Hotels near Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort

"Resort was stunning. Beautifully maintained and landscaped. Pool areas were great as was beach. No problem getting chairs at either. Staff were all friendly. We tried most restaurants on property and all were fantastic. If I had one complaint, and this seems to be most people’s complaint, it would be that everything is very, very expensive. Plan a grocery store trip to save money. "

"Stayed 5 nights here. Very friendly staff. Room was very nice and well equipped. 5 o’clock somewhere tiki bar was very nice and food was very good. Frozen drinks very good also. Pool is very nice also. If I have to criticize anything it would be that check in time at 4 pm and check out is 10 am is not fair in my opinion but what the heck it’s a very nice place to stay."

"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."