Hotel Villas Rio Mar
Hotel in Bahía Ballena
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this hotel
Situated on the banks of River Baru, Hotel Villas Río Mar is also within a walking distance of 900 metres from the Village of Dominical.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bahía Ballena
Available Rooms
Superior Double Room
1 King • 161 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Junior Suite
2 King • 247 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Villa
2 Double • 355 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Reviews
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4.0
The Hotel is situated on the Rio Baru a short bumpy ride from Dominical. set in extensive gardens with varied wildlife on the edge of forest. Ideal for Nature lovers, I saw a neotropical otter in the river outside the Hotel, as well as families as it has 2 nice pools. The room was on the small side and did not have any room to store suitcases, so we had to store them at the side of the bed. The beds were comfy and we slept well. Breakfast was buffet style with limited choice but was adequate. The coffee was very good. All in all a pleasant Hotel which is Average value for money.
Unmade road from Hotel into Dominical. Dominical town was a disappointment but the beach further south is very good.
4.5
Great service at the reception and at the restaurant, pool is great and the rooms are comfortable
Nothing
4.0
Muy cómoda la cama
No funcionaba la refri
4.0
The gardens are beautiful, we felt surrounded by nature. We saw lots of birds, iguanas, squirrels, frogs... The rooms are well placed in the property, with a nice balcony (with a fridge ) to sit and feel the nature around you. There are two pools, one quieter than the other so you can always choose. Breakfast is nice but it's not buffet type. Cleaning was also good
The guy in the reception didn't show us the room when we checked in and we weren't offered help with the luggage. It was dark and we were a bit lost looking for the room whilst carrying the luggage. Anyways, it's just a detail. Room decoration is a bit outdated too
5.0
La tranquilidad del lugar
La calle de acceso
5.0
Un desayuno exquisito!
Intermitencia de servicio electrico.
5.0
The rooms with basic kitchen facilities were great, enjoyed the pools and breakfast was really nice. The staff were super friendly and helpful with any questions. It's a super quiet area and would definitely stay again.
It's a little far from town (only about 15 mins walk) but when it's super hot, its nice to be closer. Still a nice flat walk though if you need to.
3.5
Había una cucaracha muerta en la habitación
El menú del restaurantes cambió mucho y no me parece real global
4.5
The daily included breakfast was wonderful. There were quite a few options that were fresh and delicious. Plenty of hot coffee and fresh fruit, too. The grounds were immaculate as were the rooms. We didn’t mind the drive down the somewhat rocky road because it was nicely maintained and we knew we would be experiencing it before we booked the room. It was a nice buffer between the cozy little town and us.
I wish it were a non-smoking facility only because our neighbors seemed to be smoking every time we entered or exited our room, so their smoke was always there.
4.5
Der Garten- und Pool-Bereich mit seinen schattigen Plätzchen
Nichts
5.0
The place is really amazing and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Be aware that the restaurant, while very good and with amazing staff was a bit pricey.
Also a small pressure issue with hot water in one of our rooms.
3.0
The place is very nice, it is under construction. so hopefully it will be much nicer. Breakfast was good. The people were nice we had problems with the internet and someone came to fix it quickly.
I didn’t like the smell that the bathroom has, its horrible. The fridge didn’t work,so I was not able to put my insulin in it. The AC was leaking. I don’t know if they are aware of those problems but I think they should check that everything works before putting people in the rooms. But they make you sign a paper charging 500 dollars for damages on the sheets. anyways
4.0
We love this place. The beautiful garden, the rooms are specious and its nice you have your own patio where you can sit in the evening listening to the rain. The big Pool is lovely.
The airconditioning didnt work well and because we had a room far from the reception the WIFI didnt work.
4.0
Very nice hotel near domynical beach.
2 pools. Staff is kind.
You can see a lot of animals from and around the hotel. We saw a few couples of red aras and red head iguanas! Beautiful.
Very good hotel for families.
Music too lound in the restaurant specially in the morning…
4.0
Location, pool, restaurant
Mini fridge didn't work
4.5
Great breakfast and pleasurable staff
the room was small and cramped, it should have been for 2 people, not 3… no coffee machine
5.0
The room was fine but the best part was outside of it. Beautiful hotel garden, very entertaining for families with young kids (pool, minigolf, pool table, foosball table, easy forest trail for hiking, bathing in the river close by, loads of animals to see. Staff was super friendly and helpful - food in the restaurant really good.
4.0
Staff excellent
Location
The Grounds
Near LA Parcela my favorite restaurant 😋
4.0
Room #414 was great. It was far away from the other rooms, pool, and the noisy restaurant. It had a huge deck. The free breakfasts were great.
The food was very expensive at the restaurant. People walked to town to eat. This is more of a resort than a jungle lodge. There was only one trail to walk on.
5.0
the facilities
breakfast schedule
4.5
The location, size of the rooms, the gardens
Breakfast could be a bit better
3.5
Beautiful grounds, very friendly staff. Restaurant was pretty good.
The walls are very thin. Sound from the neighbors is very clear and not private
I had loud younger people in other room in the tri-plex one and couldn't go to sleep till way late.
3.5
Swimming pools
Nearby restaurants
Beds were comfy
Shower was nice
Loud music in restaurant and pool area
Breakfast could be better
4.0
nicely spread out, well kept grounds, great breakfast.
a few looses ends: pool chairs needed repair, one of our 2 rooms didn’t have a copy maker.
5.0
Everything
...
0.5
el desayuno
No electricity at night (no wifi / no Ac etc.)
the staff is unpleasant (the receptionist)
there was cork roach in our room
4.5
Facilities were nice and clean,the pool was always very clean,rooms are large have ac,fan,tv and refri in it.
We really enjoyed our stay even extended one more night.
While we were enjoying the pool, we were able to see many beautiful birds coming to the trees around the pools,like toucans hummingbirds,parrots..
Coctails were not that great,they could use better rum and liquer
A suggestion to the facility: maybe some board games can be added
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?
The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is $246 per night. This rental is $155 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Villas Rio Mar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Villas Rio Mar. Enjoy the water!
Is Hotel Villas Rio Mar pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Hotel Villas Rio Mar?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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