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Dunama Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

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Flamingo Beach Road Flamingo del super, Masai 200 North, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Conchal Beach
    ‪17 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 curtains, 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 curtains, 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

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About the area

Cabo Velas

When you stay at Dunama Hotel in Cabo Velas, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero. .This beach hotel is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Coco Beach and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Tamarindo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Flamingo Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Potrero - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Playa Brasilito - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Penca Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Conchal Beach - 17 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Forketta Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Dunama Hotel

Beach hotel with free breakfast and bars
Dunama 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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Dunama Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 44 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Paradise Flamingo Beach
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Paradise Dream Hotel
Paradise Dream Playa Flamingo
Dunama Hotel Hotel
Dunama Hotel Casino
Dunama Hotel Cabo Velas
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Dunama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 636 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

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

8/10 Good

Olga, Saint Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mostafa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most terrible hotel I’ve been in my life
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Stunning views, very nice people and workers. Quiet place to relax which is exactly what I was looking for. I did notice that it could have been more clean… pool, terrace, fabric pool chairs. Other than that, not complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
Wasn’t very clean and no elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edna

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

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This proper could be a diamond in the ruff, beside being up the hill. Beach is a long walk up and down the hill, but nice and private. Pool is nice but needs some attention. Pool area was never cleaned up, shouldn’t be too hard to sweep off daily or at least every other day. If you get food out there no one comes to take condiments and dishes out of the sun, for hours.The grounds need a good clean up or maybe they’re blind to the old leafs etc just lying around. Lobby and bar and restaurant nice and clean. Maids could do a little better at fine detail cleaning but over all rooms were good. They need some new towels and bedding , very old and didn’t look very clean. It’s a shame they don’t put some effort into cleaning it up. This property really lacks maintenance and maybe a proper management. Other wise was a good stay it just a shame. Had the Land and Sea dinner last night was very good. I probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty, musty, smelled like mold, old towel from last occupant left, room was full of mosquitos and lots were already killed and left stuck to the walls, floors were sandy and hasn’t been cleaned. No patio furniture. Drain in shower was disgusting. Bathroom smelled like raw sewer gas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025