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Hotel class 2.0 of 5
Esterillos Oeste, beach, 50 meters from Bus Stop, Jaco 60901, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars
DrRAF   1 contribution
Delray
Oct 21, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I stayed at La Dolce Vita in Esterillos Oeste last year about the same time and once again thoroughly enjoyed it. The place is well maintained by the same wonderful couple and their 4 year old son. It's not The Breakers in Palm Beach but it's a paradise in its own right. The owner, Stefano, has been a man of... more

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5 of 5 stars
barmary   5 contributions
Boston
Jul 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

In La Dolce Vita the atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant with a very friendly and supportive staff . The hotel was clean,and tidy. The apartment and bed comfortable and the breakfast simple and good. Good price-quality ratio. The area is safe and you can walk all around at night. The Esterillos Oeste beach is wonderful and there is a lot... more

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5 of 5 stars
goodbye-winter   1 contribution
Saskatoon
Feb 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I spent a month at La Dolce Vita from mid January to mid February. We wanted to escape the Canadian winter and spend a month relaxing on the beach. The monthly rate of $1100 was very reasonable and included a hot breakfast that was delivered every morning to our patio. The staff were very friendly and helpful.... more

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2 of 5 stars
BrianIowa   2 contributions
Iowa
Feb 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I made reservations at La Dolce Vita for two nights and, because of the conditions of our room and the hotel in general, forfeited our second night and left. The official hotel description states that the hotel is "a new, first class construction building " which is definitely not correct. Our room was far from being either... more

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4 of 5 stars
italian54   1 contribution
torino
Sep 24, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

La Dolce Vita has a good location just on the beach, and is very convenient for surfers. The apartments are clean, nice and spacious with all conforts. At night you sleep very well, thanks to the soft sound of waves. The staff is helpful and kind. I recommend the hotel also for the beauty of the beach, the peace of... more

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5 of 5 stars
ferri82   1 contribution
napoli
Aug 8, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

I am Franco from Naples in Italy. I spent one week at La Dolce Vita and am back at home since two weeks. I want to write this report to let everybody know how nice is Esterillos Oeste, as well this hotel that is a special place. La Dolce Vita is managed by very nice and friendly Italian people, that... more

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1 of 5 stars
CapitainePlanete   1 contribution
Planète Terre
Mar 21, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

DO NOT GO THERE! We were promised a quiet place and an ocean view room. We did not get a view and the place is noisy 24/7. The most important source of noise is the owners themselves and their relatives. They are always arguing and screaming at each other. You will not get toilet paper unless you ask for it.... more

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ladolcevita10, owner

Since July 2008 the management of the hotel has changed. The actual management is not therefore responsible fo the complaints reported by the unhappy guest in March 2007. We feel very soory for what happened and we are doing our best to make our guests happy in this wonderful location of Esterillos Oeste. Thanks for the attention. Stefano

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1 of 5 stars
rshiver   1 contribution
daytona beach, fl
May 19, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/4 found this review helpful

had friends staying at La Dolce Vita. I own a Villa next door. My friends guaranteed the room with a Visa. They checked out assuming the owner would charge the room to the Visa. He came to my place and threatened to have me arrested if I didnt pay for their bill. They didnt even skip out, they assumed he... more

Management response from
ladolcevita10, Owner

From July 2008 the management of the hotel has totally changed. The issue reported by Mister Shiver happened in May 2007, when the hotel was managed for some time by other people. However, I think it was not fair to report also a rating of the hotel (rooms, location, etc.), since Mister Shiver did not stay as a guest at...

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5 of 5 stars
Marco26   3 contributions
Milano
Apr 2, 2007 | Trip type: Family
6/7 found this review helpful

My wife, two childreen and I spent one week at "La Dolce Vita" in February. It was a nice experience! You sleep with a slight sound of ocean waves, that is perfect for relaxing, and when you wake up, just a few steps and you are facing the beauty of the ocean (50 yardes), the beach, the palms, the lapas... more

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5 of 5 stars
belizeitVirginia   2 contributions
Virginia
Jan 2, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
6/7 found this review helpful

We stumbled upon La Dolce Vita, looking for a place to stay on the beach. The apartment was very clean. Kitchen, fridge (greatly appreciated), A/C in the bedroom. Very comfortable. Small clean pool. During the high season, we paid $60 US per night, tax included and a bottle of red wine delivered to the room brought the price up $10.... more

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Address: Esterillos Oeste, beach, 50 meters from Bus Stop, Jaco 60901, Costa Rica