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Villas Rio Mar

3.0 out of 5.0
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas 1800 781 504
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Villa
33 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite
42 square metres
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Room
34 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Villas Rio Mar in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Nauyaca Waterfalls.

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, including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy international cuisine at El Rancho, 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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Villas Rio Mar

Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas 1350

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 48
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 12
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 947
  • Conference space size (meters) - 88
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free full breakfast
  • Banquet hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Villas Rio Mar offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Pay films
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Furnished patio
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:00 AM.

El Rancho - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Playground on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay for free – 4

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Children stay free - maximum age 4

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 33600 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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 Hotel
  • Villas Rio Mar Ballena
  • Villas Rio Mar Hotel Ballena

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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