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Riverfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

VIP Access

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Laundry

P8,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

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Room options

All rooms

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

34 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Pool
Breakfast included
Kids pool
Parking included

P5,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 13 - Mar 14

About the neighborhood

Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas, 1350

What's nearby

Playa Dominical - 17 min walk
Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons - 19 min walk
Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive
Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive
Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Scala - ‬13 min drive
‪Tortilla Flats - ‬18 min walk
‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬7 min drive
‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Villas Rio Mar

Hotel near Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons

Located close to Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls, Villas Rio Mar provides free full breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a sports massage, or a body treatment. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, El Rancho, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.

Other perks at this hotel include:

2 outdoor pools with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
Free self parking
An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Wedding services, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Villas Rio Mar feature perks such as furnished patios and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Recycling and LED light bulbs
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Separate sitting areas, free infant beds, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 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 crib
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 center (947 square feet 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 elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Pay movies

Food and drink

Limited room service

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
LED lighting
Recycling
Separate sitting area

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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

This property does not have elevators

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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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 Ballena

Villas Rio Mar Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Villas Rio Mar have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Villas Rio Mar?

As of Feb 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villas Rio Mar on Mar 3, 2025 start from P 7,481.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villas Rio Mar pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Villas Rio Mar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villas Rio Mar?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villas Rio Mar?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Villas Rio Mar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 33600 per person applies.

Where is Villas Rio Mar located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls. Marino Ballena National Park is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) away.

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