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Dunama Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach

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Swim up | View from room
Lobby
Aerial view
On the beach, beach towels
Restaurant

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Flamingo Beach Road Flamingo del super, Masai 200 North, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Conchal Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)

Room options

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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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Minibar, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

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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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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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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Swim up Family

Swim up Family

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

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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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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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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Balcony Family Ocean View

Balcony Family Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

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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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 Garden View

Balcony Family Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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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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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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

Highlights

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

About the area

Cabo Velas

Dunama Hotel places you steps from Potrero Bay and within a 10-minute stroll of Flamingo Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the hotel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Cabo Velas hotel, you'll be 23.4 km (14.5 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 30.4 km (18.9 mi) from Coco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Flamingo Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Potrero - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Playa Brasilito - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Penca Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Conchal Beach - 17 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Forketta Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Dunama Hotel

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach
Dunama Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Dunama Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hotel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1996
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dunama Hotel offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 44 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dunama Hotel?

Yep, Dunama Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunama Hotel?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunama Hotel on 28 Oct 2025 start from AU$183.78, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Dunama Hotel?

Yep, Dunama Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Flamingo Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Dunama Hotel have a pool?

Dunama Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Dunama Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dunama Hotel?

No, Dunama Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dunama Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Dunama Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Dunama Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 636 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Yorvieth

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please do NOT stay at this place, does not look like the photos at all. Pillows were yellow, the first room was so dirty, they moved us to a different one that smelled like bleach but was in terrible conditions as well. 🚩 signs all over the property “no refunds” Also Expedia was not helpful at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I thought the people were absoluetley amazing. They could use to get new linens they had seen better days. The food was wonderful. All in all we are all glad we stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Perla

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy lindo excelente 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is beautiful nice and quiet hotel with action around. Staff is great also
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

All of the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

martha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs cleaning. The pool needs deep cleaning, there is green algae in the pool. The garden room’s view it is the view of dry grass and dirt. The garden view rooms are four floors down and there is not elevator. There were dry leaves on the stairs and hallways. The beach is far from the hotel. There are many steps to climb.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos, Miami

Hotel is OK. Pool was a little dirty. Breakfast is small but tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Grants Pass

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco Jose

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

Allergic to this dirty room

The room is so humid ans dusty, got rinitis after 20 minutes in the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You know when you meet someone online and their pictures are old or heavily filtered… similar to this hotel. The property is beautiful but definitely taken years ago. Could use some new paint and a deep cleaning in the room. Pros - beautiful location, incredible views, lobby, pools and the private beach is a black sand beach. Beds are very comfortable (but firm, if you don’t like firm you will not be happy) Easily walkable to town as long as you realize you are booking a place at the top of a hill. Very safe location and town in general. Cons - this is the only place in Costs Rica we went to that didn’t have good service. Everyone we encountered seemed annoyed. Also the only place we had some language issues. In CR you can usually get by with English but most employees only spoke Spanish AND pretended they didn’t know what you said if you didn’t speak Spanish fluently. Free breakfast was good but you can only have ONE cup of coffee OR juice. Very odd. The casino is no longer open. Tons of jelly fish on the private beach but not the main beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Olga, Saint Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mostafa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most terrible hotel I’ve been in my life
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Stunning views, very nice people and workers. Quiet place to relax which is exactly what I was looking for. I did notice that it could have been more clean… pool, terrace, fabric pool chairs. Other than that, not complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
Wasn’t very clean and no elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, the stay was great. The property is a bit dated but the open air reception area, bar and dining area with view of the bay is magnificent. Rooms are clean, bathrooms have been updated, nice shower. Large pool. Overall fine for the money. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025