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Hotel Cuna Del Angel

3.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Aerial view
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
9 kms south of Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
    5 min drive
  • Playa Dominicalito
    5 min drive
  • Hacienda Baru
    7 min drive
  • Quepos (XQP)
    45 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ballena

At Hotel Cuna Del Angel, you'll be 4.7 km (3 mi) from Playa Dominicalito and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Hacienda Baru. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Angel Spa can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The fine-dining restaurant, La Palapa Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Turkish bath/hammam, steam room and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ballena hotel include Playa Dominical and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons.

What's nearby

  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Playa Dominical - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 20 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sibu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cuna Del Angel

Riverwalk hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
Hotel Cuna Del Angel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Cuna Del Angel. An area shuttle within 10 kilometres, a round-trip airport shuttle and a shopping centre shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cuna Del Angel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Angel Spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 kilometres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Palapa Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests checking in after front desk hours must call at least 24 hours in advance to make late check in arrangements.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Cuna Del Angel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

This property’s gala dinner fee on december 31 includes 2 persons. Additional fees of per person apply for guests exceeding this number.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

Hotel Cuna Del Angel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cuna Del Angel on 30 Nov 2024 start from AU$265.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

Yep, Hotel Cuna Del Angel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

The closest beach to Hotel Cuna Del Angel is Playa Dominical (8.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

Yep, Angel Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Hotel Cuna Del Angel have a pool?

Hotel Cuna Del Angel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel Cuna Del Angel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Cuna Del Angel.

Is Hotel Cuna Del Angel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Cuna Del Angel is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Cuna Del Angel serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Cuna Del Angel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Cuna Del Angel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 298 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Prasanth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The restaurant staff were extremely friendly and helpful with what my kids needed. My son was not feeling well and they were able to get the food he needed. The property needs some changes like doors still using key based systems (it was way too old and hard to operate), bathroom tiles, fixture etc were quite old.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for a few night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odemar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and amazing place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with an incredibly hospitable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and peaceful. Too bad there's no access to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a dedicated gluten free kitchen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is incredibly, really quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

shulai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Tuvimos un atercardo con una jefa del turno de noche , súper mal educada, el resto de los colaboradores si atentos, pero con ese atercado nos amargo la estadía ,nos trató de una muy mala manera
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

INGRID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful paradise.
Peaceful, beautiful ambience. great food. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grygorii, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice angel themed hotel, hotel and rooms are in a very good condition, staff is friendly and English speaking, rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! They were super helpful and kind. We loved the food and drink options. The rooms we very nice and clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was great- it was beautiful and clean and had a unique design and quality customer service. We did have a very strange/negative experience upon checkout however. The hotel charged us $20 upon checkout because a clean wash cloth was accidentally brushed into the trash can as we were leaving. This strange charge was enforced with very little explanation or prior notification. This experience just as we were leaving left us with a negative impression of what was otherwise a very lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, Budd Lake

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities, very nice surrounding…. And stunning views….
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little boutique hotel outside Dominical
We originally found the restaurant La Palapa during our first trip to Costa Rica and fell in love with it. We have been "saying" we wanted to stay at the hotel for a few years. This finally happened for our 5th anniversary and again a week later with friends. It won't be our last. The rooms are comfortable, although the beds are a little on the stiff side. And note, the king room reserved was only a queen. But for a couple of nights, it was doable. The rooms are roomy, the showers are hot, and the amenities are good. Each room has a small TV, a safe, and even a cooler to take out by the pool. The staff is beyond accommodating, friendly, and helpful! Did I already say the restaurant is gluten-free and amazing? The veggies come from their organic garden, and their ingredients are fresh. We have yet to have a bad meal. Breakfast is included in the morning. We now live in Costa Rica, and there are many great places to stay. Hotel Cuna del Angel is at the top of our list—a great little boutique hotel outside Dominical.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The restaurant staff were wonderful! So helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shazieh

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jose, Miami

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I arrived to the property and they told me I had to pay for my room, when I’m fact it was prepaid and use Expedia points. I was refuse check in or any benefits. Took me a long time to get wifi because I was not consider a guess to be able to contact Expedia. They refuse to help or contact Expedia and even after I show my own credit cart statement showing payment and Expedia recite. I was treat it as if I want it to steal from them. Them they put me on a floor where there was no easy access next to the kitchen and food smell was very strong. Staff was rude even after Expedia agent help me. Next day they were still rude and I had to ask for my free drink and they told me they had to find out if I rate the drink. There is was no benefit. Horrible experience. My money and Expedia points were wasted and a very uncomfortable experience. I feel i trough my money and points away. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely, intimate retreat. Staff are all friendly and attentive. The restaurant is convenient and truly wonderful. Probably our favorite option for dining in the area. Such amazing attention to detail throughout the grounds, and even the raw botanicals shower products were a delight to use. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a serene retreat after a day of surfing or enjoying the national parks (the staff provided us with a list of nearby beaches with information and directions to find them). There is a shuttle to Domi I think, and saw some taxis lift a few guests but we rented a car as it was the easiest way to access all the surf spots and parks. It was easy to park and 24 hr security so your things are safe
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Beautiful Nature setting. Rooms were great. The air worked well. Toucans are plentiful. If I had any beef at all I thought the food menu was a bit overpriced and limited. I mostly ate at nearby Soda's and other restaurants in Uvita. But I would most certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was so good. I felt that it was almost too beautiful to eat. Make sure you have transportation if you do travel here as there are no beach shuttles or help to any place except the hotel...and the beach is fantastic..just gotta get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So very beautiful! The decor is so warm and soul soothing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shu

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
This property is a total disappointment. We had to find another hotel, because the property itself was unacceptable as a 4-star hotel. Firstly, most of the food we ate in the restaurant was disgusting. Secondly, the rooms are very dated and the lighting awful with “cool” (instead of warm and welcoming) light bulbs with very low lumen ratings, so at night the rooms felt like a set in a horror movie. They also waste copious amounts of water in the rooms, with shower heads and toilets that are heavy flow; there is so much water coming out of the shower, it’s almost uncomfortable. Thirdly, the pool and hot tub are unheated, with the front desk citing “because of the weather.” My sister got in a couple of times but it wasn’t comfortable. An unheated hot tub? I don’t understand. I had a screaming child in the room next to me on my second night, and the front desk was reluctant to move me, although they did. They also claimed to have “dealt“ with said screaming child, but the child could be heard from many places on the property, screaming at various times during the day and night. I’m talking about a young child, not a newborn baby, who needs food. Finally, the hotel refused to refund our money for two rooms for two nights, stating that it was because we booked through a third-party site. The woman checking out on our way out, who was also complaining, was also refused a refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022