Pura Vida Hotel, Tambor (Alajuela)
About the Hotel
Rooms and Casitas
Pura Vida Hotel offers rooms and casitas in a colonial-style coffee finca setting. Accommodations include the Rain Forest Casita with a private bathroom, refrigerator, coffee maker, and patio for 2 to 4 guests. The Toucan Casita features a living room with a kitchenette, a bedroom with 2 queen beds, and a patio with garden view for 2 to 4 guests. The Mariposa Casita has 2 bedroom suites with bathrooms, a living room with a futon, and a patio. The Katydid Casita offers 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a living room with futons, a kitchenette, and a sun porch. The Volcano Studio includes a bedroom living area with 2 queen beds and a private bathroom, plus a view of Poas Volcano and the Itiquis Valley. Amenities in all units consist of Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, a safe, and a hairdryer.
Dining at Pura Vida
Pura Vida Hotel serves breakfast and dinner using ingredients from local Alajuela markets. Breakfast is served in an open-air area with orchids, including homemade bread pudding with fruit, granola, yogurt, and fresh juice. Dinner service is a balanced 3-course meal. There are no restaurants within walking distance, but taxis can be arranged to nearby dining options, such as Jalapenos (Mexican), Pesqueria da Limonta (fish), and Chante Vegano (vegetarian).
Leisure and Activities
Guests can walk through the hotel's garden, which features tropical bushes and trees that attract birds and butterflies. Day trips can be arranged to Poas Volcano, Elsie Kintzler botanical garden (2 km behind Sarchi church), and Sarchi with its painted bridges and ox carts. Other activities include rafting, exploring coffee plantations, and visiting the Turialba Volcano. The hotel is a stopover between Pura Vida and the southern Caribbean beaches.
Location and Access
Pura Vida Hotel is 10 km from Juan Santamaria International Airport. It is located near Grecia and Sarchi, accessible via a road through Grecia by the big church. The hotel offers one free airport taxi service for international arrivals. Car rentals from Alamo can be delivered to the hotel.
Hotel Services
Pura Vida Hotel provides a free taxi service on arrival for international flights, with car rental delivery available the next morning. The hotel offers a small selection of PEFI ceramics and Borucan wood masks in the lobby. Additional services include Wi-Fi, parking inside a secure compound, and assistance with arranging tours and transportation. For early departures, a "breakfast to go" can be provided.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Location
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