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Villas Rio Mar

3-star property
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas 1-855-201-7819
5.0 out of 5
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"Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The property is set in very nice well maintained grounds with plenty of wildlife in and about. I almost ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 18 Mar 2019

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly stay near Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Oceanside stay

You'll find Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge is within 6 miles (10 km) and Nauyaca Waterfalls is within 9 miles (15 km).

Family-friendly fun

This hotel features an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a restaurant. Bring the family and enjoy the mini golf, children's pool, and kid-friendly dining. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy free perks like full breakfast and free self parking.

Superior Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$127* Per night/room Apr 20 - Apr 21

Villa, Kitchen

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Villas Rio Mar ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Villas Rio Mar

Everyone (2)
5 out of 5
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The property is set in very nice well maintained grounds with plenty of wildlife in and about. I almost tripped on a (seemingly friendly but pretty large) iguana. This villas are about a 15 minute walk from Dominical proper part of which is on a gravel/rocky road. But the entire walk is along the river and pretty nice. To had an economy sized rental and the short drive on the gravel road was okay, but a bit bumpy. Still made the drive several times with no issues or damage to the car. Would definitely stay again in in Dominical.

Posted by on Mar 18, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 19, 2019 by customer service

Hello dear customer, Thank you for this beautiful review that you have shared with us and our readers. For us it is of the utmost importance that our clients leave satisfied their stay, we are very happy that your stay with us was pleasant, thanks for having taken us into account to spend your holidays with us and we hope to see you again.

5 out of 5

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Apr 1, 2019 by Customer service

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About the Villas Rio Mar

Location Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas 1350

Property Features

Villas Rio Mar offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. 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 tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Villas Rio Mar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. This Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • 947 sq ft of conference space
  • 88 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Villas Rio Mar offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 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.

  • Private patio (furnished)
  • Sitting area
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

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.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

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

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 4
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Number of children who can stay free - 4
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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)

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

Hotel Names

  • 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
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You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.