Hotels & Accommodation near Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort

Amazing environment

We had a king Mountain View room. Extremely clean room. Bed was comfortable. Be aware it is a vacation club so there is no daily house keeping. They did bring coffee and towels as requested without issue. The welcome margarita was nice touch. Property and grounds were beautiful. The beach was good. Much cleaner than Loquillo. We would stay here again. Hacienda Chocolat wasn’t too far. They had a great chocolate farm tour

We spent 7 days with 14 family members (ages 9–79) at this beautiful, spacious home—somehow even better in person than the photos. It’s incredibly well designed for large groups, with a fully stocked kitchen (tons of cookware, gadgets, double waffle maker, multiple coffee pots), a great hot tub, and a pool with fun inflatables. The house also provides beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers), which made outings easy.The bedrooms were comfortable and felt luxurious, with plenty of towels and basic toiletries. There’s no shortage of entertainment—billiards, ping pong, and lots of spaces to gather or relax alone, plus ocean views from multiple spots. Everyone could find their perfect place to unwind.We hired private chefs twice, from InHouse Chef, and it was a highlight—especially the paella dinner, which was as fun to watch as it was to eat. The house managers were very responsive and helpful throughout our stay.Water pressure and temperature were fine overall—give it a few minutes to warm up. In the warm climate, it wasn’t too big of an issue.One note: the property can be tricky for Uber drivers to find, and access through the resort gate adds a 7–8 minute slow drive with the MANY speed bumps. We recommend using the rental’s transportation service and renting their golf carts—they’re both convenient and super fun to drive.This is an amazing property for large groups and truly a trip of a lifetime thanks to this beautiful house.