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Hotel La Dolce Vita

2.5 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach

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Hotel La Dolce Vita combines beachfront relaxation with adventure. Guests catch waves while surfing or windsurfing, then recover with professional massage and spa treatments. The property balances outdoor recreation at its pool with practical comforts like in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
50m from Calle Supersol, near El Vago, Esterillos Oeste Beach, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901

What's nearby

  • Esterillos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 29 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 42 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Herradura Beach - 47 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • Marina Los Sueños - 48 min drive - 23.6 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Mezcal - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Valhalla - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Podio - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hotel La Dolce Vita

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel La Dolce Vita. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, windsurfing, and rowing. Enjoy onsite activities like surfing/body boarding, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel La Dolce Vita offer perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel La Dolce Vita
Hotel La Dolce Vita Esterillos
La Dolce Vita Esterillos
Hotel Dolce Vita Esterillos
Dolce Vita Esterillos
Hotel La Dolce Vita Hotel
Hotel La Dolce Vita Parrita
Hotel La Dolce Vita Hotel Parrita

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel La Dolce Vita have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel La Dolce Vita pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel La Dolce Vita?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel La Dolce Vita?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel La Dolce Vita provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel La Dolce Vita located?

This Parrita hotel is on the beach, steps from Esterillos Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hermosa Beach and Playa Esterillos Este. Bejuco Beach and Judas Point are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hotel La Dolce Vita Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 171 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well run hotel, and very affordable entire apartments right on the beach. Would definitely come back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nestled right on the shoreline, the hotel offers breathtaking ocean views, a serene atmosphere, and warm, welcoming hospitality that made our stay truly exceptional.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mhd louay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect for families

the hotel is very nice, the owners are friendly the hotel is perfect for a long vacation as it's on the beach directly plus has a full kitchen and even a living room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place quiet for a baby 1 year. Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will come back!

It was a beautiful place, and we enjoyed every day of our stay. The hosts are lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was clean and comfortable. Large bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location by a beautiful beach with people enjoying the weekend. But it is peaceful and empty during the week, especially heading west for 10 minutes, where you walk along a thin strip of coastline between the ocean and the jungle, seeing rock outcroppings, birds, and surf while hearing all sorts of sounds from nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in town of Esterillos Oeste for beach access, beach chairs, and awesome surfing from beginners to intermediate longboarding. Fantastic breakfasts every day with fresh fruits, variety and awesome Costa Rican 🇨🇷 coffee ☕️. Cool and fresh pool and all the needed room amenities: including Wifi, beds, TV, kitchenette w/ frig... and nice dresser, etc. Joe Kernan, Park City Utah 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly owners. Only 7 units and the people who stay here seem to all like staying at unique out of the way places. Esterillos Oeste is an out of the way place but there are many expats living here. Nice breakfast brought to you each morning. No running hot water available but it's usually so warm outside, isn't much of an issue. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cuauhtémoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mireille

Liked: Staff & service
Un hébergement comprenant un frigidaire et un poêle. Très tranquille et situé en face de la mer. Très bon service et déjeuner inclus. Petit hic, cette établissement aurait besoin d’un meilleur entretien, surtout du coté cuisine.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excelente servicio; muy amable el equipo que nos atendió
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

para disfrutar y relajarse .

nos fue muy bien, lendo lugar muy agradable y especial para desacansar, a 50 pasos de la playa , restauranes y super mercado a menos de 100mts . exelente atencion , los desayunos muy buenos y mucho mas. se los recomiendo .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alejandro Coto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gusto mucho su ubicación justo en la playa y el costo porque es bastante accesible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Realmente frente al mar. Lastima que la playa estaba algo sucia. La habitación estaba acogedora con sabana que olían muy rico. El desayuno estaba rico. No hay paños de piscina. Pero en general, una linda y agradable experiencia. Gracias
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons beaucoup apprécier l’accueil et la bonne humeur de tous personnels. Même sur la ils veillaient à installer nos chaises longues et les changer de place ou placer le parasol pour nous protéger du soleil. Super bon déjeuner apporter à notre appartement tout les matins, œufs apprêtés de façon différente avec rôti et confiture, différent fruit. Café et jus d’orange. Personnel et les autres touristes toujours souriant ! Très apprécié notre séjour !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Les déjeunés sont bons complets et diversifiés. Le personnel est attentionné quand ils sont sollicités. Les équipements sont un peu désuets et certains (chaises) brisés. Endroit agréable sur le bord de la plage. En général très tranquille mais malheureusement bruyant le vendredi et samedi soir a cause d'un karaoké tout près.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis Manuel Ibarra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lindo y cuidado hotel, buena atencion de los encargados!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet beachfront location with plenty to do in the area. Kind staff and well maintained, cozy property. Loved this place, would visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Marta Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un hotel comodo, accesible y el servicio muy bueno.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guter Aufenthalt/Preisleistungsverhältnis

Einfach eingerichtetes, sauberes, zweckmässiges Apartement direkt am Strand. Die Gastgeber sind freundlich und man sieht, dass die Hotelanlage welche doch schon älter ist unterhalten wird. Küche ist uralt, welche wir aber nicht benutzt haben. Einfaches gutes Frühstück welches persönlich serviert wird.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tranquilidad cerca del mar

Buen lugar para estar en familia y a escasos metros de la playa. El personal nos atendió muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Varton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing environment with great hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sanyamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here, will definitely go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The gardens are very well maintained and lush. The pool is very small but the beach is right there so a large pool is certainly not a necessity. The only MINOR negitive is the kitchen area needs a little TLC but touchup paint on the cabinet doors would fix that. Overall, we stayed a week and loved the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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