Pura Vida Hotel
1.5 Kilometros Noroeste Fabrica de Jabón Punto Rojo, 20101 Alajuela City, Costa Rica – Excellent location - show map
Pura Vida Hotel
Pura Vida Hotel is located in Alajuela and is surrounded by extensive tropical gardens. All the accommodations here feature garden or volcano views, plus it has a restaurant on site serving gourmet dinners with previous request. The comfortable villas have furnished patios, seating and dining areas, plus private bathrooms. All rooms and villas come with a coffee maker, free Wi-Fi, room safes and a fridge. The extensive tropical gardens feature a large orchid collection as well as numerous plantings of coffee, herbs, heliconias, pineapple, citrus, exotic native trees. The restaurant at Pura Vida Hotel is specializes in Asian fusion and international cuisine. Special diets can be accommodated upon previous request. The Poas Volcano National Park is 30 km from Pura Vida Hotel, and Zoo Ave is 7 km away. La Paz waterfall gardens is located 1 hour's drive away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. Sarchi, famous for their artisan, wooden products and traditional wooden oxcarts, is located 15 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Gill
United Kingdom“Beautiful bungalow ina secluded garden. Spacious, well furnished and quite a one-off, not a bland multi national hotel this!”
Ivan
Denmark“Very nice place for first/last night in/out of Costa Rica. Very friendly staff helpful advice for travel”
Natalie
Germany“The property and garden is beautiful. Friendly staff.”
Carly United Kingdom“Amazing host. Breakfast was the best we have ever had. Far better than the photos.”
Julie
United States“We loved having our own casita, and the grounds were like walking in a botanical garden. Our hosts were lovely, including the furry four-legged one. They had plenty of suggestions for dinner. He in particular was a fountain of knowledge about the...”- Russell
Canada“If you want a really cool CR vibe that is fairly close to airport this is the place” 
Stanislav United States“Wonderful casa in the middle of a big city! The territory, the casita, unforgettable breakfast, wonderful hosts! The coal thanks to hosts! If we come back to Costa Rica, we stay there for sure!!!”- Charlotte United Kingdom“Lovely little place just outside Alajuela. The gardens are beautiful with hummingbirds. The owners have two cute dogs. Breakfast was lovely. Unfortunately when we stayed the restaurant was closed but have heard its excellent! We only stayed one...”
- Wolf United States“We were all delighted when the owner, Bernie, opened the property gate and welcomed us into this gorgeous garden oasis! We spent our first and last nights in Costa Rica here. The breakfast was fresh, delicious and so fun! Bernie was a fantastic...”
- Gayle United States“Our stay at Pura Vida was one of the most memorable of my entire life. This trip was my first visit outside of the country that I was born in, and Pura Vida Hotel was the first place I've stayed outside of the USA. Bernie started communicating...”
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Property information
Languages spoken
English,VietnameseProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
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Facilities of Pura Vida HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Garden view
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nights
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Tile/marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Fan
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- English
- Vietnamese
House rulesPura Vida Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 7 years are welcome.
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
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Payment is also possible by PayPal. Please contact the property in advance for more information using the contact details provided on your booking confirmation.
Please note this accommodation has it's own 2 friendly dogs.
Please inform Pura Vida Hotel 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
FAQs about Pura Vida Hotel
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Room options at Pura Vida Hotel include:
- Double
- Villa
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Pura Vida Hotel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Alajuela City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Pura Vida Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Themed dinner nights
- Tour or class about local culture
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Check-in at Pura Vida Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Pura Vida Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The prices at Pura Vida Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
