Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
Penca Beach - 14 min drive - 6.3 km
Conchal Beach - 52 min drive - 21.2 km
Getting around
Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min drive
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 & Casino
At Dunama Hotel & Casino, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
47 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 20 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free secured on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children's pool
What to do
On the beach
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1996
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Local culture and ecosystem education
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Paradise Flamingo Beach Hotel
Paradise Flamingo Beach
Dunama Hotel Casino
Dunama Hotel & Casino Hotel
Paradise Flamingo Beach Hotel
Dunama Hotel & Casino Cabo Velas
Dunama Hotel & Casino Hotel Cabo Velas
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Dunama Hotel & Casino?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Dunama Hotel & Casino?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Dunama Hotel & Casino?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dunama Hotel & Casino?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Dunama Hotel & Casino?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (9.8 mi) is nearby.
What is there to do at Dunama Hotel & Casino and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Dunama Hotel & Casino?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Dunama Hotel & Casino like?
Dunama Hotel & Casino is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Potrero Bay and 6 minutes' walk from Flamingo Beach.
Dunama Hotel & Casino Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
22 November 2024
Steven
Steven, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 November 2024
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!
Kristen
Kristen, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 October 2024
No so nice, wish they invested a little bit more
The bed is hard as a rock and for someone with a bad back it’s not the best place to sleep.
They gave me two towels. One was hard as a rock like it had been sitting there for years. The second one was very rough and very inexpensive and smelled terrible before I used it to shower..
There are no nightstands to put your stuff. There is a shelf in the corner of the room that is very small and it’s across the other side of the room from the bed..
There is nowhere to put your luggage so I had to use the two chairs that went with the very small table that was in the room so if you want to eat, and you have two bags that you wanna leave open to get things in and out of you’ve got nowhere to sit.
The room is very bare. There’s not much in the room other than bed, drapes shower very small sink.
The view is beautiful. I do have to say that, but if they just invested a little bit more in the amenities of the hotel rooms, this place would be a hit and I would stay here most likely every trip I go to Costa Rica and I travel to Costa Rica about every other month.
The hallway to get to your room is very dark at night. There our lights, but you have to get to the end of the hallway before the lights turned on because they are set up for motion detection.
The staff was very polite, except for the receptionist when I was checking out the security guard was awesome and very helpful and the gentleman who checked me in was very nice and helpful as well
Corey
Corey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 August 2024
The location is safe and close enough to other beach towns. The rooms are pretty outdated but it’s perfect if you plan on being out most of the time. Definitely a 3 star hotel. The views are amazing, staff was friendly. It was unfortunate that their laundromat “did not work”, Expedia should really remove laundry from the description. Definitely was not 24/7 concierge service, when we would get back at 11pm all the lights were off in the lobby / eating area and NO ONE was at the front desk. There was 24/7 security - nice man who let you through. Do not take “monkey trail” on your way there, if you do you’ll have to cross a small river - stick to the main roads.
Veronica
Veronica, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 July 2024
Amanda
Amanda, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Great time during our stay at Dunama.
Very nice hotel, gorgeous location, easy access to many locations nearby. The staff was amazing and very helpful and kind.
Sergio
Sergio, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2024
Very friendly. Great hotel. Has a good menu
Maria
Maria, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2024
Staff and Hotel was exceptional.
John
John, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
27 May 2024
This property has now elevator !!! The lobby is nice, but you to carry your luggage to your room downstairs to your room..... and then, use the stairs every time you want to do something..... not a hotel i would select in the future.
