Alma Del Pacifico Hotel & Spa - Esterillos Este

Beachfront luxury hotel on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast

Accommodations & Design

Alma del Pacifico Hotel & Spa offers 20 individual villas and bungalows, each with a private outdoor space surrounded by native foliage. The Garden Bungalow includes a king bed, a separate dressing area, and an indoor-outdoor shower accessed through a sliding door. The Deluxe Beachfront Villa features a plunge pool, a large living room, and a bathroom with twin sinks, all designed by a world-renowned artist.

Dining

The onsite Alma Restaurant serves gourmet international and local cuisine, with produce sourced from the hotel's own gardens. Breakfast is served à la carte with a selection of about 10 options, including fresh fruit, yogurt, and gallo pinto. A full bar is available during happy hour from 4-6 pm, offering two-for-one cocktails and ocean sunset views.

Spa & Wellness

The spa at Alma del Pacifico has four treatment rooms reflecting Feng Shui principles, offering massages, body treatments, and organic wellness therapies. The spa facilities include a hot tub with ocean and garden views, plus a full menu of back, couples, foot, full body, head, and sports massages. Two outdoor swimming pools-one with ocean views and one with garden views-are open all year.

Location & Activities

Alma del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa sits on a long, uncrowded stretch of Esterillos Este Beach, accessible for walking, surfing, and horseback riding. Manuel Antonio National Park is a 45-minute drive away, and the La Iguana golf course offers wildlife experiences with howler monkeys and macaws. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle services to Quepos and San José airports upon request.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

The hotel offers family rooms, Garden Bungalows with two full beds (sleeping up to four adults), and a children's menu at the restaurant. Pets are allowed, with a 24/7 guarded parking lot and a staff that can accommodate pet needs. The two swimming pools and the beach provide safe spaces for children to play, with lifeguard-free but supervised zones.

• Rooms: 20 bungalows, beachfront villas with plunge pools
• Dining: Alma Restaurant with garden-to-table produce
• Spa: 4 Feng Shui treatment rooms, organic therapies
• Location: Uncrowded beach, 45 min to Manuel Antonio National Park
• Family: Two-bed family bungalows, children's menu
• Pets: Allowed, with 24/7 guarded parking
• Highlights: Two outdoor pools, complimentary shuttle