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Hotel Villas Rio Mar

Dominical

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Hotel Villas Rio Mar in Dominical offers a budget-friendly garden retreat, featuring bungalows, rooms, and villas nestled amidst tropical greenery. Guests can unwind by the swimming pool, relax in hammocks, or enjoy spa treatments. Located just a seven-minute drive from the Pacific's rugged shoreline, it provides an ideal balance between a tranquil jungle stay and easy access to beach activities. The on-site restaurant serves Costa Rican and international dishes, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere.


A garden retreat with the Pacific within reach

The sound of a nearby river and tropical greenery give Hotel Villas Rio Mar a distinct rhythm in Dominical. Budget-friendly bungalows, rooms and villas sit amid the gardens, creating a place to unwind between coastal outings. The Pacific’s rugged shoreline and beaches are only a seven-minute drive away, so a jungle stay can still include plenty of beach time.

Start with a walk through the grounds or make the swimming pool the focus of an unplanned afternoon. A hammock invites a longer pause, and spa treatments offer another way to relax after a day outdoors. Rio Mar’s appeal is in having those choices close at hand without needing every day to follow the same schedule.

Settle into the garden setting

Accommodation choices give couples, families and other travel parties different ways to enjoy the stay. Superior Rooms and Junior Suites have terraces; Villa Equipada adds a kitchenette. Compare the current room details for the features that matter to you, leaving the gardens and pool to provide the shared pleasures beyond your door.

The on-site restaurant combines Costa Rican and international dishes inspired by local ingredients. It makes an evening at the hotel easy to enjoy after a day along the coast or in the rainforest. Refreshing beverages and time to linger can turn dinner into one of the stay’s quieter highlights. Friendly, attentive staff add to the welcoming atmosphere at the hotel.

Beyond the grounds, surfing, sunbathing, beach walks and rainforest hikes give the days several different rhythms. Waterfalls, natural pools and wildlife are among the region’s attractions to explore. Choose Rio Mar when you like the idea of days out along the Pacific followed by an afternoon swim, a meal and a return to tropical greenery.

Choosing the gardens and river setting at Rio Mar

  • Budget-friendly bungalows, rooms and villas let you combine affordability with a jungle setting in Dominical.
  • Gardens and the sounds of the nearby river give time at the property its own atmosphere, with comfortable accommodation to settle into between outings.
  • The Pacific coast is a seven-minute drive away: plan beach days as outings from the garden setting, with surfing, sunbathing and shoreline walks among the possibilities.
  • A pool, hammocks and spa treatments give you several ways to slow down after a day in the rainforest or along the coast.
  • Enjoy Costa Rican and international dishes prepared with local ingredients at the on-site restaurant, with refreshing drinks and friendly hospitality rounding out an evening.
  • Compare room layouts for the independence you want: Superior Rooms and Junior Suites have terraces, while Villa Equipada adds a kitchenette; internet arrangements vary by category.
  • Rainforest hikes, wildlife, natural pools and waterfalls add reasons to explore inland, balancing active days with a quieter place to return to.

Stay details

Number of rooms
48
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Eco Style
  • Spa
  • Family
  • Remote
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Tennis Court
  • Gardens
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free

Room Amenities

Superior

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace

Junior Suite

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Free
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Terrace

Villa Equipada

  • AC
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone

Hotel location

Dominical

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Latitude: 9.264843; longitude: -83.859421

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
81%26 guest ratings
Cleanliness
83%
Expectations
79%
Staff
82%
Comfort
82%
Value
81%

Showing reviews 1–9 of 9.

Tegerenedye N.

The room was smaller than we expected. The two beds in the room took up too much space

Alix N.

Breakfast ok but bar food not very good. Staff a little inattentive when at the bar during the day. Hotel grounds were beautiful with so many birds.

Janet H.

The staff and employees were extremely accomodating. Great hotel

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Bill N.

High humidity made things a bit less comfortable here. Also, some creature used our patio area to eat something each night meaning that each morning we found a pile of seeds/debris in a corner by our door. Also, we had a problem with our TV each night that required someone from the staff to get it to turn on. Minor, but an annoyance.

John D.

We would not recommend going to Dominical

Eva D.

These were the most comfortable bed during the whole trip! The pool was great, the grounds fun. A really nice place to relax. The food was okay here as well. Great breakfast and gun with the billiard table! Great rooms!!! Loved the toucans, iguanas... We took the opportunity to go to Corcovado, well worth it from here, as the waves at the beach are crazy! :)

Guest review

On this second visit, we upgraded from the Standard Room to an air conditioned Superior Room for $18 and it made all the difference in the world. The Superior rooms were larger, more up-to-date, and so much more comfortable than the Standard Rooms. Our advice is spend the extra money for the Superior Room - it's still a great value and is definitely worth every penny of the upgrade.

Guest review

Bed was very hard and rooms very cramped. Staff was very friendly. Loved the pool and grounds. The hotel was too far from the town and area so we rented a car and enjoyed exploring.

Guest review

The staff was courteous and accommodating. I didn't like the location of the first room, so they provided us with a different room. The pool is beautiful, and very refreshing. I would call this hotel the best place to stay in Dominical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of accommodations are available at Hotel Villas Rio Mar?

Hotel Villas Rio Mar offers Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, and Villa Equipada options. Superior Rooms and Junior Suites include terraces, while the Villa Equipada features a kitchenette.


How far is Hotel Villas Rio Mar from the beach?

The Pacific's rugged shoreline and beaches are only a seven-minute drive from Hotel Villas Rio Mar, allowing for convenient coastal outings.


What dining options are available at Hotel Villas Rio Mar?

The on-site restaurant at Hotel Villas Rio Mar combines Costa Rican and international dishes, prepared with local ingredients, and offers refreshing beverages for guests to enjoy.


What amenities does Hotel Villas Rio Mar offer for relaxation?

Guests at Hotel Villas Rio Mar can relax by the swimming pool, unwind in hammocks, or indulge in spa treatments after a day of exploring or coastal activities.


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