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Dolce Uvita

2.5 star property
Ballena guestrooms with free WiFi

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Triple Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor spa tub
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Costado Sur Plaza de Deportes, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Punta Uvita
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪167 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Uvita

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Catarata uvita - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 11 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 4.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dolce Uvita

Ballena guestrooms with free WiFi
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 center. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Dolce Uvita. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

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

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

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.
  • 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.

  • 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 each 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
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Dolce Uvita Hotel
Dolce Uvita Ballena
Hotel Dolce Uvita Ballena
Ballena Dolce Uvita Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolce Uvita to the airport?

Dolce Uvita is 131.2 mi (215-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dolce Uvita have an airport shuttle?

Dolce Uvita offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 150.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Dolce Uvita to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Uvita Beach and 12-minute walk from Playa Colonia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dolce Uvita offer free breakfast?

Dolce Uvita does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dolce Uvita?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dolce Uvita?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Dolce Uvita?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dolce Uvita have a pool?

Dolce Uvita features an outdoor pool.

Does Dolce Uvita have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dolce Uvita have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dolce Uvita to downtown Ballena?

Dolce Uvita is 0.6 mi away from Uvita.

Dolce Uvita Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

IRENE, Las Vegas

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sileny

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Traveled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

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

A little gem in Uvita

We stayed one night at Dolce Uvita, and I wish we could have stayed another night or two. Clean, cozy, very good complementary breakfasts, perfectly located to discover Marino Ballena Park in Uvita. Really good home-made italian cuisine served at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the fact that dogs were free. I didn’t like the shower, it got the whole bathroom wet. I like the free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. What a find. It was a very comfortable family room with a great AC and shower. The property is beautiful with hammocks, chairs, ping pong table, games, pool and beautiful trees to seat underneath. The beds were very comfortable and the hosts were incredible warm and friendly people who spoke English/ Spanish/Italian and French. The food was probably the best B& B food we have had in Costa Rica. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking so pleased to find Dolce Uvita. Lovely bananas available and nice facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Miloud

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Lene

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

10/10 Excellent

Bjarke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024