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Hotel Diuwak

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ballena hotel

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets
Deluxe Room | Living area | 36-inch TV with cable channels
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Frente a las oficinas del ICE, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Playa Dominical
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hacienda Baru
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballena

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Ballena hotel, you'll be steps from Playa Dominical and a 5-minute walk from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Also, Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding is within half a mile (1 km) and Hacienda Baru is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Playa Dominicalito - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Diuwak

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ballena hotel
Hotel Diuwak offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Hotel Diuwak also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Diuwak offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Diuwak

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Diuwak to the airport?

Hotel Diuwak is 23.5 mi (32-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Diuwak?

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Diuwak on Jun 30, 2025 start from $74.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Diuwak have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Diuwak offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hotel Diuwak to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Playa Dominical and 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Playa Barú. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Diuwak offer free breakfast?

Hotel Diuwak offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Diuwak?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Diuwak?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Diuwak?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Diuwak have a pool?

Hotel Diuwak features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hotel Diuwak have a restaurant?

Hotel Diuwak is home to Tu Lu, which features international cuisine.

Does Hotel Diuwak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Diuwak to downtown Ballena?

Hotel Diuwak is 0.3 mi away from Dominical.

Hotel Diuwak Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 197 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Oscar, Hampton bays

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was like a rock. The towel terrible . The bathroom so dirty. They need big upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice staff - we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff. Breakfast is always good. Very close to the beach. Nice atmosphere
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great value. Excellent breakfast, friendly staff and a beautiful pool area. I would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The windows don't lock and can be opened from the outside. Someone tried to get into our room in the middle of the night multiple times. No staff is available during night time hours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

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

Great location, lovely breakfast with the birds

Lovely location, room was comfortable, but stand out was the friendly staff at breakfast. We didn't catch his name, but he was an excellent, told us about all the birds and showed us video of them and a sloth on his phone. Pool was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient walk to beach. Enough parking, though might be crowded if everyone had a car. Room was big enough and fridge worked well. Expected only continental breakfast from listing, but had pineapple, watermelon, then omelet one day, and the others rice/beans, scrambled eggs, plantains. Did not make it for dinner. Brewery next door was good. Pool was clean and refreshing. Not many chairs around it though. The front area was probably nice when it was new.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is very convenient, the staff is very kind, the green areas and pool is well maintained. Breakfast was good. However my only big complaint will be the mattress. I have never slept in a harder mattress than the one in here. It was like sleeping in the floor and the two nights my bf and I slept here were pretty rough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for the first time, and were very pleasantly surprised by the grounds and the pool area. The staff were all lovely and helpful. We especially connected with Ronald, his family and the staff who run the restaurant, they really took care of us. Thank you for everything. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nutan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención de Rodney y Suri
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Refund due to landslide and road closure.

We were stranded due to weather condition and landslide, it was impossible to reach the area. We tried two routes and drove 13hrs but still we couldn’t make it to the hotel. I would like them to refund me just like the other hotels in the area affected by the flooding and road closure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, plenty of parking, pool was great, close to the beach, conveniently priced for great service and rooms are in good shape considering the price, the AC system is on point
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GMcity

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Beautiful pool. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Less than 5 minutes to surf.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Hummelstown

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people . Friendly and Safe

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and beautiful pool and garsens
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has no staff in down time . They are not willing to open dining room and cook dinner as offered . They have no ice even when asked for ice the next day they still had no ice . Lazy staff . Not willing to check on things or offer any kind of help .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is superb! Walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping. Pool was also nice. The property could use updating and repairs. Room was average and very dark with one window. The room bedding definitely needs updating. A/C worked great. Priced a bit high, but overall had a good stay and can't beat the great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Marcella

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
It could use some attention to details
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has obviously seen better days and it still has a charm to it and everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing time on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024