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Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Garden view
Welcome to Pura Vida Hotel, a delightful Bed and Breakfast located in the vibrant city of Alajuela, Costa Rica. With its charming atmosphere and picturesque surroundings, this 4-star hotel is the perfect retreat for travelers seeking a tranquil and relaxing stay.
Situated just 1.4mi from the city center, Pura Vida Hotel offers easy access to the many attractions of Alajuela while ensuring a peaceful and serene environment. The hotel boasts 170 reviews, showcasing the exceptional service and amenities provided. The minimum price for a stay at Pura Vida Hotel starts from $165, offering excellent value for money.
Guests can take advantage of the hotel's featured amenities, including a pet-friendly policy, free private parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle service for a convenient arrival and departure experience. The rooms at Pura Vida Hotel are non-smoking and feature a private bathroom, a kitchenette with kitchenware, and stunning mountain or garden views. For those seeking relaxation, the hotel offers a sun deck, terrace, and picnic area, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Experience the warmth and hospitality of Costa Rica at Pura Vida Hotel, where comfort and tranquility await. Book your stay today and embark on an unforgettable journey.
At Pura Vida Hotel, we offer two types of spacious and comfortable villas for your stay. The Two-Bedroom Villa is perfect for small families or groups of friends, accommodating up to 4 adults. With a size of 646 square feet, this villa features a cozy living area with a sofa bed, along with a double bed and a queen-size bed in the bedrooms. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private patio while taking in the breathtaking mountain or garden views.
For those seeking a bit more luxury and space, our Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa is the ideal choice. With a generous size of 1076 square feet, this villa can accommodate up to 6 adults comfortably. The villa features a queen-size bed in one bedroom, 2 twin beds in the other bedroom, and additional sofa beds in the living area. You'll have all the room you need to relax and unwind after a day exploring the wonders of Alajuela.
At Pura Vida Hotel, we strive to provide our guests with the utmost comfort and convenience. Cash payments are accepted, and we also offer multiple payment methods, including Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Visa. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, our villas are the perfect choice for your stay in Alajuela. Book your reservation today and experience the tranquility and warmth of Pura Vida Hotel.
Closest airports
Juan Santamaría International Airport
2.8miLa Fortuna Arenal Airport
38.7miQuepos La Managua Airport
41.1miTambor Airport
57.3miTortuguero Airport
61.1miPet Friendly
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Garden view
Kitchenette
Room service
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Garden
Patio
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Two-Bedroom Villa
1 Sofa Bed
1 Double Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
645 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
x4
Welcome to our Two-Bedroom Villa! This spacious 646 sqft villa is perfect for a party of four and offers breathtaking mountain and garden views. With a private bathroom, kitchenette, and cozy patio, you can relax and unwind in style.
Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
2 Sofa Beds
1075 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Private entrance
x6
Stay in our spacious Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa, boasting over 1000 square feet of comfort. With a beautiful garden view, private entrance, and a fully-equipped kitchenette, our villa is the perfect retreat for up to 6 adults. Enjoy your morning coffee on the patio or relax in the cozy sitting area after a long day of exploring.
9.4
170 reviewsFrom
$165Categories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
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Eduardo
10
10
Pura Vida is an oasis in the midst of a somewhat chaotic and bustling city. The second you go through the main gate, you realized that you have entered a special place. The grounds are beautiful and full of Costa Rican flora including a wide vast variety of orchids. The casitas are nested within the beautiful garden with some outstanding views to the mountains and Poas Volcano. The casitas are simple but ample and have everything you need for your stay. Berni and his wife are excellent hosts. Berni provided great recommendations for local restaurants and places to visit near the hotel. It was also great to talk to him about his experience as an expat living in Costa Rica. The rate included breakfast. By far the best fruit presentation I have ever seen!! and delicious yogurt, granola and bread was served. Every detail at Pura Vida is designed to transport you outside of your routine and remind you about what makes Costa Rica so special! We strongly recommended Pura Vida Hotel and will definitely stay here again during our next trip to Paradise.
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Wolf
9.1
9.1
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 host and has a deep knowledge of the place and lore that he will share if invited to. The views from the room are so beautiful, and the hammocks in the garden are lovely. Coffee and outdoor dining space are great. We loved it and would love to return!
We loved our stay and breakfast so much! The one item to improve would be the warmth of shower water (if it is an option to do so).
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Gayle
10
10
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 with me via email immediately after I made my reservation. He offered the best advice on places of interest in Costa Rica and patiently answered all my questions, some of which I'm sure he probably thought were ridiculous. He also arranged for Alamo to deliver a rental car to us the morning after we arrived. His and Nhi's place is breathtakingly beautiful, and it has the best "Zen vibe" I've ever experienced. Nhi's meals were superb as well, and both she and Bernie were the perfect hosts, entertaining us with stories of Costa Rican history while we dined with the other guests. I would recommend Pura Vida Hotel to anyone who wants to experience the best of Costa Rica!
I cannot think of anything that could be improved.
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Duerr
10
10
We loved Pura Vida Hotel. It was a lovely oasis, with beautiful grounds that are meticulously cared for. Berni was engaging and funny and made some great recommendations (Especially for a dinner out our first night). Breakfast, which is included, was a wonderful bowl of local fresh fruit, yogurt and granola, some amazing freshly baked banana bread, and lively conversation with Berni. If you are looking for a unique stay that really introduces the flora and fauna of Costa Rica, and is close to the airport, stay here!!!
