Punta Mala
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Rio Tico Safari Lodge
Vergel de Punta Mala, Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Ciudad Cortés. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions El Pavón Waterfall and Tortuga ...

Hotel Cuna Del Angel
9 kms south of Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is SAR 581 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
SAR 581
SAR 656 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (309 reviews)
"We liked the hotel overall. The bedroom was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was limited but really good. The pool is perfect. Regarding the hotel’s location it’s both good and bad. Good because it’s easy to get to Uvita but bad because of the noise coming from the highway."
Reviewed on 30 May 2025

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
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

Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C
Dominical
Stay at this villa in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Luxury Villa
"The Villa was as advertised with spectacular views of the jungle and ocean off in the distance. The rooms had A/C and kitchen was very well stocked. Very close to a major supermarket and many towns with excellent restaurants so you have the option of eating at home or going out. Everything was clean ..."
Reviewed on 1 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
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.
- El Pavón Waterfall
- Uvita Beach
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Punta Uvita
- Playa Tortuga
- Ventanas Beach
- Playa Ballena
- Tortuga Beach
- Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands
- Playa Dominicalito
- Catarata uvita
- Playa Hermosa
- Arco Beach
- Pinuela Beach
- Finca 6 Archaeological Site
- Ciudad Cortes Central Park
- Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary
- Playa Garza
- Secret Lau Pool
- Palmar Sur Park
- Playa Colonia
- Palmar Norte Park
- Guarumal Island
- Topolandia