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Reviews of Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Playa Esterillos Este, 60101 Esterillos Este, Costa Rica

#3 of 10 hotels in Esterillos Este

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 92 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a beautiful hotel.The gracious staff, beach, pools, massive beautiful maintained gardens were memorable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Stunning place to stay by the pacific
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Villa 1 king Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed 3 nights at Alma del Pacifico and it was such a beautiful place to start our stay in Costa Rica. The location was stunning with our room facing onto the pacific. The staff were friendly and attentive and we were grateful for their help for an issue that came up on our trip. The food in the restaurant was exceptional. We rented a car and drove from San Jose . We explored Manual Antonio park which is around a 45 minute drive away but the kids were happy just to spend a day exploring the hotel grounds and swimming in the two swimming pools. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Our third stay at this beautiful hotel. Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing not perfect is that much of the outdoor furniture is very run down and sometimes broken.

    The beautiful colourful design makes us so happy. The staff is incredibly kind and always smiling. We love the restaurant too.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Best sunsets and service! 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Bungalow 2 Full Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was wonderful, but lunch and dinner food was just so-so. It was overpriced and not very good compared to other places we went.

    Beautiful views. Staff was helpful and very attentive. Adgally and Freddy were great fun! The beach is right at your finger tips. The pools were clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    spiderwebs literally everywhere

    hotel was clean and well maintained, beautiful plants, friendly staff. i loved that we were almost alone in the whole object so we enjoyed the peace and sounds of ocean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was amazing. The flat, sandy beach was wonderful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was one employee that just seemed bothered by us but was pleasant to other guests. We ordered dinner and the fish tacos was just one gigantic taco (like a burrito folded in half) and the grilled sea bass just tasted like the char from the grill and it just overpowered the meal. The bed was very firm, which may be great for some but not great for side sleepers.

    The location, breakfast, and the accommodations were excellent.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful resort hotel on the ocean with wonderful amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    That we had to leave.

    We had spent 3 nights in the jungle in the Osa and two nights at Manuel Antonio National Park when we booked three nights at Alma del Pacifico. This was wonderful. Our check-in was handled by Ashley who was very helpful. Our room was a private, walled-in cabana close to the swimming pool with a short walk to the beach. The room was airy, clean and tastefully appointed with an indoor and outdoor shower. The food was wonderful and the wait staff were very good, especially Angie and Freddy who helped us with our imperfect Spanish. After dinner, we would have drink at the bar that was close to the beach, Great to watch the sun go down. The facilities were top notch. The pool was great as was the ocean. My husband and I both used the spa and I got a wonderful neck and shoulder massage from Yelena (apologies if I misspelled her name). After hiking through National Parks with a lot of camera equipment for almost a week, she worked wonders on my neck and shoulders.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Relaxing and very comfortable. A beach experience without all the crowds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Bungalow 2 Full Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a wonderful hotel and resort in a very quiet part of Costa Rica, yet so close to all the Natural Parks and activities. It is right on the ocean - you actually walk out of your room, on to your patio, and then you are on the beach and the ocean. You can walk for miles, and see McCaws fly right in front of you. They have a wonderful restaurant and a wonderful pool area.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    10
    A peaceful and rejuvenating escape by the ocean, made unforgettable by the warm hospitality and beau
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    While our overall experience was wonderful, we believe the pool area could benefit from additional shaded spaces. Although there are a few tables available, the existing shade was somewhat limited during peak sun hours. Adding more umbrellas or sun-protected areas would greatly enhance guest comfort and encourage longer stays around the pool.

    Our experience at Alma del Pacífico was truly exceptional. The hotel offers an impressive combination of privacy and natural beauty, with spacious villas just steps away from the beach. The setting provides a perfect blend of relaxation and luxury. What truly set our stay apart, however, was the outstanding service. Every member of the staff was attentive, courteous, and genuinely welcoming throughout our visit. My wife especially enjoyed her time at the spa, which she absolutely loved.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    9.0
    Amazing beachfront Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms, the installations, the spa

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    10
    You don’t want to leave the grounds food is great and pools / beach are terrific
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Beachfront Villa 1 king Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unique bungalows and well maintained. Fun decor

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    This place is a gem. So beautiful ! The rooms are individual bungalows with private entrances and lots of space inside and out!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful property. Definitely would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Bungalow 2 Full Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t have cups, or plates

    Beautiful. Big rooms.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    8.0
    Almost a perfect stay for a family with kids ages 7, 5, and 3.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On Thanksgiving night my family was eating dinner at our usual table, enjoying a great time. For some reason there was a stray dog wandering around the restaurant. We had been there for four days at this point and ate every meal at this restaurant and no dogs had ever been there before. The staff seemed to know the dog and didn't do anything to get it out and stop it from begging for food all around the restaurant. The dog eventually made its way to my three year old daughter. We tried to get it away but it eventually made its way back to her without us knowing. Like any three year old would do, she tried to pet it. It decided to bite her instead of being petted. We got very lucky that the bite didn't break the skin and she was just bruised all around her arm. The staff couldn't have cared less. They kicked the dog out and kept acting like everything was fine while our daughter was crying about her hurt arm and asking "why did that dog bite me?" The manager, a bigger guy we had seen during our four days there, was in the restaurant having a big party with lots of guests. The one waiter that cared went to the manager and told him what had happened. He waved his hand nonchalantly and went about his gluttonous meal without a second thought. Perhaps the dog was the managers? We don't know because no help or explanation was given to us. Not a single apology was issued. It definitely soured our experience towards the restaurant staff.

    Our stay at Alma Del Pacifico was ALMOST perfect. The hotel is beautiful, the beach access is perfect, the facilities and spa services were excellent, and eating meals looking at the ocean was magical. The kids had a blast in the pool and at the ocean all day. It is a stunning location that we loved. The food in the restaurant was decent enough to keep us from driving to other restaurants. Granted, we had been driving a lot around the country the previous nine days and did not want to be in the car any longer. The restaurant has an amazing view of the grounds and the ocean, which made up for any shortcomings in the food.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    Great place at a great value to enjoy Esterillos beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some facilities looks old, the pillows were uncomfortable.

    The staff is really friendly

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing, beautiful design hotel on large very nice beach. We loved our stay here.. good breakfast… different pools.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach was beautiful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach was with branches , so it was no possible ( this time) to do a walk in the beach

    Privacy, size and amenities of the room , outside amenities, closeness to beach

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely wonderful except zero feelings of privacy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we didn’t like was the fact that the hotel rooms glass doors without curtains of any kind. Even the showers had glass walls and doors with no options of curtains so anyone outside could see right in while we were showering, changing clothes, sleeping or doing about anything else private.

    Absolutely beautifully kept landscaping and right off a private beach on the ocean - a storybook setting!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Beachfront Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service in the restaurant could be improved. Not very friendly compared to other stays

    Location and pool facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Loved every minute..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couches in room not comfortable..it was too hot..pool water not refreshing..

    The beach..the property..the COLOURS..the restaurants..Happy Hour..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow with 2 Full Beds (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfast was bland compared to other meals we had in Costa Rica. More American than Costa Rican.

    The room was excellent, plenty of space for a family to stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

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