Hotel Pura Vida

Hotels
8.7 (169 reviews)
Avenida 67, Puerto Viejo frente a la plaza de Futbol , Puerto Viejo , cr

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Clean Rooms
Relaxing Atmosphere
Cons:
No kitchen access
Creaky bedframes
No safety deposit box in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
The room was very clean and spacious, well-maintained.
Service
9.1
The staff were super friendly and helpful, always ready to assist.
Location
9.14
Centrally located, very close to the beach and all conveniences.
Room Quality
8.59
The room was comfortable, but the bedframes were quite creaky.
Amenities
8.12
Lacked accessible kitchen for guest use.
Value for Money
8.58
Overall, a good value given the location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.8
Very relaxing. Perfect for a getaway.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:23

Property Description

Central Location in Puerto Viejo
Hotel Pura Vida is conveniently located near Negra Beach, offering easy access to the beautiful coast just 400 meters away. With Cocles Beach and Jaguar Rescue Center also in close proximity, our hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the natural wonders of the area.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Our non-smoking rooms feature balconies with garden views, ensuring a peaceful and relaxing stay for our guests. Complete with cozy bed linen and towels, every room at Hotel Pura Vida is designed for maximum comfort and convenience.

Exciting Activities and Services
From free WiFi throughout the property to a tour desk and airport transfers, we strive to make our guests' stay as enjoyable as possible. Explore Puerto Viejo by cycling around or opt for a car rental service to venture further out.

Ready to experience the beauty of Puerto Viejo? Book your stay at Hotel Pura Vida now!

Important information:

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 notice that we are a small family business without 24-hour reception. We are happy to welcome you any time between 8am and 8pm. Unfortunately a later check in is not possible.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 169 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Rebecca • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Location
Affordability
Good staff
Lovely sitting area for breakfast

Cons:

I was glad we didn’t have to share the bathroom with strangers

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Maria Inmaculada • extended_group • es
9
Un trocito de Pura vida en Puerto viejo
Pros:

Ambiente,acogedor,personal,ubicación,habitación acogedora con terracita propia

Cons:

Algo más de sitio en el baño para dejar los objetos personales

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • us
10
Stunning hotel great for relaxing or a romantic escape
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful with a whole list of amenities. It's in a quiet area of town, away from noise and traffic. The hotel has beautiful wood flooring, comfortable bedding and hammocks or a patio in each room. There is a beautiful lounge area with comfortable seating and hammocks and a large dining area. They serve breakfast in the morning and snacks throughout the day for an additional charge. There are shuttles to tours and the staff is willing to help with whatever you need. The shower had hot water and a nice view of the gardens. Would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

There was nothing that I didn't like. Overall it was a great experience and I would stay here again.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Filip • couple • be
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • extended_group • fr
8
Très bien si vous etes ok pour partager votre sdb
Pros:

Localisation, petit dejeuners, chambres spacieuses et confortables

Cons:

Salle de bain partagé. Pour le prix c’est regrettable.
On entend tout ce qui se passe dans la chambre d’à coté

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo • couple • ch
9
Bien
Pros:

Le personnel

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • couple • be
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Mara • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo Alejandro • couple • ar
10
Lindo lugar, cómodo y cerca de la playas
Pros:

Lindo lugar, amplios espacios comunes y habitacion cómoda

Cons:

Creo que a la habitación le faltaría un aire acondicionado y capaz que un TV

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Esaú • solo_traveller • cr
8
Pros:

La cercanía

Cons:

No tiene parqueo, no había desayuno incluido

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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massimo • family_with_children • it
9
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Berthold • couple • de
8
Insgesamt super schöne Atmosphäre, gutes Preis-Leistungsverhltnis
Pros:

Sehr schöne offene und gemütliche Bauweise,
Keine Fensterscheiben, dadurch Durchzug möglich
Super nette Besitzerin (Almuth), sie hat auch sehr hilfreiche Tipps zu Aktivitäten gegeben
Tolles Frühstück

Cons:

Andere Gäste waren laut. Dafür kann aber die Unterkunft nichts.
Keine Klimaanlage, fanden wir aber nicht wirklich schlimm, da Deckenventillator ausreichte, sollte man aber wissen.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jakob • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Me encantó la cercanía de las recepcionistas, siempre dispuestas a ayudar e informar de todos los sitios chulos y cosas para ver.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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shai • solo_traveller • il
8
Cons:

ממש חם כל הזמן ויש רק מאוורר אחד בחדר זה פשוט לא עושה מספיק את העבודה

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Estelle • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

Ambiance calme et chaleureuse et belle décoration. Les chambres étaient propres et les lits avec moustiquaires confortables

Cons:

Pas de clim mais uniquement ventilateur

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel García • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

Los espacios del hotel

Cons:

Nada para comentar

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer49 • solo_traveller • cr
9
Adecuada
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • extended_group • ca
8
Pros:

Super bien situé (près du cœur de l’action, mais sans le bruit qui vient avec!) et le personnel est très accueillant! Une très belle ambiance règne dans la place!

Cons:

C’est un détail, mais les grandes chaleurs et l'humidité font que c’est parfois difficile côté chaleur puisqu’il n’y a qu’un ventilateur fixé au plafond. Aussi, les grandes fenêtres permettent la circulation d’air mais comme il n’y a pas de vitres, le bruit de la pluie peut vous surprendre !!!

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Guillaume • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Tout, le personnel est très agréable, l'hôtel est beau, excentré du bruit mais proche de la plage quand même.

Cons:

Il manque seulement la climatisation

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Dörte • solo_traveller • de
10
Außergewöhnlich gut,zweites Zuhause in meinem Urlaub😀Danke an das Team von Pura Vida❣️ Vida
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage,geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtetes Hotel, sehr nettes Personal,Frühstück für 7 Dollar mit selbstgebackenem Brot flexibel zubuchbar, Sehr nette Deutsche Besitzerin,Safe-Place für Alleinreisende

Cons:

Manchmal hätte ich mir eine Klimaanlage gewünscht…

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee