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Mavi Surf Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach B&B near Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons

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Exterior
Premium Studio, Pool View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Lounge
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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275 m SW & 90 m SE of BCR, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Place, Playa Dominical
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hacienda Baru
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Studio, Pool View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Premium Studio, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

Steps from the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and 2 miles (3 km) of Hacienda Baru with a stay here. Parque Reptilandia is within 6 miles (10 km) and Nauyaca Waterfalls is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 33 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 38 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moromo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mavi Surf Hotel

3-star beach B&B near Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Mavi Surf Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Mediterranean Bahía Ballena bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Mavi Surf Hotel offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include twin sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. This Bahía Ballena bed & breakfast provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60

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 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mavi Surf Hotel

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)

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 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mavi Surf Hotel to the airport?

Mavi Surf Hotel is 23.5 mi (32-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mavi Surf Hotel?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mavi Surf Hotel on Jun 12, 2026 start from $158, including 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 Mavi Surf Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Mavi Surf Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 200 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Mavi Surf Hotel to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 3-minute walk from Playa Dominical and 1.3 mi (2-min drive) from Playa Barú. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mavi Surf Hotel offer free breakfast?

Mavi Surf Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Mavi Surf Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Mavi Surf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mavi Surf Hotel?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Mavi Surf Hotel have a pool?

Mavi Surf Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Mavi Surf Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Mavi Surf Hotel to downtown Bahía Ballena?

Mavi Surf Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Dominical.

Mavi Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing stay at Mavi! Max thinks of everything and takes care of your every need. Great location, terrific little town for surfing and exploration. At the resort, the breakfast is varied and delicious, the rooms are comfy & the pool is great. We will definitely be back to stay again if we return to Dominical.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benedikt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a fantastic time at Mavi Surf Hotel. We stayed there for four day and enjoyed it a lot. Max is a fantastic and lovely host who always took good care of us. Also the breakfast was really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Max was a fantastic host! His hospitality and local tips were appreciated. Very clean rooms, lovely pool and laid back vibe was just what we needed. Grazie Max!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - a short walk to the beach & town/restaurants. Property is immaculately kept by the owner who looks after guests like they are family & the staff is friendly ~ Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana Del Barco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners Barbara and Max are fabulous, very helpful and they run an extraordinary resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Epic property…..If in Dominical it’s the place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners might be the nicest people I’ve ver met. And the breakfast every morning was perfect fuel for the morning surf sessions! Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners went out of their way to make me comfortable and be a resource for me to have an easy and pleasant stay. Rooms were comfortable and clean, and had a porch space with a hammock and seating area. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good stay at MAVI!

Nice and clean hotel w. good facilities and friendly hosts/owners. Can only recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I was a guest in the proprietors home. They were so warm, friendly, and interested in our experience. They take so much pride in their hotel and it shows.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Varina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Mavi

