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Reviews of Hotel Villas Rio Mar 3 stars

800 meters northeast of the Dominical entrance, Dominical, Costa Rica

#5 of 15 hotels in Dominical

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 347 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Very comfy stay in Dominical
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel grounds are sometimes steep and slippery when wet, which is almost always during the wet season. I slipped ones on a slightly mossy pavement and hurt my wrist.

    The rooms were clean and spacious. The a la carte breakfast was delicious. I liked the swimming pools.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a big group of teenagers making noise at night. We could not find security to make it stop. The next day the staff made effort to help us out.

    Nice gardens & pools. Great restaurant. The pickle ball and pool table are great when it rains. Lovely staff!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Very lovely place. We saw a lot of animals right on our doorstep. Kids loved the pools and the park itself.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Luxury stay in a great location with plenty of activities available
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location rooms were very comfortable lovely outside area to sit in with fridge felt like an added luxury Pool was a great size and so good to have a lanes pool too for those who want to swim lengths Restaurant food was delicious

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little dated. Not enough hangers. We also had two nights of some noise as the rooms are not sound proofed, so unless people are really quiet you can hear them. I asked about a trip that they are advertising on the Internet for $65, but they wouldn't give it me at that price as we had already booked our room. It felt a bit ironic that someone staying 4 nights in the hotel got a worse deal than someone who might just book one night. I get they are trying to get people to book their rooms, but sometimes you have to also look after guests who are staying a number of nights and didn't get the option when booking. 😏 in the end we booked something independently of the hotel. No kettle in the room. Laundry was expensive.

    The gardens were lovely and the pools very nice.the restaurant was good and the breakfast was also good. The rooms are nicely laid out in the grounds. Air-conditioning and fans keep the room cool. Pool towels were fresh and useful. Live music on Fridays is a nice idea and adds atmosphere. The pool lit up at night looks beautiful. We saw iguanas and birds in the grounds. The pool table and bar area was also nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    10
    Exceeded our expectations. The staff were very lovely. The restaurant was great, and the pool bar had a great little hap
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report

    Great pool areas, beautiful and peaceful hotel grounds, amazing breakfast and restaurant. Staff lovely!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Great relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If anything, the lack of warm water. This is very common for Costa Rica though. My husband mentioned he did have warm (maybe even hot) water later on, so that may vary. Everything else was superb.

    Great hotel, stayed here for one night to recharge while traveling around with a rooftop tent. I read some negative reviews regarding the restaurant, but personally I can only compliment the food as well as all staff. The prices in the restaurant are below most of the restaurants in Costa Rica outside of hotels, which seems unusual. Kids loved the pool. We were happy to get a suite all the way in the back, which felt like being in the middle of the jungle.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report ..

    The staff is very welcoming

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    One of our two favorite stays on a 10 day tour down to Osa and back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant breakfast was great, but the dinner menu did not accommodate dietary preferences all that interestingly so we ate in town.

    It’s a very comfortable property with active bird life. The patio was really nice. It was just a half mile or so from Dominical which we really enjoyed.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Great stay!!! 100% recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a wonderful stay! The amenities were beautiful, the pool was fantastic, and the staff were super friendly. Plus, the restaurant was top-notch! Highly recommend!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent on every level! Loved everything

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Best place ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful staff! Great food, smiles everywhere and great recommendations for places to go, food, etc. I’ll go back again for sure!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    10
    10/10, would recommend and stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish we could stay longer!

    What a treat! The hot springs were beautiful and not too crowded. The staff, especially Jose, were friendly. The breakfast was so yummy.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Nice to enjoy the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old mattress and small bathroom

    Nice place with spacious bungalows

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice location, with a nice garden. The room is ok but the nice private terrasse is great to sit and have a drink. Nice pool too (there are 2 pools)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    8.0
    Great gate-away in Dominical
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could have been more spacious. We didn’t mind at all but one should be aware that this place accommodates a number of bigger groups.

    The facilities were really good, great pool for playing and swimming. Complimentary breakfast options were great. Plenty of iguanas 🦎 on site

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    9.0
    Very nice place to stay, quiet and beautiful. We visited the WhaleTale when beeing there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The pool water was too hot. Would have liked that the staff in the restaurant would have told me that I forgot my sun-cap there, since.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    8.0
    Good location to end our holiday before heading back to San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Much larger than any of the other hotels we stayed at, felt a little impersonal in comparison.

    Good sized room, Enjoyed exploring the grounds and happy hour cocktails round the pool.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    Lovely setting for excellent rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good facilities and comfortable room Beautiful extensive gardens. Restaurant meal good quality - service not the fastest during Friday breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish the pillows were more comfortable and maybe there was more than one per person.

    Property is beautiful! Well maintained, lush gardens. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    10
    Gorgeous gardens 🌺
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have preferred my room with only the king-size bed. There was no need for a single too, and it took up valuable space.

    I love this place. 😍 The restaurant/bar is fab. The gardens are magnificent. My room was perfectly nice, and the bathroom was large. There's also a little terrace for chilling outside, in privacy. The pool area is wonderful, and a second pool for exercise is very useful. It's also in a great location - next to the river, and a short, flat drive to Dominical. Absolutely loved it, and will definitely stay longer next time. 🤩

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful grounds with wonderful pool and dining facility. Room was small and crowded with an extra twin bed awkwardly placed in room in addition to the queen bed. But large private porch with comfortable chairs and table. Easy drive to town. Breakfast was great with friendly servers. Unfortunately, there was a large group of teens there during our stay who were very loud, running around between the villas and screaming in the pool until 10 at night both nights. Definitely disrupted the serenity of the resort. Staff appeared not to do anything to control the situation.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    Nice villas in a lushy garden - don't miss the own jungle trail in the early morning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice villas in a lushy garden with privacy. Every room has a terrace with outdoor sink and fridge (junior suite has also a coffee machine). We liked the own jungle trail and saw many monkeys there (between 6 - 7 am). Some of the villas are a little further and uphill, but with no problem managable. The hotel restaurant is very good! Lot of iguanas, birds and squirells to see.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    10
    Perfect peaceful garden in Dominical! Exceeded our expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If we have to pick one, we didn’t have hot water to shower. The staff was apologetic and was trying to fix it so it should be fine by now. Not too much of an issue as it’s quite warm.

    Everything was just amazing. We truly enjoyed the beautiful garden and really nice pool with swim up bar. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Really nice patio area to relax. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We also loved the quiet and relaxing vibe during our entire stay. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in March 2025

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