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
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 on-site 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
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 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
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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
19 November 2024
Cher
Cher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
Good Vibes, mudslides & palm beach
Great stay! Amazing people &Vibe.
Food,drink's, and service are amazing too!!!
Go you will be stoked.
ara
ara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
8 August 2024
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
Jasvinder, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Fun place, stayed during the off season so was quiet.
Good food and bar. Great pool. Close walk to the beach.
tova
tova, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
Johnnie
Johnnie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
I’d stay here again😍
Such a cool, easy going vibe! Food here is amazing
Nikki
Nikki, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 March 2024
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
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2024
Unique setting and location. A nice change of pace from the resort community. Thank you.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 January 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
Kevin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
23 January 2024
Dahlia
Dahlia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 January 2024
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
Shane Marcell, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 January 2024
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
chunling, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2023
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
Cheryl, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2023
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
Hollis, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2023
Patsy
Patsy, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2023
They are very nice People kind and Sweet lovely good experience and happy
Milagros Giannina
Milagros Giannina, 7-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2023
Staff is fantastic! Great music playing, creating good vibes. Genuine, friendly people working here, great food and drinks, minutes from the beach.
Kirk
Kirk, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2023
Rioms were clean and comfortable but the staff was exceptional! We will definitely be back.
Lloyd
Lloyd, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2023
Edward
Edward, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2023
Unique and location
David
David, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2023
Grateful to have found the place !
Denise and Phil are wonderful hosts; real chill environment; great burger; music top notch!!!!!!
MATTHEW
MATTHEW, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 March 2023
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2023
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