We arrived to Alma without much reading and planning and we had such a wonderful surprise! small friendly place. good people, good vibe, the room is well equipped, the bathroom is nice, very clean, with a big nice balcony. watching the sunset from the pool is a must! we spent 2 nights at Alma and had a great time! we... More

Alma de Ojochal's perch above rainforest with a view to the ocean makes it a perfect setting for a Costa Rican vacation and especially those early morning cups of Costa Rican on your own private patio or balcony. Scott & Russell, Alma's owners are the best hosts you could hope for as they treat you like old friends, have great... More

From the beginning of our communication with the manager, David, to our reluctant departure, the staff and experience at Alma was exceptional. As a family group of six, we chose the three top rooms (there are two spacious suites on the lower floor) as we could walk to each other’s rooms via the interconnected balcony. Each balcony has its own... More

We happened upon Alma via trip advisor and it's sister property El Castillo. Both properties are gorgeous and we could have happily stayed in either, however the king double at Alma fitted what we were looking for at a very reasonable price, and we enjoyed the whole setup so much that we ended up staying for a whole week in... More

We ended up booking this place when another place we usually go was booked up; what great luck that was!! This bed and breakfast is situated up on the hill with a great view of the jungle and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Scott, Russell and David were very helpful and friendly, making sure we were comfortable and had everything we... More

We had the pleasure of staying at Alma de Ojochal for 2 nights during our honeymoon in Costa Rica, and it was a breath of fresh air! * The owners are great people, very friendly and nice and helped us with whatever we needed , from advice on restaurants in the area, to tour advice, and so on. * The... More

This hotel has a new name and it's great. We stayed when a local casita lost our reservations and they arranged for to stay here. Scott was more then helpful in accommodating us. Thank you Scott. Five stars all the way.

What a treat! We spent four nights here and couldn't have been happier. The decor is very soothing and beautiful. The hotel is surrounded by greenery, with views of the Pacific from the pool area and our private balcony. We felt completely comfortable and taken care of. The breakfasts were different every day and always delicious, and they willingly accommodated... More

Alma de Ojochal (formerly El Buena Vista) has recently been ‘revamped and reopened’ by new owners Scott Dinsmore and David Russell. My husband and I met the guys on our last trip to Costa Rica, and we couldn’t wait to follow them on their latest adventure! Alma was the hub of our 16 day trip, and did not disappoint! Each... More