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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
7 km al Sur de Uvita, Costa Ballena, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Ballena and Arco Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (218 reviews)
"The location of the property is beautiful, set back from the road and elevated for a great view of the Pacific. We particularly enjoyed the Happy Hour each day at 5:00 to enjoy the fabulous sunsets. The pool, the colorful plants, the toucans, tanagers, orapendulas and numerous other birds added so ..."
Reviewed on 17 April 2025

Hotel Ballena REY
el mariposario, 89428009, Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas
The price is SAR 299 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
SAR 299
SAR 337 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"The 24/7 front counter is a great feature, the pool is nice, the suite upstairs had all we needed in the kitchen, and hot water with good pressure in the shower. The fridge came in handy for leftovers from our favorite restaurant just a few minutes up the street. We met friendly travelers and had ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2025

La Cusinga Lodge
Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star spa lodge in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Beautiful eco lodge with walks on property and ocean views. Natural landscaping - Birds, monkeys butterflies etc."
Reviewed on 23 June 2024
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.

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Catarata uvita are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
"Had a free weekend with the girlies during our month-long study abroad trip, and we could not have made a better choice than Tiki Villas!! The hotel staff, the view, the pool and spa services—absolutely no complaints from any of us. From the get go, we were treated so kindly; Nancy upgraded our hotel ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Beautifully furnished and comfortable condo nestled in a jungle setting overlooking the ocean. Sparkling clean infinity pool, full kitchen, BBQ pit on back patio, excellent service from host and staff. The 5k maintained rock road to get there from main hwy is a bit of a rough drive but well worth ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2025

Uvita Beach House: Your ideal hub for Exploring the Lush Southern Zone of CR
Uvita
Stay at this vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
All we could have hoped for! Paradise found!
"We saw the listing, read the reviews and were absolutely looking forward to our brief stay in this little gem. As it turns out, this is one of the top Vrbo properties we have ever rented. This home was set up so well and had so many extra's that many owners seem to forget. Spices, cooking spray, ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
El Pavón Waterfall
4/5(1 review)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Pavón Waterfall during your travels in Punta Mala.
Ciudad Cortes Central Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ciudad Cortes Central Park, a lovely green space in Ciudad Cortés. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
- Uvita Beach
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Punta Uvita
- Playa Tortuga
- Ventanas Beach
- Playa Ballena
- Tortuga Beach
- Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands
- Catarata uvita
- Playa Hermosa
- Arco Beach
- Pinuela Beach
- El Pavón Waterfall
- Finca 6 Archaeological Site
- Violin Beach
- Ciudad Cortes Central Park
- Playa Garza
- Secret Lau Pool
- Palmar Sur Park
- Playa Colonia
- Palmar Norte Park
- Guarumal Island
- Topolandia