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The Grateful Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Las Baulas National Marine Park

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property
Standard Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Restaurant
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Popular LocationGrande Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationTamarindo Beach36 min drive
  • Popular LocationHacienda Pinilla Golf Course46 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)75 min drive

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

Palm Beach Estates stay.With a stay at this Palm Beach Estates hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Conchal Beach. Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Playa Brasilito are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 9 min walk
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 36 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 44 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nari - 31 min drive
  • Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - 31 min drive
  • Pico Bistro - 30 min drive
  • Medusa Bar - 31 min drive
  • Bamboo Sushi Club - 31 min drive

About this property

The Grateful Hotel

3-star hotel near Las Baulas National Marine Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Grateful Hotel . Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cabo Velas hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grateful Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cabo Velas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surf lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Ziplining

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

The Grateful
The Grateful Hotel
The Grateful Hotel Hotel
The Grateful (Dead Themed)
The Grateful Hotel Cabo Velas
The Grateful (former Bula Bula)
The Grateful Hotel Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grateful Hotel to the airport?

The Grateful Hotel is 10.4 mi (32-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grateful Hotel ?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grateful Hotel on May 17, 2024 start from $80.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Grateful Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Grateful Hotel .

How close is The Grateful Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Grande Beach and 8.4 mi (30-min drive) from Conchal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grateful Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Grateful Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Grateful Hotel ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Diria (29-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Grateful Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Grateful Hotel ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Grateful Hotel have a pool?

The Grateful Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Grateful Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Grateful Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Grateful Hotel to downtown Cabo Velas?

The Grateful Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Playa Grande.

The Grateful Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with group
The showers in the rooms are in bad condition, spray all over or very clogged and no pressure. They need to changed out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dahlia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shane Marcell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean with everything in working order. Staff was top notch, friendly and accommodating. The only thing that i would say i didnt care for would be the owner, Phil lingering around every evening. He was none of the forementioned.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

chunling

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The service was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. the condition of the room was old. it;s located in a very good location and very close to water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Trippin’ Gem
If you’re into live music, especially the Grateful Dead this is a hotel for you. If you’re not it’s still a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of Playa Grande. It sits right on the estuary and there’s tons of wildlife and a short walk to the beach. The hotel rooms are clean and comfortable. The pool is fun. In the evenings it can get lively, but as an early bird I had no trouble sleeping. The owner and staff are friendly and helpful. I would come back in a minute.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here 3 nights & really enjoyed it. The rooms are basic but nice & clean. Staff is great, the food is amazing, & nice to have live music at night. We saw tons of wildlife in the area including a Python snake, an armadillo, & a baby turtle on the beach. Playa Grande beach is under 10 min walking distance & one of the nicest beaches I've had the pleasure to enjoy. We would absolutely recommend the Grateful Hotel & area to all visiting Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is fantastic! Great music playing, creating good vibes. Genuine, friendly people working here, great food and drinks, minutes from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rioms were clean and comfortable but the staff was exceptional! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023