We had a 5 day custom trip with Sterling through Costa Rica and Panama. He was an excellent guide with great knowledge of local wildlife. Having Sterling with us made it a relaxed and very enjoyable trip More

This is the third time I have stayed here and the place is as wonderful as ever! Peaceful location, beautiful gardens and super friendly staff. The owners have gone out of their way to make sure that every need is addressed. The rooms are tastefully decorated, super comfortable and very private. Breakfast was a feast for the eyes as well... More

We have stayed at the Pura Vida twice in the last few months. It is a excellent hotel with everything will will ever need. The owner Berni has gone out of his way to make his hotel not just a place to stay but to thoroughly enjoy...and he has done a magnificent job. We stayed in two different but very... More

This was a great choiice for us, nice rooms, good food, and they were very heplful. They set us up with Sterling, our tour guide, he was great! Very knowlegable and great fun. A must do! We were a group of 8, and this was the prefect place to start our Costa Rican trip. More

Stayed at Pura Vida on our first night in Costa Rica and our last (to and from the airport). The grounds of the hotel were lovely, and it was the nicest place we stayed on all of our trip. Felt very safe and secure in the casita. The breakfast to go was great and we appreciate all the help to... More

We recently took a trip to Costa Rica several weeks ago. I was excited to book this hotel based upon the reviews on this website. Overall, I do not believe our stay was consistent with the standards that were conveyed in the reviews. While high expectations may have led to a high standard, there were a few basic, generally-accepted tenants... More

We stayed here at the end of our trip. A bit of a splurge after a week without hot water or electricity in the rain forest. It was a pure delight. The breakfast was filling and beautifully presented. Lovely touches everywhere. Wandering the garden was a pure pleasure - a gem inside the city. Berni set us up with a... More

The folks working there were wonderful- friendly- and oh so helpful. Breakfasts were a delightful assortment of fresh fruits- accompanied by yogurt and a daily "bread". Eggs and such were available to order for a modest charge. The rooms had a small fridge that made chilling "beverages" for later possible- but the hotels drinks and food were quite reasonable. The... More

The Pura Vida Hotel was a great place to begin and/or end your trip to Costa Rica as its location is very close to San Jose airport, yet it is definitely off the beaten city path. The owner (Berni) and the staff go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. They really want you to enjoy your stay... More