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The Grateful Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Las Baulas National Marine Park

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Standard Single Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout 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 area

Located in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas, The Grateful Hotel is in a rural area and near the beach. Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Las Baulas National Marine Park and Conchal Beach. Playa Brasilito and Flamingo Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 35 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Playa Langosta - 42 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 50 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Agua Salada - ‬30 min drive

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 travellers can enjoy surfing/body boarding, sailing and fishing at this hotel. Enjoy on-site activities, such as scuba diving, boat tours and ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A porter/bellboy, a TV in reception and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, a bodyboard on-site and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at The Grateful Hotel offer perks, such as free international calls and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is The Grateful Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Grateful Hotel ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grateful Hotel ?

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

What time is check-out at The Grateful Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grateful Hotel located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Conchal Beach and Reserva Conchal Golf Course. Playa Brasilito and Flamingo Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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