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.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Air conditioning
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
7.8/10
Recommendation
92.8%
Closest airports
Quepos (XQP)
38 km / 23.6 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
191.8 km / 119.2 mi
Beaches nearby
Linda Beach
13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Matapalo Beach
16.3 km / 10.1 mi
What's nearby
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
Playa Hermosa
18 km / 11.2 mi
Catarata uvita
20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
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
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
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
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
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
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
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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