50m from Calle Supersol, near El Vago, Esterillos Oeste Beach, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901
What's nearby
Esterillos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Judas Point - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
Bejuco Beach - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
Playa Esterillos Este - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
Jaco Beach - 25 min drive - 21.1 km
Getting around
Quepos (XQP) - 49 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 119 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
El Chiringuito - 10 min drive
Bar Y Mariscos La Hawaianas - 10 min drive
El Podio - 11 min drive
Los Almendros Restaurant - 6 min walk
Restaurante y Pizzería El Maná - 10 min drive
About this property
Hotel La Dolce Vita
Situated by the ocean, Hotel La Dolce Vita is a great choice for a stay in Parrita. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in massages. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
On the beach
Mountain biking
Horse riding/rentals
Canoeing
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2005
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
What to enjoy
Patio
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Stovetop
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
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.
Also known as
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel La Dolce Vita offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel La Dolce Vita does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel La Dolce Vita?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel La Dolce Vita?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel La Dolce Vita?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel La Dolce Vita?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel La Dolce Vita?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel La Dolce Vita and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and windsurfing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Does Hotel La Dolce Vita have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker and a refrigerator.
Does Hotel La Dolce Vita have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around Hotel La Dolce Vita like?
Hotel La Dolce Vita is located a short 1-minute walk from Esterillos Beach.
Hotel La Dolce Vita Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Excellent location by a beautiful beach with people enjoying the weekend. But it is peaceful and empty during the week, especially heading west for 10 minutes, where you walk along a thin strip of coastline between the ocean and the jungle, seeing rock outcroppings, birds, and surf while hearing all sorts of sounds from nature.
Joe
Joe, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2023
We will come back!
It was a beautiful place, and we enjoyed every day of our stay. The hosts are lovely people.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2023
Darya
Darya, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
2 December 2022
jim
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2022
Apartment was clean and comfortable. Large bath.
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2022
Beautiful, quiet beachfront location with plenty to do in the area. Kind staff and well maintained, cozy property. Loved this place, would visit again!
Audrey
Audrey, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2022
Tranquilidad cerca del mar
Buen lugar para estar en familia y a escasos metros de la playa. El personal nos atendió muy bien.
Niger
Niger, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2021
Very relaxing environment with great hospitality.
Varton
Varton, 6-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
10 December 2021
lori
lori, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 November 2021
We enjoyed our stay here, will definitely go back again.
Sanyamin
Sanyamin, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2021
The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The gardens are very well maintained and lush. The pool is very small but the beach is right there so a large pool is certainly not a necessity. The only MINOR negitive is the kitchen area needs a little TLC but touchup paint on the cabinet doors would fix that. Overall, we stayed a week and loved the place.
Karen
Karen, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 September 2021
It is located in local family oriented area.
Jude Patrick
Jude Patrick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2021
Place was clean and quiet. Directly on the beach with good swimming and surfing. Staff was friendly and available. Light breakfast provided. Parking was a bit tight but available on site. Restaurant next door. I would definitely stay here again.
George
George, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2021
Hosts are very friendly and pleasant, and the continental breakfast was a great way to start the day. It was quiet, well appointed. The wifi allowed two of us to work, and have one phone connected, so it works quite well for standard communication and VPN (but slow for AutoCad or other highly demanding programs). Rustic charm, price point was very fair. Will recommend to friends and family.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 November 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 November 2020
The staff is great and the hotel is super cute and quaint.
Amy
Amy, 3-night family trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 March 2020
I was very happy over all. Not a fancy place, but comfy and good vibe. Felt like home.
Bryan
Bryan, 4-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
11 February 2020
You can’t beat this location! It’s right on the beach and there’s a wave to surf there. It has a nice little pool too that my son loved. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It is an older building but it’s maintained. The staff is friendly. There’s a continental breakfast (toast, jelly, fruit, coffee and orange juice) included. It’s a few hours drive from San Jose airport so it makes a nice stop. There’s a few resident iguanas on the property and I have seen a flock of scarlet macaws come into the almond trees at dusk. We would definitely stay again!
Valerie
Valerie, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
28 January 2020
Disappointing
Poorly maintained and very much in need of an upgrade.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2019
Fantastic place to stay. The staff/owners are very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast is simple, but very good. The kitchens in the rooms are very functional and useful.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
13 March 2019
Overall it’s good, on the beach and local with really awesome staff. However, don’t expect anything too fancy and the WiFi barely works. The bed and futon were 4/10 but we only stayed one night and got the job done.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 February 2019
Amazing beach! This place is very clean and laid back. Garden is beautiful and well maintained! Cleanest pool I've seen at a hotel in a long time. There is a bar next door that can get loud but it just added to our experience! Highly recommend!
Verified traveller
7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 December 2018
Verified traveller
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 November 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2018
Hotel La Dolce Vita has comfortable, clean efficiency apartments on the Pacific beach. The area is relaxed, not crowded. I noticed the hotel can hook you up with almost any type of Costa Rican tour, however the beach crowd was largely surfers and boogie borders. It is an excellent surfing spot, but also great place to unwind, read, write, walk. Wifi was great. The apartment has everything you need, well thought out. The AC was very cold. The staff were regular, good local people. A great Costa Rican hotel and you can't beat the price, I know I live down here half the year.