Title: Visit Dominical: Best of Dominical Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Dominical](https://expedia.ca/Dominical-Hotels.d6053011.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Dominical](https://expedia.ca/Dominical-Vacation-Rentals.d6053011.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Dominical](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Dominical.d6053011.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dominical](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Dominical.d6053011.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Dominical Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Dominical.d6053011.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dominical Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Dominical.d6053011.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Dominical ## Travel Guide ![Savegre pristine river with rocks in the forest in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053011/555ebfc3-1f4b-4fc0-8524-5ab15e3ef599.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Savegre pristine river with rocks in the forest in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053011/555ebfc3-1f4b-4fc0-8524-5ab15e3ef599.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful aerial view of the majestic whale tale in the beach of the National park Marino Ballena in Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053011/43966d32-9427-4e73-8b9b-570d39313182.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The tapering Nauyaca Waterfalls in Costa rica, a majestic cascading fall in Dominical province, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053011/c4590b37-7dac-43f9-91af-281072e6192b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from our Dominical rental home. A huge #splurge, but look at that view... ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047931/deabe334-2b1d-4692-8a2c-32f5e3ad88e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dominical Things to do - Dominical Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Dominical ![Hotel Diuwak](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12613300/12613210/c6d92f3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Diuwak Frente a las oficinas del ICE Bahía Ballena Puntarenas CA $126 CA $142 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (212 reviews) Ronnie the manager/receptionist/cook was very nice and helpful. Had a hard time finding the place because the name of hotel is behind us when we drove by the hotel. Had to ask someone where it was , we drove right past it Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=12613210&PinnedHotelID=12613210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053011) ![Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15790000/15782400/15782363/950f4c37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn 120 meters from the beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas CA $93 CA $105 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Playa Dominical and Sunset Surf Dominical - ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews) Clear communication with instructions on how to get in after reception closes sent via WhatsApp...the owner Ken was friendly. Very clean. Area felt safe and an easy walk to restaurants and the beach. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=15782363&PinnedHotelID=15782363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053011) ![ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub/Music/Wi-Fi & A/C-Queen Beds AVAILABLE THANKSGIVING!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19095400/19095354/8276cae3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub/Music/Wi-Fi & A/C-Queen Beds AVAILABLE THANKSGIVING! Dominical Provincia de Puntarenas Book a stay at this beach cottage in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hacienda Baru and Sunset ... 10/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews) This is an unbeleivable property. The location is beyond compare and the proximity to the village of Dominical (within walking distance) offered a good variety of restaurants and shops.The attention to detail by our hosts Robert and Whitney was exceptional-whether you need water toys, binoculars ... Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=19095354&PinnedHotelID=19095354&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053011) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=19095354&PinnedHotelID=19095354&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053011) [See all 1,075 properties in Dominical](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6053011) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub/Music/Wi-Fi & A/C-Queen Beds AVAILABLE THANKSGIVING!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19095400/19095354/8276cae3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ON THE BEACH! Soaking Tub/Music/Wi-Fi & A/C-Queen Beds AVAILABLE THANKSGIVING! Dominical Provincia de Puntarenas Book a stay at this beach cottage in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hacienda Baru and Sunset ... 10/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews) This is an unbeleivable property. The location is beyond compare and the proximity to the village of Dominical (within walking distance) offered a good variety of restaurants and shops.The attention to detail by our hosts Robert and Whitney was exceptional-whether you need water toys, binoculars ... Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Ballena-Hotels-ON-THE-BEACH-Soaking-Tub.h19095354.Hotel-Information) ![Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103190000/103187200/103187118/9abe3eeb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! Dominical Puntarenas Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Playa Dominical and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) Location was amazing and the house fit us just great. We had 4 adults and 2 kids and were able to cook some meals in the kitchen and launch several fun excursions from this jungle gem. Toni was around and super helpful too! 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While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.ca/Playa-Tortuga.d3000423482.Destination-Travel-Guides) #### Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy an outing to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Alturas-Wildlife-Sanctuary-Dominical.d553248634304970373.Vacation-Attraction) #### Catarata uvita Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. 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