Ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews
4.0 Room cleanliness
4.5 Service & staff
3.6 Room comfort
4.1 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Jan 2024
Enjoyed our stay!
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Oct 2023
This is a unique experience and one we highly recommend. Slightly on the rustic side, but considering it’s magnificent location above the Pacuare River, it’s hard to complain. Staff was super accommodating and made us feel right at home. Really enjoyed the food as well! And, let’s not forget the rafting. This is an absolutely beautiful section and the guides were terrific. Don’t pass this one by!
Comment from Hotel Management
3 Oct 2023 by Joha, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for visiting us and we are very glad that you liked the place, Pura vida
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Apr 2023
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Apr 2023
Excellent hotel to spend time in nature. Transportation is somewhat difficult since it’s a remote area in jungle. Other than that, everything work out perfect, we get to hop on a raft from a private trail from the hotel. We enjoyed hospitality from hotel staff, very good home cooking food for guests are included. We wish we could stay longer…
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Aug 2021
We had an AMAZING time here. Our guide, Abel, was fantastic and very knowledge about the area and rafting.
Next time I’d bring a book to keep myself busy throughout the day, but I found out on my last day that they have a library of books as well!
The only thing that could possibly make this place better is a pool or some lounge chairs to tan in 🙂 regardless it was perfect and we had a great time.
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Aug 2021 by Joha, Hotel Management
Thank you so much to visit us.
And thanks for the recommendation.
Johanna
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Jun 2021
Know that after booking, you will be contacted by the owner to pay additional for food. I believe $20/day/person. There is no cell service at all! Also, if you don’t want to take the awful 40 min ride into the lodge, you pay $75 for the raft two day raft. We were only given one day for this price. Horseback riding was never mentioned. The facility is clean and beautiful scenery. However, you get there at 11 and other than a short walk, there is nothing to do but sit around. No music or television. It is very remote. Bring what you want to drink, only tea and water are offered. The shower is not heated. If I would have known all this beforehand, I would have enjoyed my one night much more. My husband and I played checkers for two hours and went to bed at 8 pm out of boredom. The river rafting was amazing and our guide was great. But other then the guide, zero staff exist at the “lodge”. We never received our photos and the owner is very rude. I made the mistake of only booking for one person but was unable to reach Expedia to change it (costa rica wifi issue) and ended up arguing with her for nearly a week over it. Even though I told her I made the mistake and would pay her when I checked in. Not at all Pura Vida.
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Jun 2021 by Joha, Hotel Management
Dear Michelle -
I sent the pictures already. Did you READ the instructions on how to download the pictures? For the record you never READ instructions.
We received your rating on Expedia. Thank you so much. God bless you.
I am copying Expedia because you didn't want to pay for your beer that you drank at the end. I will recommend next time to READ before you book anything in your life. Thanks again and let me know if I need to resend the link for the pictures.
Thanks.
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Feb 2021
This was our favorite stay in Costa Rica. Somehow they turned eco-lodging into an experience that made you feel pampered and catered to. The owners and all employees were very genuine, friendly and made the experience amazing. We had a blast rafting and enjoyed the nearby waterfall and swimming hole. Would definitely go again - and stay longer!
Comment from Hotel Management
23 Feb 2021 by Joha, Hotel Management
Thank you so much!!!!
by A verified traveler
Posted 9 Jan 2021 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
23 Feb 2021 by Joha, Hotel Management
Thanks!!!
by A verified traveler
Posted 13 Nov 2023
Einzigartiger Naturbezug, back to Basic, einfach und trotzdem besonders! Top!
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Nov 2023 on Hotels
