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Villas Rio Mar

Popular Amenities

Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
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Villas Rio Mar Room Options

Superior Room

366 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King Bed and 1 Twin BedMore details

Junior Suite

453 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 King BedsMore details

Villa

355 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Double BedsMore details

About this property

Villas Rio Mar

Near Playa Dominical


Located in Ballena, Villas Rio Mar is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and 9 minutes from Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Nauyaca Waterfalls and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Marino Ballena National Park.


Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring 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, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.


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.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Playa Dominical - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Hacienda Baru - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Playa Barú - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
PlayaGuápil - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Playa Dominicalito - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Playa Hatillo - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Parque Reptilandia - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Nauyaca Waterfalls - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi
Linda Beach - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Matapalo Beach - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi
Playa Hermosa - 18 km / 11.2 mi
Catarata uvita - 20.3 km / 12.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Quepos (XQP) - 38 km / 23.6 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 191.8 km / 119.2 mi

The preferred airport for Villas Rio Mar is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).



Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Free self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurants

  • A bar/lounges

  • A poolside bar

  • A swim-up bar

  • Grab bar near toilet

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Television in common areas

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2

  • Television

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • In-room safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Multilingual staff

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Limited housekeeping

Business services

  • Conference space

  • Conference space size (feet) - 947

  • Conference space size (meters) - 88

  • Number of meeting rooms - 1

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

  • Billiards or pool table

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2

  • Number of poolside bars - 1

  • Pool sun loungers

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Conference space

  • Conference space size (feet) - 947

  • Conference space size (meters) - 88

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Spanish

Families love it for

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

  • Pool sun loungers

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

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

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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

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
  • This property uses solar energy
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

  • 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 4 children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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