Excellent location, awesome view, great staff

Stayed in August 2025

Great, smaller property with nice accommodations. Host was friendly and breakfast was a bonus. We would easily stay again and recommend this place to others.

Stayed in April 2025

None.

When we arrived at Pura Vista hotel, we were so impressed by the view and surroundings. The view from our room is stunning. We enjoyed the pool the next day as private because only the two of us were there. The room is big and super clean. The bed is very comfortable. Every detail in the hotel has been carefully designed. The breakfast was delicious. They include a main dish that you can order and a variety of fresh fruits. Fresh brewed coffee and juice served. The owner Mark is very friendly and such a nice person to answer all the questions about trips around Costa Rica for the first time visit like us. We forgot the iPad in the hotel on the first day, and on the last day when we were back to the Liberia international airport, Mark drove to the airport and returned it to us. Thanks Mark for your service and cozy hotel. We are so appreciate it!

Stayed in March 2025

Amazing views, friendly staff. The beach was close, but due to the hills we drove. Great time at the local beach restaurant. Breakfast was fresh and delicious.

Stayed in April 2025

Wonderful view Welcoming and helpful host Stylish and elegant rooms all scrupulously clean Breakfasts

Stayed in March 2025

Loved Pura Vista Hotel!

Beautiful!

Stayed in February 2025

Air con was a bit noisy but didn’t really bother us.

Very quiet and peaceful. Relaxed host - Mark was always very helpful with suggestions and advice when needed. It felt like being at home - away! Great location just up from the beach, where there is a good restaurant to eat at. We ate there most nights. Little fridge in the room for drinks. Fantastic view and generally comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

The rooms were a little small but I would still recommend staying here.

The view is everything! We loved to sit out in front of our room and look at the view. There was excellent bird watching as well. Mark was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2025

Mark, the owner on site was very helpful he was very accommodating if we had any issues, has a great local, family run feeling

Stayed in January 2025

All good

Great place to relax, view is second to none. The owner Mark is very personable and accommodating. Bed and pillows were perfect for me. Security great didn’t worry about our stuff.

Stayed in January 2025

It has a wonderful view and the facilities were very comfortable. Mark is a friendly, accessible and amazing host. He also has wonderful recommendations.

Stayed in January 2025

The toilet didn’t really love flushing super well, we’d often have to give it a few minutes and then come back and flush again. Not the end of the world and did not detract from our trip at all. Pura vida.

We had an amazing 3 nights at Pura Vista. The owner Mark has curated a beautiful and peaceful space. The view is gorgeous (even better in person), the location is fantastic, comfortable and hugeee bed, great water pressure in the shower, and the room has everything you need. Daily breakfast was a plus too, a simple yet delicious typical Tico breakfast, made with love and care. Mark was really friendly and helpful and even kindly allowed us a late check out. A huge bonus was the hotel cats lounging around! Very friendly and sweet. We loved our stay and will definitely return if we’re ever in CR again.

Stayed in January 2025

Everything: the view, the hosts, the whole area.

It was beautiful.

Stayed in December 2024

The hosts were especially welcoming. We were allowed to check in early and also permitted to check out half an hour late. The rooms are cozy and the view from the room of the ocean is wonderful. A delicious breakfast was included. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in December 2024

Internet not good

The views! Comfortable beds. The pool

Stayed in March 2024

We booked this some time ago when the property was positioned as a boutique hotel and under a different ownership as we discovered when we got there; the new owners have been there for just 5 months and encourage the guests to be as autonomous as possible; the only time they are really around is at breakfast. Rooms are serviced but you have to ask. Not sure if it's just a case of not having updated the info relating to the property but it wasn't quite what we'd been led to believe when we booked:. there isn't a restaurant/bar/coffee house on site as given which was very disappointing as this was supposed to be a few days of relaxation after a busy holiday and we ended up doing a lot of driving.

The bed & breakfast is in an elevated position overlooking Playa Ocotal and enjoys spectacular views from the terrace. Great pool with loungers and comfortable bedrooms - quality bedding with each having a private outdoor area and patio furniture. Owners are warm & welcoming and very responsive to emails/WhatsApp messages. There is secure parking on site. Ocotal beach is approximately 15 mins away on foot and has a great restaurant, otherwise for the majority of restaurants it means a drive into Coco.Beach.

Stayed in February 2024

While the location was peaceful and beautiful it may not be for everyone. It’s a short drive to get into Playa Ocotal where there are restaurants and shops. There are only two restaurants within walking distance to Pura Vista Hotel (Father Roosters and Soluna Beach Bistro). Both were very good but it’s always nice to have a variety to choose from. Room wise, our AC unit was pretty loud but necessary if you want a room temp under 26C. Our shower was nice but didn’t drain well. We found the checkout was a little unconventional. We were never charged before arrival as per our reservation confirmations so we settled up all costs upon departure. It was difficult to get a straight answer on the final billing and no invoice was ever provided. In the end we confirmed our final billing through WhatsApp correspondence. Really no problem, just a relaxed approach. Pura Vida.

Pura Vista is situated high up above Playa Ocotal so the views are amazing. We loved the pool and patio area. With a north facing vista you could get some nice late afternoon shade. We had tasty breakfasts daily (thank you Lili Alvarez) in the upper dining area. We used that same area each evening to unwind, listen to music, play cards, and hang with our travel companions. Our room (room 3 lower level) was clean and comfortable and the bed was very comfortable. Thisbe and Mark were friendly and informative about the area.

Stayed in February 2024

No regular hours for on-site staff - would have been especially helpful when we arrived as we had some difficulty locating our room. If you don't have a car (we didn't), be aware that the location is quite far from town, and transportation options are limited. There is really only one restaurant within walking distance (Father Rooster), which has good food and cocktails, but the walking conditions aren't the best (narrow road, steep hills), especially after dark. Even so, we would stay there again now that we know what to expect!

The ocean views are gorgeous! The rooms are comfortable, and the outdoor sitting area by the pool was great. Communication with the owners was prompt and helpful. Lili was a wonderful breakfast chef and all-around host. Great view of the night sky.

Stayed in January 2024

The location and the very warm welcome by the owners.

So perfectly positioned near the beach and amenities

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing :)

Location was fantastic, ideally located for the beach. Rooms were clean and comfortable and all necessary information was received in advance. So nice to have a dip in the infinity pool after a hot day. The chef that came up to the hotel to make breakfast was lovely and breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in December 2023

Breakfast was super high quality and very yummy. The view was spectacular. Flo was very helpful and kind, very accommodating. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed in August 2023

Beautiful view, great location, superior service . Flo, the owner was gracious, attentive and friendly

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing.

The amazing view and incredible host(Flo).

Stayed in July 2023

ants, but hey you are in the jungle so kind of expected that.

the views are amazing and really enjoyed swimming in the pool everyday.

Stayed in April 2023