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Hotel Aldea Pura Vida

2.0 star property
Travelers savor local cuisine at the on-site restaurant and unwind with drinks at the bar, making every moment at this hotel delightfully carefree

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Hotel Aldea Pura Vida offers a taste of local flavors through its restaurant, while the bar provides a perfect spot for relaxation. Guests appreciate the convenience of free in-room WiFi and self-parking that eliminates logistical concerns during their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Puntarenas is home to Hotel Aldea Pura Vida. Puntarenas Beach and Victoria Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include La Casa de la Cultura and NATUWA, Macaw Conservation Sanctuary. Visit our Puntarenas travel guide
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350 Metros Oeste del Muelle de Cruceros, Puntarenas, Puntarenas, 60101

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica translated from Spanish means "sand point" - is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, Costa Rica on the Pacific coast. The beautiful beaches of the Pacific coast attracts
    Puntarenas Beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Casa de la Cultura
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Puntarenas Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museo Histórico Marino
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Puntarenas Marine Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU)
    120 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kiosko El Sesteo
    7 min walk
  • Bum Bum
    9 min walk
  • Chiry Tacos
    3 min walk
  • El Joroncito
    13 min walk
  • Casa De Los Helados 3
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aldea Pura Vida

Property highlights
Hotel Aldea Pura Vida provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Aldea Pura Vida offer amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Avenida 3 Calle 1 Diagonal al Banco Nacional, Puntarenas]
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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 and cash
Property Registration Number +50626613333

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Aldea Pura Vida pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Aldea Pura Vida allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aldea Pura Vida?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Aldea Pura Vida?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Aldea Pura Vida located?

Situated in Puntarenas, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Puntarenas Cathedral and La Casa de la Cultura. Puntarenas Beach and Puntarenas Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Aldea Pura Vida Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice location by the beach. The rooms are behind a restaurant, keeping it quieter. The accommodations are older with rooms that show some wear, but that’s a minor cosmetic concern. it’s a fine place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the best!!! I felt safe, great owner, great employees, always kind and helpful. Spectacular view of the ocean. Plus the food is great. Everything is done with care and quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I loved the location, the beach, the street vendors. The water is beautiful and warm. We went swimming at night, it was great. The staff was very nice, just didn't seem very knowledgeable. Breakfast was great also. There is a shower by where there park the cars to rinse off from the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wade

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel Alden Pura Vida

Our room was clean and had towels. The staff was great and the location was awesome. Those are the positives. The room is not plumbed for hot water, just sheets and no blankets
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Windle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms had good AC but the bathroom sanitizer smell overpowering. Very basic but clean. Not a luxury option but very satisfactory and great price for quality. The staff was super and very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was good and breakfast was a nice variety. A great option should we visit again. Pura Vida!
Verified

8/10 Good

JC

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

In a pinch

Room is very small and basic, does have air conditioning, however only bedsheets and the bottom one came off. Wifi only available in restaurant. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For some reason, the address given for the hotel did not match where it was located. A kind person asked if we needed help and gave us google translated directions for where the hotel actually was, 1 km away. Once we got there, everything went well with check in and accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is across from the beach and free breakfast included, however bathrooms in poor shape and beds uncomfortable with only one sheet to sleep with. Hostess was kind and helped with parking. We came after dark and couldn’t find a parking spot close by. We felt like we were an inconvenience at the restaurant for breakfast but the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Fer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing staff and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arsenio

Evething close bye
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No parking as described during reservation process. I was disrespected by owner for being an assertive woman. Constantly calling another person to solve simple issues. One time visit, no return patron. Not happy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was not clean at all. Property needs a lotttt of repairs to bring it up to bare minimum standard. Room and bathroom was very small. Room had smeared black marks on walls, and they had a very strong smell due to mof balls they have in room and bathroom. They have people living there and we’re very loud at night so we could not sleep. We had to buy ice at the restaurant to have cold water. no amenities in the room. No parking so we parked road side and walked to the hotel. I would never stay at this property again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

MARICELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They clean the rooms and surrounding areas with undiluted pledge which gives the smell of harsh varnish that permeated the room for the two nights. One faucet for shower and sink with water that is hardly warmer than room temperature. Although the room was clean. The quality of said room was subpar. Poor quality for the $50usd a night. Far too expensive. A makeshift door for the bathroom for instance. Very thin sheets. Two pillows, two towels. The toilet hardly flushed and got clogged (toilet paper was never placed in toilet). Pro? It was near the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fine but the room did not match the advertised pictures. No hot water option for a shower, very sketchy shower spray, very small sink. Staff was friendly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Norma

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

Horrible

No tenía higiénico, ni jabón de manos, el baño muy sucio, realmente no fue una buena experiencia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy amables, excelente atención
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Clency

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

Cálida - Precio es Caro

Me presenté al hotel y la Srita de Recepción me cobraron $15 más caro de cómo estaba en las aplicaciones . Por lo que eligi está aplicación para realizar mi reserva , la habitación tenía muy mal olor y la cama tenía pulgas o purrujas que me tenían toda picada . En la tarde se me apeteció un café en el restaurante del hotel por lo que fui a comprarlo y para mí sorpresa me dijeron que no había café , asombroso que Costa Rica no tenga café donde los ticos somos conocidos por ser cafeteros . Lo que es el desayuno es de baja calidad y solo te sirven una Taza de café . Por lo que opté no reservar más e irme aún lugar más cómodo y con café. Pésimo internet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda Ocaña

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El personal amable y tiene excelente ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El parqueo uno detras del otro es imposible, eso no es parqueo, uno no se puede parquear sin que haya que mover a todos los del hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carmen Elena

Disliked: Staff & service
No lo recomiendo. Mal servicio al cliente, sin agua en la habitación., toda la luz del pasillo traspasa las cortinas...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La ducha del baño no estaba bien, se requiere que la cambien. También hace falta un momentito e le para poner la ropa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo bien muy buen desayuno
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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