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Alma Vida Hotel

3.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools
3 outdoor pools
Exterior
Family Twin
Deluxe Room | Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double

Standard Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cozy Double Small Room

Cozy Double Small Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Handicap

Standard Handicap

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Twin

Family Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Manuel Antonio Beach.

What's nearby

  • Zip Coaster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Playitas Beach - 12 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 14 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa La Macha - 34 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Namaste - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Le Papillon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Alma Vida Hotel

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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alma Vida Hotel on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$179, 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 124 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Staff was very courteous, but there are a
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

kelli

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pools were great, grounds well kept but many may stairs. Rooms very small. Could use a shelf on bathroom to hold supplies, need an ice machine or a couple Of them. No fridge in room so should supply ice. This am, breakfast at 830, no bacon, no hashbrowns.no fruit. So many people waiting,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice hotel, great location, and really accommodating and kind staff. The breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, especially compared to the mid range price. Unbelievably comfortable and welcoming all things considered. Good complimentary breakfast as well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Compton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very courteous. The room was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

JUAN MANUEL

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Nora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I give the hotel 2 stars. It looked like the hotel was about to close. Had a pool bar but looked like it had been closed for a long time. The menu in the restaurant was vegan. It showed healthy on the website. 1 large bath towel per person. No hand towel, no washcloth. Nowhere to put your toiletries in the bathroom. Advertized yoga classes but was no longer offered. It’s unfortunate because the hotel looked like it had a lot of potential.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Freya

Liked: Staff & service
We initially had to move rooms as there was such a large gap between the door and the outside that there were lots of ants and crickets in the room. The rooms are also very small and there was no hair dryer or hand towel. There was a generator on the roof of our room so it was also very noisy. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the pool was nice. Breakfast was also good especially if you need dairy or gluten free options.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious clean rooms. Great property surrounding environment well manicured. Pools excellent. Free breakfast a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If your looking for a quiet peaceful stay, this hotel is for you. There are little amenities and no TVs. Every morning there is guided meditation at 0730 jrs and different classes such as yoga.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly Staff. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Susanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the rooms are mouldy. We are told that that’s what you get in Costa Rica. We had switched rooms and even went to look at a couple others and they all were in similar state. I’m very sensitive/allergic to mold, so it was less than ideal to say the least. The second room that we stayed in some renovations, as there was paint or caulking on the mirror and countertop. Breakfast was fair at best. It was served at a vegetarian restaurant in front of the hotel. Honestly, I don’t think they know how to cook eggs and bacon. The staff were very friendly and pleasant to deal with. Location is great. Right near the restaurants. Not too far from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rashida

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Phyllis

The hotel grounds are gorgeous. But STAIRS BEWARE! If you have trouble with stairs the whole layout is multiple layered with stairs up and down. It was
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Raenna

Beautiful hotel, right on main strip on Manuel Antonio, very clean room, nice pool, friendly staff. We saw LOTS of monkeys every morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is BEAUTIFUL. Friendly staff. For the basic rate you have your own private cottage. Great price. Centrally located to most attractions. There are large gaps in the doors and windows and you are in a tropical setting, so creepy crawlers can get in. It is important to know there are no TVs in these rooms and no refrigerators, but they were able to upgrade me to have same for an additional fee. Free classes (yoga, etc) you can register for and free breakfast at restaurant in hotel...not bad! Also has vegan options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Valentina was a very good host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delightful staff, good breakfast, great pools & yoga classes. Juice bar & vegetarian cafe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

MARIA MARCELA

The room ok No coffee Amenities clean, room too wet 1.30 early check-in👍 Staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jiten

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I’m surprised to see this hotel described as “exceptional.” In our experience, it was average at best. While the rooms were acceptable and staff generally helpful, there were several issues. Restaurant service was poor. On our first night, a hot drink was forgotten despite asking three times. Breakfast was consistently unreliable: although there are only four options, portions and items varied daily, things were often missing, and service was very slow. The rooms were poorly thought out and not particularly child- or adult-friendly. In our room, rebar was protruding from the floor, which felt unsafe and unacceptable (photos attached). Cleanliness was also lacking, despite the hotel promoting a zen, yoga-friendly atmosphere. Overall, the hotel has potential but needs better upkeep, more attention to detail, and a clearer sense of identity. For us, it was a 5/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights, great location 15-20 walk to the beach but all downhill no clear side walk a bit dangerous with traffic not recommended in the dark. Walking back up hill is doable but can also taxi uber or bus . Restaurants close by went to YOLO great salad Live music .also went to Agua Azul had the panko Seared tuna highly recommend it was amazing. Room is decent no safe which I don’t like. Pool is nice and warm. Breakfast was good as well fresh made to order. Staff are very nice and very helpful. I would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

C

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were cleaned regularly and spotless and the staff friendly, but what really stood out was the abundant nature. I saw more wildlife here than on all of the nature tours I went on put together. I saw 3 different types of monkey, iguanas and lots of birds including the striking fiery-billed toucan.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025