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Villas Rio Mar

3.0 star property
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2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
Bar (on property)
Beach nearby, beach massages
Double King Deluxe | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dominical Beach, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 1350
  • Place, Playa Dominical
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪50 min drive‬
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Villa | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double King Deluxe | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double King Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Studio, Patio, Garden View | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Villas Rio Mar

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 centre and an outdoor tennis court are on-site.
Villas Rio Mar offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 that 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 such as 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 Crocodile Grill and Bar
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, hiking/biking trails and tennis lessons
  • 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. 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 a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.
Crocodile Grill and Bar – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specialises 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

  • Crocodile Grill and Bar

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 cots (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 some 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Villas Rio Mar offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 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 aged 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

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Villas Rio Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 644 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing and great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five stars all the way. Villas Rio Mar has an amazing location — close to Dominical but outside the hustle, peaceful and relaxing. Just minutes from the beach, with a beautiful river nearby. The property is gorgeous, the pools are great, the rooms are beautiful, and everything was clean and well maintained. The restaurant was fantastic and the service was excellent. Incredible value — highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is beautifully set out. The rooms are spacious and private. The restaurant and bar areas are roomy. There are two pools. The staff are friendly, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

José Luis

Excelente!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alcides

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels. It’s clean, the swimming pool is nice, and the staff is very kind. There are many beautiful beaches nearby. They also have an electric outlet available for charging electric cars, which is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, excellent grounds, good restaurant. Not our first stay and not our last.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and service, clean pool and property. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the place. Very nice place to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Dominical but quiet with beautiful grounds and lovely swimming pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, gorgeous grounds. Love that they had a hammock in each room's foyer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim

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