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Dunama Ocean View Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Flamingo Beach

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Swim up | View from room
Aerial view
Restaurant
Lobby
On the beach, beach towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Flamingo Beach Road Flamingo del super, Masai 200 North, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Place, Potrero Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)

Room options

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Swim up

Swim up

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace Sea View

Terrace Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Ocean View

Balcony Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Swim up Family

Swim up Family

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Garden Family

Garden Family

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace Family Sea View

Terrace Family Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony Family Ocean View

Balcony Family Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Balcony Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Family Garden View

Balcony Family Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony Sea View

Balcony Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Family Sea View

Balcony Family Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

About the area

Cabo Velas

On the beach.Your stay at this Cabo Velas hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Flamingo Beach and Potrero Bay. Also, Playa Potrero is within 2 miles (3 km) and Playa Brasilito is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Potrero - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Conchal Beach - 19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 49 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪License to Chill Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Dunama Ocean View Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Flamingo Beach
Dunama Ocean View Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Dunama Ocean View Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hotel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1996
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dunama Ocean View Hotel offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 44 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Dunama Ocean View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 642 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at night and it was a little confusing to find the hotel. There are no signs pointing to the hotel and it’s hidden from the road. I love that security was always at the gate and was very vigilant. We went late September and it was nice having most of the hotel to ourselves. Service was great!! The wait staff was too notch. Very accommodating and attentive. They were a good time. The pool was nice. Lounge chairs and full service. The swim up bar could use some TLC but still got the job done. There is an amazing gazebo over look the ocean and beaches. Breath taking views from the restaurant, balcony, and pool. The food was delicious. Cooked to order breakfast. I also had a shrimp cocktail that was to die for. Drinks were amazing as well. Fresh frozen fruit was used in my pina colodas and strawberry daiquiris. Yuuummm. My husband and I got a couples massage and loved it. The tables were close to the ocean so the waves crashing added a nice touch. Very clean. The mopped our room everyday and it always smelled and looked great after room service. My only negative comments would be the bed was very stiff and the shower wasn’t great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night at the Dunama, but would definitely return. The setting is absolutely breathtaking!! The staff was amazing, specially the bartender Dillon. Only complaint is the cleanliness. Certain areas need a good deep clean and new linens/towels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karolayn

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room smelled a little damp. The bathroom was slimy. The pool was moldy. The breakfast was a very small portion, but it tasted good. My family and I were informed by the staff that it was only one drink per person and no refill… My room didn't have a hairdryer. The facilities were very nice with mageatic view. The hotel very well located, and had a very nice and private beach access. The grass could have been better maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The service at Dunama hotel was spectacular the view is breath taking and the private beach is absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yassine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, Excellent staff, customer service. Only downsize was the property need be updated.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Roads nearby were very usable even though it was the wet season. There is a very nice black sand beach a short walk from the hotel (though the stairs a bit treacherous).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yorvieth

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please do NOT stay at this place, does not look like the photos at all. Pillows were yellow, the first room was so dirty, they moved us to a different one that smelled like bleach but was in terrible conditions as well. 🚩 signs all over the property “no refunds” Also Expedia was not helpful at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I thought the people were absoluetley amazing. They could use to get new linens they had seen better days. The food was wonderful. All in all we are all glad we stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Perla

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy lindo excelente 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is beautiful nice and quiet hotel with action around. Staff is great also
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

All of the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

martha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs cleaning. The pool needs deep cleaning, there is green algae in the pool. The garden room’s view it is the view of dry grass and dirt. The garden view rooms are four floors down and there is not elevator. There were dry leaves on the stairs and hallways. The beach is far from the hotel. There are many steps to climb.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos, Miami

Hotel is OK. Pool was a little dirty. Breakfast is small but tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Grants Pass

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco Jose

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

Allergic to this dirty room

The room is so humid ans dusty, got rinitis after 20 minutes in the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You know when you meet someone online and their pictures are old or heavily filtered… similar to this hotel. The property is beautiful but definitely taken years ago. Could use some new paint and a deep cleaning in the room. Pros - beautiful location, incredible views, lobby, pools and the private beach is a black sand beach. Beds are very comfortable (but firm, if you don’t like firm you will not be happy) Easily walkable to town as long as you realize you are booking a place at the top of a hill. Very safe location and town in general. Cons - this is the only place in Costs Rica we went to that didn’t have good service. Everyone we encountered seemed annoyed. Also the only place we had some language issues. In CR you can usually get by with English but most employees only spoke Spanish AND pretended they didn’t know what you said if you didn’t speak Spanish fluently. Free breakfast was good but you can only have ONE cup of coffee OR juice. Very odd. The casino is no longer open. Tons of jelly fish on the private beach but not the main beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025