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The Grateful Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, 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
Aerial view
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking
The price is $75
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Champagne service
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 36 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Playa Langosta - 44 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 46 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 36 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 75 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 154 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 113.1 miles/182 km
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 118.1 miles/190 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive

About this property

The Grateful Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Cabo Velas with a stay at The Grateful Hotel . The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Bodyboard on site

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Canoe
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Surf lessons
  • Ziplining
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free international and long-distance calls

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 2 2025 to January 26 2025 (dates subject to change).

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Is The Grateful Hotel currently open?
This property is closed from January 2 2025 to January 26 2025 (dates subject to change).
Is there a pool at The Grateful Hotel ?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Grateful Hotel ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Grateful Hotel ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grateful Hotel ?
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Grateful Hotel ?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (29-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Grateful Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, sailing, and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. The Grateful Hotel also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Grateful Hotel ?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Grateful Hotel like?
The Grateful Hotel is in Palm Beach Estates, a short 9-minute walk from Grande Beach.

The Grateful Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Cher, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good Vibes, mudslides & palm beach
Great stay! Amazing people &Vibe. Food,drink's, and service are amazing too!!! Go you will be stoked.
ara, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible location and bad roads leading to property. The road for last 1 mile has so many pot holes. Location is on a very bad side. Its about 1.4 mile from main area that is happening but that drive is a 45 min by car. Beach is about 10 min walk and on back of hotel there is tiny water area that offers water taxi. Rooms are ok at best. One person in staff was nice. I requested a refund for 2nd night and was told will be ok. I checked out and even though I was told would be ok by request was later denied. There is no front desk or staff on site at this tiny so called hotel. They outsourced to a German lady Sarah who does not pick up whats app calls. Expedia tried so many times to call her. She communicates via messages with hotel bar staff and said ok for me to leave. Dont book and pick rather other side of beach with much better hotels.
Jasvinder, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fun place, stayed during the off season so was quiet. Good food and bar. Great pool. Close walk to the beach.
tova, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Johnnie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I’d stay here again😍
Such a cool, easy going vibe! Food here is amazing
Nikki, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Atmosphere and food are excellent. Location is close to nice beach and you can take a water taxi to Tamarindo. The rooms are ok but the mattresses definitely need replacing as well as the fridge.
3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique setting and location. A nice change of pace from the resort community. Thank you.
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The showers in the rooms are in bad condition, spray all over or very clogged and no pressure. They need to changed out.
Kevin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dahlia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Shane Marcell, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
chunling, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cheryl, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hollis, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patsy, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

They are very nice People kind and Sweet lovely good experience and happy
Milagros Giannina, 7-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is fantastic! Great music playing, creating good vibes. Genuine, friendly people working here, great food and drinks, minutes from the beach.
Kirk, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rioms were clean and comfortable but the staff was exceptional! We will definitely be back.
Lloyd, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edward, 7-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique and location
David, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Grateful to have found the place !
Denise and Phil are wonderful hosts; real chill environment; great burger; music top notch!!!!!!
MATTHEW, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is so cute and is isolated so you get real sleep. Everyone was so friendly and authentically nice. The food is fantastic and the entire staff makes you feel at home, everything in the hotel is intended for your relaxation
Yolima Andrea, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Tiffany, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review