When you stay at Dunama Hotel & Casino in Cabo Velas, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero. .This beach hotel is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Coco Beach.
What's nearby
Flamingo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Playa Potrero - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
Penca Beach - 14 min drive - 6.3 km
Conchal Beach - 53 min drive - 19.4 km
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 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
Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Flamingo Beach
Dunama Hotel & Casino offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Dunama Hotel & Casino has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free secured self-parking on site
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beachfront location
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Beach towels
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Premium channels
Food and drink
Minibar
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Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 44 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Dunama Hotel & Casino Cabo Velas
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Dunama Hotel & Casino Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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.
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.
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
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!!!
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.
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 :)
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
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!