Mavi Surf Hotel

Property class: 3
B&B with outdoor pool, near Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons

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When you stay at Mavi Surf Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Hacienda Baru. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Mediterranean bed & breakfast include sofa beds and refrigerators. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$140
The current price is $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a wall mural of a tree.

Premium Studio, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Uvita Beach - 27 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Punta Uvita - 38 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 32 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 56.6 miles/91 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moromo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Junta - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Mavi Surf Hotel

  • When you stay at Mavi Surf Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Hacienda Baru. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Mediterranean bed & breakfast include sofa beds and refrigerators. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

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Reviews

Mavi Surf Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and varied with many options. (12 reviews)
  • The pool area is small but clean, well-designed, and provides a serene space with various seating and seating options. (6 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk to the beautiful beach. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly, a good value.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely well-maintained hotel with excellent breakfast and kind, attentive staff. Appreciated Maximilian’s tips and suggestions. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

The owners Barbara and Max are fabulous, very helpful and they run an extraordinary resort.
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10/10 Exceptional

Epic property…..If in Dominical it’s the place to stay
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

A good stay at MAVI!

Nice and clean hotel w. good facilities and friendly hosts/owners. Can only recommend it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Mavi

Wonderful proprietor, comfy rooms, close to town but not too close, and delicious breakfast. Loved it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Massimiliano and Barbara are simply the best! So, very grateful for our new friendship.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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 :-)
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Propriétaires sympathiques. Seul hic: le matelas était peu confortable (très mou).