Best Hotels in Dominical, Costa Rica

First off let’s start with the pros: it’s one of the nicer properties in dominical and quite happy with the layout and how the property is taken care of. The pool was quite nice and the hotel is located in a good spot. There is a guy that seems to run the desk and breakfast in the morning who is extremely friendly, polite and hospitable. We had many great interactions with him. The breakfasts were not huge but adequate, although it wasn’t well explained if we were allowed to have more than one coffee or juice etc and nobody offered us a refill but not the end of the world! The room and bathrooms were clean. The cons: we originally reserved a room with a fridge and upon our arrival was placed into a room without a fridge. They wanted us to pay them more for the fridge. After arguing and telling us we were going to leave, they conceded and provided us a room with a fridge. I was happy that a coffee maker was provided but after having opened it, I was disgusted about the amount of absolute filth was inside, I don’t have high standards for coffee (17 years in the army) but I wouldn’t drink anything that came from that coffee machine. To be fair I didn’t inform the staff because I didn’t want to complain about another thing on top of the fridge. All in all, I would probably go back if it was convenient and the right price.

What a great place! The staff are friendly and provide excellent service. The view, bar area, and pool are sublime. This hotel sits on the side of a steep hill with an incredible view of the ocean and Whales Tail. As a result, the drive up can be intimidating but easily managed by taking it slow in first gear. You need to be prepared to walk up stairs to get back and forth from the room and bar/restaurant/pool area. The food and drinks are excellent. The beach and town are a 15 min drive, at most. The rooms are comfortable with well functioning air conditioning. The outside patio/deck provides another magnificent view from the room. We had a wonderful couples massage in the open air yoga space. The bathroom in the room could use some attention, but hardly enough of a concern to dissuade us from returning. We're very happy we stayed here on our trip to Costa Rica. Thank you, Vista Ballena!

When you stay at Villas Rio Mar in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Nauyaca Waterfalls.Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Enjoy international cuisine at El Rancho, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Ballena? This hotel has 947 square feet (88 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Located in Ballena, Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa is on the riverwalk, a 3-minute drive from Catarata uvita and 6 minutes from Secret Lau Pool. This luxury resort is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Uvita Beach and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Playa Colonia.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Oxygen Restaurant, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

When you a stay at Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Playa Dominical and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hacienda Baru.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Located in Ballena, Tropical Beach is on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Punta Uvita and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Marino Ballena National Park.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Satisfy your appetite with Mexican cuisine at El Tabernaco, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

When you stay at Yuli Hotel in Ballena, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Punta Uvita and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Marino Ballena National Park.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Located in Ballena, Whale Tail Hotel is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Uvita Beach. This hostel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Punta Uvita and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Playa Hermosa.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.For lunch or dinner, stop by Whale Tail Brewery, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Located in Ballena, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute drive of Playa Hermosa and Uvita Beach. This spa aparthotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Marino Ballena National Park and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Playa Dominical.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Las Velas Restaurant, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at this aparthotel in Ballena, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. This aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Punta Uvita and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Marino Ballena National Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Limited parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.