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La Posada del Mar

2.5 star property
Beach hotel in Ballena with free parking

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio
Front of property
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Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single full #6

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen/Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Matrimonial Suite #3

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Two bedroom apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Wheelchair Accessible Room #2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room #1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Queen/Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Dominical, Savegre, Ballena, Puntarenas

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive

About this property

La Posada del Mar

Property highlights
La Posada del Mar provides everything that you need. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with beach massages and sunloungers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff, beach umbrellas and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at La Posada del Mar offer perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cots
  • Roll-in showers, grab bars near toilets and portable shower seats
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (76 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (76 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (97 centimetre wide)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Property is also known as

La Posada del Mar Hotel
La Posada del Mar Ballena
La Posada del Mar Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Is La Posada del Mar pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at La Posada del Mar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Posada del Mar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Posada del Mar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Posada del Mar located?

With direct access to the beach, this Ballena hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Dominical, Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Hacienda Baru is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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La Posada del Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but extremely clean Communal kitchen and eating space. Staff super friendly and helpful. Short walk to Playa Dominical! Central Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely comfortable. Beds and bedding very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk guy was amazing and extremely helpful. Dominical itself is the cutest little surfing town and the center of everything was super close. Fuego next door was fun and delicious. The rooms were big and clean, and the AC worked great. Also enjoyed the shower head/pressure and the hammocks outside the rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem!

GREAT STAY! Was an amazing time with memories to last a lifetime. Toni, the owner of the property, works very hard to ensure your stay is lacking. She and her crew are highly accommodating and can help with anything if you just ask. Her staff were so polite and professional that they even helped connect us with local tours, guides and excursions and consolidated them on to a printed itinerary! Would stay again 100%
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

marc

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room as small as wardrobe. In fact, the room for which we pay big price was slightly bigger than the double bed plus a tiny bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a simple place with ok amenities in a good location. It’s very close to the beach and the coffee shops and restaurants which makes it convenient. The hotel is clean but very basic. The water is not very warm, the locks are flimsy, the safe doesn’t work, the doors are creaky, etc. but it’s doable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel stay ever by far. Shower did not drain. Toilet leaked urine water from base of toilet. The noise level was like that of a night club with people partying and loud banging music until very late
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rodolfo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We could not stay since they offer parking only for 3 vehicles, they were full, they offered us to park outside without security. No body help
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place, near beach, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conveniente

Excelente atención. La habitación es como se muestra en las fotos. Las camas y ropa de cama muy confortables. Limpian la habitación cada 2 dias, entonces no la limpiaron durante mi estadía de 3 noches. Lamentablemente el tema del ruido es cierto, y esto redujo la calidad del descanso. Recomiendo solicitar a los huéspedes mantener silencio a partir de alguna hora.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my short stay here. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jamilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jason

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Petit hôtel charmant et une propriétaire très sympathique. Je vous le conseille fortement lors de votre séjour à Dominical
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon emplacement et gentillesse de la propriétaire. Un petit point négatif est le manque d’insonorisation car on entend toute les discussions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff! À proximité de tout à pied, espace pour les surfs. Friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fdo Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es limpio, el personal es muy agradable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022