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Villas Rio Mar

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and conference center
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Villas Rio Mar

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
Villa, Kitchen | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
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Overview of Villas Rio Mar

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas, 1350
  • Popular LocationPlaya Dominical17 min walk
  • Popular LocationHacienda Baru3 min drive
  • Popular LocationNauyaca Waterfalls12 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Room | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa, Kitchen | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

Located in Ballena, Villas Rio Mar is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls, while Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are popular area attractions. Marino Ballena National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 17 min walk
  • Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding - 18 min walk
  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Restaurant - 19 min walk
  • Fuego Brew Company - 15 min walk
  • Cafe Mono Congo - 10 min walk
  • Restaurante Charter - 3 min drive
  • Phat Noodle - 11 min walk

About this property

Villas Rio Mar

Family-friendly hotel near Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Located close to Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge, Villas Rio Mar provides free full breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a body wrap, or a facial. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, El Rancho, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and mini golf.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Tennis lessons on site, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool
Room features
All guestrooms at Villas Rio Mar feature perks such as furnished patios and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • El Rancho

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (947 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 33600 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Rio Mar Villas
Villas Rio Mar
Villas Rio Mar Dominical
Villas Rio Mar Costa Rica/Dominical
Villas Rio Mar Hotel Dominical
Hotel Rio Mar
Hotel Villas Rio Mar Ballena
Ballena Villas Rio Mar Hotel
Villas Rio Mar Ballena
Hotel Villas Rio Mar
Villas Rio Mar Hotel Ballena
Villas Rio Mar Hotel
Villas Rio Mar Hotel
Villas Rio Mar Ballena
Villas Rio Mar Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Villas Rio Mar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Villas Rio Mar?

As of May 9, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villas Rio Mar on May 10, 2024 start from $126.5, excluding 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 Villas Rio Mar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villas Rio Mar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villas Rio Mar?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villas Rio Mar?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Villas Rio Mar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 33600 per person applies.

Where is Villas Rio Mar located?

This family-friendly Ballena hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Villas Rio Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 537 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David, Green Cove Springs

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmaline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Villas Rio Mar. The pool area was great and having access to the restaurant and bar was an added bonus. Restaurant staff are so friendly and accommodating, food is also delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

gene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property grounds are amazing and the rooms are spacious and clean. However, i would not be back - getting to the property there's a long stretch of a dirt-gravel road in such bad condition that we decided not to go in and out of the property just to avoid this bone-jarring driving expereince
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice property with a good restaurant on site. We loved our room and the property. The food was good. Our room was clean and quiet. We stayed 3 nights and it was very relaxing and fun. The hotel is located 1/2 mile down a very rough gravel road. This didn't bother us and we were glad to be out of downtown Domincal. We walked in to the beach every day. We would recommend this place for sure and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The grounds are beautiful. The pools are nice. We loved our room and patio. Everything was very clean. The restaurant food was very good. The property is located about 1/2 mile down a very rough gravel road. We didn’t mind the location and walked to the beach each morning and evening. The front desk staff was a little less welcoming than some of the places we have been in Costa Rica but it was adequate. The restaurant staff was super friendly and fun. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marie-Josée, Montreal

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villas Rio Mar has a convenient location in Dominical ; about 10 min walk to town / 3 min drive and 20 min walk to the beach / 7 min drive. The small cabanas are cute and comfortable. The pools are nice to enjoy after days at the beach. The restaurant is good and has very nice staff and the breakfast is good. The only thing we found when comparing to the multiple other places we stayed at is that its operated too much like a resort and too little like other places in Costa Rica (cozier / pura vida / more homey like).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alonso

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024