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The Grateful Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Standard Single Room
Aerial view
Restaurant
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Conchal Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Playa Grande

At The Grateful Hotel , you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Las Baulas National Marine Park and 13.6 km (8.4 mi) from Conchal Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and ecotours. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Palm Beach Estates hotel include Playa Brasilito and Reserva Conchal Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Conchal Beach - 34 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 51 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Playa Potrero - 52 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 53 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬31 min drive

About this property

The Grateful Hotel

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 members are 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Snorkelling
  • Surf lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room 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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 16 August 2025 to 30 June 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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

Is parking available at The Grateful Hotel ?

Yep, The Grateful Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Grateful Hotel ?

Yep, The Grateful Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Grande Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does The Grateful Hotel have a pool?

The Grateful Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes The Grateful Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Grateful Hotel .

Does The Grateful Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Grateful Hotel ?

No, The Grateful Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Grateful Hotel ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Grateful Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Grateful Hotel ?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Grateful Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I’d stay here again😍

Such a cool, easy going vibe! Food here is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place, stayed during the off season so was quiet. Good food and bar. Great pool. Close walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blättler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grateful Hotel = Pura Vida
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to enjoy peaceful days, music at night and the playa grande beach is waling distance. Clayton was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Found this gem of a hotel while looking to supplement a in-between hotels day and now I wish I booked it for longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Vibes, mudslides & palm beach

Great stay! Amazing people &Vibe. Food,drink's, and service are amazing too!!! Go you will be stoked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grateful Hotel - a deadhead experience.

Amazing boutique hotel with a bar & grill. Live music. Phil the owner and his wife are lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolima Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grateful to have found the place !

Denise and Phil are wonderful hosts; real chill environment; great burger; music top notch!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxed ambience. Staff are super kind. Truck on down y’all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

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
Verified

8/10 Good

chunling

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milagros Giannina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are very nice People kind and Sweet lovely good experience and happy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique setting and location. A nice change of pace from the resort community. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The music
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollis

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Ending to our trip!

We initially booked the Grateful Hotel for one night but ended up extending our stay to two nights because we loved it so much! The staff was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed—they were genuinely some of the most helpful people we’ve encountered. The atmosphere was fantastic, with fun and friendly people, great food and drinks, and an overall lively vibe, especially at the pool and bar. The location is also a major plus—just a short walk to a beautiful beach and a few quaint spots to grab a bite to eat. While the hotel isn’t fancy, it was clean and absolutely perfect for what we were looking for. If you’re after a laid-back, fun, and welcoming place to stay, the Grateful Hotel is a great choice. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Travelers beware! Don’t be fooled by the location! We were looking for a last minute stay near downtown Tamarindo. This hotel on Expedia is located .89 miles from Tamarindo Beach. HOWEVER, it is NOT even close. After we booked and plugged in the hotel into Waze, it was a 40 minute drive because there is a body of water separating the hotel from Tamarindo. Unless you plan to swim to downtown, it is misleading!!!!!! We were really looking forward to staying at this property, I’m sure it’s lovely but after driving for hours from the San Jose area at night there was no way we were driving another 40 unanticipated minutes. I cancelled FIVE mi after reserving and Expedia said they “tried” to contact the hotel numerous times but wasn’t able to get my money back. MONEY GRAB - also beware!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jasvinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024