Alma del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa

Playa Esterillos Este, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

8.5 Deluxe
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About the Hotel

Immerse yourself in nature, art and design at this ultimate seaside escape. Just a 90-minute drive from San Jose International Airport, between the towns of Jaco Beach and Quepos, you will discover Alma del Pacifico Hotel, hiding in the rainforest next to one of the country’s quietest, prettiest beaches, Playa Esterillos Este. Here you will enjoy glistening ocean waves, steep verdant cliffs and walking paths that wind through colorful ornamental, herb and vegetable gardens to your oasis bungalow. The highlight of each bungalow is the mosaic-tiled shower that opens into a private tropical garden, perfect for spotting an endangered scarlet macaw spreading its wings over the treetops.

Location

Alma del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa
Playa Esterillos Este, Manuel Antonio Area
Playa Esterillos Este, Puntarenas, Costa Rica 10 6300

Nearest Airport: SJO

Features and Amenities

  • On-Site Amenities
  • Housekeeping Service
  • Beach Access
  • Beach Amenities
  • Infinity Pool
  • Indoor Jacuzzi
  • Activities
  • Nature Walks
  • Yoga
  • Boogie Boarding
  • Surfing
  • Zip-Lining
  • Golf
  • Interests
  • Beach
  • Honeymoons & Romance

Reviews for Alma del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa

Peace at the beach

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 months ago

What a beautiful hotel! We stayed in a beachfront bungalow and they are truly right on the beach. The rooms are large - even for a family of 4. The garden and grounds are absolutely gorgeous with butterflies, lizards, and macaws. We had the entire beach to ourselves - great surf for kids to play safely in. Service was top notch and the food was great although a bit pricey. This was a perfect last stop on our way back to San Jose - peaceful, beautiful, relaxing.

CJBierman - San Rafael, California


A great place to enjoy relaxing time

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 4 months ago

Evelyn was awesome helping us with all our needs to reserve the bungalow. We reserved one just in front of the beach with a private pool. The staff is a highlight, in the restaurant, as well as the reception and cleaning staff all with no exceptions were so great. The restaurant has a very good menu of food and drink. The place is excellent, located in an almost empty beach with plenty of space to enjoy (we were there during vacation season and despite of the hotel being full, we felt just like if nobody was there). The pool inside the room as well as the common area pool is really good. We ended up adopting a dog that followed us. This will always mark our vacations and the hotel as a special place for us.

jilbrcr2024 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


A good alternative to Manuel Antonio hotels

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 4 months ago

We enjoyed the stay. Apartments are stylish, rather big, with a small kitchen, two showers (one is outside), private terrace, and a closed private garden. The breakfast was delicious, as well as the dinner we had (33$/p.p with freshly squeezed juice). Two pools that could be used 7/24h. Very quite. One h till Manuel Antonio. A nice place.

Tatiana S


Not as good as it used to be

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 6 months ago

I have been to Alma Hotel several times for breakfast and lunch and the food was delicious so my BFF and I decided to have a girls night and stay at the hotel. We were quite disappointed. I don't know if they have a new chef but the food was not nearly as good as it used to be. The room was lovely and well maintained. It was very hot outside and my friend and I were really looking forward to swimming in their beautiful pools but the water was very warm - like a jacuzzi. Really awful. I spoke to the front desk about it but they made a lot of excuses. When I asked for some sort of compensation as the pool is a huge part of their hotel and why we were there, they credited me 35.00 on a total bill of $700.00. We toured another hotel down the street and their pool was cool and so nice. Sadly, last time for me at Alma.

mcmcmahan13


Awesome stay

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 7 months ago

We enjoyed so much our stay at Alma del Pacifico. The staff was friendly and very helpful. We booked the Deluxe village with ocean view and private pool. Our room was pristine and spacious. The breakfast was great with so many healthy and vegan options to choose from. If you want to take surfing lessons please contact Alfredo. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and kind at all times. You’ll find him close to the restaurant by the beach. What I loved the most about Alma is that it wasn’t crowded at all. I even felt that I had the whole beautiful beach only for my family and myself. If I go back to CR, there’s no doubt that I’ll be visiting Alma once again!

Daniella A


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