Stayed 2 nights with my husband. The property is small and a block from the beach. It’s nothing fancy but you’re not going to find fancy accommodations in Dominical, which is a small surf town. The room was clean and comfortable. We had air conditioning, a little kitchen and nice bathroom. The couple who own the property are absolutely delightful and very accommodating. They gave us suggestions for dinner and talked about the area. When we had an early snorkel tour, Barbara the owner made us a take away breakfast so we didn’t leave hungry.

Immaculate small hotel. Everything very new looking and beautifully designed. Nice size room, kitchenette and lively bathroom. Very nice and helpful owners. Breakfast was big and delicious! We tried all 3 options! Small but clean pool. Between pool loungers and chairs and hammock outside room, there was no problem to find shade or sun sitting areas. Beach and restaurants a short walk. We didn’t have a car and it was no problem to get around. We really enjoyed the small town.

Mavi is a great place. It is small (just 8 total units), so it is quiet and peaceful. The owners are absolutely wonderful, so helpful and friendly for any concern or question we had. The location is perfect, just a 2-minute walk to the beautiful beach, and 5 more minutes to everything else in The Dominical main drag. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the pool is lovely. We looked forward to the fantastic breakfast every morning, just great. The only things we missed a bit were paper towels and facial tissues (not provided), but not. Big deal at all. The road next to the hotel is quite rugged, so be prepared to drive slowly and carefully on the way jn and out. But overall, just a magical place, and we will return as soon as our travel stars align. Love the Mavi, and you will too!

The owners went out of their way to make me comfortable and be a resource for me to have an easy and pleasant stay. Rooms were comfortable and clean, and had a porch space with a hammock and seating area. I’d definitely stay here again!

From the moment I arrived and checked in, the owners Barbara and Max made me feel welcome and at home. It was about an hour before posted check in time but they said, “no problem come on in.” Walking through the front gate is like being transported to a parallel universe where the form, function, aesthetic, and vibe of the environment and staff all work together in harmony to provide a stellar experience for the guest. The grounds are immaculate and the walk to my room was accompanied by a pleasant delivery of useful information by one of the hosts, Max. The room was exceptionally clean and well designed for space and function within that space. There seemed to be a place for everything so it was easy to settle in and easily find a place to put everything for access during my stay. Each room has its own little patio area out front with a small table/chairs for dining, two large relaxing chairs with cup holders, and a hammock for ultra relaxing. The landscaping provides a sense of privacy within an open shared pool area, which really adds to the comfort factor. House rules posted are to ensure a pleasant, relaxing, and safe stay for all guests. And for a property that is a ~mere 5 minute walk from the beach and main drag of a little beach/surf town, it’s nice to have this little microcosm of peace and quite so accessible to the “action” if and when one chooses to engage what’s available outside the serene space of Mavi Surf Hotel. Well done!

We absolutely loved our stay at Mavi Surf Hotel! Max and Barbara are incredibly kind, caring, and accommodating! They made us feel welcomed in their space and we enjoyed all our interactions with them. The breakfast is delicious, the pool is perfect, and the gardens afford lots of incredible opportunities to view birds and pollinators. We forgot our binoculars and Max lent us his to use during our stay! On my birthday, we saw a flock of fiery-billed aracari in a nearby tree and were able to watch them while enjoying our breakfast. Mavi is also conveniently located near the beach and surf break! Overall, it was all good vibes at Mavi and we cannot wait to visit again in the future! We cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you so much Max & Barbara for all you did to make our stay so wonderful :-)

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Mavi. Barbara and Max were very nice, helpful, and attentive as needed. The place is comfortable, clean, and relaxing. The free breakfast was delicious and full of options (especially enjoyed the homemade granola and fresh fruits) I loved having our own little patio, table and chairs and hammock. It was a two minute walk to the beach and town, just down a quiet dirt road. Street Parking, just outside of the secure hotel area, was easy. I would most definitely stay here again. Pura Vida! Beth and Louis

Nice and clean hotel w. good facilities and friendly hosts/owners. Can only recommend it.

