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La Dolce Vita: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
Esterillos Oeste, beach, 50 meters from Bus Stop, Jaco 60901, Costa Rica
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Esterillos Este, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“my favorite”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2011

Stayed there 5 times while looking for a house to buy.The area is just plain beautiful.Local people are friendly and laid back.Beach goes for miles and is very clean.It is surfers paradise.
Emilio and Jasmina who run the hotel are awesome and take care of all your needs.And when you see their son Antoni you will want to have children again.i bought a house since close by but will spend my honeymoon in suite #1...Rooms are clean and if you need anything all you do is ask.Maybe i'll get honeymoon discount????.It's centrally located between Jaco and Quepos
(25 km) each way so you are not far from "bigger" cities.If you need more info call3059230993
I'll be in US another month.
Mikie

Room Tip: #1 is on second floor overlooking pool and beach
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  • Stayed December 2010, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jaco, Costa Rica
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Absolutely Bogus and a sham”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

No signs giving directions to the site, a dirt road, a pool smaller than a bathtub, a very unsafe feeling, 1st greeted by a drunk drinking vodka from a bag. Are you kidding me? I've never seen such a contrast from your 44 reviews and reality. I wonder who wrote the reviews. So disapointed!

Room Tip: Go to hotel tangeri in Jaco, but I think its quieter in the off season, don't know for sure.
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  • Stayed November 2011, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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ladolcevita10, General Manager at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
November 21, 2011
Dear Guest,
We are sorry for your bad experience. Unfortunately, in the period you stayed at our hotel, the entire Costa Rica was under a terrible storm that caused many damages, flooding lands, blocking roads and interrupting the communications all over Costa Rica. It was a real emergency and no hotel in the area could manage the lack of power. Under this weather, with no electricity, everything was difficult: from breakfast preparation to daily room cleaning.

It is for this reason, the worst weather conditions in the year, that you could not enjoy, despite your ocean view apartment, the beauty of Esterillos Oeste, recognized worldwide as a wonderful beach; as well as La Dolce Vita , that despite being one of the more affordable hotels of the area, fulfills the needs of our guests.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you had during your stay.
(The Direction of La Dolce Vita)
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
“Nice surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2011 via mobile

When we drove up we were not sure if we had made the right choice. However, once we were taken to our room (#1) on the second floor we were very pleased. Our balcony overlooked the pool & the crashing surf. The nice gentleman in reception carried our heavy bags up for us. There were a couple of Tico restaurants & a grocery within walking distance. This is definitely a laidback surfer town. Don't stay here if you want a 5 star experience but if you want somewhere off the beaten path, it's perfect.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Italian restaurant ..Melissa manager”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 20, 2011 via mobile

Pizza was good..2nd nite had seafood risotto which was excellent. Melissa n her boyfriend are from Italy n have traveled a gr8 deal n offer info about the area while u enjoy the really good food. Lasagna was good too. Went two different nites.

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Diego, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“It would get 2 stars if not for the outstanding location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2011

Oceanfront at these rates? Unheard of. It is not all that clean or comfortable but if you are there for the beach - wowza!

Room Tip: There are only four that are truly oceanfront
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  • Stayed May 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ladolcevita10, General Manager at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
July 17, 2011
Dear Guest, we welcome your constructive comment about what you think is good and what can be improved in our beachfront hotel. You will be happy to know that as a result of your feedback we are replacing some beds to improve the comfort of the apartments, improving the maintenance of the inside and outside areas and offering new free features such as: free wifi internet and satellite Tv. Of course we'll keep our affordable room rates. Thanks again for the fair comment, you'll be always welcome at La Dolce Vita. The General Manager.
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Also Known As:
La Dolce Vita Hotel
La Dolce Vita Jaco
La Dolce Vita Costa Rica/Jaco
Address: Esterillos Oeste, beach, 50 meters from Bus Stop, Jaco 60901, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Jaco
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#8 Romantic Hotels in Jaco
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Resort "La Dolce Vita" is located on the beach in Esterillos Oeste, facing the shore of the Pacific Ocean. The Hotel, with its seven apartments facing a wonderful garden, is a new, first class construction building offering all comforts. Each apartment has patio/deck, terrazzo-balcony and is smartly furnished, bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, fan, kitchen, fridge with up to 4 beds. ... more   less 
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