Villas Rio Mar

Hotels
Independent
Dominical Beach, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 1350 , Ballena , CR

Facilities

Conference space
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Television in common areas
Library
Rafting nearby
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable
Good location
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Staff attitudes varied

Categories

Cleanliness
7.45
Mixed sentiments; poor maintenance and stained bed sheets mentioned.
Service
9.45
Overall positive experiences with friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.95
Nice location; short walk to town.
Room Quality
8.95
The villa was cute and comfortable.
Amenities
8.95
Great facilities including a pickleball court.
Value for Money
8.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Dinner food was good; breakfast was premade.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall a comfortable and enjoyable stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:56

Property Description

Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in massages and facials, unwind by the outdoor pool, and play tennis at the outdoor court for a rejuvenating stay.

Culinary Delights and Refreshing Drinks
Savor international cuisine at El Rancho with garden views, and enjoy drinks at the swim-up bar while taking a dip in the pool.

Convenience and Comfort
Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, room service, and a full breakfast. Relax in air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and private patios.

Book your stay at Villas Rio Mar today for a perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and comfort!

Important information:

  • 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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.45
Service: 9.45
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Alcides family
10
Pros:

One of my favorite hotels. It’s clean, the swimming pool is nice, and the staff is very kind. There are many beautiful beaches nearby. They also have an electric outlet available for charging electric cars, which is very convenient.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
D
Donald
10
Comfortable Retreat
Pros:

Nice location. Clean room.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
L
Luis family
10
Pros:

Excellent facilities and the staff’s customer service is awesome. Great breakfast

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
N
Nate partner
10
Pros:

Great property. Very quiet and secluded. Many iguanas, birds and other animals there. They even have a pickleball court at the entrance of the property.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
A
Agustin partner
4
Pros:

The good: The lush vegatation around the room area is really nice. Lots of birds and small animals.

The bad: The poor maintenance. No hot water. A/C didn't work the first night. Stained bed sheets. Rude reception staff.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
F
Federico
10
Pros:

Perfect

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
K
Katy family
10
Pros:

This property was amazing. Our villa was super cute & comfortable. The staff were very friendly & helpful. The restaurant on site was excellent.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
M
Marius
8
Pros:

Hotel was great. Short walk to town. Food at dinner was really good. Breakfast was premade and not very hot but otherwise everything was great.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
A
Alexandra family
10
Pros:

Such helpful staff, both at front desk and at the restaurant!

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin
10
Pros:

A nice stay at this hotel. Was better than expected and the food at the Crocodile restaurant was awesome.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
K
Kristy family
10
Pros:

The property is beautiful and relaxing. The pools was amazing and not over chlorinated. There is plenty of wildlife to see on the property. The walking areas are covered in algae and slick in areas. However, they are in the process power washing it off.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
G
Glenda
10
Pros:

The hotel has a lovely artistic Costa Rican flavor; the grounds are interesting to walk through with statues and many varieties of birds and butterflies. A lovely outdoor patio adjoined my room, and I enjoyed both the large pools. The Crocodile Grill & Bar served great food and drinks. What really sets the resort apart is the staff - they are absolutely wonderful and SO very helpful; they made me feel so special!!

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
T
tim
10
Pros:

Wonderful experience.
Lovely staff.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
A
Ashley partner
10
Pros:

Service was great. The property is beautiful. The only issue was Wi-Fi kept going in and out. But other than that, we were very happy. The town of Dominical is a minute up the road, it’s adorable. Manuel Antonio and Uvita are also just an easy drive away.

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
A
ADELA family
10
Pros:

The property was gorgeous and peaceful and the staff so friendly and polite. Everything was perfectly clean and we were greeted with a complementary beverage upon arrival. Breakfast is included and delicious. You will definelty get your moneys worth at this place.

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
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Juan family_with_children
8
Pros:

Staff was amazing from walking in to reception, dining, breakfast and checking out!

Bedroom for 4 persons of a really good size, clean.,,,
Fauna and flora amazing from Ants marching with leaves to their bunker to iguanas al over the place, beach at easy reach!

Definitely a to come back property for the future trips to CR

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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Alcides family
10
Pros:

The staff was very friendly. The room was clean, the pool and the gardens were spacious. The restaurant was delicious and reasonably priced. Electric vehicle outlets are available for those with electric vehicles; just bring your charger.

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
F
Frank
10
Pros:

Really a great getaway location.
Super nice staff.

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
L
Lizbeth
10
Pros:

Las instalaciones son excelentes y el personal es muy amable y amistoso .

2025-03-20 via Nuitee
N
Neisha family
4
Pros:

Smelled like pee. No air on so was very hot when we arrived and had trouble getting air on. Lizards in room

2025-02-24 via Nuitee