside diners.
• Los Cuates Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican restaurant offering homemade chips, fresh guacamole, and a signature sweet potato dessert, with décor inspired by colonial Oaxaca. Open daily from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM for resort guests and outside diners.
• El Zarpe Pool Bar & Grill Poolside restaurant and bar serving casual fare including quesadillas, fresh fish entrées, and handcrafted cocktails, with ocean views and a chance to see local macaws. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for resort guests.
• El Cafetal Coffee Shop On-site coffee shop offering Costa Rican coffee, espresso drinks, cappuccinos, macchiatos, and fresh pastries. Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM for resort guests and walk-in visitors.
• Game On Sports Bar Sports bar within the casino area featuring an 18-foot viewing screen for major sporting events, multiple large-screen TVs, a full bar menu, and a dedicated sports viewing experience for resort guests and walk-in patrons.
• Liquidity Casino Bar Relaxed hotel bar serving handcrafted cocktails, local and imported beers, premium spirits, and wine selections, with Pacific Ocean views and a resort-casino atmosphere.
• Carara Spa & Salon On-site spa offering massages, facials, and body treatments using 100% organic, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free products, with a downloadable spa menu for resort guests and outside visitors.
• Destination Weddings Beachfront destination wedding service offering micro weddings (up to 12 guests), intimate beach ceremonies (up to 20 guests), and grand celebrations (20+ guests), supported by a professional wedding coordinator and tropical décor. Targeted at engaged couples and wedding planners.
• Meetings & Events Corporate event facilities providing over 19,000 square feet of flexible event space for up to 400 attendees, including conference rooms, breakout sessions, cocktail functions, gala dinners, and team-building activities. Targeted at corporate meeting planners and event organizers.
• Local Experiences & Tours Concierge-coordinated adventure activities and excursions including ATV tours, ziplining, surfing lessons, El Miro Mountain hiking, Isla Tortuga tours, Carara National Park visits, sport fishing, and catamaran cruises. Targeted at resort guests seeking curated Costa Rica adventure experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 minutes from SJO Airport
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Crystal Dental (Jacó Dentist)minorOthersThe resort maintains a cross-promotional relationship with Crystal Dental (jacodentist.com), a dental clinic in Jacó. Links to Crystal Dental appear in the website footer alongside Croc's Resort branding, suggesting a mutual referral or promotional partnership for dental tourism visitors staying at the resort.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlantis Paradise Island: Integrated beachfront casino resort in the Bahamas. Comparable as a destination resort combining lodging, casino gaming, multiple F&B venues, spa, and large event space in a single beachfront property.
• Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica: International all-inclusive resort brand operating on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Comparable as a large-scale beachfront resort competing for leisure and group business, though more standardized and brand-driven.
• JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa: Luxury branded beachfront resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Comparable as a Costa Rica beachfront property competing for high-end leisure, wedding, and corporate group business with significant event and spa infrastructure.
• Barceló Tambor Beach: All-inclusive beachfront resort on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. Comparable as a Costa Rica beachfront resort with multiple F&B outlets, event space, and leisure activities.
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana: Large-scale integrated beachfront casino resort in the Caribbean. Comparable as a destination casino resort combining lodging, gaming, dining, spa, and entertainment under one brand.
• Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica: All-inclusive beachfront resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, part of a major international brand portfolio. Comparable for leisure and wedding demand capture on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

Direct peers

• Fiesta Resort Central Pacific: All-inclusive beachfront resort on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast. Comparable as a Costa Rica Pacific beachfront resort competing for the same leisure, corporate, and group demand pool.
• Los Sueños Resort & Marina: Beachfront resort and marina community in Herradura Bay, near Jacó, Costa Rica. Directly comparable as a Costa Rica Pacific coast resort with adjacent casino-style entertainment, vacation residences, and marina-based tourism.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPGwLb0CPvIGx_4_SITiR7g
• Facebookfacebook.com/crocscasinoresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/crocscasinoresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crocs-resort-casino

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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