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Hotel Hotel Pura Vida

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Avenida 67, Puerto Viejo frente a la plaza de Futbol, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 513 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.6
Fabulous
513 reviews

The personnel is great, loved the location, too. The coffee at the hotel was the best I had in Puerto Viejo.

Tanja Croatia

The hotel is cozy and has a warm feeling to it. The location is great (right in the center, but two blocks from the busiest streets) The room was very clean and they cleaned the room and changed the towels everyday, much appreciated!

Jameel Sweden

I don't have much to say about this place, everything was good. We were in the room with shared bath. The room was clean, spacious enough, had a small terrace with two chairs and a clothing line for wet clothes, a fan, and a sink. The bed has moskito nets. The hotel has a shower right by the entrance so that you can clean your feet when coming from the beach - amazing. You can leave your key at the reception. In general, the hotel is beautiful and clean. The staff is nice and helpful. You can fill your waterbottle for 450-900c. The hotel is just a few meters from the beach, restaurants, shops, and bus stop, but it's really quiet everywhere. Our room was like the first room, right by the reception, and mind you there are no windows only those steel nets, but it was quiet all day long. It was a pleasant stay.

Luisa Germany

Great location. Host spoke brilliant English and was very helpful. Room was perfect with a lovely balcony area and hammock.

Sarah United Kingdom

it was very clean, aesthetic and the location was perfect, near to the center of the town and 5 minutes to the beach.

Louise Switzerland

Breakfast was delicious! Coffee excellent. Staff very knowledgeable about the area and made good suggestions for excursions and restaurant options.

Paula Canada

Great location right in the center of town but away from the noise. Felt very safe and friendly. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was hot every time. The WiFi was good and there were plenty of communal spaces to relax and meet people. I would definitely stay here again!

Marta Italy

great location, very friendly staff, clean, nice terrace with the room, really helped plan amazing rafting trip, great vibe

Sarah United Kingdom

Lovely communal area. Relaxing hammocks. Excellent advice and help from reception . Great affordable refreshments available (water, coffee, beer). Beautiful garden with lots of wildlife. Comfy beds. Fresh towels every day. Great quiet location but still just a few min walk to town and to the beach. Good mosiquto nets. Felt really safe too.

Daniel United Kingdom

Excellent location. Staff all very warm and welcoming. Nice room. Lovely gardens. Close to restaurants and bars and a short walk to the beach.

Kaya United Kingdom
8.6
Fabulous
513 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The personnel is great, loved the location, too. The coffee at the hotel was the best I had in Puerto Viejo.”
    Tanja Tanja Croatia Croatia
  • “The hotel is cozy and has a warm feeling to it. The location is great (right in the center, but two blocks from the busiest streets) The room was very clean and they cleaned the room and changed the...”
    Jameel Jameel Sweden Sweden
  • “I don't have much to say about this place, everything was good. We were in the room with shared bath.”
    Luisa Luisa Germany Germany
  • “Great location. Host spoke brilliant English and was very helpful. Room was perfect with a lovely balcony area and hammock.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “it was very clean, aesthetic and the location was perfect, near to the center of the town and 5 minutes to the beach.”
    Louise Louise Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Breakfast was delicious! Coffee excellent. Staff very knowledgeable about the area and made good suggestions for excursions and restaurant options.”
    Paula Paula Canada Canada
  • “Great location right in the center of town but away from the noise. Felt very safe and friendly. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was hot every time.”
    Marta Marta Italy Italy
  • “great location, very friendly staff, clean, nice terrace with the room, really helped plan amazing rafting trip, great vibe”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely communal area. Relaxing hammocks. Excellent advice and help from reception . Great affordable refreshments available (water, coffee, beer). Beautiful garden with lots of wildlife. Comfy beds.”
    Daniel Daniel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location. Staff all very warm and welcoming. Nice room. Lovely gardens. Close to restaurants and bars and a short walk to the beach.”
    Kaya Kaya United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.4

This property is 4 minutes walk from the beach. Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Hotel Pura Vida is situated in Puerto Viejo, 350 yards from Negra Beach. The hotel has family rooms.

Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms have a patio. At the hotel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Hotel Pura Vida offers a continental or à la carte breakfast.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.

Cocles Beach is 0.9 miles from Hotel Pura Vida, while Jaguar Rescue Center is 3.1 miles from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Pura Vida has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 12 Aug 2017.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental

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4 reasons to choose Hotel Pura Vida

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  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches
  • Negra Beach

    Negra Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    350 yards from property
  • Cocles Beach

    Cocles Beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    1,550 yards from property

Guest reviews

8.6
Fabulous · 513 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.4

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tanja Croatia

    “The personnel is great, loved the location, too. The coffee at the hotel was the best I had in Puerto Viejo.”

