Pura Vida Hotel Tambor

Tambor (Alajuela), Costa Rica View on map
9.3 Superb Based on 142 reviews
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"Individual casitas sit nestled within a lush, botanical-style garden featuring labeled plant species and exotic birds. Attentive hosts manage local car rentals and offer tailored travel advice from their secluded property. Made for road-trippers, and not for travelers needing independent vehicle access."

From US$ 110 US$ 95 per night
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Check-in
26 Sept 2026
Check-out
27 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Pura Vida Hotel

  • Free Airport Transfer
    Complimentary pickup
  • Botanical Garden
    On-site nature trails
  • Themed Dinners
    Local cuisine nights
  • Poás Proximity
    14 miles from park
  • Personalized Tours
    Staff-planned excursions
  • Volcano Vistas
    Panoramic volcano views

Overview

The 4-star Pura Vida Hotel Tambor is situated merely 9 minutes by foot from Tuetal Sur and boasts a sun deck, a sunbathing terrace, and a picnic area. Featuring a restaurant, the elegant resort is 1.4 miles from Souvenir Museum.

While staying in this Tambor hotel, you are invited to discover Juan Santamaria Park, located approximately a 25-minute walk away, or visit sports venues like Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, which is approximately a 30-minute walk away. The shady Alajuela Central Park is 1.3 miles away, and Tapanti is 35 miles from Pura Vida Hotel. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Parque Residencial Alajuela, located about 25 minutes' stroll away. Standing 1.5 miles away, Our Lady of the Pillar Cathedral is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. For those traveling from afar, Juan Santamaria International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Certain rooms have an adjoining terrace and a seating area for your convenience. The private bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower along with comforts such as hair dryers and bath sheets.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Pura Vida Hotel
Our tips

Should you book Pura Vida Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Need a free airport shuttle service - the hotel offers complimentary airport pickup for guests.
  • Want to eat at the on-site restaurant - the hotel has a restaurant serving meals.
  • Prefer free private parking - the hotel provides complimentary private parking on site.
Maybe skip if you
  • Traveling with a pet - the hotel does not allow pets on the property.
Best for
  • A tropical garden with outdoor seating and picnic areas

Facilities of Pura Vida

General
  • No smoking on site
  • 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
Dining
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
Pura Vida Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Policies

Pura Vida Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

Frequently asked questions

To rent a room in Pura Vida Hotel you will need to spend about $130.
Guests of Pura Vida will reach the downtown within 20 minutes' walk.
Juan Santamaria International is the closest airport and it is situated within 0.5 miles from Pura Vida Hotel Alajuela.
Popular spots near Pura Vida Hotel include Juan Santamaria Park, La Paz Waterfall, El Patio, among others.
Pura Vida Hotel Alajuela will accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express as well as other payment methods.
Pura Vida Hotel offers a free parking lot, a sun terrace and a picnic area.
Some rooms of Pura Vida Hotel Alajuela welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • complimentary wireless internet
  • a couch
  • a separate toilet
.
Yes, Pura Vida provides airport shuttle service. Please call ahead to confirm the details.
Yes, bag storage is available at Pura Vida Hotel.

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Check-in
26 Sept 2026
Check-out
27 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

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