Name: Hotel Pura Vida
Address: Avenida 67, Puerto Viejo frente a la plaza de Futbol, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, Avenida 67, Puerto Viejo frente a la plaza de Futbol, Limon, 70403, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £35 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel Hotel Pura Vida

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This family run Hotel was perfect for our stay in this little gem of a town. The staff was really friendly and the house pets really cute! The hotel is situated on a quiet street away from the busy part but just 2-3 minutes within walking distance. Highly recommend this facility for a comfortable stay in Puerto Viejo.

Dennis, Sweden

Free Spanish lessons. Helpful staff. Close to the beach. Hot, powerful shower.

Brian, Ireland

Very nice and relaxing place. Breakfast was delicioius. Very nice service to refill water botles for a small price. Good shared bathroom with view into the garden.

Johannes, Netherlands

the staff is amazing-friendly and absolutely helping. german owner, many lovely details and beautiful hotel. absolutely clean and in a quiet area of the town, yet in the middle of the city. stayed one night longer than planned because I felt so happy there. they even installed a hammock when I told them it was my wish to have one. absolute recommendation! ah and because someone mentioned that they switch off the light so early: that was no prob, they showed me where to switch it off because I wanted to stay longer.

Elisabeth, Austria

Lovely, spacious room and great shared bathroom. Communal areas are really nice, with lots of hammocks and seating. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location fantastic; a short walk into town.

Oliver, United Kingdom

The best hotel we’ve been to on our trip to Costa Rica. Simply beautiful

David, Canada

Pura Vida was an amazing hotel, very unique to any other we’ve stayed in and it was thoroughly enjoyed! It feels like a tropical treehouse with a very airy open feel. There were lovely hammocks and jungle plants everywhere. The room was extremely clean along with the rest of the hotel. Although a shared bathroom would normally be a no for me, we had no issues on this stay. Staff were very friendly and always happy to help. The location is great, short walk from local cafes, restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend hiring bikes and cycling along to all the different beaches.

Kim, United Kingdom

Nice rooms and hammocks to relax! :) the bathroom was really arty, the room was Super clean!

Gbimadeira, Portugal

Situated in beautiful, well kept gardens with hummingbirds and tropical flowers, a hammock outside our room and a terras with table and chairs. The family room is spacious, two double beds and a single bed. The room was cleaned and towels were changed every day. Since the climate is tropical here, there are no glass windows in the rooms, so ventilation is maximum and all windows have musquitoscreens. There are musquito nets at each bed as well (which we did not use, because we did not find any musquito's in our room). The two ventilators in the room gave us enough fresh air at night. In the morning we had great coffee at the hotel. The hotel has a gate and strict no-visitor-rules so it is very safe!

Natascha, Netherlands

Very friendly and open owner. Friendly cats too! Relaxed Environment.

Manjol, Germany

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What guests loved the most:
“This family run Hotel was perfect for our stay in this little gem of a town. The staff was really friendly and the house pets really cute! ”

Dennis Sweden
“Free Spanish lessons. Helpful staff. Close to the beach. Hot, powerful shower.”

Brian Ireland
“Very nice and relaxing place. Breakfast was delicioius. Very nice service to refill water botles for a small price. Good shared bathroom with view into the garden.”

Johannes Netherlands
“the staff is amazing-friendly and absolutely helping. german owner, many lovely details and beautiful hotel. absolutely clean and in a quiet area of the town, yet in the middle of the city. ”

Elisabeth Austria
“Lovely, spacious room and great shared bathroom. Communal areas are really nice, with lots of hammocks and seating. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location fantastic; a short walk into town.”

Oliver United Kingdom
“The best hotel we’ve been to on our trip to Costa Rica. Simply beautiful”

David Canada
“Pura Vida was an amazing hotel, very unique to any other we’ve stayed in and it was thoroughly enjoyed! It feels like a tropical treehouse with a very airy open feel. ”

Kim United Kingdom
“Nice rooms and hammocks to relax! :) the bathroom was really arty, the room was Super clean!”

