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Hotel Bahia Azul

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Punta Uvita

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Hotel Bahia Azul surrounds visitors with beautiful scenery, an on-site art gallery, and an outdoor pool. Active travelers enjoy nearby horseback riding and return to rooms with free WiFi. Positive guest reviews speak for themselves.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
Exterior

On the beach

This hotel is located in a nature reserve and on the beach. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the sandy beach. Notable activities close by include snorkeling and whale watching.

Exterior
Point of interest

Room options

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Parque Nacional Ballena, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Catarata uvita - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Punta Uvita - 11 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 6.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bahia Azul

Hotel near Uvita Beach
Located close to Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park, Hotel Bahia Azul provides an art gallery on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding at this hotel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Bahia Azul offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (20 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Bahia Azul Uvita
Hotel Bahia Azul
Hotel Bahia Azul Uvita
Ballena Hotel Bahia Azul Resort
Hotel Bahia Azul Ballena
Bahia Azul Ballena
Resort Hotel Bahia Azul Ballena
Bahia Azul
Resort Hotel Bahia Azul
Ballena Bahia Azul Resort
Hotel Bahia Azul Hotel
Hotel Bahia Azul Ballena
Hotel Bahia Azul Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Bahia Azul have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Bahia Azul pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Bahia Azul?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bahia Azul?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Bahia Azul?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Bahia Azul located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ballena hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Uvita Beach and Punta Uvita. Marino Ballena National Park and Catarata uvita are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel Bahia Azul Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 10 days and loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness

You Get What You Pay for

Basic room, no frills. The room has a kitchen; but no stove, no fridge, no pots, no dishes, no cutlery. Clean room. Breakfast is included and is okay. Service could be better. The one drink rule seems silly: If one has orange juice, one cannot have coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muy cerca de las 2 entradas al parque Nacional Bahia Ballena
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rous

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronny

Negación del café

No estuvo tan mal, algunas cosas que deben mejorar y si las mejoras ojalá las publiquen: 1. Habitación 6 cae una gotera encima de una cama. 2. Habitación 9 tenía olor a perro, quizá algún cliente metió un perro sin autorización de la administración. 3. Alimentación: Al ser las 3:00pm cuando uno como cliente acostumbra a beber café a esa hora, llegamos al restaurante a pedir que nos vendan café y nos dicen que a esa hora no se prepara café en el restaurante. La justificación fue muy absurda, la muchacha encargada del restaurante dijo que a esa hora no se prepara café para no enredar al personal de cocina, por el asunto de los tiempos de comida. A ver: En la mañana se sirven desayunos, obviamente con café, luego al medio día se sirven almuerzos los cuales pueden o no incluir el servicio de café, ¿Por qué en la tarde de 3:00pm en adelante no se permite la preparación de café para los clientes? Tuvimos que ir a los restaurantes vecinos, uno algo cerca del hotel y otro muy alejado del hotel para comprar un bendito vaso de café negro. Esa acción fue muy indignante, primero porque uno pide que le vendan café no que se lo regalen y segundo porque uno paga lo que le cobren, sin pedir descuento. Lo peor del caso es que el rótulo que está a un lado de la carretera dice: CAFETERÍA. Ojalá eso no vuelva a suceder con la clientela.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic,

4/10 Poor

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go see the whales

The hotel.staff was wonderful: food was great, well prepared. The proprietor apologized from r the run down conditions since COVID had affected tourism, but neither the internet nor THE TV stations worked in the room for the first night. The bed was very uncomfortable. The chef, his wife and child ldren we're welcoming, helpful and pleasant. Too bad. The city is lovely and the whale watching was fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo unico que nos desagrado fue los tiempos de espera para que sirvieran el almuerzo, 45 minutos, en lo demas no tuvimos problemas
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They said reservations wasnt paid but i have proof and wouldnt let my driver check in he slept in his car!! Owner said talk you for refund
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

david

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Énormément déçu par cet hôtel se disant 3 étoiles. C'était le 8ème hôtel de notre séjour et c'était la première fois que nous n'étions pas accueilli avec le sourire. La propriétaire nous donne une chambre en face de la cuisine (alors que l'établissement était presque vide) avec une douche qui fuyait faisant beaucoup de bruit. Finalement elle nous donne une autre chambre sale, sable sur le couvre lit et douche qui venait d'être utilisée.. Une piscine qui ne donnait pas envie de se baigner et un petit déjeuner passable... Bref 130 euro la nuit pour tout juste un motel selon moi ça fait cher. Franchement à éviter
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Logement très basique, à éviter

Logement très basique avec le strict minimum, à mon sens, ce n’est pas vraiment un hôtel 3* mais presque une auberge avec chambres doubles et salles de bain privatives. A notre arrivée on nous fournit les télécommandes ainsi que les linges à la réception. De plus pendant notre séjour de deux nuits, malgré les plusieurs demandes, nous n’avons pas eu d’eau chaude ! Le côté positif : c’est au calme, WIFI qui va bien quand il fonctionne, parking gratuit et à 5 minutes du club de plongée si comme nous, vous venez pour plonger et partir tôt le matin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Costa Rica Dive & Surf, friendly staff and the hotel's owner is always on property. Affordable rates.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel permite mascotas una excelente opción!

El lugar permite llevar mascotas por lo que hace que el paseo en familia sea más agradable. Los que trabajan son muy amables sin embargo tienen muy poco personal en algunos momentos.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación y muy buena atención del personal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Pei Yao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good place but not a great breakfast

Good place, but the breakfast is too small. Small portion which could not qualify for continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and stay

Just a short walk (5-10 min) from the marina ballena national park. Beautiful area, near a couple of small grocery stores and a couple larger ones if you have a car. Restaurant food was good. Wifi was very good. rooms are pretty basic and could be updated, but overall met my needs for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Trotoux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved our stay! Tanya is very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are comfortable and the a/c was much appreciated! The hotel is in the perfect location! The included breakfast is delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The hotel was great. It did take about an hour to cool the room down after check in but after that, it was fine. The staff was very helpful . The beach was close and food was above average. We will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pura Vida!!!!!

great staff. super friendly and love the Tipico breakfast that comes with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019