Hotel La Dolce Vita

When I arrived at the hotel, it was late, otherwise I would have left and found a different hotel. It was rundown, in an inconvenient area, and the people were not friendly. I didn't even want to shower there & couldn't wait to move on in the morning.

This hotel is a wonderful option if you care mostly about beach access. If you are seeking posh comfort then this is not the place for you. The resort is older, a little run-down, but in an AMAZING location. I personally did not mind the place at all and the staff was very helpful. I felt safe, was able to do what I came to do (go to the beach) and also lounge in their sweet little pool after the ocean. It was perfect. The "suite" was air conditioned in the sleeping quarters and there was a small bathroom as well as some kitchen amenities. If you plan to stay long, you will need to grocery shop either before you arrive or at the little store up the road. There was an AMAZING little restaurant w/in walking distance called Restaurant Los Almendros (meaning, the Almond Tree) where we ate dinner. Overall, I'd come again for the beach.

I really liked it here. The staff is great and the owner couldn't be more helpful. It is not a new property but things are well taken care of and you get great value for the money - especially if you book for multiple nights. One point, this is a very quiet town so if you're looking for lots of bars and nightlife then it's not a good choice. However if what you want to do is sit out on your room's patio (or wander down a few feet to the beach ) and listen to the waves then this is the perfect place.

Lovely boutique hotel, with only a few rooms, on the beach of Esterillos Oeste. The hotel has been recently renovatedl. Our room was just painted and every detail was fine, including air-conditioning, hot water, wifi and Tv. Breakfast was fine, as well as the service. The position on the beach is just superb.

The owner Stefano and the kind Tican couple who take care of the small hotel were very friendly and helpful. The town is 20 mins away from the bustling and commercial Jaco and it is the exact opposite--at least for the weekdays that we were there. The room is actually a small apartment with some nice touches---bedspreads and light fixtures and a functioning kitchen so it is possible to buy local food and cook at home. The location is perfect---right on the ocean with a shady spot to hang out right outside the gate. There is also an impeccable and pretty but tiny pool and outdoor shower to helpful with cleaning after ocean swimming. This is a great spot for surfers and body surfers---both experienced and not. We had a great time. The owner is working on gradually improving the hotel---our bed was uncomfortable and he was grateful to hear this feedback so that he can put it on the list of things to improve. And I believe he will do so.

The hotel in on a beautiful beach, surrounded by palms and almond trees, full of sea birds, coloured lapas birds, squirrels just in front of a good and easy surf spot. The hotel fits well the beautiful nature, has apartments composed of a living room, bed room, bath room with hot water, two patios and air conditioning, Tv, wifi, kitchen, refrigerator. My room was clean and in good conditions, despite being a few steps away from the ocean. Breakfast fresh and good, served in my room balcony by a smiling staff, plent of good will. The swmming pool is small but clean and very nice, being in front of the ocean.The price of the hotel was good with an excellent quality/price ratio.

this hotel is really run down and in dire need of a renovation. it was probably nice about 20 years ago. good place for backpackers but if you have kids and enjoy cleanliness and security look somewhere else. its a 1 star at best. great location on the beach though.

Good value for money. Room fully furnished of what I was looking for: kitchen, located on the beach (..amazing place..), in the middle of pacific area perfect for discover place and parks of that zone of CR.. Beyond this characteristics we have A/C, TV satellitar and WiFi in the room, all this services for this money, trust me, is good value!

Nice little beachfront hotel. Perfect for travellers looking for quite and natural vacations. our room was clean, and the structure was well maintened. The staff was a couple of locals, very friendly and helpfull. At the bars steps from the hotel, we met funny locals and american people that organized beach party in the evening!! If we'll return in Costa Rica,for sure I'll choose again Esterillos!

We had a very relaxing visit at this cute small hotel. There is a great restuarant around the corner down the dirt road. The beach is lovely, not too many people and very quiet. Very difficult to get to, but worth the effort.