10/10 Exceptional
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.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
Alma Vida Hotel
Hotel with 3 outdoor pools, near Playa Espadilla
At Alma Vida Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach. After taking a dip in one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar and a garden are other highlights.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (9)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- 3 outdoor pools
- Pool bar
- Meeting rooms
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free self parking
- 3 outdoor pools
- Soundproofed rooms
CA $124
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
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Standard Double
Very good
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
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
Deluxe Room
Exceptional
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
- 26 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Superior Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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
Cozy Double Small Room
Good
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
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
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
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About the area
Enfrente al restaurante El Avion, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
About this property
Alma Vida Hotel
At Alma Vida Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach. After taking a dip in one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar and a garden are other highlights.
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Alma Vida Hotel Reviews
Wonderful
9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was delicious and made to order. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Beautiful places, great location for visiting the national park and beaches. Extremely helpful and friendly staff
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing experience. Close to wildlife.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10/10 would recommend to anyone. The place was so beautiful that you almost didn’t need to go anywhere.
Brenden
Brenden, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Sofia
Sofia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Brenda
Brenda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent service would highly recommend
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Property is looking good from outside, but rooms are extremely old from inside. For example, bathroom sink, toilet or shower are very rustic and old and seem to not have been renovated since ages. Everything else is fine and beautiful within hotel premise and surrounding and views from hotel room balcony are awesome. Staff is very nice so their services are good. Free breakfast made to order is also awesome and one of the positive for the hotel.
Prashant
Prashant, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location, great layout (small bungalows) and staff, everything very neat and tidy. Just perfect.
Tanja
Tanja, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Manuel
Manuel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Guy
Guy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice breakfast and rustic small villa like set up! Plenty of parking!
Luc
Luc, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Thank you for making our stay magical. Will be back next year for sure.
stephen
stephen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Room was comfortable, refrigerator would have been nice.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Not for disabled or elderly. Many steps to and from rooms. Beautiful place.
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Brenda
Brenda, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
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!
Amarendra
Amarendra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good decision to choose to stay at Alma Vida Hotel. We were more than happy with the quality of the service, especially Kevin and Esteban whom excel at their work and even provided advises beyond the hotel surrounding. We have nothing to say than good words about this experience. We'll surely come back as soon as we can
Manuel
Manuel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Breakfast not good
Rita
Rita, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Raluca Florina
Raluca Florina, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
The room was very good and also the staff very helpful, I wish to thank Victor and Kevin, who really helped us.
I have a complaint, related to breakfast. Food was good but in very small amount. In the first day it was complete but in the following days eggs became egg, breads became a slice and fruits were 5-6 small pieces or half a banana. This should not happen considering the high price we paid. I am sure Victor did the best he could, the problem was at administration I suppose.
Paulo
Paulo, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
This property is located on the side of a busy street but it is possible to walk to the beach (down the hill) in about 25 minutes. There is a bus route that will take you back up the hill for <$1. The room that we stayed in was clean but not luxurious. The bed was clean and comfortable, the pillows were supportive. The AC worked. The bathroom was spacious, modern and the shower was powerful and the water pressure adequate. The closet was somewhat simple with limited space for hanging/storage. There was enough room to store our suitcases. The hotel provided towels for pool use. Our room had a balcony with a hanging egg chair and a table with 2 chairs. It was a pleasant set up but not luxurious as mentioned. There was no TV in the room. The windows were a little grimy, but the block out curtains were effective. The dining room was spartan and I wasn't sure if the restaurant provided lunch or dinner as we never used it. We only ate breakfast there, which was simple but sufficient; a choice of American style (eggs, bacon, toast), Tico style (eggs, plantains, tortillas) or fruit and granola. There was plenty of self serve coffee or tea. We looked at the rooftop bar but it did not appear to be used. There were several other bars (one by the main pool and a coffee bar) that did not seem to be open when we were there. We stayed in early April so not sure if we were in shoulder season or the hotel is in the process of upgrading them. The hotel used to be called Hotel Casitas Eclipse.
Ceris
Ceris, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excelente opción, muy cerca de todo
¡Excelente hotel! Habitaciones amplias y limpias. La arquitectura del hotel es muy bonita.
El servicio al cliente es excelente, desde el personal de recepción, los de limpieza. El restaurante ofrece opciones buenas y el servicio del personal del restaurante es excepcional.
Una de las mejores opciones de hotel en Manuel Antonio. Seguro que repetiré este hotel en el futuro.
Marco
Marco, 2-night trip