Massimiliano and Barbara are simply the best! So, very grateful for our new friendship.

The hotel was very clean and everyone was helpful, cheerful, and hospitable. Everything we needed was right at hand, and the overall environment at the hotel was inviting, relaxing, and peaceful. Our stay at Mavi Hotel was very enjoyable!

I truly loved my time at this hotel, The owners live onsite and are some of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. The hotel grounds are incredibly kept and everything is just beautiful. The room has a big and really comfortable king size bed with actual comfortable pillows which is a huge bonus. Even the towels at this hotel are soft and comfortable much much better then the average hotel. Loved that there is also a private patio with a hammock outside each room, this was by far the best hotel I have stayed at in a very long time. Very peaceful and quiet hotel but also very convenient as it is only 5 min walk to all the shops near by and to my favorite Gelato/Frozen yogurt store. Only few minutes walk to the Ocean which was just amazing way to start each morning with a nice long walk on the beach. The hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast each morning, which was great to return from a relaxing long walk to have some fresh breakfast. Overall the family and staff that run this hotel are just incredible and honestly some of the nicest people I have ever met. This small boutique hotel delivers better service than most of the million dollar hotel chains deliver. I will always stay here when I come to dominical and I highly recommend and have been recommending to many people already that they stay here so they can truly enjoy paradise in the most peaceful and relaxing environment. One last big thank you to the owners :) Look forward to seeing you guys again!!

The Italian family who runs and own Mavi are super friendly and you can feel they like what they do. Anyone traveling to this area I can recommend staying here.

The Italian family who runs and own Mavi are super friendly and you can feel they like what they do. Anyone traveling to this area I can recommend staying here.

Best accommodation in Dominical probably

Nothing to dislike. Wonderful hotel. Could not have been better

Best place to stay in Dominical. Sparkling clean, lots of amenities and extremely friendly owners and staff. The pool is a hidden gem and the location is perfect...no bugs, short walk to the beach and very secure.

Best place to stay in Dominical. Sparkling clean, lots of amenities and extremely friendly owners and staff. The pool is a hidden gem and the location is perfect...no bugs, short walk to the beach and very secure.

Friendly owner and great rooms!

Friendly owner and great rooms!

Wonderful place. Awesome service. Delicious breakfast. Close walk to beach and restaurants.

Cant say enough great things about this place. Hospitality was amazing, rooms were perfect, included breakfast was delicious, and youre about 100 yds from the beach. Dominical was an amazing town and definitely worth visiting. If we come back here we will definetly be staying here, no question about it.

Absolutely wonderful family hotel just a block from the beach. Perfection!

Good hotel in a good location with very good and helpful staff

Mavi Surf Hotel has rave reviews for a good reason! We loved this place. Proprietors Barbara and Max couldn't be more lovely and helpful people. They gave us advice on everything from where to eat to which places were best to visit and at what times. The hotel has an unmatched charm, painted in an array of beautiful colours and with beautiful little ornamental touches. Everything is so pretty and tidy. And even though it's a quick walk to the beach, it's a big plus to have the gorgeous swimming pool right outside your door for quick or long dips. The rooms are spacious and the king size bed is huge! We were two friends traveling together so we opted to also use the pull out sofa, which is basically like a futon. I found it perfectly comfortable but my friend found it a bit firm so you might want to keep this in mind if you are also traveling with a friend and using separate beds. Last but not least, the breakfast just may be one of the best breakfasts I've had anywhere - a delicious big bowl of fresh tropical fruit, scrambled eggs, homemade panckakes, yogurt and an assortment of small cakes. Truly satisfying and a great way to start the day. I'm hoping to return with my family someday. There is so much to do in the Dominical area and we didn't get to all of it this time. Overall, my friend and I couldn't have asked for better in staying at Mavi. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found this wonderful hotel.

