Hotel Pura Vida

Good location — the beach, all the restaurants, a large supermarket, a laundry shop, Alamo car rental, and breakfast places are within a 5-minute walking distance. You can park your car safely at the hotel. The general area is just lovely and makes you feel at home, with the lovely staff, plants, shells, and cats. The rooms are big, and rooms and towels are cleaned every day. The shared bathroom is clean. They light up the cozy lamps in the hallway at night. Again: it makes you feel at home, away from home.

There is a really nice new kitchen. Even though you are allowed to leave stuff in the fridge (handled by the staff), the kitchen didn’t seem to be used 90% of the day and could be opened — with the right rules — for guests. It would have been nice to make simple dishes or snacks :)

The room was very clean; I loved the outdoor bathroom setup. Also,I stayed at three other hotels while in Costa Rica, and the water pressure and temperature here beat them out of the park. It was strong, hot, and consistent.

The bed was so hard, it felt like I was sleeping on bricks. Also, the staff leaves at 8 pm, which I didn't actually like. Especially since I was the only guest in the hotel. There is a man who stays on the property overnight for any concerns, and there is an emergency button if you need help, but no one told me this until my last day.

The atmosphere is amazing! Staff was very kind and helpfull.

Clean place in a great location. Beds were comfortable. The water is not potable, but drinking water is provided for filling your water bottles. No AC, but we didn’t need it. The fan in the room was sufficient.

Toilet paper can’t be flushed, but that’s not unique in Costa Rica. The neighbor’s rooster can be a little rambunctious if you want to sleep in.

The hotel is very well maintained. It is spotless! the common area is very welcoming with sofas and hammocks. The rooms were cleaned daily, changing the sheets and towels.

We stayed in a family room with one big fan in the ceiling set to one speed. We all woke up with stiff back and neck.

Reception staff assistance

Lovely cozy place, very nice garden im the lobby area. My room had a terrace, it was really cute and inviting. Location is great too!