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Hotel Arena y Sol

500 north from the soccer field, Dominical, Costa Rica
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Hotel Arena y Sol
Ranked #10 of 10 hotels in Dominical
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

Loved location. Staff was accommodating. Room was clean. Great access to fresh smoothies anytime. It is very deceiving from the outside. Didn't look like much, but ended up being very happy there. I plan to go back very soon.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012 via mobile

Ought where to start??? 1- advertised pool had no water. 2- first room we were offered had cockroach running around shower. 3- comuters charge by the minute. 4- requested a discount since we SERIOUSLY picked this hotel because I had a pool online are the guy at the desk simply laughed at us. 5- woke before 6 am to a... More

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I did not stay here, only waited 6 hours for transportation that never arrived. But, and this is important, the gentleman managing the desk went out of his way to help me resolve my dilemma. Which to me means he is extremely conscious of his clients well being. If I am ever back in Dominical, I will stay at Arena... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011

We stayed at the Arena y Sol hostel last night, and left before our second night. The sheets were disgusting in the room, the shower ran cold water at a low enough pressure it would barely rinse soap off. The worst part of the experience was the insane number of mosquitoes in the room at night! We did not leave... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011

Stayed one night only, the staff and owner where on the premises and all of them are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The Hotel is very clean but everything is in need of a major refurbishment, the whole place doesn't look bad but hasn't been updated for longtime and it is noticeable. The pool was dry / empty and the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2011

I stayed at hotel Arena y Sol for one night while travelling along the Costa Rican coast. I had chosen the hotel based on price and it's appearance on their website. The reality turned out to be quite disappointing. My room was a tiny space, barely larger than the bed in it. It had a small tv and a very... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2009

I planned to stay here for a night or two and ended up staying for a week. It's right on the "main drag" across from the bus stop so it's very convenient for day trips. There is internet service (6 or 7) computers and free wireless and air conditioning/TV/Phone in the rooms(local calls were free...my phone was broken, but I... More

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Additional Information about Hotel Arena y Sol

Also Known As:
Hotel Arena y Sol Costa Rica/Dominical
Address: 500 north from the soccer field, Dominical, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Dominical
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#4 On the Beach Hotels in Dominical
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are located in one of the main and most concurred beach destinations of the central-end / beginning-south area of the pacific coastline of costa rica (Whale Coast-Dominical Beach), an area mainly visited for it's Surf, snorkeling, sports fishing and other attributes, like the landscapes and the wildlife which are very saught after by Photography enthusiasts that enjoy the wide range of exotic birds, iguanas, parrots and toucans in their natural settings and habitat. With us you will find all this plus the all the services you may need, the comfort and personalized attention that we provide is what makes the difference and sets trends. ... more   less 

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