Dhaval
Dhaval, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
We loved our stay, the staff was extremely helpful and the view from our room was extraordinary. I strongly suggest getting a swim up room that's what we did, which made accessing things convenient. Customer service was top notch couldn't ask for a nicer staff. The cleaning crew was fantastic are room was left spotless every day. We really enjoyed the food. If you are not in good shape it's a long hike down to the tiny beach would suggest it for families with small children or elderly people to walk. The shower wasn't always hot but the good far out ways the bad for this place. The price was fantastic and we enjoyed the spectacular view
Wyndi Dawn
Wyndi Dawn, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
25 April 2024
ROACH INFESTED! DO NOT STAY HERE! Norwin the guy who checked us in proceeded to pick up the biggest roach I’ve ever seen in my life with his bare hand from our bathroom and threw it into the hall way where another dead roach laid. Toilets had a ring around them like they hadnt been used in months and dust all over the towels and bathroom showing no one had been in this room for a while. Moved us from the 3rd floor room to a 4th floor room and saw another roach! Norwin said the roaches are normal there in Costa Rica, that they would be in every room! Hotel had no one at the pool, bar, casino or restaurant and only two cars in the parking lot. It was like a ghost town. They also didn’t check us in with ID or credit card and everyone left at 9 all lights off in restaurant, bar, main, lobby so when we decided we weren’t comfortable staying there after an hour and a half of being there just scared we were going to see more roaches we left and couldn’t get ahold of anyone to let them know. We had to leave to another hotel after a long day of traveling to get away from this dirty place! The new hotel had no roaches or any other bugs the entire time we were there! So no, roaches are not normal in hotels in Costa Rica! Now in the process of trying to get our money back as the general manager told Expedia no refunds! I understand if it was a customer just canceling to cancel and not getting a refund but not on account of a roach infested hotel/dirty rooms! Again DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Lisa
Lisa, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
15 April 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 April 2024
Ascenzio
Ascenzio, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 April 2024
Beautiful property with private beach access. Large staffed parking area and in close proximity to little town and other beaches. Highly recommend.
Marzena
Marzena, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2024
Really enjoyed our stay, property was beautiful, pool was clean and enjoyed walking around the property. Dining area had beautiful view of the ocean and great food. Bit of a walk into town and to the beach but otherwise really enjoyed our stay.
Shea-Lynne
Shea-Lynne, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2024
SHEILA ANN UNTALAN LEON
SHEILA ANN UNTALAN LEON, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 April 2024
HAZEL
HAZEL, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
21 March 2024
good service, clean, quiet. free breakfast but drive to beach
susan
susan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2024
We stumbled across this gem after being canceled the night before our flight at another resort (CONDOVAC LA COSTA).
we were panicked with very little time in such short notice. Dunama was amazing. Easy to book and what a pleasant surprise when we arrived. Extremely convenient location with excellent views around the whole resort. Plenty of lounging areas. The beach was down below a couple flight of stairs. With great snorkeling and black sand beach. I recommend water shoes if you want to explore the area around. It is also around the best beach we thought with a fantastic sunset. 3 minutes away, Flamingo beach. You can also rent cabanas and chairs on thus beach for $30.
We had the swin up room and I loved it! This resort exceeded our expectations. We are well traveled and this resort helped our experience and vacation to Costa Rica be a fantastic trip.
Great shops, pharmacy, medical care and restaurants in the area.
Brit cafe, Angelina's, rest monkey jungle, coco loco and hazels near the marina were a few of our favorites.
The new owners have improved this place a ton and i only see it getting better.
The food was just ok. Driving is a bit chaotic with narrow roads and steep hills. If you dont have a car you can rent a golf cart near by. For $59 a day. I encourage to do this in advance as the reservations fill up.
Happy vacay planning :)
Jason
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2024
Awesome view and close to beach
cody
cody, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
11 March 2024
The room are dated over painted ceramic
No lifts to floor levels
Staff not very understanding and missed instructions
Everything closed 8 pm no service for customers
TONY
TONY, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 March 2024
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2024
Beautiful property - the best view in all of Flamingo / surrounding areas. Most wonderful staff - super safe with security at night 24/7, delicious breakfast offered with gorgeous surroundings. Can't wait to go back!
Erin
Erin, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 March 2024
The property has amazing views. It just needs a little TLC. All the staff were very friendly and very attentive.