In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Avenida 3 Calle 1 Diagonal al Banco Nacional, Puntarenas]
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 and cash
Property Registration Number +50626613333
Property is also known as
Aldea Casa de los Mariscos
Hotel Aldea Pura Vida Hotel
Hotel Aldea Pura Vida Puntarenas
Hotel Aldea Pura Vida Hotel Puntarenas
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Aldea Pura Vida pet-friendly?
Yes, Hotel Aldea Pura Vida allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Hotel Aldea Pura Vida?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Aldea Pura Vida?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel Aldea Pura Vida?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hotel Aldea Pura Vida located?
Situated in Puntarenas, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Puntarenas Cathedral, La Casa de la Cultura, and Puntarenas Beach. Puntarenas Pier and Victoria Park are also within 10 minutes.
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Hotel Aldea Pura Vida Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 27 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
8 - Good
8
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
A nice location by the beach. The rooms are behind a restaurant, keeping it quieter. The accommodations are older with rooms that show some wear, but that’s a minor cosmetic concern. it’s a fine place to stay!
Dylan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Nice
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
This place is the best!!! I felt safe, great owner, great employees, always kind and helpful. Spectacular view of the ocean. Plus the food is great. Everything is done with care and quality.
Catherine
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
Amazing staff and service!
Fer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
I loved the location, the beach, the street vendors. The water is beautiful and warm. We went swimming at night, it was great. The staff was very nice, just didn't seem very knowledgeable. Breakfast was great also. There is a shower by where there park the cars to rinse off from the ocean.
stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10
Our room was clean and had towels. The staff was great and the location was awesome. Those are the positives. The room is not plumbed for hot water, just sheets and no blankets
Wade
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
No parking as described during reservation process. I was disrespected by owner for being an assertive woman.
Constantly calling another person to solve simple issues. One time visit, no return patron. Not happy.
Marina
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
The rooms had good AC but the bathroom sanitizer smell overpowering. Very basic but clean. Not a luxury option but very satisfactory and great price for quality. The staff was super and very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was good and breakfast was a nice variety. A great option should we visit again. Pura Vida!
Windle
8/10
For some reason, the address given for the hotel did not match where it was located. A kind person asked if we needed help and gave us google translated directions for where the hotel actually was, 1 km away. Once we got there, everything went well with check in and accommodations.
Bela
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
4/10
This hotel is across from the beach and free breakfast included, however bathrooms in poor shape and beds uncomfortable with only one sheet to sleep with. Hostess was kind and helped with parking. We came after dark and couldn’t find a parking spot close by. We felt like we were an inconvenience at the restaurant for breakfast but the food was good.
Nicole
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
2/10
Property was not clean at all. Property needs a lotttt of repairs to bring it up to bare minimum standard. Room and bathroom was very small. Room had smeared black marks on walls, and they had a very strong smell due to mof balls they have in room and bathroom. They have people living there and we’re very loud at night so we could not sleep. We had to buy ice at the restaurant to have cold water. no amenities in the room. No parking so we parked road side and walked to the hotel. I would never stay at this property again.
Marie
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
4/10
They clean the rooms and surrounding areas with undiluted pledge which gives the smell of harsh varnish that permeated the room for the two nights. One faucet for shower and sink with water that is hardly warmer than room temperature. Although the room was clean. The quality of said room was subpar. Poor quality for the $50usd a night. Far too expensive. A makeshift door for the bathroom for instance. Very thin sheets. Two pillows, two towels. The toilet hardly flushed and got clogged (toilet paper was never placed in toilet). Pro? It was near the water.
MARICELA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
2/10
No tenía higiénico, ni jabón de manos, el baño muy sucio, realmente no fue una buena experiencia
Norma
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Marco
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Room is very small and basic, does have air conditioning, however only bedsheets and the bottom one came off. Wifi only available in restaurant. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
JC
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Samantha
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Evething close bye
Arsenio
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Muy amables, excelente atención
CARLOS
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
4/10
Me presenté al hotel y la Srita de Recepción me cobraron $15 más caro de cómo estaba en las aplicaciones .
Por lo que eligi está aplicación para realizar mi reserva , la habitación tenía muy mal olor y la cama tenía pulgas o purrujas que me tenían toda picada .
En la tarde se me apeteció un café en el restaurante del hotel por lo que fui a comprarlo y para mí sorpresa me dijeron que no había café , asombroso que Costa Rica no tenga café donde los ticos somos conocidos por ser cafeteros .
Lo que es el desayuno es de baja calidad y solo te sirven una Taza de café .
Por lo que opté no reservar más e irme aún lugar más cómodo y con café.
Pésimo internet.
Clency
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
El personal amable y tiene excelente ubicación
Esmeralda Ocaña
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10
El parqueo uno detras del otro es imposible, eso no es parqueo, uno no se puede parquear sin que haya que mover a todos los del hotel
Javier
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Gilbert
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10
Maricelle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
2/10
No lo recomiendo.
Mal servicio al cliente, sin agua en la habitación., toda la luz del pasillo traspasa las cortinas...