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 Hotel Villas Rio Mar

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800 meters northeast of the Dominical entrance, Dominical, Costa Rica – Great location - show map

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8.6
Excellent
1,024 reviews

spacious room with a fantastic private patio. we enjoyed the fridge and coffee maker in the room

Christina Canada

The fresh cooked breakfast off the menu was fabulous! I was craving the desayuno typico ever since. They served the same items at the buffet but I do not think buffets are sanitary in an open air restaurant after having a life threatening travel illness previously due to a similar buffet. The pools were fantastic and the grounds beautiful, so peaceful! Loved the large rooms with the outdoor patio to enjoy nature. The pictures do not do the hotel justice. It far exceeded my expectations.

Christie United States of America

Beautiful pool, spacious rooms, very peaceful resort

Emily Canada

big pool, pretty landscaping, cute bungalows with frig and sink. lots of birds so you’ll be up early lol

Darcie United States of America

Grounds were beautiful. I liked the lap pool that was a good temperature. Breakfast was good. It was very quiet.

Robert United States of America

Staff was very nice, room was clean, beds were comfortable. Restaurant was great and easily accessible. Pools were beautiful. Parking was easily accessible.

William United States of America

The Jungle location of the hotel, the staff very friendly and helpful. Great location with many fun activities and tours. Great restaurant, food and bartenders.

Jonathan United States of America

This property was breath taking! You are super close to town near Dominical to get food and drinks. But you do not have to even leave here if you didn’t want to! There restaurant and bar was delicious and our villa was adorable! Everything was super clean & everyone on site was very friendly & helpful. They have 2 pools one is more for family & another for adults to relax. I highly recommend this property if you are in Costa Rica.

Chelsea United States of America

All in all, this may have been the best stay of my whole 2.5 week trip. Great food, great location, great pools with the river nearby, town just a short walk/drive away. Awesome staff on property. I'll be back!

Scibek United States of America

i asked for a quiet room and it was indeed quiet and far away from the main area. it was a bit of a trek uphill. i would have liked if they offered to take my luggage to the room, as it was am exhausting trip just to walk up and then i had to lug my bags behind me.

Luminara Ireland
8.6
Excellent
1,024 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “spacious room with a fantastic private patio. we enjoyed the fridge and coffee maker in the room”
    Christina Christina Canada Canada
  • “The fresh cooked breakfast off the menu was fabulous! I was craving the desayuno typico ever since.”
    Christie Christie United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful pool, spacious rooms, very peaceful resort”
    Emily Emily Canada Canada
  • “big pool, pretty landscaping, cute bungalows with frig and sink. lots of birds so you’ll be up early lol”
    Darcie Darcie United States of America United States of America
  • “Grounds were beautiful. I liked the lap pool that was a good temperature. Breakfast was good. It was very quiet.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “Staff was very nice, room was clean, beds were comfortable. Restaurant was great and easily accessible. Pools were beautiful. Parking was easily accessible.”
    William William United States of America United States of America
  • “The Jungle location of the hotel, the staff very friendly and helpful. Great location with many fun activities and tours. Great restaurant, food and bartenders.”
    Jonathan Jonathan United States of America United States of America
  • “This property was breath taking! You are super close to town near Dominical to get food and drinks. But you do not have to even leave here if you didn’t want to!”
    Chelsea Chelsea United States of America United States of America
  • “All in all, this may have been the best stay of my whole 2.5 week trip. Great food, great location, great pools with the river nearby, town just a short walk/drive away. Awesome staff on property.”
    Scibek Scibek United States of America United States of America
  • “i asked for a quiet room and it was indeed quiet and far away from the main area. it was a bit of a trek uphill.”
    Luminara Luminara Ireland Ireland

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi7.9

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This property is a 17-minute walk from the beach. A quality restaurant, spacious tropical gardens and an outdoor pool are available at Hotel Villas Río Mar, located amid a tropical garden, right on the banks of River Baru. It is also walking distance from the the Village of Dominical, which is 2,950 feet away.

All rooms at the Hotel Villas Río Mar feature a terrace, patio with seating area and private bathroom. All 52 rooms also offer AC, Ceiling fans, TV, free WiFi and refrigerators. Room service and free local calls are among the other amenities available to guests.

This eco-hotel resort also has free WiFi, a large outdoor pool and free daily breakfast. Guests can enjoy tennis courts, mini golf, tour planning services and transportation services. The conference center is well-appointed for business meetings and other events. The restaurant of Hotel Villas Río Mar offers local and international dishes. The wet bar will surprise the guests with tropical cocktails.

