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Alma de Ojochal

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Calle Perezoso, Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas, 60501
  • Playa Garza
    6 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    7 min drive
  • Playa Ballena
    7 min drive
  • Drake Bay (DRK)

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 484 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 484 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
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About the neighborhood

Ciudad Cortés

Located in Ciudad Cortés, Alma de Ojochal is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Playa Garza and Pinuela Beach. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tortuga Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Playa Tortuga.

What's nearby

  • Ventanas Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Playa Ballena - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Tortuga Beach - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Playa Tortuga - 9 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • El Pavón Waterfall - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Heliconia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Citrus - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Real La Costa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ballena Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Fiesta del Mar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Alma de Ojochal

Hotel in Ciudad Cortés with free breakfast and spa services
Alma de Ojochal offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Alma de Ojochal has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Private pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Alma De Ojochal Costa Rica
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Alma de Ojochal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views, nice very clean room with a spacious covered deck. Very pleased restaurant with simple but surprisingly tasty menu and cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Julie was wonderful. The food was delicious. I loved floating in the pool at night & looking at the stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

TODD, HENDERSON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked through Expedia and property was closed. Closes at 9pm and didn't answer their phone between 830-9pm. Charged for a room that we couldn't use. Zero communication from this place. They don't care and Expedia doesn't care.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Natick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Rooms were clean and modern, good shower and bathroom facilities, with a view for sunrise and wonderful terrace for sunset viewing over pacific. Staff were friendly courteous and helpful, breakfast was delicious and the pool overlooking valleys on both pacific and mountain sides was an incredible place to rest and relax! All for an excellent deal as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
No shower, good view
Bed was comfortable, view was great, but stay was unpleasant overall. For the considerable price, no help with luggage. Remote location on dirt road. Mosquitos in room. Loud groaning air conditioner. Weak breakfast of fruit, bottled juice, unseasoned eggs and plain toast woth no butter or jam. They could not break a $100 bill. Worst, we got no shower but a trickle of cold water. No apology or compensation. Don't come here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific staff and a stunning location made for a relaxing stay at this 5 room hotel. Their fish tacos washed down with a Ginger Zinger are a must try!

10/10 Excellent

Sally, CENTENNIAL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely spectacular! The view is beyond amazing. The food was good. The pool was very pleasant. The gardens are gorgeous. The staff was polite but not overly warm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allen was amazing, the room is comfortable, the pool was great, the breakfast was delicious & we would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great getaway!
Great little get away spot. Quiet, extremely clean,friendly staff. View is good on the ocean but not as good as some other hotels in the ares.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drive up is a bit hairy,but very worth the time. Fantastic staff. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Ham Lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for the views and location. Beautiful property. Owner and staff were fantastic. Restraunt on site was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel! Loved staying there!
This was one of the best hotels we've stayed while visiting Costa Rica. This hotel is privately owned by John & Janet and they were amazing hosts. The breakfast in the morning was incredible. The on-site resturant was amazing. Shout out to both Geiner and Yuly who made our stay great. We loved our room and watching the wildlife every morning right outside our balcony. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most peaceful location, truly beautiful view. Woke up to Toucans, parrots and woodpeckers right by my balcony. Breakfast made to order, good coffee, crystal clear pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Three Night Stay
Beautiful spot with nice, comfortable rooms. There was a sloth hanging out the first day. Nice pool! AC! The owner John is a really good and cool guy, I liked his company. The only negative- I booked a three night stay and came to find out the second day, the kitchen was closed. The property is remote and not easy to access food. I was aggravated enough by it where I booked transportation the for next day and left early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, rooms are clean with modern bathrooms. The live music in the evenings is amazing too! Thanks John for having us ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place to be
Great staff, amazing view, nothing bad to tell you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay in paradise
It was amazing! Beautiful room and the view, oh my god!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

CindiyJan, San Mateo, CR

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Alma de Ojochal is a lovely boutique hotel! We stayed for four nights and enjoyed every minute. We enjoyed a live show with Ken and John and a live show performed by Shorty Hills while we were there. The room was comfortable (the bed was heavenly) and the newly remodeled bathrooms were gorgeous! Our favorite spot was the balcony where we enjoyed a serenade by 8 toucans 15 meters away. Scarlet Macaws cruised in the early morning and a lot of other beautiful bird species entertained us. The breakfast by José was AMAZING and our friend Alan made sure we were taken care of. The pool area is beautiful. The owner, John, is kind and welcoming. I would give him an A as a host. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him. He is also an EXTREMELY talented musician! We live in San Mateo, CR, and have traveled extensively throughout the country. La Alma de Ojochal is our new home away from home in the Southern Zone! We will be back! Thank you John, Janet and staff for a wonderful experience! 😘❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Doron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, super clean, amazingly comfortable
We were honored to be Alma Ojochal's first guests since the pandemic. John and Janet received us with open arms (or elbows actually, since we maintained social distancing). We were there for 1 night, but it was fabulous. Each room has a balcony with ocean view. The bed and pillow were extremely comfortable. Pool area was awesome! Looking forward next time to catch one of their live music shows
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020