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La Posada del Mar

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ballena

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Queen/Twin
Reception
Two bedroom apartment
Courtyard
Fridge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Babysitting
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
For families
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Single full #6

Single full #6

Highlights

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

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Matrimonial Suite #3

Matrimonial Suite #3

Highlights

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

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Family Room #1

Family Room #1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk 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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Dominical, Savegre, Ballena, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Playa Dominicalito - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 52.1 miles/83.9 km
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 56.4 miles/90.8 km

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

Enjoy your visit to Ballena with a stay at La Posada del Mar. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach access

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Portable shower seat
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 76
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres): 76
  • Roll-in shower
  • Roll-in shower width (centimetres): 97
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does La Posada del Mar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Posada del Mar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at La Posada del Mar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at La Posada del Mar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Posada del Mar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around La Posada del Mar like?
La Posada del Mar is a short 2-minute walk from Playa Dominical and 3 minutes' walk from Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding.

La Posada del Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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 Poor

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
Rodolfo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice place, near beach, friendly staff.
Michael, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Melina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Small room but extremely clean Communal kitchen and eating space. Staff super friendly and helpful. Short walk to Playa Dominical! Central Location.
Victoria, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Rosa, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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%
Krishn, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my short stay here. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.
Emma-Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Jeremy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Natalie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lindsay, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gloria, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jamilla, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sabrina Bianca, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kelli, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nicely comfortable. Beds and bedding very comfortable
MICHAEL, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
marc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Monica, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Petit hôtel charmant et une propriétaire très sympathique. Je vous le conseille fortement lors de votre séjour à Dominical
Nicole, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Bon emplacement et gentillesse de la propriétaire. Un petit point négatif est le manque d’insonorisation car on entend toute les discussions
christian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome staff! À proximité de tout à pied, espace pour les surfs. Friendly place!
Simon, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

El lugar es limpio, el personal es muy agradable
Fdo Enrique, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review