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Dolce Uvita

2.5 star property

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A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A green building with a balcony, surrounded by tropical plants and a hammock.
A lush garden with a variety of plants, a wooden bench, and a small table.
A paved pathway in a garden with various plants and a large tree stump.
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Costado Sur Plaza de Deportes, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Uvita
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted shelf, a refrigerator, and a painting.

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Garden View

Triple Room, Garden View

Triple Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

A bedroom with a bed, a shelf with a microwave, a window with blue curtains, and an air conditioner on the wall.

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ground Floor

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a wooden shelf unit, a ceiling fan, and a window with purple curtains.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Uvita

At Dolce Uvita you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Marino Ballena National Park and within 15 minutes of Uvita Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Bahía Ballena hotel include Playa Colonia and Punta Uvita.

What's nearby

  • Marino Ballena National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Uvita Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Colonia - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Punta Uvita - 12 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 38 min drive - 36.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dolce Uvita

Dolce Uvita offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Dolce Uvita. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dolce Uvita offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Bahía Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 0 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dolce Uvita Hotel
Dolce Uvita Ballena
Dolce Uvita Hotel Ballena
Dolce Uvita Hotel Ballena
Dolce Uvita Hotel
Dolce Uvita Ballena
Hotel Dolce Uvita Ballena
Ballena Dolce Uvita Hotel
Hotel Dolce Uvita

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dolce Uvita?

Dolce Uvita offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Dolce Uvita?

Yep, Dolce Uvita has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dolce Uvita?

Yep, Dolce Uvita is a short 12-minute walk from Uvita Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does Dolce Uvita have a pool?

Dolce Uvita has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dolce Uvita?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dolce Uvita?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dolce Uvita?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dolce Uvita?

Furry friends are welcome at Dolce Uvita, with food and water bowls on offer.

Dolce Uvita Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners beautiful gardens simple rooms great pool fab restaurant great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice small hotel. We would recommend this hotel to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t miss out on this adorable boutique hotel. The grounds are a lush beautiful landscaped garden filled with birds, an adorable pool and a trail leading you to the Italian Restaurant on site. We were surprised to find some of the best Italian food we have ever had in Costa Rica! Make sure to plan to eat at the restaurant during your stay. Convenient location heart markets, beaches, shops, etc,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food, the gelato, and the swimming pool, in addition to the kindliness of the owners, are all highlights. Good value, especially if you book direct from them and get the half board option, which is very much recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, very clean, and amazingly gracious owners. This is a small ‘Posada’ type property which is located within walking distance to the main beach (Whale’s Tail) and surrounding areas in Uvita. My family and I had a wonderful experience. The room is rustic, and may not for everyone (no blackout curtains and can get a bit noisy during the early morning).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sylvia, the owner/manager was so nice and pleasant! Our room was comfortable and very clean. The property was beautifully landscaped and there is a pool to cool off in. There is also a restaurant on the property which was nice to have right there for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Heavenly

Uvita Dolce was very clean and Anita and Fernando were very friendly and helpful. We are at their restaurant three evenings as the food was spectacular. Would not hesitate to recommend and would love to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, the owners are very nice and they are very helpful. It's a small hotel attached to great Italian restaurant. Great value for money. Definitely would recommend it. If I had to complain about something it would be that it doesn't have inside parking, but no drama with that matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay! The owners are very kind and responsive and were happy to help us with advice on what to do and booking tours, and also happy to let us do our own thing. The Italian restaurant on site is also run by the owners and it is delicious. Very laid back place, easy going, nice accommodations and a short walk to Marino Ballena Park, beaches, restaurants, and bakeries. As a bonus, at night the garden smells of jasmine. 10/10 would stay here again any time. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My small kids and I stayed here for 2 nights and wished we could have stayed longer. Silvia and Ferdinando prepared a delicious Italian dinner for us our first night. They were so kind and friendly during our stay. The grounds are gorgeous with lots of flowers and trees, and the pool is the perfect place for a swim after the beach. We loved how close it was to supermarkets and within walking distance of Marino Ballena. I recommend this place for all travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Old fashioned hospitality hotel

