10/10 Exceptional
The room was beautiful and very clean. The staff were phenomenal, specifically Valentina and Henry! They were super helpful and patient during check-in and assistant with booking activities.
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night trip
Alma Vida Hotel
Hotel with 3 outdoor pools, near Playa Espadilla
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Alma Vida Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. After taking a dip in one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar and a garden are other highlights.
8.6
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (9)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- 3 outdoor pools
- Pool bar
- Meeting rooms
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free self parking
- 3 outdoor pools
- Soundproofed rooms
$94 nightly
$106 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Check availability for these dates
Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Standard Double
9.4Exceptional
6 reviews
- 140 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Standard Twin
- 194 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 280 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Superior Room
- 215 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Family Room
- 280 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Cozy Double Small Room
7.6Good
4 reviews
- 140 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Standard Handicap
- 140 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Family Twin
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 280 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood
Enfrente al restaurante El Avion, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
What's nearby
- Zip Coaster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Playa Espadilla - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Pará Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Mountain Top Park - 21 min drive - 2.1 km
- Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
- Quepos (XQP) - 18 min drive
- Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 173 min drive
- San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 38.4 miles/61.8 km
Restaurants
- El Avión Restaurant - 1 min walk
- Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - 3 min drive
- Burû - 3 min drive
- El Patio de Café Milagro - 8 min walk
- Restaurante Marlin - 3 min drive
About this property
Alma Vida Hotel
Alma Vida Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. After taking a dip in one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 54 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Poolside bar
What to do
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ziplining nearby
Working away
- Meeting rooms
- Coworking spaces
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Garden
- 3 outdoor pools
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian dining options
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Local artist showcase
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- Reusable cups only
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Front entrance ramp
- No elevator (single level property)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Shower only
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Towels
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
More
- Daily housekeeping
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- LED light bulbs
- Recycling
- Water-efficient showers only
- Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Alma Vida Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Alma Vida Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Alma Vida Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Alma Vida Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Alma Vida Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Alma Vida Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Alma Vida Hotel like?
Alma Vida Hotel is a short 17-minute walk from Playa Espadilla and 3 minutes' walk from Zip Coaster.
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Alma Vida Hotel Reviews
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was delicious and made to order, with many reviewers praising its quality and variety. (15 reviews)
- The pools were great, warm, and a nice feature of the property. (7 reviews)
- Parking is easy and close to everything. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
Clean room
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly Staff. Great breakfast
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
The staff were very courteous. The room was clean.
Compton
Compton, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Delightful staff, good breakfast, great pools & yoga classes. Juice bar & vegetarian cafe
Kathy
Kathy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Spacious clean rooms. Great property surrounding environment well manicured. Pools excellent. Free breakfast a plus.
William
William, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice pool, staff friendly and also convenient and pro active. I really enjoy my room, was big, clean and with a nice balcony with a view on the jungle. Parking is easy and close to everything. Good breakfast too. Only little details, it has no yoga or meditation class as they say on the website. It’s sad, because the yoga studio is really beautiful.
Caroline
Caroline, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Staff was very courteous, but there are a
Pamela
Pamela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We enjoyed our stay! The room was great, the staff very helpful and it was a good location. We also saw iguanas, monkeys and toucans on the property.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved it. Clean, nice pools and they fix everything you ask for (transport, guides, yoga etc). Yoga classes was included in our stay. If we are going back to Costa Rica, we would come back here as well. Recommend!
Kamilla
Kamilla, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
If your looking for a quiet peaceful stay, this hotel is for you. There are little amenities and no TVs. Every morning there is guided meditation at 0730 jrs and different classes such as yoga.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
No hot water in our unit, bed bugs, and rude staff who made us feel unwanted and unwelcome.
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The restaurant was great. Healthy and fresh ingredients. Great coffee and cacao desserts. The yoga classes are also amazing. Beautiful place to relax and enjoy a yoga session. Instructors are very nice and accommodating. Grounds of hotel are clean with lots of wild life.
Joseph
Joseph, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location, great layout (small bungalows) and staff, everything very neat and tidy. Just perfect.
Tanja
Tanja, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Air conditioning was great, nice view very nice facility.
Manuel
Manuel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was beautiful and perched on the second floor. We ha d great view of the hotel landscape. Awesome!
Syed
Syed, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
We initially had to move rooms as there was such a large gap between the door and the outside that there were lots of ants and crickets in the room. The rooms are also very small and there was no hair dryer or hand towel. There was a generator on the roof of our room so it was also very noisy. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the pool was nice. Breakfast was also good especially if you need dairy or gluten free options.
Freya
Freya, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff, amazing hotel - wish it was up-kept and cleaned better and definitely has the potential. Complimentary breakfast is very limited - no substitutes, unless paid out of pocket (which seemed unfair, as I don't eat bacon/pork). Overall, enjoyed our stay and the Alma Vida Hotel culcture.
Naziba
Naziba, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Breakfast was delicious, room stayed cool, grounds were beautiful and nice view of the forest. I would add ramps for luggage convenience and more parking. Otherwise amazing!
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Location was great and the staff was really friendly but the bathrooms were quite moldy and they just have tried to cover it in paint which hasn't worked.
Sundipta
Sundipta, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was a great stay for a quick stop in Manuel Antonio. It would have been nice to have a small fridge. Overall a great property located near many shops and restaurants in Quepos.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Room has lots of moisture. Not good room. Really small. It is like a dead room.
Ketan
Ketan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Beautiful places, great location for visiting the national park and beaches. Extremely helpful and friendly staff
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Guy
Guy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
This is a great location, with several restaurants nearby. The staff were almost all helpful, but one or two seemed annoyed to be asked any questions.
If you need ADA or have trouble with stairs, I wouldn’t recommend Alma Vida. The hotel has steps everywhere and is located in a hilly area.
The onsite restaurant is fantastic (vegetarian fare) and the staff were awesome.
The property lost power several times during our week long visit, but never more than an hour. We also lost water usage for about 12 hours.
We used two of the pools several times. They were kept at a refreshing (cool not cold) temp, but are in need of some repairs.
The exterior of the facility is well maintained, but the interiors feel a bit dated and could use better maintenance. On our last day we also discovered a large opening in a nook that led from our room to what appeared to be an older staircase to the room above. Had we found it earlier in our stay we likely would have asked for a different room, as it felt like easy access to our room.
Erik
Erik, 6-night trip
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