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Reviews of Dolce Uvita

2.5 out of 5
Dolce Uvita
Costado Sur Plaza de Deportes, Ballena, Puntarenas

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Silvia on 13 Apr 2024
Thank you, it was a pleasure having you with us. Have you made the pesto yet? :-)

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My small kids and I stayed here for 2 nights and wished we could have stayed longer. Silvia and Ferdinando prepared a delicious Italian dinner for us our first night. They were so kind and friendly during our stay. The grounds are gorgeous with lots of flowers and trees, and the pool is the perfect place for a swim after the beach. We loved how close it was to supermarkets and within walking distance of Marino Ballena. I recommend this place for all travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Silvia on 15 Jul 2023
Dear Sarait was a pleasure having you and the kids here and we are very happy you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. If you come back to Uvita you will always be very welcome.All the best

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from silvia on 25 Jul 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sylvia, the owner/manager was so nice and pleasant! Our room was comfortable and very clean. The property was beautifully landscaped and there is a pool to cool off in. There is also a restaurant on the property which was nice to have right there for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Silvia on 2 Apr 2023
Thank you Amy for your kind words.I hope you managed to see the macaws again on the way to San Jose'.All the best

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old fashioned hospitality hotel
I can’t say enough about our stay in Uvita at Dolce Uvita. Silvia and Ferdinando have done a beautiful job of creating an unforgettable experience. It’s an old fashioned hotel experience the way guests and hosts used to be. The pool, the grounds, the location, the personal chef touch with some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had (I lived in Italy for 2 years). Great place. Don’t book anywhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from silvia on 30 Mar 2023
THANKS. It was a pleasure having you with us :-)))

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heavenly
Uvita Dolce was very clean and Anita and Fernando were very friendly and helpful. We are at their restaurant three evenings as the food was spectacular. Would not hesitate to recommend and would love to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from SILVIA on 9 Feb 2023
Hi Mark & Diannethank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you here and so sorry we didn't manage to say goodbye on the day you left... All the bestSIlvia (Anita) & Ferdinando (Fernando) :-))))))

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little Uvita Resort
We hit a home run when we decided to stay at Dolce Vita for part of our trip. Sylvia and Ferdinando could not have been more friendly and greatly improved our overall experience with their fantastic advice and food. You simply must take advantage of their Italian restaurant and homemade cooking - it was authentically delicious. The property is immaculate. I can't even imagine how much time the owners put into keeping the estate well-manicured and the rooms spotless. I would definitely not hesitate to return and stay there again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from SILVIA on 8 Aug 2022
Thank you. it was a pleasure having you here with us. Anytime you will always be welcome. All the best

10/10 Excellent

IRENE, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so nice and helpfull. The food is amazing! We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from SILVIA on 23 Jun 2022
THANKS! LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOU HERE AGAIN SOON!

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from SILVIA on 30 May 2022
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you here. We hope to see you again soon. A cuddle to Gizmo!

10/10 Excellent

Sileny

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are so sweet and helpful you feel safe and at home. Their restaurant is amazing, the best desserts ever, real italian delicacies. The gardens full of birds are so relaxing. Loved it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from SILVIA on 12 Apr 2022
Thank you! Gracias! Glad you enjoy it. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from SILVIA on 6 Mar 2022
Thank you! A pleasure having you here! Looking forward to seeing you again in the future

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best of the both worlds
This is a small resort run by an Italian couple from Milano. The place is cozy (garden of flowering trees full of tropical birds) quite and 10 min walk to the beach and park entrance. The room we had was simple but clean and had everything we need including a coffee maker. There is also an open kitchen area. But the best thing is the Italian restaurant where meals are prepared by the husband. Not just pizza and pasta place but sophisticated and delicious Italian dishes. Best Ravioli Alla Boscaiola we ever had! And the owners were with us super-nice so we felt like staying in a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from SILVIA on 15 Jan 2022
Thank you! it was nice having you here as well...looking forward to hear Alex's music!

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place and the people that own it are absolutely amazing!!!! I couldn’t have booked a better place. They treated you like family and took care of everything. They had an amazing Restaurant right on the property and everything was delicious from Breakfast to Dinner. The owners even went all out for a Christmas Dinner. Sylvia helped me book rides and gave me all the information needed for activities. The location is wonderful because it is so close to the beach and was beautiful to stay in as well. Whenever I come to Uvita, I will be staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from SILVIA on 31 Dec 2021
Thank you Tanya. You were a fantastic guest too...we wait for you with open arms. Until next time all the best!