The property is a 10 minutes' walk from Dominical and 17 minutes' to the beach, and 14 mi from Marino Ballena National Park. Juan santamaria Airport is 3 hours away from this property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Villas Rio Mar has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 31, 2012

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Most popular amenities

2 swimming pools
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Dominical Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    4,750 feet from property

  • Barú Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1 miles from property

  • Guapil Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    1.5 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.6
Excellent · 1,024 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi7.9

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christina
    CanadaCanada
    “spacious room with a fantastic private patio. we enjoyed the fridge and coffee maker in the room”
  • Christie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The fresh cooked breakfast off the menu was fabulous! I was craving the desayuno typico ever since. They served the same items at the buffet but I do not think buffets are sanitary in an open air restaurant after having a life threatening travel...”
  • Emily
    CanadaCanada
    “Beautiful pool, spacious rooms, very peaceful resort”
  • Darcie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “big pool, pretty landscaping, cute bungalows with frig and sink. lots of birds so you’ll be up early lol”
  • Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Grounds were beautiful. I liked the lap pool that was a good temperature. Breakfast was good. It was very quiet.”
  • W
    William
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff was very nice, room was clean, beds were comfortable. Restaurant was great and easily accessible. Pools were beautiful. Parking was easily accessible.”
  • Jonathan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The Jungle location of the hotel, the staff very friendly and helpful. Great location with many fun activities and tours. Great restaurant, food and bartenders.”
  • Chelsea
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This property was breath taking! You are super close to town near Dominical to get food and drinks. But you do not have to even leave here if you didn’t want to! There restaurant and bar was delicious and our villa was adorable! Everything was super...”
  • Scibek
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “All in all, this may have been the best stay of my whole 2.5 week trip. Great food, great location, great pools with the river nearby, town just a short walk/drive away. Awesome staff on property. I'll be back!”
  • Luminara
    IrelandIreland
    “i asked for a quiet room and it was indeed quiet and far away from the main area. it was a bit of a trek uphill. i would have liked if they offered to take my luggage to the room, as it was am exhausting trip just to walk up and then i had to lug my...”
Property questions and answers
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  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?
    Hello, we are located 800 meters from the beach, Walking to Dominical beach would be approximately 10 minutes, we can also request a taxi that takes less than 5 minutes and the price is approximately $ 5
    Answered on September 6, 2019
  • Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?
    to go to beaches in our surroundings would be by taxi
    Answered on September 6, 2019
  • Are there wash cloths as well as towels in the rooms?
    Hello! We have shower towels as well as hands towels in all our rooms.
    Answered on March 3, 2020
  • Hello, Is this hotel dog friendly? We have a small 8kg dog. Thank you
    Hello, we are dog friendly there is an extra charge per pet per stay of $ 25
    Answered on December 30, 2021
  • Do you provide shuttle drop off to the beach?
    Hello, good morning, we do not offer transportation from the hotel to the beach. but we can gladly help you get a taxi.
    Asked about: Superior Double Room • Answered on January 12, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls
    2.8 miles
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
    3.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Marino Ballena National Park (Uvita)
    13 miles
  • Mountain Manuel Antonio National Park
    28 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Dominical Beach
    4,750 feet
  • Barú Beach
    1 miles
  • Guapil Beach
    1.5 miles
  • Playa Dominicalito
    1.9 miles
  • Hatillo Beach
    3.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Palmar Sur Airport
    34.4 miles
  • Drake Bay Airport
    40.7 miles
  • Tobías Bolaños International Airport
    51.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    El Rancho Restaurant

    Food: American, Argentinian, Cajun/Creole, Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood, Steakhouse, Local, Asian, International, Latin American, European, Grill/BBQ

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Hotel Villas Rio Mar

Most popular amenities

2 swimming pools
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site Additional charge
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor Free!
  • Open all year
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Pool 2 – outdoor Free!
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Infinity pool
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Hotel Villas Rio Mar

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Hotel Villas Rio Mar.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Villas Rio Mar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Hotel Villas Rio Mar has 1 restaurant:

    • El Rancho Restaurant

  • Hotel Villas Rio Mar is 1.1 miles from the center of Dominical.

  • Room options at Hotel Villas Rio Mar include:

    • Double
    • Villa

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Villas Rio Mar by:

    • Car 2h 50min
    • Taxi 3h

  • Check-in at Hotel Villas Rio Mar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Hotel Villas Rio Mar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Villas Rio Mar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Foot massage
    • Happy hour
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Head massage
    • Beach
    • Neck massage
    • Fitness
    • Tennis equipment
    • Couples' massage
    • Hand massage