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10
10
Gorgeous garden and exceptional service. Innkeeper Berni will regale you with Costa Rican tales between the superb breakfast and organising trips for you. If you're only in Costa Rica for a brief visit as I was, it is essential you get some help to arrange things such as tours and drivers due to the laid back way the country operates. Pura Vida Hotel is close to the airport and Berni will help you with all the critical taxi details, including getting you to your flight on time despite San Jose traffic. This is a must stay.
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Roaming
10
10
Our villas were excellent; clean, comfortable and well furnished. The grounds are beautiful. You'd never know you were close to the airport, without hearing any planes. Berni, our host, was very helpful in all ways. He shares so much of his knowledge, that this is a great place to begin your stay in Costa Rica. From free taxi to the hotel, to helping rent a car, he does it all. Breakfast to go and got us a taxi for our early flight out.
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Russell
10
10
They were so accommodating when we arrived later than expected. We had to order dinner to be delivered and our hosts set a table for us to enjoy it. We had an early flight the next day and our hosts packed a delicious breakfast to go for us and our two kids. They also arranged a taxi to pick us up the morning of our flight. Service was above and beyond!
Wish there was a fan in the room just to keep some air circulating. Loved the place otherwise.
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Brian
10
10
I enjoyed my cabina so much I just wanted to hang out there. I had more than enough privacy from the other cabinas. The grounds are lush with tropical plants and home to many interesting birds. My breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt & granola, bread pudding, and eggs was amazing. Bernie is very personable, helpful, and a wealth of knowledge. It’s the perfect place to land if you’re coming from or going to SJO. I will be returning.
The mattress was a little firm for my taste.
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Michael
10
10
Great place for a first night in Costa Rica. We arrived late from the airport and received a warm welcome. Owner Berni was very communicative and helpful by email before arrival. He supplies a wealth of information about Costa Rica in written form and in person, as he was around at breakfast to chat with the guests about their upcoming travels. The hotel has a beautiful garden and breakfast was fresh and tasty.
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Erika
8.2
8.2
The casitas are spacious, exceptionally well appointed, the attention to detail remarkable, all in an exquisite garden that felt like a private botanical garden. The breakfast was absolutely lovely, the beds incredibly comfortable. Having a separate kitchen/living areas was a bonus. The owner is extremely knowledgeable about all things Costa Rica.
The bathroom was gorgeous, but the shower was, sadly, the worst I’ve had in Costa Rica (and I’ve stayed in a number of places that weren’t nearly as nice): virtually no pressure, and switching from scalding to cold by the second. I like to walk around, and there is really nowhere to walk around from here. If you are using it as a base to drive off to somewhere it’s perfect, but that’s not what we were doing.
Airports
Juan Santamaría International Airport
2.8miLa Fortuna Arenal Airport
38.7miQuepos La Managua Airport
41.1miTambor Airport
57.3miTortuguero Airport
61.1miAirports
Juan Santamaría International Airport
2.8miLa Fortuna Arenal Airport
38.7miQuepos La Managua Airport
41.1miTambor Airport
57.3miTortuguero Airport
61.1miAttractions
Rescate Animal Zooave
3.6miDoka Estate
4.8miOrosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi)
5.5miSarchi
9.2miCosta Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense)
10.9miPoas Volcano National Park
11.6miSan Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)
11.8miNational Theater (Teatro Nacional)
12.2miGold Museum
12.2miBraulio Carrillo National Park
12.7miLa Paz Waterfall Gardens
12.8miIrazu Volcano National Park
25.9miLankester Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico Lankester)
26.4miCarara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara)
31.1miRainmaker Park
31.2miPet Friendly
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Garden view
Kitchenette
Room service
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Garden
Patio
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Activities
Themed dinners
Tour or class about local culture
Bathroom
Additional bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Fruit
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Free Airport Pickup
View
Garden view
Mountain view
From
$165Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Reservations
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Child policies
Children over 7 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person per day
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
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Mastercard,
Visa,
American Express,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Pura Vida Hotel?
Rooms at Pura Vida Hotel become available for check-in at 02:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.
Does Pura Vida Hotel offer complimentary parking?
Yes, there is parking available at Pura Vida Hotel. The parking is free, private, on site, and reservation is not required.
How much does a stay at Pura Vida Hotel cost?
A stay at Pura Vida Hotel can begin from a rate of $165. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.
What are the room types available at Pura Vida Hotel?
The Pura Vida Hotel offers two types of rooms - the Two-Bedroom Villa and the Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa. Both rooms do not allow smoking and have different sizes. The Two-Bedroom Villa is 646 sqft while the Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa is larger at 1076 sqft. The Two-Bedroom Villa accommodates 4 adults with 1 Double bed, 1 Queen size bed, and 1 Sofa bed. On the other hand, the Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa accommodates 6 adults with 1 Queen size bed, 2 Twin beds, and 2 Sofa beds.
What activities does Pura Vida Hotel offer?
The Pura Vida Hotel offers guests various leisure amenities to keep them entertained during their stay. One of the featured amenities is a sun deck, where guests can relax and soak up the sun. They can enjoy lounging on comfortable chairs or sunbathe on the deck while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
The hotel's other amenities, however, are not listed, so we don't have additional details on what other leisure activities guests can indulge in. It's likely that the hotel may offer other options such as a swimming pool, spa facilities, or a fitness center for guests to enjoy during their leisure time. These amenities would provide guests with the opportunity to unwind, exercise, and pamper themselves, making their stay at the Pura Vida Hotel even more enjoyable.
What methods of payment does Pura Vida Hotel accept?
Pura Vida Hotel accepts cash as well as major credit cards including Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Visa.
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