Reviews of Alma Vida Hotel 3 stars
Puntarenas, Quepos, Manuel Antonio, frente a Restaurante El Avión, 60601 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location/setting with the gardens, we felt like in a small own national park with plenty of animals to watch around. The spacious room with security code locks and sitting area with views. Vicinity of good restaurants in walking distance. Three swimmingpools to chose from. Good Wifi throughout. Despite breakfast, especially the restaurant area being slightly disappointing, the offer is still a good value for money one.
Breakfast was OK but nothing to write home about.
Dear Christoph, Thank you so much for your nice review and definitely will take in consideration your suggestions for the breakfast. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could contribute to making your experience memorable. Your kind words motivate our team to continue striving for excellence every day. It will be our pleasure to welcome you back to Alma Vida Hotel on your next visit to Manuel Antonio. Warm regards, Alma Vida Hotel
Dear Christoph, Thank you so much for your nice review and definitely will take in consideration your suggestions for the breakfast. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could contribute to making… Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location of the hotel. It is near of everything. I had a small situation with the first room they gave me but they fix it really quickly and actually relocate me on another bigger room. Breakfast was good too.
all good
Dear Mauricio, Thank you so much for your wonderful review We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could contribute to making your experience memorable. Your kind words motivate our team to continue striving for excellence every day. It will be our pleasure to welcome you back to Alma Vida Hotel on your next visit to Manuel Antonio. Warm regards, Alma Vida Hotel
Dear Mauricio, Thank you so much for your wonderful review We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could contribute to making your experience memorable. Your kind words motivate our team to continue … Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room was bigger than I expected as the description indicated it was going to be a very small room with a bed and bathroom. However each room has a small balcony with chairs and a great view to the jungle, the interior is also very spacious and cozy, well illuminated and the bathroom has a great size too. The pools were always clean, and the breakfast options were delicious. Bonus points for having vegan options!
Dear Maria, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could contribute to making your experience memorable. Your kind words motivate our team to continue striving for excellence every day. It will be our pleasure to welcome you back to Alma Vida Hotel on your next visit to Manuel Antonio. Warm regards, Alma Vida Hotel
Dear Maria, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could contribute to making your experience memorable. Your kind words motivate our team to continue st… Show more
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI have no complaints about the property. It is absolutely beautiful and surrounded by trees and wildlife. They upgraded my room without me asking which was lovely. The breakfast was incredible. There are multiple pools, they are so nice and lots of places to sit around them. The staff were incredible and so helpful. The room its self was very luxurious, comfy bed, air con, and I had a patio table and hanging chair. Only a 15 minute walk from the beach or a bus stop right outside the hotel. Would definitely come back
It was a little pricey, but I was happy paying for the experience!
Dear Chloe, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could contribute to making your experience memorable. Your kind words motivate our team to continue striving for excellence every day. It will be our pleasure to welcome you back to Alma Vida Hotel on your next visit to Manuel Antonio. Warm regards, Alma Vida Hotel
Dear Chloe, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could contribute to making your experience memorable. Your kind words motivate our team to continue st… Show more
Reviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIt has three swimming pools, all of which are big enough to do laps in. We had a great view from our room where we were able to see wild monkeys and other interesting wildlife, including some great lizards. It's within walking distance to the beach if you don't mind walking down, then up hills. Breakfast was very enjoyable with a lovely view.
The room was very basic. There weren't any english-speaking channels on the TV. When we asked for extra coffee for the room, we were told we would have to pay for it. One of the new staff members was very inflexible.
Dear Bernadette, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our pools, the beautiful view from your room, and the wildlife, such as monkeys and iguanas. We’re also glad that you appreciated the breakfast and the natural surroundings. We also value your feedback regarding the room, TV channels, and coffee service. We apologize for any misunderstandings and will take your comments into account to improve communication and service. We are continuously working with our team to ensure a warm and flexible experience for all our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an even better experience. Best regards, Alma Vida Team
Dear Bernadette, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our pools, the beautiful view from your room, and the wildlife, such as monkeys and iguanas. We’re also glad that you ap… Show more
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNice pool and outdoors with many animals, comfortable beds and good breakfast. Close from beaches and Manuel Antonio national park
Not all rooms have an outdoor area so inside, can lack some space to dry personal items
Dear Anais, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the pool, the open-air environment with abundant wildlife, as well as the comfortable beds and breakfast. We’re also glad our location close to the beaches and Manuel Antonio National Park was convenient for you. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Best regards, Alma Vida Hotel Team
Dear Anais, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the pool, the open-air environment with abundant wildlife, as well as the comfortable beds and breakfast. We’re also glad our location close to th… Show more
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful setting, great breakfast, lots of animals, close to Manuel Antonio Park and beaches
Dear Anjali, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the natural surroundings, the breakfast, and the proximity to Manuel Antonio National Park and the beaches. We're also glad you had the chance to appreciate the local wildlife, one of the things that makes our location so special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon so you can continue enjoying everything Alma Vida has to offer. Warm regards, Alma Vida Hotel Team
