Hotel Villas Rio Mar
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Hotel Villas Rio Mar
Orillas Del Rio Barú 900 Metros Noreste Plaza de Deportes Dominical, POBox 185-8000, Main St in, Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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When you stay at Villas Rio Mar in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Nauyaca Waterfalls.Show More
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4.2/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.2
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolDivingSnorkelingHorse RidingHikingMassage RoomPrivate ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceAirport Shuttle ServiceBar
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Surroundings
Airport: Quepos Airport
(38.2 km)
Landmarks: Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
(1.2 km)
Landmarks: Dominical Surf School
(1.3 km)
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Services & Amenities
7
Villa
2 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Electric Fan
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9
Junior Suite
2 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Electric Fan
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8
Superior Double Room
1 Single bed and 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Refrigerator
Electric Fan
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Guest Reviews(100)
4.2/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.2
- Amenities4.2
- Location4.2
- Service4.2
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Guests enjoy spacious, comfortable rooms with private outdoor areas, excellent air conditioning, and quiet surroundings. They commend the diverse breakfast, prime riverfront location, well-kept pools, and high standards of cleanliness.
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Hnununun
January 11, 2023
Me han cobrado la noche no me abrieron la puerta es una estafa no volveré nunca me dejaron entrar quiero mi devolución de dinero
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Alcides
February 3, 2024
They have a small forest behind the hotel. Staff is friendly. The restaurant is good. The only problem because of the room location was internet, we didn´t have internet neither phone service at the room.
Hilary
February 1, 2024
The property was pretty, the room was clean enough, staff were nice. Two pools, one of which seemed to be more for adults which was appreciated. We ate at the hotel restaurant and were disappointed- my husband was served raw fish. The real bummer is it is not the best location to stay in Dominical. It’s a longer walk than expected to the beach on a rocky gravel road that has no light at night- so expect to drive to dinner. We recommend staying in Uvita instead.
Rebecca
January 28, 2024
Enjoyed our time here, even extended our stay. The food at the Crocodile bar and grill was mediocre and the effort put into the free breakfast during the week was very MEH. However on the weekend - you could tell they were putting much more effort into it. We frequently had to ask for more coffee cups or fruit around 9am.
Beware if you have colored hair- you will be charged $20USD for any washable staining on the towels.
The pool was fantastic and our villa was nice and quiet. Able to see lots of different birds and wildlife right at your door.
Randy
January 11, 2024
This is our 3rd visit to Rio Mar. We love this relaxed family oriented little resort which has beautiful grounds & a great large pool We noticed some nice little changes. This year we were greeted upon arrival & our bags were taken to our room Some of the lounge furniture has been upgraded. The breakfast had more variety of choices. Frint desk staff especially 'Juniior' was very engaging and helpful. The toilet in our room was older but some iof the public washroom toilets have been upgraded. It would be even better if the toilet in the room was as well. Other than that the dining room staff are always very friendly and hard working and keep everything very welcoming & clean.
Donald
February 1, 2024
Great food and service, clean pool and property. Would stay there again
Jorge
October 2, 2023
Villas are located front of the Barú river. About half a km from the beach. No nature trails in the property, but you can hang out and swim in the river.
arabelle
September 18, 2023
The property and the pool are beautiful but O can’t give them a good review . We had to kill three huge cockroaches and two went back inside the shower drain and another escape inside the room. One I can deal in an exotic place but this is way too much (we stayed one night ) we tried to watch a movie but the electricity went out four times and cable took about 15 minutes to reset in between . For breakfast we waited 40 minutes to get help ordering our food . The staff was ok but not everyone was friendly, the receptionist was nice . Bedding smelled clean but very musty . Anyways will never go back , too bad because the grounds are pretty
Angela
August 7, 2023
The property at Villas Rio Mar was beautiful! It is like a little oasis and we were able to see lots of birds on the property. We chose this property because of the pictures on their website showing an outdoor gym and stating that it was a 10 minute walk to the beach. However, the walk is quite a bit longer and they have removed the outdoor gym equipment from the property. It's not a bad walk, just be prepared for a longer walk on a gravel road.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots can be added. Please contact the hotel for details about extra bed policies.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 5 years old and under | Adding crib: Free |
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental, Full English/Irish
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 48
When you stay at Villas Rio Mar in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Nauyaca Waterfalls.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at El Rancho, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Ballena? This hotel has 947 square feet (88 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at El Rancho, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Ballena? This hotel has 947 square feet (88 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Diving
Snorkeling
Horse Riding
Hiking
Massage Room
Private ParkingFree
Airport Pick-up ServiceAdditional charge
Airport Shuttle ServiceAdditional charge
Bar
Tennis Court
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Children's Playground
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Children's Playground
Restaurant
Restaurant
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