Bahía Ballena

Travel Guide

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a backdrop of mountains and dense forest.
Vista aerea de Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica
Vista aerea del paso de Moises en Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica
A coastal landscape with a bay, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.
An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a curved shoreline, a sandy beach, and a dense forest area.

Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

Find the best Bahía Ballena areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Marina Vista

Marina Vista might not have many top sights, but Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is SAR 1,315 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
SAR 1,315
SAR 1,536 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"Words cannot describe the experience my wife and I had. We hugged the staff and cried when we had to leave. This place is truly magical."

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is SAR 424 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
SAR 424
SAR 480 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (648 reviews)
"Absolutely great! Traveled here with my two boys for surfing and exploring. It didn’t disappoint. Excellent time."

Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Villas Rio Mar
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is SAR 214 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
SAR 214
SAR 348 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Clean, no bugs, hot shower, awesome views, equipped kitchen, Jessica and Christian so welcoming. Hope to return!"

Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
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.
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Clean, no bugs, hot shower, awesome views, equipped kitchen, Jessica and Christian so welcoming. Hope to return!"

Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C

Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C

Dominical Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying at the property! It was private. The pool was amazing. We saw lots of wildlife such as toucans, hummingbirds, montezuma oropendola, monkeys and coatis. We definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Secret ...
Hotel Uvita Forest
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.

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