Dear Anjali, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the natural surroundings, the breakfast, and the proximity to Manuel Antonio National Park and the beaches. We're also gla… Show more
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe Setting of the Hotel within nature and lots of animals to observe, great yoga classes with Mike and Betsa and Karen (Sound Journey), really nice yogadeck
When I did the reservation weeks ago, I asked for a quiet room and got one very close to street, pretty noisy. The two guys at front desk in general not very helpful and polite. The worst breakfast I ever had in a hotel of this level, just a few prefixed options to choose from which came in poor quality and extreme small portions, coffee - in a coffeeland - poor quality too. Talking to one of the nice girls at breakfast service, indirectly they confirmed that owners of hotel dont care about service, wellbeing and quality at all. Something you feel allover the place, lot of potential to improve……
Dear Werner, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the natural surroundings, the yoga classes, and our terrace—these are key elements of the experience we aim to provide at Alma Vida. We’re truly sorry to hear that your room did not meet your expectations in terms of tranquility, and that the service at reception fell short. For us, guest service, quality, and well-being are fundamental priorities. Our reception team is dedicated to offering kind and helpful service, and we will take your comments as an opportunity to further strengthen our focus and training. Regarding breakfast, we apologize if it did not meet your expectations. We understand how important it is to start the day with a positive dining experience, and we will review both the variety and the quality of our offerings to continue improving. We truly value your feedback. Comments like yours help us identify areas for growth and continue evolving to offer a more complete and satisfying stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again and providing you with an experience more in line with your expectations. Kind regards, Alma Vida Hotel Team
Dear Werner, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the natural surroundings, the yoga classes, and our terrace—these are key elements of the experience we aim to provide at Alma Vida. We’re tru… Show more
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNothing !
Worst place I’ve been to in years. An absolute scam. The rooms were essentially storage areas that had been awkwardly converted – they were clearly never designed to be hotel rooms. The interiors were dreadful, with everything poorly built or dodgily adapted. Walls were paper thin and you could hear everything from the other rooms. On top of that, it was massively overpriced for what you get. The staff were very poor, and the breakfast was below basic
Dear Jorge, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry that you didn’t perceive the level of service we strive to provide. Our team works with dedication and commitment to offer the best possible experience, and we regret that this wasn’t the case during your stay. We firmly believe in opportunities for improvement, and your comments are essential for us to continue growing and offering a service that meets our guests' expectations. We hope to welcome you again and provide an experience more aligned with what you expect. Sincerely Alma Vida Hotel Team
Dear Jorge, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry that you didn’t perceive the level of service we strive to provide. Our team works with dedication and commitment to offer the best possible… Show more
Reviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation and atmosphere of the hotel
Dear Shirly, Thank you very much for highlighting the location and atmosphere of our hotel. We're glad to know that these aspects contributed positively to your experience. We hope to welcome you back again very soon! Sincerely, Alma Vida Hotel Team
Dear Shirly, Thank you very much for highlighting the location and atmosphere of our hotel. We're glad to know that these aspects contributed positively to your experience. We hope to welcome you back again very soon! Sincerely, Alma … Show more
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewPools were okay
Pictures do not reflect reality. The reviews are somewhat positive, but questionable. The door lock is not secure. The pool bar and sky bar were unavailable and closed. The bathroom is very old and definitely needs renovation. There was a wooden plank under the mattress. It’s too expensive for the quality – $300 for 2 nights is not worth it. The vent is barely attached and almost falling down.
Dear Daniel, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. We’ve taken note of each of the concerns you mentioned, especially regarding the condition of the room and facilities, and we’ll be reviewing them with our team to take corrective action. We are currently undergoing a renovation process to improve both the rooms and common areas. In fact, the pool bar and sky bar are scheduled to reopen in May as part of these improvements. We appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance the overall guest experience. We’re sorry for any inconvenience during your visit and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future to show you the improvements we’re making. Sincerely, Alma Vida Hotel Team
Dear Daniel, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. We’ve taken note of each of the concerns you mentioned, especially regarding the condition of the room and fac… Show more
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is huge, with three swimming pools, huge green areas and it's so easy to see monkeys, iguanas, lizards, birds and capybaras. It almost makes a visit to the national park unnecessary. The hotel is undergoing renovations and, although I had booked a room without a private bathroom, I was given one with a private one, which we loved, of course, and we can only thank our luck. Perhaps they've simply done away with this type of room recently. However, you could tell that the renovations were recent and clumsy, as there were remnants of paint on the windows and even in the rubbish bin in the bathroom. Another less positive point is the lack of atmosphere - with so many swimming pools, there are two bars in the main one that are fully equipped and closed. All it would take is human resources and some ambient music and everything would be so much better. Curiously, during Friday and Saturday there were no events of any kind... but on Sunday at 7am they had live music during breakfast. It doesn't make sense. Overall, the stay was very good, it served our purpose perfectly, the location is excellent. It has the potential to be much better, because the structures are all there, what's missing is efficient management and an entrepreneurial spirit on the part of the new owners.
