Title: The Grateful Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=58950112&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Grateful Hotel Adventure awaits at Conchal Beach with bodyboarding and snorkeling, while nearby Las Baulas National Marine Park and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course beckon ## Photo gallery for The Grateful Hotel ![Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers - The Grateful Hotel (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58960000/58950200/58950112/c0eeb2ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - The Grateful Hotel (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58960000/58950200/58950112/1c33b634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - The Grateful Hotel (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58960000/58950200/58950112/w997h756x0y1-aa60917b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Grateful Hotel (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58960000/58950200/58950112/3afe608b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Single Room - The Grateful Hotel (Cabo Velas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58960000/58950200/58950112/1556a35b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Grateful Hotel, near Las Baulas National Marine Park, offers boating, snorkeling, and bodyboarding on-site. Guests relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, access WiFi in their rooms, and visit the gift shop. The concierge helps plan local adventures. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 8 - Jan. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=58950112&PinnedHotelID=58950112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=58950112&PinnedHotelID=58950112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 9 - Jan. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=58950112&PinnedHotelID=58950112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=58950112&PinnedHotelID=58950112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=58950112&PinnedHotelID=58950112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=58950112&PinnedHotelID=58950112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=58950112&PinnedHotelID=58950112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=58950112&PinnedHotelID=58950112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Standard Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58960000/58950200/58950112/a431beb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room 8.0 Very good 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LED TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Champagne service Cable channels - 200 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPlaya-Grande-Hotels-The-Grateful-Hotel.h58950112.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPlaya-Grande-Hotels-The-Grateful-Hotel.h58950112.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.31883%2C-85.83535&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LDTvbnnYpHipbWIjVtCrsbFzxao=) Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50309 #### What's nearby - Grande Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Conchal Beach \- 27 min drive \- 14.2 km - Tamarindo Beach \- 35 min drive \- 18.9 km - Flamingo Beach \- 37 min drive \- 22.2 km - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course \- 50 min drive \- 27.2 km #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - Restaurante Brisa Mar - Nari - Rural - Tamaonda - Pico Bistro ## About this property ### The Grateful Hotel Hotel near Las Baulas National Marine Park Located close to Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Conchal Beach, The Grateful Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, ecotours, and canoeing at this hotel. Enjoy onsite activities like sailing, scuba diving, and horseback riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free self parking - A bodyboard on site, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance - A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine Room features All guestrooms at The Grateful Hotel have thoughtful touches such as free international calls and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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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 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 ### 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 August 16 2025 to June 30 2027 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Staffed front desk, key retrieval ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay We have included 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 ### Does The Grateful Hotel have a pool? ### Is The Grateful Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Grateful Hotel ? ### What time is check-out at The Grateful Hotel ? ### Where is The Grateful Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Grateful Hotel Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Amenities ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Maria Jan 4, 2025 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! ##### Maria Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CRAIG Jan 1, 2025 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. ##### CRAIG Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I’d stay here again😍 Such a cool, easy going vibe! Food here is amazing ##### Nikki Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tova Jul 15, 2024 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. ##### tova Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ara Oct 11, 2024 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. ##### ara Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blättler Jan 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Grateful Hotel = Pura Vida ##### Blättler ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tommy Dec 21, 2022 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 ##### Tommy Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yolima Andrea Feb 12, 2023 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 ##### Yolima Andrea Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MATTHEW Apr 7, 2023 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!!!!!! ##### MATTHEW Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirk Nov 14, 2023 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. ##### Kirk Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 20, 2024 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Nov 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great relaxed ambience. Staff are super kind. Truck on down y’all. ##### John Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David May 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Unique and location ##### David Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lloyd Aug 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Rioms were clean and comfortable but the staff was exceptional! We will definitely be back. ##### Lloyd Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The music ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### chunling Jan 2, 2024 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. ##### chunling Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Milagros Giannina Nov 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities They are very nice People kind and Sweet lovely good experience and happy ##### Milagros Giannina Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Unique setting and location. A nice change of pace from the resort community. Thank you. ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hollis Dec 23, 2023 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. ##### Hollis Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shane Marcell Jan 22, 2024 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. ##### Shane Marcell Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl Dec 29, 2023 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. ##### Cheryl Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kevin Jan 26, 2024 The showers in the rooms are in bad condition, spray all over or very clogged and no pressure. They need to changed out. ##### Kevin Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Paul Jan 18, 2025 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!!! ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jasvinder Aug 8, 2024 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. ##### Jasvinder Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keven Jan 9, 2025 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. 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