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
The owners were super hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful. The grounds are well maintained and beautiful. I would recommend this place. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from SILVIA on 31 Dec 2021
THANK YOU Sandra & Keith, it was a pleasure having you staying with us. Enjoy the rest of your holiday! All the best :-) Silvia & Ferdinando

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown Uvita, this hotel is attended by it's owners: Ferdinando and Anna Silvia, a very friendly and empathetic Italian couple. They go beyond great attention and make you feel like visiting old friends: they will point you to the many places Uvita and it's surroundings have to offer, including touristic attractions, tour operators and restaurants. Pool and jacuzzi are nice and well maintained, but the hotel main attraction is it's restaurant: there you'll get REAL Italian food, prepared by them, using mainly natural ingredients and following their own family traditional recipes. Go ahead and ask for the specials...dishes that may take up to 5 hours to prepare, but that will leave asking for more! Great food, good location and excellent service. You will love your stay at Dolce Uvita.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Silvia & Ferdinando on 6 Jan 2021
Thanks Alberto for your review. We hope to have you back as our guest with Carla and JuanPablo. Silvia & Ferdinando

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem in Uvita
We stayed one night at Dolce Uvita, and I wish we could have stayed another night or two. Clean, cozy, very good complementary breakfasts, perfectly located to discover Marino Ballena Park in Uvita. Really good home-made italian cuisine served at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from silvia on 6 Jan 2021
Thank you very much. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We will be happy to welcome you again anytime!

10/10 Excellent

MARCEL, Charleston

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt like staying with family. Absurdly good food. Sylvia had great daytrip suggestions and cared about our well-being. Stunning garden
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Dolce Uvita on 21 Dec 2020
It was a pleasure having you with us. Thank you. Hoping to see you again in the future. All the best

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the fact that dogs were free. I didn’t like the shower, it got the whole bathroom wet. I like the free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Dolce Uvita on 21 Dec 2020
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure having you as our guests, even if only for one night.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Silvia on 20 Feb 2020
Thank you. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. All the best

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. What a find. It was a very comfortable family room with a great AC and shower. The property is beautiful with hammocks, chairs, ping pong table, games, pool and beautiful trees to seat underneath. The beds were very comfortable and the hosts were incredible warm and friendly people who spoke English/ Spanish/Italian and French. The food was probably the best B& B food we have had in Costa Rica. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Dolce Uvita Management on 11 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for your comment. It was a pleasure having you as guests. Looking forward to seeing you again!

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking so pleased to find Dolce Uvita. Lovely bananas available and nice facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Kendry Cordero on 11 Feb 2020
Hi! Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy exelente el trato desde que llegamos
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from SILVIA on 31 Dec 2021
Muchas gracias. Un placer atenderlos. Saludos

10/10 Excellent

LUIS RENE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from SILVIA on 8 Oct 2021
GRACIAS POR ELIGIRNOS Y QUEDARSE CON NOSOTROS

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Silvia on 5 Oct 2021
Gracias

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Silvia & Ferdinando on 24 Sep 2021
GRACIAS

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle ruhige Lage zum NP Eingang...zum Traum-Strand ca. 350m.Geschäfte und Restaurants in der Nähe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from silvia on 28 Feb 2021
Vielen Dank

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Laure

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A ne pas manquer à Uvita
Super séjour de 4 jours dans ce petit paradis. Très bien entretenu, piscine et jacuzzi accessibles à tout moment. Les propriétaires, Ferdinando et Silvia sont vraiment très accueillants et juste adorables !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Silvia & Ferdinando on 14 Feb 2021
Merci beaucoup. Ce fut également un plaisir pour nous de vous avoir ici. Un salut spécial à la petite Anna....et aux garçons aussi

10/10 Excellent

Félix-Antoine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place! Great host! Great location!
Sylvia and Ferdinando are awesome host. They will make sure everything is good, in English, en francais y Espanol. Great pastas if you need a break from Casado. Clean room, actual hot water and walking distance from everything. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Silvia on 1 Jan 2021
Great to have you as our guests. Welcome anytime for a glass of Italian wine! 😊

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Yves

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Dolce Uvita Management on 17 Mar 2020
Hi, Jean! Thank you! It was a pleasure to have you and your family at our hotel. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A localização é ótima, a simpatia da recepcionista, da proprietária. O quarto era espaçoso, a piscina e jardim agradáveis. Estava tudo limpo. Pudemos deixar as malas antes do horário, a recepcionista deu diversas dicas de passeio e agendou o passeio de barco do outro dia para nós. A cortina não é blackout, então é um pouco claro pela manhã, normal para Costa Rica O colchão também não é dos mais confortáveis. Mas voltaria lá com certeza.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Hotel Management on 28 Jan 2020
Thank you very much for such beautiful words. We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure to have you as guests, we will be very happy to meet you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highest recomendations
This is a small hotel which stands out for being very clean and well kept. Since it is run by two Italians, the food was also really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Silvia on 8 Jan 2020
Thanks. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Dinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Calidad de servicio
Comida excelente atención personalizada muy amena y condiciones excelentes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Silvia Y Ferdinando on 1 Jan 2020
Muchas gracias por su comentario. Fue un placer tenerlos como huespedes. Esperando que quieras volver de nuevo... Feliz ano nuevo!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atencion y muy amables. Nos brindaron mucha y buena informacion
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Silvia on 8 Jan 2020
Gracias

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Ferdinando on 2 Jan 2019
Thanks for your comment...