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4.5 of 5 guest rating
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Villa, Kitchen
355 square feet
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Junior Suite
453 square feet
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Room
366 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and conference center

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 refrigerators and 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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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a children's pool, Villas Rio Mar provides an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 947 square feet (88 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Villas Rio Mar is a smoke-free property.

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

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
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Pay movies
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Furnished patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets 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

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

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 and window guards

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.

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

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

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

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

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 4

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

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

Number of children who can stay free - 4

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

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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