Living Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (246 reviews)
Nosara , Nosara , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near beach, restaurants and surf spots
Very friendly and helpful staff (notably Alejandro)
Beautiful gardens and well-maintained pool
Spacious, well-designed rooms and villas
Good security and communication
On-site hut offering fresh smoothies/coffee
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns raised by at least one guest and mentioned as improvable by others
Perception of being overpriced for what is offered (single strong negative review)
Some guests can be noisy in common areas
Limited privacy in some areas
A few outdated kitchen items and a reported lack of basic supplies at the coffee/tea station

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: several guests praised clean rooms and daily upkeep of gardens/pool, but at least one strong negative review described the property as neglected and unclean; others say cleanliness could be improved.
Service
10
Very positive: multiple reviews highlight super helpful, friendly staff, excellent communication (notably Alejandro), attentive housekeeping and reassuring evening security.
Location
10
Consistently praised: described as incredible, central, close to the beach, restaurants and surf spots, and both walkable and quiet in different reviews.
Room Quality
8.5
Generally strong: many guests enjoyed spacious, well-designed rooms and villas; isolated issues reported such as dated kitchen items and one review mentioning poor mattresses.
Amenities
8.5
Positive overall: pool, gardens and common areas are highlights and a small on-site hut provides fresh smoothies/coffee; some minor complaints (coffee station lacking cups/napkins, limited privacy).
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed to slightly negative: some guests felt it was good value, but a vocal review labeled the property excessively costly for what is offered.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Limited but decent: mentions of a small hut offering smoothies, yogurt bowls and coffees; also a complaint about the coffee/tea station lacking basic supplies.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive: most reviews describe an enjoyable stay with excellent service, great location, attractive pool/gardens and helpful staff, though a few guests reported cleanliness and value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 07:36

Property Description

Sun Terrace, Swimming Pool, and Lounge Area: Enjoy the tropical vibes at Living Hotel with its sun terrace, swimming pool, and lounge area featuring a charming thatched roof. Relax and unwind in style just 5 minutes walk from Guiones Beach.

Local Cuisine and Activities: Indulge in fresh local fruits and coffee at the Living Juice Bar, or explore nearby restaurants offering international and local dishes. For the adventurous souls, surf lessons, canopy tours, sport fishing, and horse riding can be easily arranged.

Convenient Amenities and Services: From spa services to bike and car rentals, Living Hotel has everything to make your stay comfortable. The thatched lounge with hammocks is the perfect spot to soak up the sun. Plus, shuttle services to and from the airports are available for your convenience.

Book your stay at Living Hotel for a tropical getaway like no other!

Important information:

Once a booking has been made, the hotel will contact the guest directly to arrange payment by bank transfer.

For the months of September and October only, the reception opening hours will be from 8:30am and 12:30pm and room service will be every other day. Yoga and spa services will be available on demand only.

From August to November, the front desk will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and room service will be every other day. Just so you know, only private yoga lessons will be available by prior request. During those months, many services in town might be unavailable, and limited restaurants and shops are open.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Airport code: LIR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 246 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Kimm • solo_traveller • us
9
Great, relaxing hotel with clean , comfortable rooms and nice pool
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Ausra • solo_traveller • ch
10
Amazing place with exceptional service
Pros:

Amazing hotel, beautifully set up. Loved the room, design, and facilities. Staff super helpful and very kind.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • cr
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • us
8
Wonderful stay in Nosara and would definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Awesome location and rooms were very comfortable. Beautiful setting.

Cons:

Some guests were very loud and kind of took over all the common areas.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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marlot • extended_group • nl
10
Pros:

Very nice, well located, calm hotel.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • solo_traveller • no
6
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Yasmina • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • family_with_children • pe
1
No lo recomiendo
Pros:

Descuidado, no limpio, no hay personal. Malos colchones. Mal estado de todo.
EXCESIVAMENTE COSTOSO por lo que te dan.
La estacion de cafe y te, que es lounico que te dan no tiene ni siquieras vasos y servilletas.

Cons:

Descuidado, no limpio, no hay personal. Malos colchones. Mal estado de todo.
EXCESIVAMENTE COSTOSO por lo que te dan.
La estacion de cafe y te, que es lounico que te dan no tiene ni siquieras vasos y servilletas.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • ca
9
Great location near everything, while still being quiet.
Pros:

Location, room was huge, pool, quiet

Cons:

It was all good

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Jamai • family_with_children • us
10
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Anette • solo_traveller • us
8
Friendly staff, good value, my room was clean and quiet.
Pros:

Friendly staff, room was clean and quiet. Good location.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sydney • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Hotel was in a great location, I enjoyed the pool and the common areas, and staff were friendly.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • ca
8
Loved it! Highly recommend!
Pros:

Gardens, pool, our villa (triple room) and porch, the common space around the pool, were all lovely. Security in the evening (although we never felt unsafe) was still reassuring. Staff maintained gardens and pool everyday. Small hut on site provided fresh smoothies, yogurt bowls, coffees - thank you Matty! Housekeeping staff were friendly and accommodating- you decide how often and what you need.
Alejandro on front reception was fantastic. Excellent communication before and during our visit! Thank you Alejandro!
Close to beach, great restaurants and shops in North Nosara. Central Nosara was walkable via beach (approximately 10-15 minute walk).

Cons:

Small suggestions are; provide few more updated kitchen items such as; working can opener, another sharp knife. Stove was dated but did work.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

The location is incredible, diverse food options around, close to the beach and the best surf spot in the region. AC was good, welcoming staff.

Cons:

Cleanliness can be improved. Privacy is limited.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
10
My favourite stay in Costa Rica!
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Caley • family_with_children • cr
8
Pros:

It was a great location close to the beach. Rooms were nice, simple but clean and comfy. Surrounded by wildlife, could see monkeys which was cool. Staff was very nice and accommodating.

Cons:

Breakfast included would have been a great addition.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ch
8
Wir können die Unterkunft empfehlen.
Pros:

Die Unterkunft befindet sich in einem schönen Park mit Swimmingpool. Gute Beschattung durch Bäume, was es am Abend etwas dunkel macht.

Cons:

Der Pool sollte leicht repariert werden, es haben sich Fliesen abgelöst. Die Zimmer sind relativ klein.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • us
10
Beautiful Bohemian Hotel right in the middle of Nosara and walking distance to the beach.
Pros:

The rooms were so clean and pretty. Everything had a fresh and bright feeling to it. The rooms were also very comfortable. We were surprised to find out that our room for 4 was actually two rooms joined by a bathroom. We also had our own patio which was very comfortable. The common spaces were very nice and the pool was such an idyllic jungle pool. There was a coffee maker with coffee pods in the common area and the juice bar also gave us coffees that were free for guests. Alejandro was very helpful and kind. We were in the cutest part of Nosara with restaurants right outside our hotel and walking distance to the beach.

Cons:

It was the most expensive place we stayed in Costa Rica. It was beautiful but Nosara is very expensive.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • extended_group • cr
7
Lastima la cama
Pros:

La piscina , ubicación

Cons:

La cama, suena como la cama de mi abuela, uno se mueve y traquea por todo lado

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee