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Vista Ballena

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Catarata uvita

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Aerial view
Standard Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
17 KM al sur de Playa Dominical, sobre la Costanera, Jardines del Morete, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Popular LocationCatarata uvita6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach11 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8/10 Very good
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.7/10 Excellent
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Ballena

In Ballena .At this Ballena inn, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Catarata uvita and 6 miles (10 km) of Playa Hermosa. Punta Uvita and Uvita Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 12 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uvita Beer Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Vista Ballena

3.5-star inn near Catarata uvita
Vista Ballena offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Vista Ballena. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 3.5-star Ballena inn is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Vista Ballena offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ballena inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 13 2024 to June 23 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the inn will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

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Vista Ballena Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 90 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to relax near the end of our visit
The view from the pool is amazing! We spent an entire day there. The view from the room patio was also nice. We saw lots of birds every day. Get ready for the stair master to get to and from your room. Our room had a sketchy hole in the ceiling above the shower and we had quite a few bugs in our room, but no big deal when you're in paradise. The bathroom was a lil small and dated, but we hardly spent any time in there. Drinks at the pool were reasonably-priced even thigh they didn't have any prices listed... food was on the more expensive side... so we just drank more. Really enjoyed our stay here overall and it was a great place to unwind before heading back home. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the sunset
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are down several steep staircases from the tiny common area perched atop the hill. Aversive muzak played nonstop in the bar/restaurant area which permeated the whole place. Not a peaceful costa rican environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! The staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and the view is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

wendy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The view from the restaurant is breathtaking. The restaurant's food is delicious. But the room we stayed in, the toilet had issues. First, it had no cold water going into the bathroom sink, shower and toilet. The maintenance team resolved as the main line was turned off. Then the toilet was howling every time you flushed for 20 seconds. Sounded like you were at a sports arena with foghorns. They said it was trapped air in piped. The howling/screeching sound lasted the entire time we stayed (one/night). I explained and showed a video to the receptionist and she just gave me a blank stare and said that there is air in the pipes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zenon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Ballena is a tucked away gem. About 10 minutes up a narrow and steep road off Hwy 34 you end up a jungle setting. Edgar is bar/restaurant was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023