Pura Vida Hotel

Pura Vida Hotel Bed and Breakfast in Alajuela

4.7

Outstanding(181 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Alajuela

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Alajuela

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

20.6 mi

Parque Diversiones

13.3 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

16.6 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

20.1 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 1 Double • 1 Sofa • 645 ft²

Sleeps 4

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2 Single • 2 Sofa • 1 Queen • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 6

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1 Futon • 645 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 645 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Pura Vida Hotel

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4.7

Outstanding(181 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Alajuela

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Alajuela

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

20.6 mi

Parque Diversiones

13.3 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

16.6 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

20.1 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 1 Double • 1 Sofa • 645 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 2 Sofa • 1 Queen • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Futon • 645 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 645 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(181 Reviews)

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4.7

Jul 2023

It's a lovely place and I wish we had time to explore more of it. Will do next time!

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.

4.7

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Nice hotel and staff. Beautiful grounds.

4.7

Jul 2023

A garden oasis, you will love it!

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).

4.7

May 2023

Exceptional

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.

4.7

May 2023

If you want to experience the beauty of Costa Rica while staying in San Jose then stay at Pura Vida.

I liked everything. I loved the little house we stayed in. I loved the orchids and the detail given to the garden. I loved the owner who was bright, helpful, intelligent, and humorous. I loved the hammocks and the outdoor seating. The breakfast was lovely. The place has a soul.

Asking for more would just be greedy.

4.7

Feb 2023

Exceptional

the birds, the plants, waiting for the bats

4.7

Dec 2022

This was a perfect welcome to Costa Rica!

Personalized attention, beautiful setting, deluxe spacious accommodations, convenient location, warm expert guidance

Everything was perfect!

4.7

Oct 2022

Special Place in Costa Rica

We stayed here twice: When we arrived in Costa Rica and the Night before we left. We highly recommend it! Everything is amazing: The Casitas, the dogs, very good breakfast and late night snack… the Garden is absolutely beautiful and the owner Berni is very kind and helpful! It really was perfect ❤️

4.7

Oct 2022

Loved Pura Vida and would definitely stay again!

Beautiful villas and views; delicious breakfast and juice; warm, friendly and knowledgable owner! Highly recommend!

4.7

Oct 2022

Great first night

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.

4.7

Jul 2022

Exceptional

the experience

4.7

Jul 2022

Superb

We were there a few years ago and the facilities are well maintained and the gardens are more beautiful than ever. The food cooked by any was so delicious! Memorable stay.

4.7

May 2022

An exellent start of our vacation!

Upon our late arrival a small meal was prepared as requisted. The garden is absolutely beautifull. The owner is very friendly and so are his two dogs. Distance to the airport is just a short drive. Breakfast was exellent!

That we stayed for just one night.

4.7

Apr 2022

San Jose....Coming or Going? This is the one.

Great Host / Owner. Amazing Gardens. Good wine available. Private "cottages" Fantastic breakfast. Quick trip back to the airport. 10x better than staying at chain hotel

4.7

Apr 2022

nice place not far from the airport. My vacation started perfectly at Pura Vida Hotel.

Breakfast was awesome. Fresh fruits, homemade prepared banana pudding :)

4.7

Apr 2022

Great introduction to Costa Rica

Great location for a first or last few nights in Costa Rica. Beautiful gardens with loads of fruits, birds and bats. Berni is a great host with lots of tips, and if you stay for dinner it's delicious. Breakfast was also lovely and very beautiful.

4.7

Mar 2022

AWESOME STAY Wonderful hospitality!

Guest service was amazing! Property was very beautiful! Casita was very spacious and exceptionally clean! Breakfast was to die for! We will definitely be back! Thank you Bernie and Jose for making our stay so wonderful! Deb, Donna, Dawn

We loved it!

4.7

Mar 2022

Would stay here again.

Had a great stay and it included a nice breakfast.

4.7

Jan 2022

stay for dinner

spacious , owner/host very helpful

4.7

Jan 2022

A gorgeous setting apart from the city.

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.

4.7

Jan 2022

Perfect for the first or last night of your stay in Costa Rica

The villas are very nice, clean and spacious. The beds were really comfortable. The breakfast was nicely presented and really good. The garden is lovely and full of little boards with information about the trees and plants. The neighborhood is not so nice but the distance to the airport was just perfect. So for us it was a perfect stay before flying home.

It is not so easy to find the entrance. You have to ring a bell, which was hard to reach for me as little person.

4.7

Dec 2021

Exceptional

The communication with Berni beforehand was hilarious. Lots of jokes but also great information. It was like an oasis in the town. Great place to stop before heading onward. We luckily had dinner there which was delicious. Very clean and comfortable and we loved Sheba and Bandit coming to visit us and play ball (their 2 dogs!) The breakfast which was included was plentiful!

No tea making facilities in the room only coffee - we are brits so like our tea!

4.7

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Berni is an excellent host who went above and beyond to make our stay seamless. From a delicious homemade dinner to advice on the best activities to arranging our rental car to be delivered at the property.....he handled it all! We were cautious about traveling during the pandemic, but the property is spotless and we felt very safe. We will be back for future visits!

I highly recommend downloading a map of Costa Rica offline in googlemaps, it was lifesaver in navigating the unmarked roads!

4.7

Nov 2021

Great start of our vacation

The owner was very helpful to plan part of our trip. The cottages are very secluded and you have a lot of privacy.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Alajuela?

The average price for a rental in Alajuela is $70 per night. This rental is $66 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pura Vida Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Pura Vida Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Pura Vida Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Pura Vida Hotel

Bed and Breakfast in Alajuela

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Alajuela

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Pura Vida Hotel

Bed and Breakfast in Alajuela

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Alajuela

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Alajuela?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Pura Vida Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Pura Vida Hotel?

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