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La Posada del Mar

2.5 star property
Beach hotel in Ballena with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Queen/Twin
Front of property
Reception
Two bedroom apartment | Living area
Fridge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Dominical, Savegre, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Playa Dominical
    2 min walk
  • Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding
    3 min walk
  • Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
    4 min walk
  • Quepos (XQP)
    32 min drive

Room options

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Single full #6

Single full #6

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Queen/Twin

Highlights

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

View all photos for Matrimonial Suite #3

Matrimonial Suite #3

Matrimonial Suite #3

Highlights

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

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Two bedroom apartment

Two bedroom apartment

Highlights

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

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Wheelchair Accessible Room #2

Wheelchair Accessible Room #2

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room #1

Family Room #1

Family Room #1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Queen/Twin

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Queen/Twin

Highlights

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

About the area

Ballena

La Posada del Mar places you steps from Playa Dominical and within a short 5-minute stroll of Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Highlights at this beach hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, babysitting services and multilingual staff. Added amenities include a fridge in a common area, luggage storage and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Ballena hotel, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Hacienda Baru.

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Posada del Mar

Beach hotel in Ballena with free parking
As a guest of La Posada del Mar, you'll find multilingual staff, a front desk safe, and a fridge in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ballena hotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
La Posada del Mar offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, 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

What is the cancellation policy at La Posada del Mar?

La Posada del Mar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at La Posada del Mar?

Yep, La Posada del Mar has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to La Posada del Mar?

Yep, La Posada del Mar is a short 2-minute walk from Playa Dominical.

Is La Posada del Mar family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, as well as free infant beds and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that La Posada del Mar is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Posada del Mar?

No, La Posada del Mar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Posada del Mar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Posada del Mar?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Victoria, Ossining

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with partner
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

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

Sabrina Bianca

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, Jaco

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

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

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with group
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

Nicole

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

christian, St Laurent ile orleans

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

Simon

Travelled with family and small children
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