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Hotel Diuwak

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ballena with free breakfast and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Garden
Standard Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Frente a las oficinas del ICE, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Playa Dominical
    1 min walk
  • Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
    3 min walk
  • Del Mar Taco Shop
    1 min walk
  • Quepos (XQP)
    32 min drive

Room options

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Habitacion ESTANDAR MATRIMONIAL

Habitacion ESTANDAR MATRIMONIAL

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Daily housekeeping
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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About the area

Ballena

Hotel Diuwak places you steps from Playa Dominical and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, Tu Lu, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 3-property class Ballena hotel include Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and within a 30-minute walk you'll find Hacienda Baru.

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 1 min walk
  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive
  • Playa Dominicalito - 9 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive

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

Hotel in Ballena with free breakfast and outdoor pool
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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Diuwak offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Tu Lu

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Diuwak?

Hotel Diuwak offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Diuwak?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Diuwak on 4 Jan 2025 start from NZ$174.92, 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 parking available at Hotel Diuwak?

Yep, Hotel Diuwak has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Diuwak?

Yep, Hotel Diuwak is a short 1-minute walk from Playa Dominical. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does Hotel Diuwak have a pool?

Hotel Diuwak has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Does Hotel Diuwak serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Diuwak?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Diuwak?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Diuwak?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Diuwak Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 177 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Hummelstown

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Amos

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast ihas become very limited this year we had to go to eat it somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A block from the beach, good parking and I would return for a longer stay in a suite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is quite rocky. The pool isn’t very clean full of debris and bugs from the trees. The wifi cuts out often. The rooms are super small, very dated and the “standard room” does not come With a fridge. The restaurant is also grossly overpriced for a salad.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jo anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Walter

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Unique place. Artistic grounds and pool. Good AC shower not so much. But this place is al about location, location, location. Fantastic beach with waves breaking two minutes from your door. Can't beat that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place close to the beach. Quiet and convenient. Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful at check in ((Alexander ✔️). The pool was lovely and the location is great for the beach and walkable into main area for multiple restaurant choices I was very disappointed that there was no WiFi in my room and I had to leave my area to use my phone. I would have appreciated being able to access WiFi in a cool room instead of intense heat outside. Some rooms were within range of WiFi so you may want to request if needed. I couldn’t adjust the shower temp as the control was out of my reach…..and I’m 5’4”. The music from the pool area bar kept me awake most of the night but possibly this is a weekend issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Average hotel, but good for the area
Not bad, but not great. Pretty good for being by Dominical beach. Aren't many options. The rooms are very basic and dated. The grounds are okay. Restaurant is okay. Very short walk to the beach. Also not far to the main shopping area. So it's convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kendrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Excellent Hotel beautiful pool nice rooms could have had better bed breakfast don't bother but everything else was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Galina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
May be years ago the property was nice, but now the territory is dirty, the wooden tables in restaurant are black of dirty. We have stayed three nights, and nobody cleaned the room and changed the towels, but the envelope “for tips” was laying on the table from the first day. Mattress on the bed was collapsed, sleeping in this bed was like sleeping on the floor. We were unhappy choosing this hotel and don’t recommend it to anybody. We have stayed in different hotels in Costa Rica, and this one was the worst.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful and so close to the beach. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Beach Access
Wonderful staff make for a pleasant stay. Great beach access. Good security. Breakfast is good. Some of the buildings are showing their age and occasional outages occur but it’s a nice place to stay. Nice pool and gardens
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really fun experience:) we’ve stayed there for a week and we were sad to leave. The staff is really sweet especially April and John ;) we will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

David, Chicago

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
This place tries to bill itself as a resort, but its on the lower end of a resort. They do have a pool, but not that great. There are a lot of birds here, so its a little noisy in the morning. The room was just a basic room, nothing to talk about, just a place to sleep. The free breakfast was just plain, compared to other places that I stayed at in CR. They had plenty of parking here and we felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023