VILLAS RIO MAR - Bahía Ballena Dominical Beach 1350

Dominical Beach, Bahía Ballena, 1350 Costa Rica

Near Playa Dominical

9.0

Excellent

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It’s oceanfront near Playa Dominical with two outdoor pools (including a swim-up bar and poolside bar), complimentary full breakfast, and strong sustainability features like solar power and LED lighting; it also offers many on-site and nearby activities such as ziplining, rafting, horseback riding, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, and hiking/biking trails, plus locally-sourced food.

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Free full breakfast

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible parking

Pets allowed

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Property Description

Located in Bahía Ballena, Villas Rio Mar is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and 8 minutes from Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge. This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Nauyaca Waterfalls.

Enjoy international cuisine at Crocodile Grill and Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Manuel Antonio National Park - 15.3 mi

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Bahía 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.

Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Excellent for groups that need a wide range of amenities and a relax natural setting! Villas Río Mar is an internationally recognized 3 Star Eco friendly hotel located in a stunning natural setting; an easy 10 minute walk from the beach of Playa Dominical. We are excellent suited for groups like: weddings, language or cultural immersion groups, student groups, sport groups, nature groups, business meetings and conferences that need to step out of the everyday routine (eg. strategy making, workshops etc). The hotel resort offers a wide range of facilities, amenities and services, like: large swimming pool, conference room (fully equipped), professional restaurant, high speed internet, tennis court, outside gym, tour and transport planning (including coaches), event & wedding planning services and a spacious tropical garden. Villas Río Mar is located within 3 hours of Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose (newly paved roads) and we have a total 52 rooms; all rooms include a private patio and are equipped with AC and TV.

Local Attractions

Marino Ballena National Park, Whale and dolphins watching tours, Corcovado National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, Chirripo national Park

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Floors: 1

Rooms: 52

Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 52

Handicap Rooms: 4

Suites: 12

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Total Taxes: 13.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 1) Cancellations 22 days or more before arrival date 0% of total amount. 2) Cancellations between 22 and 15 days before arrival date 50% of total amount. 3) Cancellations between 14 and 8 days before arrival date 75% of total amount.

Check-In Instructions:

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, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Amenities / Features

Airport transportation (surcharge)
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Banquet hall
Billiards or pool table
Boat tours nearby
By ocean
Check In: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Computer station
Concierge services
Conference center
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 947
Conference space size (meters) - 88
Daily
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Ecotours nearby
Electric car charging station
Fishing nearby
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free full breakfast
Free self parking
Front desk (limited hours)
Game viewing nearby
Garden
Hiking/biking trails on site
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Laundry facilities
Library
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Mosquito nets
Mountain biking nearby
Multilingual staff
No elevators
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of swim-up bars - 1
Outdoor tennis courts - 1
Pets allowed
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Professional property host/manager
Rafting nearby
Recycling
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Television in common areas
Tennis lessons on site
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Ziplining nearby

Green Sustainability

Sustainability Program. CST with level 4. The maximum level is 5

Airport & Shuttle Info

30 minutes driving from Domestic Airport in Quepos (XQP) and within 3 hours from the main international airport of Costa Rica: Juan Santamaria Airport, San Jose (SJO).

Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle from San Jose $55 per person. Minimum of 2 people. Coaches available

Breakfast Information

Buffet Breakfast included

Pet Friendly?

We do not accept pets

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Free private parking

Internet / WiFi

Free Wi-Fi/Internet access. We also have available 2 computers and you are free to use them. Speed 10 megas

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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Pool access available from 8:00 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.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Villas Rio Mar

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Villas Rio Mar have?

There are 52 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Villas Rio Mar?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Villas Rio Mar?

Buffet Breakfast included

What parking is available at Villas Rio Mar?

Free private parking

How much does internet cost?

Free Wi-Fi/Internet access. We also have available 2 computers and you are free to use them. Speed 10 megas

Is there a pool at Villas Rio Mar?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Open from 8am to 8pm, wet bar available during the summer season, Outdoor pool

Is Villas Rio Mar pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. We do not accept pets

Is there shuttle service at Villas Rio Mar?

30 minutes driving from Domestic Airport in Quepos (XQP) and within 3 hours from the main international airport of Costa Rica: Juan Santamaria Airport, San Jose (SJO).

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Villas Rio Mar

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Villas Rio Mar.

Feel free to use the Villas Rio Mar meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Bahía Ballena event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Banquet

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