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Hotel Alamar

3.0 star property

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An outdoor restaurant with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a decorative wall with palm leaf patterns.
A neatly made bed with an orange blanket, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a thatched umbrella.
A multi-story building with white railings and a brick pathway.
A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden dresser, a small table, and a cabinet.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Paseo de los Turistas, Puntarenas, Puntarenas
  • Place, Puntarenas Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puntarenas Cathedral
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, La Casa de la Cultura
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪154 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a red decorative item and white towels, a television mounted on the wall, and a mirror above a wooden table.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with a floral bedspread, a red blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with a floral bedspread, a red blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with two beds, each with an orange bedspread and a white towel with purple flowers. There is a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with an orange bedspread and a white towel with purple flowers. There is a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Double Bed

Two beds with orange bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a book.

Family Apartment, 1 Double Bed

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment Twin Beds

Two beds with orange bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a book.

Family Apartment Twin Beds

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Two beds with orange bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a book.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Puntarenas

At Hotel Alamar you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Puntarenas Beach and La Casa de la Cultura. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Puntarenas hotel include Puntarenas Cathedral and Victoria Park.

What's nearby

  • Puntarenas Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puntarenas Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • La Casa de la Cultura - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Victoria Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Museo Histórico Marino - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isla Coco's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Cueva del Diablo (paseo de los Turistas) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lunarossa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Mar Abierto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Esquina de los Mariscos - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alamar

Hotel Alamar offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hotel Alamar also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Puntarenas hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Alamar offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

Property is also known as

Hotel Alamar Puntarenas
Alamar Puntarenas
Hotel Alamar Hotel
Hotel Alamar Puntarenas
Hotel Alamar Hotel Puntarenas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Alamar?

Hotel Alamar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Alamar?

Yep, Hotel Alamar has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Alamar?

Yep, Hotel Alamar is a short 14-minute walk from Puntarenas Beach.

Does Hotel Alamar have a pool?

Hotel Alamar has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool.

Does Hotel Alamar serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Alamar?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Alamar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Alamar?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Alamar?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Alamar Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

DVL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty good price quality ratio

Although a fair distance from San Jose airport the location is nice.hotel staff is dedicated and customer oriented for sure.breakfast buffet was excellent and food for dinner very good.for what we paid for we got more than enough.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marty N.

Basic accomodation

Noisy outside kitchen ventilation...made for stifling room temperature...friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great overnight spot for catching the Tambor ferry

Arrived rather late in the evening and only spent one night before the ferry ride next morning. Hotel was mostly closed but the night personnel were very helpful. When AC in room was not functioning they gave us another room. Rooms are spacious and ours had a lovely balcony overlooking the pool area. Beds adequate but not great. Best things were the location, beautiful old styling of the hotel with lovely wood and arches, and helpful and friendly staff. Location ideal as its on a quiet section of the beach boardwalk and directly in between the louder central tourist area and the busy ferry waiting area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
We had a room over the kitchen which was very very noisy. Avoid those rooms. Otherwise, the hotel is great location and terrific helpful staff. Nice pool and only across the street from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bien

Todo excelente. Muy buena ubicacion.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

vero

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel cerca de la playa

Cerca de la playa con dos piscinas pequeñas pero lindas. Nuestro cuarto pegaba a la cocina del hotel entonces a las 4:30 de la mañana escuchabamos a los cocineros gritando y nos despertaron a todos y el wifi era pésimo pero a excepción de eso es una buena opción si quieres algo cerca del paseo de los turistas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

San Diegans

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No good

This hotel is located on a very busy road. It is very old, needs a lot of updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good beach, hotel adequate

The hotel was uncomfortable and dirty. The staff was very attentive and fixed broken lamps and other things in the room immediately. The beach was covered in trash and broken bottles, not just near the hotel, but across the entire Puntarenas peninsula. Don't go to the beach here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean hotel with hot water!

Clean, comfortable hotel. The only problem was the Internet was not accessible in the room, and we were located on the third floor without an elevator. Hauling suitcases up 3 floors was difficult.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay

Nice stay overall. Good breakfast served each morning but needs a little more variation. Bed was comfortable, but the early morning workers each day are very loud which doesn't allow much sleeping past 6:00 AM. We would definitely return.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff. Beach was across the street. Mold in bathroom.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mom traveling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice view and breakfast

They offer a free breakfast every morning. It was ample. The view from my room was of the ocean.
Verified

8/10 Good

Melania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, close to everything

Close hotel to the beach, restaurants. Nice staff.
Verified

6/10 Okay

AliciaTica

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Close to beach and sites but could do better

Overall the stay was pleasant. They staff was nice and room Decent. However it def isn't a 4 or 5 star Hotel... they breakfast was the same everyday and it seems the place hasn't been spruced up in a bit . Overall I would give it a 3.5
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The sea and the beach in front of you!

It's location is excelent! You can enjoy the sea, the beach and the wind, it was wonderful.
Verified

4/10 Poor

King David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bugs in rooms

The hot water in the bathroom barely got warm. There was bugs coming from several areas in my room. I had to leave my suitcase on the bed so no bugs will get in it. The breakfast was only eggs toast and coffee. The only good thing about this hotel is the location. This is the only hotel in Costa that I gave a bad review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lo unico fue porque teniamos hambre a las 9:00 p.m. y tuvimos que salir a comprar afuera
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel limpio y comodo

Lindo hotel, muy cómodo aunque un poco lejos del centro pero servicio de taxis es bueno
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien. Lo incómodo es que no hay ascensor.

Las camas pequeñas para 2 muy incómodo. Son para una persona.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Air conditioning very bad....

No sleep good one night due to the failure of the air conditioner
Verified

8/10 Good

Skip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel and staff was friendly

Our first night on our way to Samara, and other beach towns
Verified

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel right in front of the beach

Hotel faciities are very nice, comfortable and clean. There is one medium size pool which is not under direct sun for most part of the day, which is a great advantage (specially if you're staying with kids). There's also a medium size jacuzzi. Rooms are great. Breakfast was delicious. Most of the staff was really nice, although I felt that they need someone taking care of the Bar area as you have to wait a bit for someone to come and take your order.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort