Hotel Diuwak

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ballena with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Habitacion ESTANDAR MATRIMONIAL

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Frente a las oficinas del ICE, Ballena, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Playa Dominicalito - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Diuwak

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Diuwak. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Tu Lu, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Diuwak offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 36-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee grinders, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tu Lu

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Diuwak have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Diuwak pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Diuwak?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Diuwak?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Diuwak?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Diuwak provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Diuwak located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Dominical, Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons, and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Hacienda Baru is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Hotel Diuwak Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 197 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location and very nice staff - we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

I had a great stay at Hotel Diuwak! The highlight was definitely the beautiful pool—clean, spacious, and surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The staff was friendly, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful and welcoming. I’d definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Good value for money. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel shows its age but is in good condition, very clean rooms and has a nice pool and duck pond. I would definitely recommend it as it is good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice staff. Breakfast is always good. Very close to the beach. Nice atmosphere
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Lovely location, room was comfortable, but stand out was the friendly staff at breakfast. We didn't catch his name, but he was an excellent, told us about all the birds and showed us video of them and a sloth on his phone. Pool was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

It was great value. Excellent breakfast, friendly staff and a beautiful pool area. I would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Easy check in, plenty of parking, pool was great, close to the beach, conveniently priced for great service and rooms are in good shape considering the price, the AC system is on point
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

We stayed for the first time, and were very pleasantly surprised by the grounds and the pool area. The staff were all lovely and helpful. We especially connected with Ronald, his family and the staff who run the restaurant, they really took care of us. Thank you for everything. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff and beautiful pool and garsens
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

This property was beautiful and so close to the beach. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

Great place! Beautiful pool. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Less than 5 minutes to surf.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

The bed was like a rock. The towel terrible . The bathroom so dirty. They need big upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

A block from the beach, good parking and I would return for a longer stay in a suite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Beautiful grounds, nice staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10

The hotel location is very convenient, the staff is very kind, the green areas and pool is well maintained. Breakfast was good. However my only big complaint will be the mattress. I have never slept in a harder mattress than the one in here. It was like sleeping in the floor and the two nights my bf and I slept here were pretty rough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very close to the beach and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Very nice place close to the beach. Quiet and convenient. Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

The property has obviously seen better days and it still has a charm to it and everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing time on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Great people . Friendly and Safe

10/10

Really fun experience:) we’ve stayed there for a week and we were sad to leave. The staff is really sweet especially April and John ;) we will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

2/10

The windows don't lock and can be opened from the outside. Someone tried to get into our room in the middle of the night multiple times. No staff is available during night time hours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Excellent Hotel beautiful pool nice rooms could have had better bed breakfast don't bother but everything else was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Wonderful staff make for a pleasant stay. Great beach access. Good security. Breakfast is good. Some of the buildings are showing their age and occasional outages occur but it’s a nice place to stay. Nice pool and gardens
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

2/10

We were stranded due to weather condition and landslide, it was impossible to reach the area. We tried two routes and drove 13hrs but still we couldn’t make it to the hotel. I would like them to refund me just like the other hotels in the area affected by the flooding and road closure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024