Wonderful proprietor, comfy rooms, close to town but not too close, and delicious breakfast. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very friendly and kind with a full hospitality. The hotel is clean and located in a quiet area of the town. I felt so relaxed staying at Mavi Surf Hotel. For me, everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay – it was very comfortable and felt almost like home. The owners were welcoming, helpful, and thoughtful, even preparing a breakfast for our early departure. The location was great, just a short walk to the town, beach, and supermarket. Bonus: Penelope the cat added some feisty character!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Massimiliano and Barbara are simply the best! So, very grateful for our new friendship.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Max and his wife are fantastic, caring amd interesting people who treat you like family. Max is supremely knowledge of the area, the dinning options and activities available. He is responsive and helps you book and facilitate everything. The place is clean centeral and has the great vibe of staying with family. The breakfast is fresh and delicious. The coffee is divine. This is one of the best places i have stayed at in a long time. I highly recommend Mavi.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Mavi. Barbara and Max were very nice, helpful, and attentive as needed. The place is comfortable, clean, and relaxing. The free breakfast was delicious and full of options (especially enjoyed the homemade granola and fresh fruits) I loved having our own little patio, table and chairs and hammock. It was a two minute walk to the beach and town, just down a quiet dirt road. Street Parking, just outside of the secure hotel area, was easy. I would most definitely stay here again. Pura Vida! Beth and Louis
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Stayed 2 nights with my husband. The property is small and a block from the beach. It’s nothing fancy but you’re not going to find fancy accommodations in Dominical, which is a small surf town. The room was clean and comfortable. We had air conditioning, a little kitchen and nice bathroom. The couple who own the property are absolutely delightful and very accommodating. They gave us suggestions for dinner and talked about the area. When we had an early snorkel tour, Barbara the owner made us a take away breakfast so we didn’t leave hungry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate small hotel. Everything very new looking and beautifully designed. Nice size room, kitchenette and lively bathroom. Very nice and helpful owners. Breakfast was big and delicious! We tried all 3 options! Small but clean pool. Between pool loungers and chairs and hammock outside room, there was no problem to find shade or sun sitting areas. Beach and restaurants a short walk. We didn’t have a car and it was no problem to get around. We really enjoyed the small town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Mavi Surf Hotel! Max and Barbara are incredibly kind, caring, and accommodating! They made us feel welcomed in their space and we enjoyed all our interactions with them. The breakfast is delicious, the pool is perfect, and the gardens afford lots of incredible opportunities to view birds and pollinators. We forgot our binoculars and Max lent us his to use during our stay! On my birthday, we saw a flock of fiery-billed aracari in a nearby tree and were able to watch them while enjoying our breakfast. Mavi is also conveniently located near the beach and surf break! Overall, it was all good vibes at Mavi and we cannot wait to visit again in the future! We cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you so much Max & Barbara for all you did to make our stay so wonderful :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mavi is a great place. It is small (just 8 total units), so it is quiet and peaceful. The owners are absolutely wonderful, so helpful and friendly for any concern or question we had. The location is perfect, just a 2-minute walk to the beautiful beach, and 5 more minutes to everything else in The Dominical main drag. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the pool is lovely. We looked forward to the fantastic breakfast every morning, just great. The only things we missed a bit were paper towels and facial tissues (not provided), but not. Big deal at all. The road next to the hotel is quite rugged, so be prepared to drive slowly and carefully on the way jn and out. But overall, just a magical place, and we will return as soon as our travel stars align. Love the Mavi, and you will too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I arrived and checked in, the owners Barbara and Max made me feel welcome and at home. It was about an hour before posted check in time but they said, “no problem come on in.” Walking through the front gate is like being transported to a parallel universe where the form, function, aesthetic, and vibe of the environment and staff all work together in harmony to provide a stellar experience for the guest. The grounds are immaculate and the walk to my room was accompanied by a pleasant delivery of useful information by one of the hosts, Max. The room was exceptionally clean and well designed for space and function within that space. There seemed to be a place for everything so it was easy to settle in and easily find a place to put everything for access during my stay. Each room has its own little patio area out front with a small table/chairs for dining, two large relaxing chairs with cup holders, and a hammock for ultra relaxing. The landscaping provides a sense of privacy within an open shared pool area, which really adds to the comfort factor. House rules posted are to ensure a pleasant, relaxing, and safe stay for all guests. And for a property that is a ~mere 5 minute walk from the beach and main drag of a little beach/surf town, it’s nice to have this little microcosm of peace and quite so accessible to the “action” if and when one chooses to engage what’s available outside the serene space of Mavi Surf Hotel. Well done!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Propriétaire vraiment très gentil et accueillant. Endroit parfait et très accueillant. Le mavi est bien placé , propre et tout près de la plage. Dominical est vraiment un endroit merveilleux à séjourner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Liette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propriétaires sympathiques. Seul hic: le matelas était peu confortable (très mou).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique séjour

Merveilleux sejour a Mavi ! Barbara et Max sont très gentils, ils ont été présents pour nous tout au long de notre sejour. Ils nous ont beaucoup conseillé sur les activites ici a Dominical. Petit dejeuner super et très copieux ! Chambre spacieuse ultra propre! Proche plage et restaurants Piscine très belle et propre. Je recommande a 100% ce magnifique hotel. Un grand merci a Barbara et Max pour votre gentillesse <3 Au plaisir de vous revoir ! Sandrine & Sebastien
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024