Gbimadeira Portugal
“Situated in beautiful, well kept gardens with hummingbirds and tropical flowers, a hammock outside our room and a terras with table and chairs. ”

Natascha Netherlands
“Very friendly and open owner. Friendly cats too! Relaxed Environment.”

Manjol Germany

One of our bestsellers in Puerto Viejo! Set within 3.1 miles of Jaguar Rescue Center, Hotel Pura Vida in Puerto Viejo has a number of amenities including a garden. The property is located 1.7 miles from Negra. The accommodation provides free WiFi.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the property.

The hotel offers a terrace. Guests at Hotel Pura Vida will be able to enjoy activities in and around Puerto Viejo, like cycling.

Cocles is 1.9 miles from the accommodation, while Playa Cocles is 2.4 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Puerto Viejo! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Jaguar Rescue Center
2.2 miles

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What travellers love about this location

“Free Spanish lessons. Helpful staff. Close to the beach. Hot, powerful shower. ”

Brian

Ireland

8.7

“the staff is amazing-friendly and absolutely helping. german owner, many lovely details and beautiful hotel. absolutely clean and in a quiet area of the town, y...”

Elisabeth

Austria

“Pura Vida was an amazing hotel, very unique to any other we’ve stayed in and it was thoroughly enjoyed! It feels like a tropical treehouse with a very airy open...”

Kim

United Kingdom

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Check-in

14:00 - 20:00

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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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 extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

“This family run Hotel was perfect for our stay in this little gem of a town. The staff was really friendly and the house pets really cute! The hotel is situated on a quiet street away from the busy part but just 2-3 minutes within walking distance. Highly recommend this facility for a comfortable stay in Puerto Viejo.”

Dennis

Sweden

“the staff is amazing-friendly and absolutely helping. german owner, many lovely details and beautiful hotel. absolutely clean and in a quiet area of the town, yet in the middle of the city. stayed one night longer than planned because I felt so happy there. they even installed a hammock when I told them it was my wish to have one. absolute recommendation! ah and because someone mentioned that they switch off the light so early: that was no prob, they showed me where to switch it off because I wanted to stay longer.”

“Lovely, spacious room and great shared bathroom. Communal areas are really nice, with lots of hammocks and seating. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location fantastic; a short walk into town.”

Oliver

“Pura Vida was an amazing hotel, very unique to any other we’ve stayed in and it was thoroughly enjoyed! It feels like a tropical treehouse with a very airy open feel. There were lovely hammocks and jungle plants everywhere. The room was extremely clean along with the rest of the hotel. Although a shared bathroom would normally be a no for me, we had no issues on this stay. Staff were very friendly and always happy to help. The location is great, short walk from local cafes, restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend hiring bikes and cycling along to all the different beaches.”

“Situated in beautiful, well kept gardens with hummingbirds and tropical flowers, a hammock outside our room and a terras with table and chairs. The family room is spacious, two double beds and a single bed. The room was cleaned and towels were changed every day. Since the climate is tropical here, there are no glass windows in the rooms, so ventilation is maximum and all windows have musquitoscreens. There are musquito nets at each bed as well (which we did not use, because we did not find any musquito's in our room). The two ventilators in the room gave us enough fresh air at night. In the morning we had great coffee at the hotel. The hotel has a gate and strict no-visitor-rules so it is very safe!”

Natascha

Netherlands

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Reviewed: 20 January 2019

Dennis
Sweden
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
This family run Hotel was perfect for our stay in this little gem of a town. The staff was really friendly and the house pets really cute! The hotel is situated on a quiet street away from the busy part but just 2-3 minutes within walking distance. Highly recommend this facility for a comfortable stay in Puerto Viejo.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 9 January 2019

Brian
Ireland
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms were very warm in the afternoon. Wifi was slow at times
Free Spanish lessons. Helpful staff. Close to the beach. Hot, powerful shower.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 28 December 2018

Anonymous
USA
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Noisy neighbors.
Staff in reception were super nice and helpful. Everything was super clean. Very good breakfast.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 8 December 2018

Brenda
USA
9.6

Exceptional
- • Group of friends
- • Room beside the Reception
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location is a bit hidden and in a dark area.
I loved the openness and the feel of the hotel. Very comfortable .

