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Alma Vida Hotel

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

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Located close to Playa Espadilla, Alma Vida Hotel provides free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Twin

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Cozy Double Small Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Cozy Double Small Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Handicap

Highlights

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

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Family Twin | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Twin

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Enfrente al restaurante El Avion, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601

What's nearby

  • Zip Coaster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Espadilla - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pará Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mountain Top Park - 21 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Avión Restaurant
  • Restaurante Cerdo Feliz
  • El Patio de Café Milagro
  • Emilio's Cafe
  • Falafel Bar

About this property

Alma Vida Hotel

Hotel near Playa Espadilla
Free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Alma Vida Hotel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms
Room features
All 54 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 elevator (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 washroom
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Alma Vida Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Alma Vida Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alma Vida Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Alma Vida Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alma Vida Hotel located?

Located in Manuel Antonio, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Playa Espadilla.

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Reviews

Alma Vida Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! The room was great, the staff very helpful and it was a good location. We also saw iguanas, monkeys and toucans on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

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

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and perched on the second floor. We ha d great view of the hotel landscape. Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was great, nice view very nice facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious, room stayed cool, grounds were beautiful and nice view of the forest. I would add ramps for luggage convenience and more parking. Otherwise amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sundipta

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and the staff was really friendly but the bathrooms were quite moldy and they just have tried to cover it in paint which hasn't worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ketan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room has lots of moisture. Not good room. Really small. It is like a dead room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

2/10 Terrible

YUJING

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very disappointing stay. Upon check-in, the first room we were given had a strong and unpleasant smell. After talking to the front desk, we were moved to another room, but the situation did not improve. The second room had extremely poor hygiene. The bed sheets were dirty and had visible blood stains. The shower drain was not working properly, causing water to back up in the shower area. The overall cleanliness of the hotel is a serious concern, and the breakfast was also very poor. Because of these issues, we decided to cancel our second night and booked another hotel. We would not recommend this hotel and hope the management takes hygiene and maintenance issues more seriously.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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

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

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

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

Wendy

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

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for making our stay magical. Will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

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

8/10 Good

Amarendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay at Alma Vida Hotel. When booking this hotel, we were skeptical as it had no reviews on Expedia but were pleasantly surprised as the hotel is in a beautiful location right outside Manuel Antonio National Park, with nice clean updated rooms that are very airy and comfortable. There is some work/renovation being done on the property, however, it never bothered us. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were very friendly and kind. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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
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