Marina Bahía Golfito

What Marina Bahía Golfito does

Marina Bahía Golfito is an ecoluxury marina and resort complex located on Costa Rica's Southern Pacific coast in Golfito Bay, adjacent to the Golfo Dulce and within reach of Corcovado and Piedras Blancas National Parks. Owned and operated by Enjoy Group since its 2020 acquisition of the previously abandoned project, the marina offers 54 slips accommodating vessels from 40 to 350 feet, including nine customized superyacht berths with a 29-foot draft, supported by a fuel dock with the fastest bunkering pump in Central America (up to 210 gallons per minute, 75,000-gallon storage) and Seaflex mooring technology in a hurricane-free, swell-protected harbor. The asset is the only approved yacht transport pick-up basin in Costa Rica and holds on-site immigration and customs authority, including charter licensing under Costa Rica's 2021 charter law.

The company monetizes across six core revenue streams: marina dockage and superyacht berthing packages (20/30/60-day charter offerings), consumption-based fuel sales, the Amaka Ocean Living Lodge waterfront boutique hotel, the La Playa Restaurant, the Aura Spa, and the MBG Marina Village retail plaza. A curated portfolio of MBG Experiences and Origen Escapes tours (whale and dolphin watching, sportfishing, bioluminescence, mangrove kayaking, Corcovado hikes, jungle trails, and surfing) layers on top, bundled into packages such as the publicly listed Full Discovery Package at $485 per person. The business is an IGY Marina network member and signed a Science & Marina Partners agreement with the International SeaKeepers Society in February 2024, its first such partnership for the non-profit, supporting an on-site Marine Research Center and ongoing coral and biodiversity programs.

The company's go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to superyacht owners and charter operators (supported by IGY network referrals and a dedicated charter concierge), direct-to-consumer bookings via its own websites and WhatsApp, and event-driven volume from yacht transport arrivals. Forward strategy centers on vertical and horizontal expansion: a Phase One waterfront real estate project (2024) adding luxury condominiums and a planned Autograph Collection Hotel, alongside continued dock and amenity buildout. The leadership team is anchored by Javier Pacheco, Executive President of both Enjoy Group and Marina Bahía Golfito.

Name

Marina Bahía Golfito

Website

https://marinabahiagolfito.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marina Bahía Golfito is a private ecoluxury marina and resort in Golfito, Costa Rica, offering 54 berths for yachts up to 350 feet, fuel bunkering, a waterfront hotel, restaurant, spa, and curated eco-adventures, serving superyacht owners, charter operators, and luxury nature travelers via the IGY network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Resort Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Superyacht dockage
• Fuel bunkering services
• Eco-tourism experiences
• Boutique waterfront hotel

Headquarters

HQ city

Golfito

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marina Dockage and Berthing: Premium berthing fees for yachts and megayachts at 54 slips, accommodating vessels from 40 feet to 350 feet. Revenue is recurring per night/stay, with superyacht packages of 20, 30, and 60 days for charter operators.
2. Fuel Sales: High-volume fuel bunkering sales through the fastest pump on the Pacific coast (up to 210 gallons per minute), with 75,000-gallon storage capacity. Revenue is consumption-based per gallon dispensed.
3. Waterfront Hotel Accommodation (Amaka Ocean Living Lodge): Boutique hotel accommodation at Amaka Ocean Living Lodge, offering rooms with marina views, crew lounge, and spa services. Revenue is per-night room rental.
4. Food and Beverage (La Playa Restaurant): Waterfront restaurant serving Latin American cuisine, fresh seafood, pizza, cocktails, and wines. Revenue from food and beverage sales across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bar menus.
5. Experiences and Tours: Guided eco-tours, sportfishing, whale/dolphin watching, kayaking, surfing, and adventure excursions. Packages such as the Full Discovery Package ($485 for 2 persons) bundling accommodation, meals, and activities.
6. MBG Marina Village Retail: Commercial plaza with retail stores (Verano Store, Jade Jewelry, Gadú Coffee Shop, POPS Ice Cream, CR Marine Supplies), scooter/car rentals, and tour offices generating rental income and retail revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marina Bahía Golfito operates a full-service superyacht marina offering 54 berthing slips for vessels up to 350 feet, alongside an integrated waterfront resort that includes a boutique hotel (Amaka Ocean Living Lodge), restaurant (La Playa), spa (Aura), marina village retail, fuel bunkering services, and curated eco-tourism experiences such as mangrove, wildlife, and Golfo Dulce excursions. The combined marina-resort complex targets yacht owners, charter operators, captains, crews, and individual leisure travelers.

Product overview

Marina Bahía Golfito is a premier ecoluxury marina and resort complex in Costa Rica's Southern Pacific coast, offering a unified portfolio of marine services and hospitality experiences. The core offering centers on premium berthing services with 54 slips accommodating vessels from 40 to 350 feet, supported by a state-of-the-art fuel dock with the fastest bunkering pump in Central America. Adjacent to the marina, guests access Amaka Ocean Living Lodge (a waterfront boutique hotel), La Playa Restaurant (Latin American waterfront dining), Aura Spa (wellness services), and the MBG Marina Village (commercial plaza with retail and services). The experience portfolio is divided into MBG Experiences (whale watching, sportfishing, beach hopping, Corcovado hikes, paddleboarding, sunset cruises) and Origen Escapes Experiences (mangrove kayaking, offshore fishing, bird watching, zip-lining, horseback riding, bioluminescence tours). The marina is part of the IGY (International Group Yachting) network and is the only approved yacht transport pick-up basin in Costa Rica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amaka Ocean Living Lodge: Waterfront boutique hotel offering accommodations at the marina, featuring modern hotel rooms with marina views and amenities
• La Playa Restaurant
• Aura Spa
• MBG Marina Village
• MBG Crew Lounge
• MBG Experiences
• Origen Escapes

