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Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ballena hotel

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Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

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Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Overview of Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

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120 meters from the beach, in front of Cafe En Sueño, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Popular LocationPlaya Dominical2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHacienda Baru2 min drive
  • Popular LocationNauyaca Waterfalls11 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Cabin, Garden View, Garden Area

Classic Cabin, Garden View, Garden Area | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Cabin, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Playa Dominical and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Also, Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding is within half a mile (1 km) and Hacienda Baru is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 2 min walk
  • Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding - 6 min walk
  • Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 9 min drive
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Fuego Brew Company - 8 min walk
  • Cafe Mono Congo - 10 min walk
  • Restaurante Charter - 2 min drive
  • Phat Noodle - 9 min walk

About this property

Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ballena hotel
As a guest of Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn, you'll find spa services, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ballena hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn offers 14 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Yard

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55.00 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and PayPal. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn to the airport?

Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn is 23.5 mi (37-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn on May 4, 2024 start from $60.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn have an airport shuttle?

Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 55.00 per person, one way.

How close is Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Playa Dominical and 1.3 mi (2-min drive) from Playa Barú. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn offer free breakfast?

Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn have a pool?

Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn does not have a pool.

Does Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn to downtown Ballena?

Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn is 0.2 mi away from Dominical.

Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 67 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location and lovely, cool garden and covered patio. Beds pretty comfortable. Pay in cash only and no reception present after 6 pm. Breakfast not included. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were awesome, courteous and informative! Rooms were amazing! Amazing wildlife and property. To hear the crashing of the ocean waves from the room was so surreal and calming. Definitely the best hotel I've ever stayed at. 10/10.

10/10 Excellent

Els

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amy was super helpful
I was excited to stay here but the late bus didn't stop and I found myself in Uvita late at night after being on a bus since 9 am. I was stressed and exhausted. Amy from Tropical Sands was so kind to help me figure out what to do. She even recommended a place I could walk to in Uvita to stay the night. Definitely above and beyond the call of duty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The garden is absolutely lovely, as is the staff. This quiet hotel on the edge of town is just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Washington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms with A/C. Courtyard garden is well maintained. I especially enjoyed lounging in the hammocks. Amy is a great host giving guest a brief overview of the town hotspots and suggesting activities. Keeps contact info for taxis and also has bus schedules. She will even offer you a ride back to hotel if she sees you in town. Highly recommend staying here when visiting Dominical. Thank you, MTQ
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is very much for tourist. Very crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Malte

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place for a sleepy beach town, close to everything and a lush courtyard! Lots of roaming pets 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed the sunrise at the beach. The Staff was super nice working with us for the late arrival and early departure. We just did a stop over and didn't explore the town. The room was clean, roomy and the shower has warm water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022