Alma Vida Hotel

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Alma Vida Hotel

Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Reception
Reception
Property entrance
Deluxe Room | Private kitchen | Eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$116
$102 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25

Explore the area

View in a map
Enfrente al restaurante El Avion, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Zip Coaster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Cozy Double Small Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Handicap

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Quepos

With a stay at Alma Vida Hotel in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), you'll be a short 3-minute drive from Playa Espadilla. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Zip Coaster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Espadilla - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playitas Beach - 12 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 14 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 34 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Alma Vida Hotel

Alma Vida Hotel offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/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 showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Alma Vida Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Alma Vida Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Alma Vida Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 117 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jiten

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

YUJING

Traveled with partner
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

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was great. Healthy and fresh ingredients. Great coffee and cacao desserts. The yoga classes are also amazing. Beautiful place to relax and enjoy a yoga session. Instructors are very nice and accommodating. Grounds of hotel are clean with lots of wild life.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krupal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naziba

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing hotel - wish it was up-kept and cleaned better and definitely has the potential. Complimentary breakfast is very limited - no substitutes, unless paid out of pocket (which seemed unfair, as I don't eat bacon/pork). Overall, enjoyed our stay and the Alma Vida Hotel culcture.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ketan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Devender

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Syed

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Sundipta

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Randy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great layout (small bungalows) and staff, everything very neat and tidy. Just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, Pacoima

Traveled with family
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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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