La Posada del Mar
Comfortable rooms with balconies, a short walk from Dominical Beach
About this stay
The sound of the Pacific Ocean is never far away at La Posada del Mar, located just a two-minute stroll from Dominical Beach. Mornings here start with coffee on your private balcony, often accompanied by the sounds of local wildlife. The property features an open-air bath and a terrace, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. A shared kitchen and picnic area provide options for self-catering, while bike hire makes it easy to explore the immediate surroundings. The Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Nauyaca Waterfalls are both within easy reach, offering opportunities for nature immersion.
- Dominical Beach access
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Open-air bath
- Bike hire available
Our take
La Posada del Mar is a two-minute walk from Dominical Beach, with air-conditioned rooms, private balconies, a terrace and an open-air bath, rated 8.5 by 72 guests. I recommend it to travelers who want to walk to the sand and into the village while keeping day trips to Nauyaca Waterfalls and the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary simple. It is not a secluded jungle lodge, and no restaurant is listed, so meals mean the shared kitchen or Dominical's cafés.
- ✓Take advantage of the bike hire to explore Dominical and its immediate surroundings at your own pace.
- ✓Plan a day trip to the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, just 8 km away, for an up-close encounter with local fauna.
- ✓Enjoy your morning coffee on your private balcony; it's a great spot to listen for wildlife.
- ✓Use the shared kitchen to prepare some meals, especially if you're traveling with family.
Why we love it
- Two-minute walk to Dominical Beach
- Rooms with private balconies and air-conditioning
- Open-air bath for relaxation
- Easy access to wildlife sanctuaries and waterfalls
Why guests love itLa Posada del Mar sits a two-minute walk from Dominical Beach, so with children you can go back and forth for naps and snacks without a car. The shared kitchen covers simple meals, the balconies give parents somewhere to sit in the evening, and bike hire adds an easy outing. I would plan a morning at the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, a rescue center near Dominical, and remember that the surf here is strong, so beach time needs close supervision.