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Dunama Hotel

3.0 star property
Escape to an oceanfront paradise with a poolside bar and stunning views. Relax in style with concierge services that cater to your every need.

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Aerial view
Aerial view
On the beach, beach towels
Restaurant

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €156
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

Room options

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Terrace Family Sea View

Terrace Family Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Balcony Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Family Ocean View

Balcony Family Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony Family Garden View

Balcony Family Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony Sea View

Balcony Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Swim up Family

Swim up Family

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony Ocean View

Balcony Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Family Sea View

Balcony Family Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace Sea View

Terrace Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Swim up

Swim up

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Family

Garden Family

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Flamingo Beach Road Flamingo del super, Masai 200 North, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50304

What's nearby

  • Flamingo Beach - 6 min walk
  • Playa Potrero - 5 min drive
  • Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 14 min drive
  • Penca Beach - 14 min drive
  • Conchal Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gracia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Dunama Hotel

Hotel near Flamingo Beach
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Dunama Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services and a TV in reception
  • A ballroom, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Dunama Hotel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels

Languages

English, Spanish

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)

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 are 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 20 kg per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

El Sabanero Beach
Paradise Flamingo Beach Hotel
El Sabanero Beach Hotel Playa Flamingo
El Sabanero Beach Playa Flamingo
Paradise Flamingo Beach
Paradise Dream Hotel Playa Flamingo
Paradise Dream Hotel
Paradise Dream Playa Flamingo
Dunama Hotel Hotel
Dunama Hotel Casino
Dunama Hotel Cabo Velas
Dunama Hotel Hotel Cabo Velas
Paradise Flamingo Beach Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Dunama Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunama Hotel?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunama Hotel on 18 Feb 2025 start from €155.52, including 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.

Is Dunama Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Dunama Hotel allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Dunama Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunama Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dunama Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dunama Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Potrero Bay and Flamingo Beach. Playa Potrero is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Dunama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 595 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Raheleh

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got the hotel on Expedia with breakfast included But the breakfast is scammed, they don’t allow you to have coffee ( in the country like Costa Rica that they have lands of coffee) they asked to only have one cup of coffee and for second one they charge you ( can’t believe they offer free breakfast but only one cup of coffee with small size of cups) The pool was not cleaned at all was lots of sand and trees leaves at the bottom of the pool The bathroom inside the room was not clean like the picture on the website and the towels was so old and over used which you don’t feel comfortable to use Anyway, wasn’t worth it to pay for this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tina Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were amazing definitely the best part, the hotel was lovely with a great view. However, when I booked it, it was advertised as hotel and casino with tours and massages. There was no casino, unable to get a tour through the hotel and never saw anything about massages while I was there.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wednesday

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Catfished!!! Pictures are beautiful online. But NOT that way anymore. Dirty, unkempt, noisy, rundown!!! It was like the shining hotel in certain parts of the hotel and grounds. Like it was abandoned! Scary stairs to beach. Big holes in the deck near the beach. Debris, garbage and leaves everywhere; in the pool, under chairs, in the lobby, down the stairs. Creepy comes to mind. Could not even use the pool is was so dirty and grimy; crabs in the pool! The rooms are NOT soundproof. People littering stomping and thudding above us into the night. Room next door, people started fighting at 6am. They smelled like smoke and urine with moth ball smell to “try” and cover it up. We did not want to stay even one night upon arrival. Expedia called hotel and nothing they would do. We rearranged our fishing trip to the next day so we would be gone all day. Left the next day, forfeited a night and booked elsewhere. ONLY decent thing was the staff was nice and room was updated. DO NOT BOOK! Spend or pay more elsewhere. I promise you will regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely nothing like the pictures show, it’s very dated and not kept up on. There is no gym nor casino, the pool was super dirty as well as the hot tub. The linen was dingy white and don’t bother asking for fresh towels. We booked a king balcony with sea view, received a balcony with very very little view due to overgrown trees and to boot, had a family room with two beds. We asked for the room we booked and were simply told they don’t have any other rooms available, we booked it months in advance so not sure how that happened. Continental breakfast you’re limited to 1 beverage and the cups are small. There is a reason why there is absolutely no refunds so keep that in mind when booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Bajar y subir 60 gradas no es nada bonito
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Photos on your site must me 25 years old. Facility and rooms need to be redone. Toilets and faucets had stains. Dead bugs on floor and squashed on walls. Dinning was great and the staff (Eric) was excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

