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Reviews of Diuwak 3 stars

Playa Dominical frente al ICE, 00979 Dominical, Costa Rica

#18 of 21 hotels in Dominical

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Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    noisy pool area air compressor going all the time room good close to everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not tasty, and room was too small.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    LOVE that the room included a mini fridge (unusual find in Domi), however the fridge was dirty and smelled bad. Couldn't store my fruit inside because of the odor :(

    Prime location with beautiful beach, great restaurants, organic market nearby! Friendly staff and really cute ambiance!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast wasn’t very good., right out side of my room it smelled like sewer

    Walking distance to everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Good location but limited services
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was cold and limited (even they said its buffet) No flexibility at all

    The pool its really good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    6.0
    It beats camping on a hot, humid beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs a lot of TLC. It’s looking tired. The staff were busy, always working but the place needs a face lift. The air conditioner dripped onto the bed, the main door was needing repair, the bathroom window had one clear glass (see through).

    Location to beach and town great. The pool area is nice, only had breakfast (tasty) in the restaurant and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    1.0
    I do not recommend staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fan didn’t work in our room and they refused to move us to a different room. We ended up not staying here and they didn’t refund our stay. Also the pool felt dirty.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There was no wifi in the rooms, only in the common areas and even then, it was slow. The hotel is also in need of maintenance. The light in the shower of our first room was so dim that there was no difference whether it was on or off, and the one in our second room would suddenly go off sometimes. We also experienced a bit of clogging in the toilet. Overall we had a negative experience and the price was expensive for what it was.

    The only thing I liked was that the AC worked well, which was a lifesaver in the heat.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    2.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot. Buildings are in need of serious repair

    Not much. Building was in disrepair

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Attractive hotel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was a bit cramped. The breakfast wasn't great.

    The hotel site is lovely, with lots of trees and plants and a great pool. The staff were friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not good. room was not clean, there was trash on the floor from the previous person. Air conditioning was good and bed was comfortable enough.

    Air conditioning and location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    1.0
    Arrive with no expectations.. very disappointing accommodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing like the reservation . Dirty futon furniture and limited hot water . Sticky floors .. clean sheets on old hard bed . Lights in courtyard shine in room all night.

    Not as advertised. More like a hostile environment for campers .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Great place to relax and access the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is boring.

    Staff very helpful and friendly. Very close to the beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    4.0
    Only the Owner gets Good Breakfast Here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were small and outdated. There was an electrical swith in the shower. Once you stepped out of the room, the smell of hot sewage hit you in the face. The breakfast that was included was terrible. We only went to breakfast once out of the two nights we stayed here.

    The pool was nice after they turned on the lights. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is spectacular.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Great and quiet location, and still very close to the beach of Dominical
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's not a very cheap hotel.

    Great room, good breakfast in a nice restaurant. Beautiful swimming pool. Very close to the beach of Dominical.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    4.0
    Poor value for your money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The morning prior to arrival to the property, I received messages from Diuwak indicating that there has been a mistake in the rate for which we booked the property. We booked 2 nights for 102 USD. The owner told me that we needed to pay 90 USD more because of a mistake in the system in booking. They were very pushy for me to pay for a mistake that they made. Horrible service. The breakfast was of very poor quality and I question the kitchen hygiene. The hotel in general is very outdated. I assume that 15 years back it was a nice property, but they certainly don't have everything in order now. The shower didn't get warm and the toilet did not flush. Nonetheless I believe that this property has a lot of potential of these comments are taken into account.

    The accomodation is very well located. The pool is nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Where to start!! We were shown to our room that was full of flying bugs and floor was dirty, as the door was open and the gardening staff was working on the yard right in front of the door. The A/C wasn't working very well and when we went to sit down on the bed, it wasn't even a bed. It was a foam mattress top on a bed frame. Went directly to the front office to see if we could be moved to another room and when the "manager" went to see why we wanted to change rooms, he left us outside of the original room for over 45 minutes. We were hot, tired and ignored so we left. Still fighting on a refund for the 3 nights we booked and paid in advance.

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    4.0
    It was ok but I would try somewhere else next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was old, small and worn looking

    The location is perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Rooms were ok but low budget. Breakfast was ok. Staff was reserved.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two things were incorrect in Booking.com app. 1) The property is close to the beach but is not beachfront, it appears listed as if it were. 2) The room appears listed as having a small refrigerator. It does not have one. In addition, we wanted to use the TV and it didn't work properly. It went full volume without us doing anything and it would not shut off... We had to disconnect it.

    The area is nice as well as the pool and the staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Our stay was very nice the grounds & pool were particularly nice clean and beautifully landscaped.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The young man, that appeared to be the manager (in an upper ponytail) during breakfast was abrupt, no greeting and short with answers however the serving staff was very friendly cheerful and helpful. The shower head dripped all night, could not close. When I mentioned it to staff I was told that they where aware of the shower issue.

    Pool was great. Breakfast was simple but ok. The staff was amazing except for one person (details next) We felt that it would be really nice to have a pool bar set up in the lovely area adjacent to the pool.

    Stayed in December 2023

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