Dear Bruno, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay. We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the hotel's natural surroundings, being able to spot monkeys, capybaras, iguanas, and birds is truly a unique experience we’re proud to offer, and we’re glad you were able to enjoy it. We’re also pleased that you appreciated the upgrade to a room with a private bathroom. Whenever availability allows, we love surprising our guests with a little extra comfort. We appreciate your honesty regarding the signs of ongoing renovations. We're working to improve our facilities to offer an even better experience, and we’ll definitely share your comments with our maintenance team to ensure more attention to detail. As for the pool bars and event programming, we completely understand your point and truly appreciate the suggestion. At the moment, our main restaurant is open, and the other bars are scheduled to reopen in May, which will bring more atmosphere and life to our common areas. We're also working on providing a more consistent and guest-focused entertainment schedule. We truly believe in this place's potential and really value the fact that you noticed it too. Feedback like yours helps us keep growing, and we hope to welcome you back soon so you can experience all the improvements for yourself. Best regards, Alma Vida Team
Dear Bruno, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay. We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the hotel's natural surroundings, being able to spot monkeys, capybaras, iguanas, and birds is truly … Show more
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe spent a few nights at this hotel, and overall, it was decent. There was some renovation work happening during our stay, so it could be a bit noisy at times. I imagine the newly renovated rooms would be of a higher standard than the one we stayed in. Our room was fairly basic and could have been cleaned better, particularly around the main bed area, with a bit more attention to dusting. The breakfast was good, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. There’s a nice yoga shala on-site, though unfortunately, no sessions were running during our stay. Still, it was a peaceful space to relax. The rooftop bar was also under maintenance, so we weren't able to enjoy that experience either. Great location, 5-10 minute walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Overall, the cleanliness of the rooms could be improved. It would also have been helpful to receive prior notice about unavailable facilities, such as the yoga sessions, rooftop bar, and potential disruptions from renovation work during our stay.
Dear Janvi, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the breakfast, the peaceful atmosphere, and the friendliness of our team. We truly value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve. We’re sorry that some areas were not available during your stay. We’d like to let you know that we currently offer two daily yoga classes, and our main restaurant is open with full service. The additional bars, including the rooftop bar, will be reopening in May. For now, the main restaurant remains our central spot for meals and drinks. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon so you can enjoy a more complete experience with us. Warm regards, Alma Vida Hotel Team
Dear Janvi, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the breakfast, the peaceful atmosphere, and the friendliness of our team. We truly value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we cont… Show more
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified review- Lovely stay here during a visit to Manuel Antonio. The room had a very nice rustic feel to it with a nice comfortable bed. - The staff were really helpful. We were only here for one night so as we checked out in the morning to visit Manuel Antonio national park, they let us leave our bags after check out to collect on return. Finished earlier than expected at the national park but had a few hours before our transfer to Uvita, yet they were happy for us to use the pool and facilities while we waited. - The highlight here is sitting around the pool! We had parrots flying overhead, Toucan's landing in bushes next to us, iguanas and agoutis wandering around, plus deer just over the hotel wall.
Did not stay long enough to pick out any faults
Dear Alex, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay with us and that you enjoyed the rustic charm of the room, as well as the comfort of the bed. It was our pleasure to store your luggage and offer you the use of our facilities after checkout — we're happy you had a chance to relax by the pool surrounded by the amazing wildlife. Having toucans, parrots, agoutis, and even deer around truly is part of the magic of Alma Vida! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels to Uvita, and we’d love to welcome you back for a longer stay in the future! Warm regards, Alma Vida Hotel
Dear Alex, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay with us and that you enjoyed the rustic charm of the room, as well as the comfort of the bed. It was our pleasure to … Show more
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewvery comfortable and accommodating!
Hello Claire, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found our hotel comfortable and our team helpful. Providing a great experience for our guests is always our priority. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, Alma Vida Hotel
Hello Claire, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found our hotel comfortable and our team helpful. Providing a great experience for our guests is always our priority. We hope to welcome you back again soon… Show more
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAlma Vida is a beautiful place! Staff were very helpful and accommodating! Love the pools and the breakfast was very good! Location is great too! Just be prepared for lots of stairs!
Dear Bedell, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Alma Vida and enjoyed the beautiful property, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. We're also happy you loved the location! And yes, those stairs definitely keep things interesting. We hope to welcome you back soon for more amazing experiences. Warm regards, Alma Vida Hotel
Dear Bedell, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Alma Vida and enjoyed the beautiful property, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. We're also happy you loved the location… Show more
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice hotel but actually under renovation. Our room was really small but clean and already renovated - little dark during the day but had a really good lights in the evening. Good location for the Manuel Antonio national parc trip or a sundowner on the beach. There are many restaurants nearby with an ocean view. The rooftop bar just opened. After the renovation it could be a nice spot!
Parts of the hotel are under renovation - sometimes very loud. There are a lot of steps to go - nothing for elderly people.
Dear Lucie, Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our peaceful location and the variety of great restaurants nearby. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue with our renovations to improve the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future to enjoy all the updates once they are completed! Best regards, Alma Vida Hotel
Dear Lucie, Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our peaceful location and the variety of great restaurants nearby. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue with our renovations to impro… Show more
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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