Products and services

• Superyacht Marina Berthing

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest fuel bunkering in Central America — up to 210 gallons per minute
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International SeaKeepers SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024In February 2024, the International SeaKeepers Society and Marina Bahía Golfito signed a letter of intent to cooperate on conservation initiatives, subsequently formalized as Science & Marina Partners — the first such partnership for the non-profit. The collaboration aims to bring scientists and visiting yacht owners together, plan ocean-conservation initiatives, host thought leaders and activists, support visiting scientists, and establish a SeaKeepers/Marina Bahía Golfito Marine Research Center on site with laboratories, educational programs, and research vessels. Coral planting, regeneration, and biodiversity monitoring are ongoing even during construction.
• International Group Yachting (IGY)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarina Bahía Golfito operates as an IGY Marina, part of the International Group Yachting network. This membership provides access to a global network of exclusive yacht owners and cruising itineraries, with IGY's brand recognition driving superyacht clientele to the marina. The partnership includes co-marketing and referral benefits across the IGY marina network.
• Origen EscapescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrigen Escapes is the primary tour operator partner providing guided eco-adventures for marina guests, including whale/dolphin watching, mangrove kayaking, offshore fishing, bird watching, jungle hiking, zip-lining, waterfall rappelling, horseback riding, bioluminescence tours, and surf excursions. Their team has abundant superyacht experience and works with most superyacht guests in Costa Rica. The tour office is located on-site at MBG Marina Village.
• Amaka Ocean Living LodgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmaka Ocean Living Lodge is the waterfront boutique hotel on the marina property, offering intimate beachfront accommodations with high-speed internet, hammocks, private baths, and minibar. The lodge is co-branded and integrated into the marina experience, offering guests a seamless accommodation option steps from the dock.
• MBG Marina Village TenantsminorOthersThe MBG Marina Village commercial plaza includes multiple tenant businesses: Gadú Coffee Shop, POPS Ice Cream Shop, Jade Jewelry Store, Verano Store, CR Marine Supplies, Origen Escapes Tour Office, and Go Ride Motorbike/Scooter Rentals. These tenants provide retail, dining, provisioning, and transportation services to marina guests and visitors.
• Osa Conservation AreaminorOthersMarina Bahía Golfito operates in close proximity to the Osa Peninsula conservation area, which hosts 2.5% of the world's biodiversity. The marina facilitates access to Corcovado National Park and Piedras Blancas National Park for guests, with ongoing coral planting and biodiversity monitoring conducted in partnership with conservation organizations in the region.
• Enjoy GroupcoreOthersEnjoy Group is the developer and owner of Marina Bahía Golfito, having acquired the abandoned project in 2019–2020 and transformed it into a sustainable, ecoluxury marina. Javier Pacheco is the executive president of Enjoy Group and Marina Bahía Golfito. Enjoy Group is also behind the MBG Marina Village development and waterfront real estate projects including the planned Autograph Collection Hotel.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlantis Marina (Bahamas): A deep-water superyacht marina integrated with the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas. Direct peer combining premium berthing for megayachts with full resort amenities (hotel, F&B, spa) in a tropical tourism destination.
• Port Louis Marina: A 170-berth superyacht marina in Grenada's Lagoon, with integrated retail, F&B, and hotel amenities. Direct peer targeting trans-Atlantic superyacht owners and charter clients in a tropical destination setting.
• Marina Papagayo: A luxury marina in the Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica, operated under a Four Seasons resort partnership. Direct peer offering berthing, F&B, and resort-style amenities to superyacht owners and luxury travelers in the same country and market segment.
• Cap Cana Marina: A luxury deep-water marina in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with integrated hotel, F&B, and real estate. Direct peer combining superyacht infrastructure with resort amenities in a Caribbean eco-luxury destination.
• Marina Pez Vela: A 198-slip superyacht marina in Quepos, Costa Rica, also serving as a Pacific sportfishing and eco-tourism gateway. Most direct geographic and product peer, sharing target customer (superyacht owners, sportfishing clients) and Costa Rica's Pacific cruising market.
• Christophe Harbour: A master-planned luxury marina and resort community in St. Kitts featuring deep-water superyacht berths and a Hotel Christophe Harbour. Direct peer combining marina infrastructure with luxury hospitality and real estate in the Eastern Caribbean.
• Casa de Campo Marina: A 350-slip luxury marina integrated with the Casa de Campo resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Direct peer combining superyacht berthing, F&B, retail, and resort lodging in a Latin American/Caribbean luxury destination.
• Marina Puerto Escondido: A superyacht marina in Baja California Sur, Mexico, offering berthing for vessels up to 400 feet and integrated resort services. Direct peer targeting superyacht owners transiting the Eastern Pacific/Cabo corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: A global marina developer, operator, and yacht broker with marinas across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and beyond. Broad incumbent offering overlapping superyacht marina development and management capabilities.
• IGY Marinas (network): The global superyacht marina network that Marina Bahía Golfito belongs to, with sister marinas in Rodney Bay (St. Lucia), St. Maarten, Miami, and elsewhere. Broad incumbent offering overlapping superyacht berthing and concierge across multiple geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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