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Villas Rio Mar

3.0 star property
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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach nearby, beach massages
Superior Room | Terrace/patio
Garden
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Dominical Beach, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 1350
  • Place, Playa Barú
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Dominical
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪38 min drive‬
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Villa

Villa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double King Deluxe

Double King Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Studio, Patio, Garden View

Standard Studio, Patio, Garden View

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Villas Rio Mar

Riverfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a conference center, and an outdoor tennis court are onsite.
Villas Rio Mar offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Villas Rio Mar. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at El Rancho
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, tennis lessons, and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and 8 minutes from Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Villas Rio Mar offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and an outdoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 947 square feet (88 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Villas Rio Mar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.
El Rancho - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 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

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

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 centre (947 square foot 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 33600 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Villas Rio Mar offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 4 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Villas Rio Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 625 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Retreat

Nice location. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and the staff’s customer service is awesome. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Very quiet and secluded. Many iguanas, birds and other animals there. They even have a pickleball court at the entrance of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Agustin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The good: The lush vegatation around the room area is really nice. Lots of birds and small animals. The bad: The poor maintenance. No hot water. A/C didn't work the first night. Stained bed sheets. Rude reception staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lasse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing. Our villa was super cute & comfortable. The staff were very friendly & helpful. The restaurant on site was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Short walk to town. Food at dinner was really good. Breakfast was premade and not very hot but otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such helpful staff, both at front desk and at the restaurant!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice stay at this hotel. Was better than expected and the food at the Crocodile restaurant was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy, Wright City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and relaxing. The pools was amazing and not over chlorinated. There is plenty of wildlife to see on the property. The walking areas are covered in algae and slick in areas. However, they are in the process power washing it off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a lovely artistic Costa Rican flavor; the grounds are interesting to walk through with statues and many varieties of birds and butterflies. A lovely outdoor patio adjoined my room, and I enjoyed both the large pools. The Crocodile Grill & Bar served great food and drinks. What really sets the resort apart is the staff - they are absolutely wonderful and SO very helpful; they made me feel so special!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was great. The property is beautiful. The only issue was Wi-Fi kept going in and out. But other than that, we were very happy. The town of Dominical is a minute up the road, it’s adorable. Manuel Antonio and Uvita are also just an easy drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADELA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was gorgeous and peaceful and the staff so friendly and polite. Everything was perfectly clean and we were greeted with a complementary beverage upon arrival. Breakfast is included and delicious. You will definelty get your moneys worth at this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juan, Shrewsbury

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing from walking in to reception, dining, breakfast and checking out! Bedroom for 4 persons of a really good size, clean.,,, Fauna and flora amazing from Ants marching with leaves to their bunker to iguanas al over the place, beach at easy reach! Definitely a to come back property for the future trips to CR
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alcides

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was clean, the pool and the gardens were spacious. The restaurant was delicious and reasonably priced. Electric vehicle outlets are available for those with electric vehicles; just bring your charger.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruben

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really a great getaway location. Super nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las instalaciones son excelentes y el personal es muy amable y amistoso .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025