Villas Rio Mar
Eco Hotel Dominical, Costa Rica
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Eco Hotel in Dominical, Costa Rica
Villas Río Mar is an internationally recognized 3 Star Eco Hotel in Dominical, Costa Rica. Our resort style hotel is located in a stunning jungle setting with an easy 10 minute walk to the fun and beach of Playa Dominical.
The surrounding area offers a wide array of leisure and adventure activities, including beautiful beaches, four National Parks, and many other nature & wildlife reserves.
All rooms include a private patio and are equipped with AC and TV. We offer 2 large swimming pools and our spacious tropical gardens provide privacy and feature many beautiful plants, flowers and birds, which you can observe from the private outdoor patio of your room. As one of the best restaurants in the area, our on-site Crocodile Grill & Bar features fresh locally-sourced dishes. We organically grow many of the fruits, vegetables and herbs for the restaurant at our on-site greenhouse!
Whether traveling as a couple or with family, Villas Río Mar offers a wide range of amenities, facilities and services guaranteed to make your holiday worry-free and enjoyable.
"Gorgeous hotel! Beautiful and comfortable rooms, great pool, good food and very friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again!"
Bailey,
February 2022, Booking.com
"Bungalows set in beautiful gardens on a hill bordering the forest. The rooms are spacious and clean. Loved to wake up to the sound of birds in the morning. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Will visit again!"
Martina,
Feb. 2023, Booking.com
"Love the location of this hotel next to the river where you can swim. Beautiful rooms and 2 pools. The suites were beautiful."
Maria,
January 2023, Google
"A Very Comfortable 2 Night Stay With All Amenities We Could Ask For! Very happy with the location, pool, service, restaurant and staff."
Farah,
August 2022, Booking.com
"Great Riverside Location and Quick Access To the Beach In Dominical. Love The Grounds Here At Rio Mar! All the staff were incredibly helpful and able to fulfill all our requests."
Edward,
February 2023, Booking.com
Things to Do
The Dominical region (also known as Costa Ballena or Bahia Ballena) is one of the best places to visit in Costa Rica. Our region offers a wide range of recreational and adventure activities, including beautiful beaches, 4 national parks (Manuel Antonio, Marino Ballena, Corcovado, and Chirripo), and many other tropical forest reserves such as Hacienda Baru or the Caño Island marine reserve. Other activities are available as well: rafting, kayaking, ziplining, surf lessons, bodyboarding, ATV tours, or visiting one of the many impressive waterfalls in Dominical.
Eco-Friendly Resort
Our commitment to environmentally friendly practices has earned us the highest possible certification in sustainable tourism (CST). We are the only hotel in Dominical, Costa Rica, to hold this "Elite" certification.
Travel Blog and Tips
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