heather marie, West St Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Swim up rooms were nice to have, we stayed in 505, right in the middle so we could see the ocean as well. Breakfast was prompt and nice to have, choice is limited as it’s not a buffet. Coffee doesn’t start until 7:30, none for the room. Property needs updating but views make up for it. People that work there were kind and prompt as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved true private beach and drinking coffee looking out at the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and they told us that there was no space, they made us wait and when they gave us a room that was not the one we asked for, it was dirty, it smelled very bad and had dirty sheets, it looked like a room that had not been cleaned for days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Isabella Lucia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed with the conditions of this property. Very dirty hallways and rooms. When I checked the bed sheets, they had blood stains ( old blood stains, not washed) other stains. No amenities in the room or bathroom. The towels were so old and over washed and bleached. The views from the hotel are amazing and so is most of the staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not sure how long it has been since the pictures of the property were taken but if you like surprises then you are going to love this place because it looks nothing like the promotional photos. The place is completely run down. Little to no maintenance/upkeep has been done for a very long time. Every one of the 5 lounge chairs at the pool had a tear in the fabric and what appeared to be mold. As you walk to your room be prepared to see trash strewn throughout the hallway. Unless you are expecting a low grade hostel be prepared to be appalled by the conditions of your room. The sheets have stains and the door to the patio did not shut completely. The bathroom appeared to be painted/caulked by a partially blind person, who may have also been the last person to clean. The only redeeming quality this place had was the private beach. But that was not without issues either. As you make your way from the hotel complex, be careful not to step on the carcasses of the crabs as it appears that their idea of artwork/extermination is to simply step on the crustacean and leave for your viewing pleasure. As you dodge the overhanging trees/vegetation on the stairs, be sure to choose the path to the left as it will lead you to the beach. The path to the right will lead you to an eroded platform full of rotted wood that may have been a nice overlook 20ish years ago before the termites and erosion took over. We checked out ASAP. Staff is little to no help with anything. DONT BOOK HERE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view but unfortunately the place is terribly dirty. Mold in the showers and pretty much everywhere is dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room not that great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Luis, Curridabat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable view over the ocean and surrounding hills. The property was very clean. The on-site restaurant was great for any meals, snacks or drinks. We had one of the swim-up rooms, and it had everything we needed. The bathroom had obviously been renovated and updated and was very nice. My only recommendation for the hotel would be adding a safe in the room and bedside tables/lamps. There are several beaches and lots of restaurants within an easy walk (but it is on a hill, so you will earn the cervezas). Checkin/out was a breeze and all staff we met were very friendly. My only complaint is a lack of coffee for the in-room coffee maker. We had 1 package for the first morning and were told that was it. I think for the price, that policy should be amended. Overall I will still give it a great review.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Petr

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid for 3 nights and only stayed for one night. Please when I say don’t stay or book here don’t. I have pictures to prove how unsafe and filthy this place is. First of all, I had to carry a 50 pound suitcase 5 flights of stairs at night. My husband was carrying his suitcase and when he walked on the tile it cracked and he sprained his ankle. Then when we got in the room it is nothing like the picture in the advertisement. It’s old and the sheets were filthy. The pillows and blood stains on them and yes I have pictures to prove it. We asked for a garden view and we got pieces of beer bottle on the back patio. Also, the receptionist was rude and not helpful. The only kind person was the waiter who started . One last thing, Trip advisor and the employees shirts need to be changed to just a hotel. They don’t have a casino at all. I want a refund for two nights that I didn’t stay and had to book a room somewhere else to feel safe and sanity. I work so hard to make this trip and was so angry at the fact that I paid for a place to stay that ROBBED me. I have Pictures and will post them. Please please do not stay here.

2/10 Terrible

Dinesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst hotels we have stayed at. The room smelled of paint as soon as we got inside. We could see paint droplets on the floor also. There were lot of bugs and small flies in the room, on the bed as well. The mattress and box spring were so dirty and old, the pillows were all clumpy and the towels were like rags. We didn't even feel like using them. When we complained to the staff about the paint smell and dust in the room, they said they would send someone to cleanup, but that never happened. We asked them to move us to a different room but they said the hotel was fully booked- which was hard to believe- that entire place looked deserted. The pool was dirty and uninviting. We had booked for 4 nights but couldn't stay beyond 1 night. Our entire family got bug bites at night. The breakfast was very limited- they could only do eggs 2 ways- scrambled or fried, they ran out of hash browns which was 1 out of 4 items in the breakfast plate. Staff seemed very limited, specially at the reception. We checked out the next day and moved to a nearby hotel which was a 100 times better. Would not recommend this place at all to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lintong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Regan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was full of stains and blood and could easily tell they weren’t washed between check ins. Pool was full of debris and was gross. Room had lots of mold and smelt awful. Would not recommend this property at all and the price point is ridiculous for 100 more can get an all inclusive resort down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was helpful and friendly. We had poolside room which we enjoyed. There is a private beach that you can take a steep walk down to. The restaurant and bar have a wonderful ocean view. Overall great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024