Hotel Cuna Del Angel

Hotels
Coral CR
9 (118 reviews)
9 kms south of Dominical Beach, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas , Ballena , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Steam room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful property
Excellent food
Cons:
Noise from the highway
Incomplete service during issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
There were issues with insects and maintenance not being promptly handled.
Service
9.55
Most staff were friendly and willing to help, but not all issues were resolved efficiently.
Location
8.59
Close to the highway, leading to significant noise issues during the night.
Room Quality
9.04
The room was fine but had maintenance issues, affecting the overall comfort.
Amenities
9.57
Beautiful property with amazing amenities like the swimming pool.
Value for Money
9.03
Fair value given the quality of amenities, although some aspects were overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Excellent food options, but some items were perceived as overpriced.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall a positive experience despite some mentioned drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:39

Property Description

Welcome to Hotel Cuna Del Angel, where tranquility meets luxury on the riverwalk!

Indulgent Spa Treatments
Pamper yourself in our serene spa, offering a variety of massages, body treatments, and rejuvenating facials for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite international cuisine at La Palapa Restaurant, where you can enjoy a garden view while feasting on a complimentary buffet breakfast every morning from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Comfort & Connectivity
Relax in one of our 22 air-conditioned rooms equipped with plasma televisions, private balconies, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected during your stay.

Your sacred getaway awaits at Hotel Cuna Del Angel—book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.57
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
M
Maite family
8
Pros:

The hotel is really safe and the staff is welcoming and its always there to help and recommend you places to eat or visit.
I went there with my teenager daughter and we both felt really safe

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
R
Rutis10 Family fr
6
A beautiful hotel with a lack of customer service
Pros:

It’s very rare for me to write a not good recommendation but unfortunately this is the situation.
I will start with the good things first:

This is a beautiful hotel. The swimming pool is amazing and their lobby is so welcoming, we enjoyed sitting and just reading there.
The lady during the check-in was very kind and helpful with a wonderful welcoming attitude.

But and there is a big but I will not recommend this hotel:

First of all it’s right next to the highway.. we stayed in room F and the noise was intolerable during all night.

We had 2 problems that the staff didn’t know how to handle:

1. We had a huge spider or crab inside our A/C. We called the front desk and then the technician that tried to find it but didn’t manage to do so and we had lots of noises during the whole night.

2. Around 23:00 the smoke detector started to make noises. We called the reception and no one answered. After 5 minutes we went there and found only the guard who didn’t know what to do (and didn’t understand a single word in English). He tried to call the hotel team and when he reached them after 10 extra minutes he just kept asking if we smoke in the room or if we used the hairdryer.. (we’re not smokers and off course we didn’t use the hairdryer). Finally the smoke detector stopped by itself.

This situations can happen sometimes, the main problem was the way they handle it or didn’t handle it

This is not the quality of service that we use to get and especially not in hotel like this, for us it was a real disappointment 😢

2025-08-02 via Tripadvisor
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Great property! Most of all the staff were super accommodating. 5 stars!

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
A
Amanda family
10
Pros:

My family really enjoyed our stay! The property is beautiful and the staff are so friendly and helpful! The food in the restaurant is excellent but a bit overpriced. We would definitely stay there again!!

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
B
Brad family
10
Pros:

Oh my goodness! This was an amazing property with an amazing staff! It was the perfect place to stay for me and my kids on our adventures. We will definitely be back

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
T
Tiago partner
8
Pros:

We liked the hotel overall. The bedroom was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was limited but really good. The pool is perfect. Regarding the hotel’s location it’s both good and bad. Good because it’s easy to get to Uvita but bad because of the noise coming from the highway.

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
A
A2188QWtracyb Couples
8
A nice stay
Pros:

This hotel is very attractive. We had an upstairs room over looking the small pool. It was clean, with nice bed linen et. Air con functioned ok. We did have a problem with the shower, & did mention it, but it wasn’t sorted out during our 3 night stay, maybe we didn’t stress the problem enough. It was functional but had a loose connection, so could easily flood the bathroom!!
That being said, we enjoyed all the food & drinks we had. And the service was very good, & professional. Some of the staff have good local knowledge which was very useful.
The pool & gardens are nice, but are small, so at times it was a bit crowded. You can hear the road from the pool area, but we weren’t disturbed in our room

2025-05-13 via Tripadvisor
K
Kerly family
6
Pros:

AC was not working, so the facilites personel needed to fix it

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
S
Sonia6020 Family
6
Petite and good for few nights , for long holidays not suitable
Pros:

Room cleaning, need some upgrading.
Food ok, not special wonderful
Service helpful and friendly
Small hotel , nice cute pool .
In the middle of green vegetation it has lot of potential but I guess now it is nice new ideas, very quiet and it has a relating atmosphere

2025-03-26 via Tripadvisor
L
laurabU9903CP Couples us
10
Beautiful hotel and 100% gluten free restaurant.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with friendly accommodating staff. The best part is the restaurant is 100% gluten free so my celiac husband was able to eat everything off the menu. We also got massages that were amazing and much needed after a week of adventure travel. Small relaxing pool right outside our room. We just stayed for 1 night but I would recommend 2 nights to enjoy the laid back k area.

2025-02-11 via Tripadvisor
S
Sunil
10
Pros:

Wonderful experience. Clean pool and a beautiful breakfast area. Great view.

2025-01-22 via Nuitee
S
Sanli
8
Pros:

Friendly staff but hardware is a bit outdated

2024-12-29 via Nuitee
N
Ntla83 Couples
10
Vacaciones en Cuna del Ángel
Pros:

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Cuna del Angel, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish.

First and foremost, the service was outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and comfortable, always with a warm smile and a genuine eagerness to assist. Their attention to detail and professionalism truly set this place apart.

The food was another highlight of my stay. Thanks to Andrés, Julie, Monica and Bernardo.

2024-11-26 via Tripadvisor
P
poodledoop Friends getaway
10
Nice, eclectic decor, good restaurant
Pros:

We stayed on a travel day between two destinations. This is a nice hotel with good service, a great restaurant, interesting decor and clean, comforable beds. The rooms are nicely decorated except they could have used a bit more light. The grounds are pretty.

2024-09-09 via Tripadvisor
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Geannina family_with_children
10
Pros:

If you want to relax but at the same time be near to the beach this is your place, clean, safe for kids, very good restaurant and service

2024-08-26 via Nuitee
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Prasanth family
10
Pros:

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.

2024-08-13 via Nuitee
7
735rrg Couples
10
Cuna del Angel
Pros:

Excellent food, professional service, muchas gracias Marco!

Lovely experience in Costa Rica, good spot, great beaches.

Excellent food, professional service, muchas gracias Marco!

Lovely experience in Costa Rica, good spot, great beaches.

Excellent food, professional service, muchas gracias Marco!

Lovely experience in Costa Rica, good spot, great beaches.

Excellent food, professional service, muchas gracias Marco!

Lovely experience in Costa Rica, good spot, great beaches.

2024-08-10 via Tripadvisor
B
Brian family
8
Pros:

It was ok for a few night.

2024-08-08 via Nuitee
O
Odemar family
10
Pros:

The property is beautiful and amazing place to stay

2024-08-07 via Nuitee
J
Jacob family
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with an incredibly hospitable staff.

2024-07-21 via Nuitee