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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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Courtyard
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Location

Map
Dominical, Savegre, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPlaya Dominical2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHacienda Baru3 min drive
  • Popular LocationNauyaca Waterfalls11 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Single full #6

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Queen/Twin

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Matrimonial Suite #3

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Two bedroom apartment

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Wheelchair Accessible Room #2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Room #1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Queen/Twin

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

Located in Ballena, La Posada del Mar is near the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Punta Uvita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 2 min walk
  • Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding - 3 min walk
  • Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons - 4 min walk
  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Fuego Brew Company - 2 min walk
  • Cafe Mono Congo - 5 min walk
  • Restaurante Charter - 2 min drive
  • Phat Noodle - 5 min walk

About this property

La Posada del Mar

Property highlights
La Posada del Mar provides everything you need. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with beach massages and sun loungers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), beach umbrellas, and beach towels
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at La Posada del Mar have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Roll-in showers, grab bars near toilets, and portable shower seats
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free crib
  • Travel crib

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 (30 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (30 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (38 inches wide)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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

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?

Check-out 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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Business traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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