The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dominical

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Dominical

If it's your first trip to Dominical for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Dominical. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Dominical. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Dominical for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Dominical beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Dominical for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Cuna del Angel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 9km South of Dominical, Hotel Cuna del Angel has great rooms from $176 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


Vista Ballena

Inn with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Vista Ballena which has nice rooms starting at $131. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 17 Km. Sur de Playa Dominical - Jardines del Morete - Uvita de Osa. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, breakfast, hiking, and a free breakfast which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 km from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Hotel Villas Rio Mar

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Dominical
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found Hotel Villas Rio Mar to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $128. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 800 meters northeast of the Dominical entrance. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and hiking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $68, Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn, at Quality Road - 75 Metres Sur y 75 Este Restaurante El Coco Frente Cool Vibes y Soda y Ensuenos (Montanas de Agua) provides room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, a spa, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Mavi Surf Hotel Dominical

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dominical
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Mavi Surf Hotel Dominical has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a bar, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $141 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 275 m SW, 90 m SE del BCR. Furthermore, it also offers a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, an airport shuttle, and a library, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Coffee shop


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San José, Jacó, Alajuela, Manuel Antonio, and Uvita.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Dominical, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Dominical, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dominical, Best Hotels for One Week in Dominical, or Best Hotels for One Night in Dominical.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Dominical?

Dominical Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$129

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Dominical, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $129. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dominical.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $154
  • 3-star hotels: $135
  • 2-star hotels: $68


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