Mavi Surf Hotel has rave reviews for a good reason! We loved this place. Proprietors Barbara and Max couldnt be more lovely and helpful people. They gave us advice on everything from where to eat to which places were best to visit and at what times. The hotel has an unmatched charm, painted in an array of beautiful colours and with beautiful little ornamental touches. Everything is so pretty and tidy. And even though its a quick walk to the beach, its a big plus to have the gorgeous swimming pool right outside your door for quick or long dips. The rooms are spacious and the king size bed is huge! We were two friends traveling together so we opted to also use the pull out sofa, which is basically like a futon. I found it perfectly comfortable but my friend found it a bit firm so you might want to keep this in mind if you are also traveling with a friend and using separate beds. Last but not least, the breakfast just may be one of the best breakfasts Ive had anywhere - a delicious big bowl of fresh tropical fruit, scrambled eggs, homemade panckakes, yogurt and an assortment of small cakes. Truly satisfying and a great way to start the day. Im hoping to return with my family someday. There is so much to do in the Dominical area and we didnt get to all of it this time. Overall, my friend and I couldnt have asked for better in staying at Mavi. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found this wonderful hotel.

Fabulous! Best place to stay in Dominical by far. The couple that owns Mavi takes amazing care of the place and their guests. The room was spotless and spacious, the breakfast was very generous and they went out of their way to help each guest with information and arranging tours and transportation. It was a rare gem, highly recommend.

The MAVI Surf Hotel was a lovely find, and its hosts are the most enjoyable people you are most likely to run into during your travels! We loved our room, the breakfasts, and being able to walk to dinner and to-from the beach so easily. We were paragliding and could land at the beach and carry our gear right back to the hotel - fantastic. There is much to see in Costa Rica, but if you're in the Dominical area this is a wonderful stop!

What we liked was the property was very secure and safe. We loved the homemade breakfast and the personal service from the owners. We spent half the day in the pool talking to other guests. We had a great time here

Barb and Max were the most helpful owners of a hotel I have ever had. They served the best continental breakfast (try the unique pancakes, never had any as good). They called taxis and set up tours for us. They keep the entire place spotless, watered each plant, swept the area several times day. Barb had guests kids following her to "HELP" and she took everything thrown at her with a smile. Obviously a couple who love each other and love to make others happy too ! The place to stay for fun, laughter and become a member of their family in a short time they will have returns so much they will be booked solid always. Thank You for the wonderful 9 days in Dominical, we will be back.John and Annette

Barb and Max were the most helpful owners of a hotel I have ever had. They served the best continental breakfast (try the unique pancakes, never had any as good). They called taxis and set up tours for us. They keep the entire place spotless, watered each plant, swept the area several times day. Barb had guests kids following her to "HELP" and she took everything thrown at her with a smile. Obviously a couple who love each other and love to make others happy too ! The place to stay for fun, laughter and become a member of their family in a short time they will have returns so much they will be booked solid always. Thank You for the wonderful 9 days in Dominical, we will be back. John and Annette

Place is designed beautifully and tastefully, love the bathroom, wish I had one like it. Breakfast was sooo good and great coffee! Love the owners and very helpful with places to eat in the area. Sur Rasa is a local restaurant that served such great food with cheap prices that we ended up going 2 nights in a row. This hotel was one of the best!!! One thing I wish could have been better was to get a more in-depth information about the nearby trip to the famous water falls Nayuyaka which was beautiful and worth visiting. After a bus ride there’s about 4 miles walk going up and down in terrible heat, need to bring lots of water to hydrate.

Place is designed beautifully and tastefully, love the bathroom, wish I had one like it. Breakfast was sooo good and great coffee! Love the owners and very helpful with places to eat in the area. Sur Rasa is a local restaurant that served such great food with cheap prices that we ended up going 2 nights in a row. This hotel was one of the best!!! One thing I wish could have been better was to get a more in-depth information about the nearby trip to the famous water falls Nayuyaka which was beautiful and worth visiting. After a bus ride there’s about 4 miles walk going up and down in terrible heat, need to bring lots of water to hydrate.