Successful Beachfront Business in Playa Dominical

Property overview

Tortilla Flats sits directly on Playa Dominical—the only beachfront hotel and bar-restaurant in a town that draws surfers, travelers, and adventure seekers from around the world year-round. The property includes 10 surf cabin-style rooms with consistently high occupancy, plus one of the most active bar and restaurant operations on the beach, with a packed nightly event calendar that keeps tables full every day of the week.

Dominical has moved well past its “hidden gem” phase. Visitors arrive for world-class surf, then stay for whale watching, jungle treks on horseback, and the laid-back nightlife that spills out of the handful of beachside venues. Tortilla Flats holds the prime position in that ecosystem—guests roll out of bed to check surf conditions, then stay through dinner and live music on the sand.

The hotel and restaurant are both lauded by local guides and currently operate profitably in turnkey condition. The beachfront monopoly is the core asset: no other property offers the combination of hotel rooms and a full food-and-beverage operation directly on Dominical beach.

A well-capitalized buyer with renovation vision could significantly expand revenue from this foundation. The location’s competitive moat—beachfront, established brand, captive audience—is not something that can be replicated. Properties with this kind of market position in Dominical rarely change hands.

Listed by Christine & Lance Holwell, Dominical Luxury Rentals. MLS# CR23210662.

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