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 7 December 2018

Johannes
Netherlands

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
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Very nice and relaxing place. Breakfast was delicioius. Very nice service to refill water botles for a small price. Good shared bathroom with view into the garden.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 6 December 2018

Dani
United Kingdom

12 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We road tripped around Costa Rica for about three weeks - this was our favorite hotel of the entire trip (in this price range). The owners and staff were very welcoming, the room was very comfortable, and the entire hotel with an outside sitting area and restaurant was great. You feel that the owners care about the hotel and go above and beyond to keep it spotless and comfortable.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 26 November 2018

Samuel
Germany
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room beside the Reception
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Maybe a little space to hang things in the room itself would be good. Breakfast is Ok/ plenty but nothing special for 8$....
Beautiful Lobby Good Coffee

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 18 November 2018

Fiona
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location with lovely clean rooms.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 17 November 2018

Elisabeth
Austria
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
don‘t know. some people who used the breakfast option might feel it is a bit late. but I didn‘t, so I have nothing to add.
the staff is amazing-friendly and absolutely helping. german owner, many lovely details and beautiful hotel. absolutely clean and in a quiet area of the town, yet in the middle of the city. stayed one night longer than planned because I felt so happy there. they even installed a hammock when I told them it was my wish to have one. absolute recommendation! ah and because someone mentioned that they switch off the light so early: that was no prob, they showed me where to switch it off because I wanted to stay longer.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 27 October 2018

L
Canada
10

“lovely !!!!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The step into the bathroom at first I didn't know it was there but after a while I was aware.
Lovely little boutique hotel immaculately clean rooms are comfortable bed was comfy . I love all the little candles in the evening . the grounds are beautiful and the property is secure .I was travelling on my own and felt comfortable and safe . I will definitely return .

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 18 October 2018

Irina
USA

3 helpful votes
7.5

“Nice family run hotel, however way too many exterior noises getting into the room overnight ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The first message that I received after I made the booking was mentioning that the reception hours are limited and if I don’t arrive before 8 pm, I won’t be able to check in to the hotel. I had to call them and send the updates of my itinerary depending on the traffic. Another negative aspect was that instead of windows there is only the net protection which supposedly doesn’t allow the mosquitos to get in, all the outside noises from the night clubs and the nature get inside the room, which gave us terrible nights sleep.
Family running the business, nice and friendly service.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 18 October 2018

Heike
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Room beside the Reception
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
exeptionally clean and well maintained. nice staff and good location.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 11 October 2018

Oliver
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Great place to stay in Puerto Viejo”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Unfortunately the nice wooden flooring throughout the hotel means it is easier to hear other guests walking around. Apart from that it was fantastic.
Lovely, spacious room and great shared bathroom. Communal areas are really nice, with lots of hammocks and seating. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location fantastic; a short walk into town.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 4 October 2018

David
Canada
10

“Wow”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The best hotel we’ve been to on our trip to Costa Rica. Simply beautiful

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 30 September 2018

Kim
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely dreamy stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Have no negatives about our stay!! My only comment would be the stairs up to the first floor rooms are very sloppy and could use some grip applying.
Pura Vida was an amazing hotel, very unique to any other we’ve stayed in and it was thoroughly enjoyed! It feels like a tropical treehouse with a very airy open feel. There were lovely hammocks and jungle plants everywhere. The room was extremely clean along with the rest of the hotel. Although a shared bathroom would normally be a no for me, we had no issues on this stay. Staff were very friendly and always happy to help. The location is great, short walk from local cafes, restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend hiring bikes and cycling along to all the different beaches.

Stayed in September 2018

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