San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 93 min drive
Tambor (TMU) - 119 min drive
Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 137 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Isla Coco's Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
El Jorón - 5 min walk
Jardin Cervecero - 7 min walk
La Takería - 4 min walk
La Cueva del Diablo (paseo de los Turistas) - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Alamar
When visiting Puntarenas, Hotel Alamar is a great choice to consider. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a children's pool and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
34 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free off-site parking nearby
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's pool
What to do
On the beach
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
2 outdoor pools
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free international and local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Hotel Alamar Puntarenas
Alamar Puntarenas
Hotel Alamar Hotel
Hotel Alamar Puntarenas
Hotel Alamar Hotel Puntarenas
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Alamar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Alamar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Alamar?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Alamar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Alamar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Alamar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Alamar?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Alamar and nearby?
Hotel Alamar has 2 outdoor pools.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Alamar?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Alamar like?
Hotel Alamar is a short 13-minute walk from Puntarenas Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Puntarenas Cathedral.
Hotel Alamar Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
17 Feb 2018
Pretty good price quality ratio
Although a fair distance from San Jose airport the location is nice.hotel staff is dedicated and customer oriented for sure.breakfast buffet was excellent and food for dinner very good.for what we paid for we got more than enough.
DVL
DVL, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Dec 2017
Great overnight spot for catching the Tambor ferry
Arrived rather late in the evening and only spent one night before the ferry ride next morning. Hotel was mostly closed but the night personnel were very helpful. When AC in room was not functioning they gave us another room. Rooms are spacious and ours had a lovely balcony overlooking the pool area. Beds adequate but not great. Best things were the location, beautiful old styling of the hotel with lovely wood and arches, and helpful and friendly staff. Location ideal as its on a quiet section of the beach boardwalk and directly in between the louder central tourist area and the busy ferry waiting area.
Beth
Beth , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2017
We had a room over the kitchen which was very very noisy. Avoid those rooms.
Otherwise, the hotel is great location and terrific helpful staff. Nice pool and only across the street from the beach.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
7 Jul 2017
No good
This hotel is located on a very busy road. It is very old, needs a lot of updates.
San Diegans
San Diegans, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
9 Jun 2017
Not a good beach, hotel adequate
The hotel was uncomfortable and dirty. The staff was very attentive and fixed broken lamps and other things in the room immediately. The beach was covered in trash and broken bottles, not just near the hotel, but across the entire Puntarenas peninsula. Don't go to the beach here!
Chet
Chet, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2017
Clean hotel with hot water!
Clean, comfortable hotel. The only problem was the Internet was not accessible in the room, and we were located on the third floor without an elevator. Hauling suitcases up 3 floors was difficult.
Malissa
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2017
Nice Stay
Nice stay overall. Good breakfast served each morning but needs a little more variation. Bed was comfortable, but the early morning workers each day are very loud which doesn't allow much sleeping past 6:00 AM. We would definitely return.
Paul M
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 Apr 2017
Really nice staff. Beach was across the street. Mold in bathroom.
Anthony
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Apr 2017
Nice view and breakfast
They offer a free breakfast every morning. It was ample. The view from my room was of the ocean.
Mom traveling
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Apr 2017
Nice hotel, close to everything
Close hotel to the beach, restaurants. Nice staff.
Melania
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 Apr 2017
Close to beach and sites but could do better
Overall the stay was pleasant. They staff was nice and room Decent. However it def isn't a 4 or 5 star Hotel... they breakfast was the same everyday and it seems the place hasn't been spruced up in a bit . Overall I would give it a 3.5
AliciaTica
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2017
The sea and the beach in front of you!
It's location is excelent! You can enjoy the sea, the beach and the wind, it was wonderful.
SHIRLEY
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
3 Mar 2017
Bugs in rooms
The hot water in the bathroom barely got warm. There was bugs coming from several areas in my room. I had to leave my suitcase on the bed so no bugs will get in it. The breakfast was only eggs toast and coffee. The only good thing about this hotel is the location. This is the only hotel in Costa that I gave a bad review.
King David
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
26 Dec 2016
Air conditioning very bad....
No sleep good one night due to the failure of the air conditioner
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2016
Nice hotel and staff was friendly
Our first night on our way to Samara, and other beach towns
Skip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Sep 2016
Very nice hotel right in front of the beach
Hotel faciities are very nice, comfortable and clean. There is one medium size pool which is not under direct sun for most part of the day, which is a great advantage (specially if you're staying with kids). There's also a medium size jacuzzi. Rooms are great. Breakfast was delicious. Most of the staff was really nice, although I felt that they need someone taking care of the Bar area as you have to wait a bit for someone to come and take your order.
Andres
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2017
Muy bien
Todo excelente. Muy buena ubicacion.
Carolina
Carolina, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Jul 2017
Hotel cerca de la playa
Cerca de la playa con dos piscinas pequeñas pero lindas. Nuestro cuarto pegaba a la cocina del hotel entonces a las 4:30 de la mañana escuchabamos a los cocineros gritando y nos despertaron a todos y el wifi era pésimo pero a excepción de eso es una buena opción si quieres algo cerca del paseo de los turistas
vero
vero, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2017
Lo unico fue porque teniamos hambre a las 9:00 p.m. y tuvimos que salir a comprar afuera
Giselle
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Jan 2017
hotel limpio y comodo
Lindo hotel, muy cómodo aunque un poco lejos del centro pero servicio de taxis es bueno
Carlos Daniel
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 Jan 2017
Bien. Lo incómodo es que no hay ascensor.
Las camas pequeñas para 2 muy incómodo. Son para una persona.