The property is located on an excellent beach with direct and amazing access. The beach has warm water year round and (outside riptide times) it is extremely fun. The entire property is filled with well-maintained gardens and the restaurant boasts a quality (included in our booking) breakfast. Everything is clean, including the rooms, which have excellent heat-pump units that keep them cool and dry. We had a discounted rate but even at full price this would be a very good value and exceptionally better than other nearby accommodation. It is close to Manuel Antonio (book online well in advance to avoid disappointment) and other activities on the beach or nearby. Jaco is also not far and has other activities including boat trips to the West side of Costa Rica.

The beach has riptides that make it unsafe outside certain hours around the high tide. We found it fine and worked (as everyone does) around that schedule, but you should be well aware in advance and plan accordingly. We were unaware of the riptides before coming. The property let us know when we arrived and we planned around the hours we should be visiting. Please note there is no lifeguard so you swim/surf/etc. at your own peril. The pool was relatively unsheltered and hot with insufficient cover for those not swimming. Some staff were excellent while the behaviour or some fluctuated significantly, depending on their perception of tips (we had no problem but others experienced rude behaviour).

All was excellent

Amazing location and excellent staff

beach. grounds room

Location, very quiet Fantastic beach The private pool of the superior room Very good restaurant

beautiful beach. friendly staff. grounds well kept.

absolutely nothing. I am a very experienced traveler and this was one of the most unique and beautiful hotels I’ve been in ever

the location was excellent and the facility was beautiful. great friendly staff. the spa facility was very nice

the menu had few choices

The staff and location made all the difference at the Alma. Special shout out to Karolina who made our vacation truly magical. The bungalows were private. The beach so beautiful and I crowded. The grounds were pristine. Lovely spa.

nothing. it was lovely.