Alma Vida Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with 3 outdoor swimming pools, near Playa Espadilla

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Restaurant
Yoga
Restaurant
Garden
Deluxe Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Enfrente al restaurante El Avion, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Zip Coaster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
    ‪32 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Cozy Double Small Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Handicap

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Quepos

At Alma Vida Hotel, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Playa Espadilla. Highlights at this hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Manuel Antonio hotel, you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Manuel Antonio Beach.

What's nearby

  • Zip Coaster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pará Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mountain Top Park - 21 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Falafel Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Quepoa Sport Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Alma Vida Hotel

Hotel with 3 outdoor swimming pools, near Playa Espadilla
Alma Vida Hotel offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Quepos hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Alma Vida Hotel offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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, debit cards and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.

Property is also known as

Alma Vida Hotel Hotel
Alma Vida Hotel Quepos
Alma Vida Hotel Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Alma Vida Hotel?

Yep, Alma Vida Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Alma Vida Hotel?

As of 21 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alma Vida Hotel on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$279.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Alma Vida Hotel?

Yep, Alma Vida Hotel is a short 17-minute walk from Playa Espadilla. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and parasailing.

Does Alma Vida Hotel have a pool?

Alma Vida Hotel has 3 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Alma Vida Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alma Vida Hotel?

No, Alma Vida Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Alma Vida Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Alma Vida Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alma Vida Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Alma Vida Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raluca Florina

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raluca Florina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a basic single but was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe Double. The room was spacious, spotless, and had a balcony overlooking the yoga deck and walking trail (currently closed). Even though it was right in the center of the property, it still felt private and relaxing. The location of the room was excellent — less than a minute to the yoga deck, pools, and restaurant. It was so convenient that I could leave my things by the pool and quickly return to my room to shower, grab something, or get ready for the next activity. The hotel itself is also in a great area: about a 15-minute walk to the beach, 1 minute to the bus stop, and just a few minutes to several great restaurants. Staff were one of the highlights. Everyone was kind and helpful, with Henry and Matthew at reception standing out for their friendliness and knowledge of tours and activities. They even arranged for security to turn on the lights at the yoga deck so I could have a small incense ceremony — a thoughtful touch that made my stay memorable. During the early wet season the property was quiet, though I imagine peak season could be livelier given the central location. Fortunately, the rooms are well insulated, so noise would likely be tolerable. The only thing I missed was having a fridge for medicine or leftovers. Overall, a wonderful stay — comfortable room, perfect location, and truly exceptional staff. Highly recommend Alma Vida for a memorable stay in Manuel Antonio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay for a quick stop in Manuel Antonio. It would have been nice to have a small fridge. Overall a great property located near many shops and restaurants in Quepos.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, 1367 Magazine Street

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. Close to wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is wonderful Service is outstanding Diverse suites and rooms, which are not bunched up together 3 swimming pools Room 106 was very private with pool in front Recommend this suite for couples
3 swimming pools
Delicioso breakfast and restaurant
Local iguanas
Great prices
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 would recommend to anyone. The place was so beautiful that you almost didn’t need to go anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Victorina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are 3 pools on the property, staff is awesome, we ended up extending our stay a night. We'll return the next time we are in CR
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel for so many reasons. We live it so much that 4 days later we returned to this hotel again! I also will not even consider another place when returning back to Costa Rica. Kenneth at the front desk BOTH times was so pleasant and made the experience just perfect. What an employee just added to the awesome memorable time we had ! I hope whosever reads this review truly considers this establishment as it was one of the best on all my travels around the world! Thank you for an amazing stay and we will see you again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Vernon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two gentlemen at the front desk were exceptional, wish I wrote down their names. They were so informative of the area and gave us lots of tips to save us time and money. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Great stay

Beautiful places, great location for visiting the national park and beaches. Extremely helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ceris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is located on the side of a busy street but it is possible to walk to the beach (down the hill) in about 25 minutes. There is a bus route that will take you back up the hill for <$1. The room that we stayed in was clean but not luxurious. The bed was clean and comfortable, the pillows were supportive. The AC worked. The bathroom was spacious, modern and the shower was powerful and the water pressure adequate. The closet was somewhat simple with limited space for hanging/storage. There was enough room to store our suitcases. The hotel provided towels for pool use. Our room had a balcony with a hanging egg chair and a table with 2 chairs. It was a pleasant set up but not luxurious as mentioned. There was no TV in the room. The windows were a little grimy, but the block out curtains were effective. The dining room was spartan and I wasn't sure if the restaurant provided lunch or dinner as we never used it. We only ate breakfast there, which was simple but sufficient; a choice of American style (eggs, bacon, toast), Tico style (eggs, plantains, tortillas) or fruit and granola. There was plenty of self serve coffee or tea. We looked at the rooftop bar but it did not appear to be used. There were several other bars (one by the main pool and a coffee bar) that did not seem to be open when we were there. We stayed in early April so not sure if we were in shoulder season or the hotel is in the process of upgrading them. The hotel used to be called Hotel Casitas Eclipse.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, refrigerator would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not for disabled or elderly. Many steps to and from rooms. Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscape, lots of wildlife (monkeys & iguanas), air conditioned big rooms and 3 pools. Felt like a resort it’s ok that there was no TV in the room because there’s usually only Spanish speaking shows (and we don’t know that much Spanish, however having a refrigerator in the room. I missed looking for that when I booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views with access to restaurants in walking distance. Friendly and courteous staff. We had an amazing time with our 3 night stay. Would recommend a stay here when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice breakfast and rustic small villa like set up! Plenty of parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good decision to choose to stay at Alma Vida Hotel. We were more than happy with the quality of the service, especially Kevin and Esteban whom excel at their work and even provided advises beyond the hotel surrounding. We have nothing to say than good words about this experience. We'll surely come back as soon as we can
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast not good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025