“Nice place close to the airport”

A special thank you to Berni, who was really helpful — from organizing our car to sharing great local tips that made our start of the trip more enjoyable. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, with fresh and high-quality ingredients, a lovely way to start the day. Even though it was just a brief stay, we felt very well taken care of. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming place near the airport.

“A very special introduction to Costa Rica in this magic setting.”

Peaceful oasis setting. Delicious breakfast. Comfortable lodge. Beautiful gardens.

“A perfect peaceful night before heading back home”

Pura Vida is like an Oasis in the city. Once you enter you can't believe you are just 10 mins from the airport. The manager/owner Bernie is a great host.

Everything! Place is very clean, well kept and beautiful. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly, accommodating and helpful management and staff.

“Beautiful, comfortable and friendly, would recommend this hotel without a second thought!”

Everything! Berni was so helpful before we arrived and during our stay. We arrived tired and confused and were met with the most comfortable hotel, a meal and the cutest cat to fuss.

“A perfect peaceful night before heading back home”

Pura Vida is like an Oasis in the city. Once you enter you can't believe you are just 10 mins from the airport. The manager/owner Bernie is a great host.

“Excellent”

Beautiful place with lovely room. Berni was very helpful and accommodating. Excellent hotel. Also, As is offered and advertised by Berni, I would take advantage of the free taxi airport pickup offered and have your hire car delivered next morning to the hotel. The reason being driving from SJO after 4pm you will hit very busy rush hour traffic which can be quite challenging after a long flight.

We arrived straight after our flight. The hosts opened the gate for us and showed us around. The cottages are spacious, clean, and set in a beautiful garden. Breakfast, mainly fresh fruit, was a delight. The hosts offer a lot of support, from activity planning to arranging rental cars, which is very helpful. We would have loved to stay longer.

It's a perfect stay after a long flight! It is very closed to the airport located in a beautiful garden. so you can perfectly start your Costa Rica trip there. The breakfast was delicious and the stuff very friendly and helpful. We booked our car through the hotel. Bernie, the hotel owner, managed this for us in advance and the car was delivered in the morning directly to the hotel. This was great. We definitely recommend that hotel!

“Great location to stay for a couple of days”

Wonderful local staff.

“An excellent place to stay”

The Pura Vida is a perfect place to relax & recover from a long haul flight! Our room was very spacious, comfortable & clean in the surroundings of a beautiful garden . Breakfast was a wonderful selection of fresh fruit, yogurt & bread pudding, which was yummy! The host Bernie was very informative and gave some excellent recommendations for a day trip & restaurants. I would strongly recommend this hotel.

“Great stay”

Lovely staff, great breakfast! Beautiful gardens

“Don't Forget the Incredible Supper Option!”

Our villa was fabulous. Lots of room, clean, and private, with a nice front deck looking into incredible gardens. The owners were wonderful & entertaining. Our supper was the best we had in our 16 days in Costa Rica. I wish we had had more time here.

This is a little piece of paradise. So close to the airport in a lovely garden setting. Outstanding breakfast and a lovely dinner when it is available.

“Peace and quiet in tropical gardens, near the airport”

Great place to stay after a long journey, travelling from the UK. We arrived very late but were warmly welcomed. In the morning we had a lovely breakfast in the beautiful garden. Thoroughly recommend, especially if you're looking for peace and quiet not too far from the airport. Extra bonus: our car hire company (Wild Rider) delivered to Pura Vida, making for a very easy departure.

“The stay was excellent and the communication with the owner was in Costa Rican style - Pura Vida.”

The owner provides you with very valuable advices. he also helped us to book the rental car. The hotel is close to airport and on the way to Poas Volcano.

“If you’re just singing in Costa Rica this place is an ideal starting off place near the airport”

Beautiful gardens, helpful host, delicious breakfast and near to the airport- perfect location and a great place to start the holiday!

“Magnificent host, Bernie, presided over a piece of heaven in Costa Rica.”

Beautiful bungalow ina secluded garden. Spacious, well furnished and quite a one-off, not a bland multi national hotel this!

Very nice place for first/last night in/out of Costa Rica. Very friendly staff helpful advice for travel

The property and garden is beautiful. Friendly staff.