  • Jameel Sweden

    “The hotel is cozy and has a warm feeling to it. The location is great (right in the center, but two blocks from the busiest streets) The room was very clean and they cleaned the room and changed the towels everyday, much appreciated!”

  • Luisa Germany

    “I don't have much to say about this place, everything was good. We were in the room with shared bath. The room was clean, spacious enough, had a small terrace with two chairs and a clothing line for wet clothes, a fan, and a sink. The bed has moskito nets. The hotel has a shower right by the entrance so that you can clean your feet when coming from the beach - amazing. You can leave your key at the reception. In general, the hotel is beautiful and clean. The staff is nice and helpful. You can fill your waterbottle for 450-900c. The hotel is just a few meters from the beach, restaurants, shops, and bus stop, but it's really quiet everywhere. Our room was like the first room, right by the reception, and mind you there are no windows only those steel nets, but it was quiet all day long. It was a pleasant stay.”

  • Sarah United Kingdom

    “Great location. Host spoke brilliant English and was very helpful. Room was perfect with a lovely balcony area and hammock.”

  • Louise Switzerland

    “it was very clean, aesthetic and the location was perfect, near to the center of the town and 5 minutes to the beach.”

  • Paula Canada

    “Breakfast was delicious! Coffee excellent. Staff very knowledgeable about the area and made good suggestions for excursions and restaurant options.”

  • Marta Italy

    “Great location right in the center of town but away from the noise. Felt very safe and friendly. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was hot every time. The WiFi was good and there were plenty of communal spaces to relax and meet people. I would definitely stay here again!”

  • Sarah United Kingdom

    “great location, very friendly staff, clean, nice terrace with the room, really helped plan amazing rafting trip, great vibe”

  • Daniel United Kingdom

    “Lovely communal area. Relaxing hammocks. Excellent advice and help from reception . Great affordable refreshments available (water, coffee, beer). Beautiful garden with lots of wildlife. Comfy beds. Fresh towels every day. Great quiet location but still just a few min walk to town and to the beach. Good mosiquto nets. Felt really safe too.”

  • Kaya United Kingdom

    “Excellent location. Staff all very warm and welcoming. Nice room. Lovely gardens. Close to restaurants and bars and a short walk to the beach.”

Property questions and answers
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  • How much does it cost for shuttle to San Jose International Airport and what times of day does it leave?
    There are two companies offering the door-to-door service for $55 and $57 per person. They leave early in the morning (around 6 am) and early afternoon (around 1 pm) and take about 5 hours to the SJO airport. Otherwise we can arrange private transfer at any time you wish. Rates depend on how many people you are.
    Answered on 13 February 2020
  • Hi! I will like to work from there, have wifi?
    Yes, there is free WiFi on the entire premises.
    Asked about: Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on 4 February 2021
  • Hi! Is there a kitchen in which we would be able to prepare our own meals?
    We are sorry, but we do not offer any kitchen facilities.
    Answered on 11 December 2021
  • hi, is the an option for a late check in? we are supposed to arrive around midnight, we are coming from the airport..
    We are a small family business without 24 hour reception. We are happy to welcome you any time between 8 am and 8 pm. Unfortunately a later check in is not possible. Moreover we strongly advise against driving at night.
    Answered on 13 August 2021
  • Can I check out at 05.00 in the morning Is the room near the reception very loud
    Yes, you can check out at 5am. The room beside the reception is quiet during the night, but you will hear the movement of the reception during our working hours (8am to 8pm).
    Asked about: Room beside the Reception • Answered on 12 December 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Restaurants
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Negra Beach
    350 yards
  • Cocles Beach
    1,550 yards
  • Chiquita Beach
    2.6 miles
  • Punta Uva Beach
    3.7 miles
  • Puerto Vargas
    6 miles
How to get to Hotel Pura Vida from Juan Santamaría International Airport
    Car
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Hotel Pura Vida

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cooking class Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Snorkelling Off-site
  • Horse riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Parking options available
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Airport drop off Additional charge
  • Airport pick up Additional charge
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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House rules Hotel Pura Vida takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 20:00

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 6 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Hotel Pura Vida accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Spanish school Pura Vida.

Group Classes: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 13 pm.

20 hours a week. Value: $ 200

Private lessons: flexible schedules to coordinate.

Minimum 2 hours daily

Value: 15 $ per hour.

Please inform Hotel Pura Vida in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Pura Vida

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Pura Vida (subject to availability):

    • Street parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Pura Vida by:

    • Car 4h

  • Guests staying at Hotel Pura Vida can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Hotel Pura Vida.

  • Hotel Pura Vida offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horse riding
    • Cooking class

  • Hotel Pura Vida is 250 yards from the centre of Puerto Viejo.

  • Room options at Hotel Pura Vida include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Check-in at Hotel Pura Vida is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Hotel Pura Vida may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.