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"If you are looking for a remote area away from everything then this hotel is great. They bring you a continental breakfast each morning and leave it ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 02 Aug 2015

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Hotel Description

Beachfront hotel with surfing/body boarding in Parrita

On the beach

You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Esterillos Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Hermosa Beach with a stay here. Judas Point and Playa Esterillos Este are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Outdoor pool, terrace

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning are also on offer.

Standard Apartment, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$60* Per night/room Apr 17 - Apr 18

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Panoramic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel La Dolce Vita ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel La Dolce Vita

Everyone (1)
4 out of 5

Remote area, close to beach, beautiful location

Pros: Close to beach, nice staff
Cons: If the hotel brought fresh towels daily along with the breakfast, that would be nice.
Location: Adventure tours in Jaco offered a lot of fun activities for families.
If you are looking for a remote area away from everything then this hotel is great. They bring you a continental breakfast each morning and leave it on a table just outside your door, which consists of toast, jam, butter, orange juice, coffee, and a different fresh fruit daily. You can order other foods but this will be extra. The pool is small but clean. The beach is extremely close. If you walk south from the hotel, the beach is typical sand with plenty of pretty shells and great for swimming but if you travel North the beach becomes mostly rocks and tide pools, which were great for pictures! There were quite a few local surfers in this area each day. Most everyone we encountered here were local to Costa Rica, little to no tourists outside of the hotel. Everyone was extremely nice and friendly. The hotel staff was easy to get along with and very helpful with directions and calling us a cab. I would recommend renting a car if you stay in the area. There is one grocery store within walking distance of the hotel and 2 restaurants. The grocery store is small and does not have a large selection of foods but is great for gathering snacks and drinks. The restaurant we ate at served good food in large portions but was a little expensive in my opinion. The nearest town is Jaco and is approximately a 20 minute drive from the hotel, which is 60-70 dollars round trip in a cab. There are lots of restaurants, souvenir shops, grocery stores and family activities in Jaco.

Posted by , from Kentucky on Aug 2, 2015

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 17, 2015 by La Dolce Vita

Jeremy, thank you for take your time to give a review to La Dolce Vita. A lot of people describe us as a getaway from the noise of the world.. We are simple and everyday we try to be friendly and helpful to our guests.. Every morning we serve a continental breakfast with a smile. "Everyone was extremely nice and friendly" were the better words to describe the town of Esterillos Oeste! I hope to have you again at La Dolce Vita.

3 out of 5

Location, location, location

Esterillos Oesta is an ideal destination if you want to get away from the crowds and concrete of the tourist towns. On weekdays there are more dogs and chickens wandering the streets than tourists. On weekends the Ticos flock to the beach here. Hotel La Dolce Vita is THE place to stay, directly across the sand from the best surfing spot on the beach. The hotel is just 50 yards west of the T-intersection which is the bus stop (really just a bench overlooking the beach) and the hub of the village. On one corner is El Vago, a locally run pizza restaurant & bar. On the other is the American run Low Tide Lounge, a wi-fi bar & grill. Both are great places to eat, drink, and hang out. A little up the one-lane paved street is a small surf shop. And just past that is a super-mercado and another restaurant. All 7 units in the hotel are suites. You'll appreciate the small refrigerator/freezer in the kitchenette and the A/C in the bedroom. The small pool and poolside lounge area are clean and quiet. It's self-catering, so don't expect much service. The manager, his wife, and their little boy live on site and they are happy to accommodate to your needs if you just ask. A little knowledge of basic Spanish will help with that. Quite a few of the town's inhabitants are expatriated surf bums, so if you're longing to speak English with someone other than the other tourists, there's that here, too. Be warned about the ants. Just don't leave any food out and they won't be a problem. At least there are no mosquitos! All in all, this place provided the idyllic experience that I came to Costa Rica expecting to have.

Posted by on Mar 31, 2010

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Property Features

Hotel La Dolce Vita offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel La Dolce Vita also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free. This Parrita hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel La Dolce Vita offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer refrigerators and stovetops. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Private patio
  • Separate bedroom
  • Sitting area
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel La Dolce Vita

Policies

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 10
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals not allowed

Hotel Names

  • Hotel La Dolce Vita
  • Hotel La Dolce Vita Esterillos
  • La Dolce Vita Esterillos
  • Hotel Dolce Vita Esterillos
  • Dolce Vita Esterillos
  • Hotel La Dolce Vita Hotel
  • Hotel La Dolce Vita Parrita
  • Hotel La Dolce Vita Hotel Parrita

You should know

  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.