Villas Rio Mar

Set on the banks of the Barú river, located 800 mtrs from the beach and surrounded by impressive tropical forests, the jungle resort Villas Rio Mar awaits you with traditional friendly hospitality.

Villas Río Mar is situated 21 miles (35 km) from the town of San Isidro del General on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica and approximately 25 miles (40 km) from Quepos, a short walk from Dominical Village and the unspoiled beach. It's a three hour drive on a good paved road from San José, through an incredible landscape, containing several microclimates and varied flora.

Natural Environment

The area has an average temperature of 83F (28C) and is green year round. There is a dry season from November through April. During the rest of the year, the mornings are usually sunny but it may rain in the afternoon. This is the best time of the year for nature lovers.

Tourism to Costa Rica is focussed on nature and eco-adventure. Well, everything in this field can be done from Dominical. Within an hour you can visit Manuel Antonio National park, the Chirripo Mountains, beautiful bays along the coast to the South, lonely beaches fully decorated with palm trees, the National Park ''Marina Ballena'' in Uvita, the Nauyaca waterfalls near Dominical, and many other tropical spots. For surfing, fishing, and diving you will be at an excellent place.
So, take it easy, don't waste your time by traveling around and plan your vacation from Dominical. We have special rates for a monthly stay. Please ask our reservation desk.

Features

The hotel has a large swimming pool with wet bar and Jacuzzi, a tennis court, an in-house tour agency, and a romantic palenque style restaurant featuring many local and international dishes. Furthermore, we offer green area's, Internet access, International telephone, Conference Center, Spa and Transportation Services.

We offer the following types of accommodation:

Standard Room

Our Standard Bungalows will sleep up to 2 people and have a private, terrace like living-room and are equipped with private baths with hot water, refrigerator, fans, telephone (room service and internet access available) and of course... a hammock. Guests can choose for 2 individual or 1 king-size bed.

Superior Room

Our Superior Rooms (non-smoking inside) will sleep up to 3 people and have a private, terrace like living-room and are equipped with private bath with hot water, A/C, refrigerator, fans, telephone. Also one Queen size bed and one single bed.

Junior Suite

Our Junior Suites (non-smoking inside) are equipped with air-conditioning and direct tv and will sleep up to 4 people (in the same room). Besides this they have a private terrace, private bathrooms with hot water, refrigerator, fans, telephone (room service and internet access available).

Superior Suite

Our Superior Junior Suites (non-smoking inside) are, besides the above, equipped with a bathtub.

Villas Rio Mar Activity Center

Villas Rio Mar is the perfect spot for an active vacation! ... The Villas Rio Mar Activity Center is a profesional information- and tour desk, that provides information, arranges Tours and offers Services to our guests.

Our Activity Center offers tours for the lowest possible price.
How do we do this? Simple...because of the volume we create, we get better prices than others in the region. We have negotiated special group prices for our guests. We try to make the groups for you, so you don't have to worry, but just enjoy your tour.

Palenque Restaurant

Our unique and beautiful "palenque" restaurant serves international and local specialties that will surprise even the most discriminating gourmets. At our cozy bar, you will find a variety of delicious tropical cocktails.

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