I can’t say enough about our stay in Uvita at Dolce Uvita. Silvia and Ferdinando have done a beautiful job of creating an unforgettable experience. It’s an old fashioned hotel experience the way guests and hosts used to be. The pool, the grounds, the location, the personal chef touch with some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had (I lived in Italy for 2 years). Great place. Don’t book anywhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Garden paradise

Silvia and Ferdinando were excellent hosts. Silvia oriented us to the area and checked on tours. The property is a large garden with pool and outdoor kitchen for guests. The town is small and low key. You can walk to either beach entry. We ordered dinner at our host's Italian restaurant. Ferdinando cooked: it was wonderful. Three great courses. We were off season for whales so will try to come back to Dolce Uvita
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Little Uvita Resort

We hit a home run when we decided to stay at Dolce Vita for part of our trip. Sylvia and Ferdinando could not have been more friendly and greatly improved our overall experience with their fantastic advice and food. You simply must take advantage of their Italian restaurant and homemade cooking - it was authentically delicious. The property is immaculate. I can't even imagine how much time the owners put into keeping the estate well-manicured and the rooms spotless. I would definitely not hesitate to return and stay there again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ruhig gelege und geräumige Unterkunft. Parkmöglichkeit unmittelbar vor dem Haus schöner Pool im Garten
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miloud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Excellent mais manque un peu de confort

Emplacement excellent, le cadre super, les hôtes au petit soin. Par contre il faut revoir un peu l’état des chambre, lit pas confortables, évier bouché et climatisation qui a besoin d’un rafraîchissement pour fonctionner correctement.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

IRENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so nice and helpfull. The food is amazing! We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sileny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are so sweet and helpful you feel safe and at home. Their restaurant is amazing, the best desserts ever, real italian delicacies. The gardens full of birds are so relaxing. Loved it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

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

Best of the both worlds

This is a small resort run by an Italian couple from Milano. The place is cozy (garden of flowering trees full of tropical birds) quite and 10 min walk to the beach and park entrance. The room we had was simple but clean and had everything we need including a coffee maker. There is also an open kitchen area. But the best thing is the Italian restaurant where meals are prepared by the husband. Not just pizza and pasta place but sophisticated and delicious Italian dishes. Best Ravioli Alla Boscaiola we ever had! And the owners were with us super-nice so we felt like staying in a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy exelente el trato desde que llegamos
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place and the people that own it are absolutely amazing!!!! I couldn’t have booked a better place. They treated you like family and took care of everything. They had an amazing Restaurant right on the property and everything was delicious from Breakfast to Dinner. The owners even went all out for a Christmas Dinner. Sylvia helped me book rides and gave me all the information needed for activities. The location is wonderful because it is so close to the beach and was beautiful to stay in as well. Whenever I come to Uvita, I will be staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Wonderful stay

The owners were super hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful. The grounds are well maintained and beautiful. I would recommend this place. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle ruhige Lage zum NP Eingang...zum Traum-Strand ca. 350m.Geschäfte und Restaurants in der Nähe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Laure

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

A ne pas manquer à Uvita

Super séjour de 4 jours dans ce petit paradis. Très bien entretenu, piscine et jacuzzi accessibles à tout moment. Les propriétaires, Ferdinando et Silvia sont vraiment très accueillants et juste adorables !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown Uvita, this hotel is attended by it's owners: Ferdinando and Anna Silvia, a very friendly and empathetic Italian couple. They go beyond great attention and make you feel like visiting old friends: they will point you to the many places Uvita and it's surroundings have to offer, including touristic attractions, tour operators and restaurants. Pool and jacuzzi are nice and well maintained, but the hotel main attraction is it's restaurant: there you'll get REAL Italian food, prepared by them, using mainly natural ingredients and following their own family traditional recipes. Go ahead and ask for the specials...dishes that may take up to 5 hours to prepare, but that will leave asking for more! Great food, good location and excellent service. You will love your stay at Dolce Uvita.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021