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Mavi Surf Hotel

★★★ 275 m SW & 90 m SE of BCR, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, Ballena, CR

10 guest rating· 71 reviews

About this hotel

Outdoor Pool and Terrace View - Enjoy the refreshing outdoor pool or relax while taking in the stunning view from the terrace and garden.

Dining and Services - Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant with a bar/lounge, and treat yourself to complimentary continental breakfast daily. Benefit from amenities such as concierge services, free Wi-Fi, and an area shuttle for easy exploration.

Comfortable Rooms and Nearby Attractions - Unwind in one of the 8 guestrooms with premium bedding, private balconies, and complimentary internet access. Explore nearby attractions like Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru, making your stay at Mavi Surf Hotel unforgettable. Book now for a memorable seaside retreat!

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Premium Studio, Pool View

Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>376-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with pool views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, twin sofa bed, and local maps</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Concierge service
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Free wired internet
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  • Garden
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Location

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275 m SW & 90 m SE of BCR, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, Ballena, CR

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say1071 reviews

+ Spotless grounds+ Great service
Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities10.0
Value for Money10.0

Understated elegance

10.0

Beautifully clean and quiet and near the beach

johnmS3417AT · 2026-03-27

Perfect place to be!

10.0

This place is amazing!! The owner is just one of the nicest host I meet!! Rooms are big and very confortable with everything in and clean! The breakfast is crazy!! 2 minute walking to the beach!!! Thank you so much!! PURA VIDA

237axellej · 2026-01-25

every detail is accounted for

10.0

Max was a great manger/owner. Every detail was taken care without having to ask. the grounds and hotel were spotless everyday, and breakfast was a delight every morning. All amenities were provided and explained at check in. Highly recommend!

rbcmac · BALTIMORE, MARYLAND · 2025-07-01

Good value at a reasonable price

10.0

I spent a week at Mavi, surfing area breaks. It was exactly what I was a looking for: A quiet location, a large room with a kitchenette and reliable wifi, an excellent breakfast, and easy access to Dominical restaurants and food stores. Max, the owner, could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Costa Rica has long outgrown its reputation as an inexpensive destination, but Mavi bucks the price inflation trend by delivering good value at a reasonable price. I would stay here a again in a heartbeat.

davidewood57 · CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA · 2025-05-10

Home away from home in Dominical

10.0

Mavi Surf Hotel was our home away from home—a beautiful, well-appointed yet simple, boutique hotel within walking distance to town and the beach. Max was a gracious host and the staff took excellent care of us. And Penny the cat es mi muy amiga por siempre. 💙 #puravida

anned634 · NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK · 2025-04-27

Geweldig

10.0

A lovely hotel, with a great home made breakfast and only 3 minutes walk from the beach. With very nice owners who gave us fantastic advice about things w could do in the neigborhood. Like visiting a beautiful waterfall, Whale and dolphins spotting and great restaurants. Ton & Joanna

Wegisweg · AMERONGEN · 2025-03-06

Good to know

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

›General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

›General

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant