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Whale Tail Hotel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Playa Hermosa in Ballena

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Ecotours
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Shared Dormitory
Superior Room
Exterior
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Uvita, 750 East From BCR, Laureles Rd., Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Hermosa12 min drive
  • AirportPalmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)48 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Uvita

On river.You'll find Playa Hermosa and Uvita Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this hostel. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 11 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 7 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 9 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 9 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo - 4 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena - 16 min walk
  • Sibu - 7 min walk
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 18 min walk
  • Uvita Beer Garden - 14 min walk

About this property

Whale Tail Hotel

Hostel near Playa Hermosa in Ballena
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Whale Tail Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Ballena hostel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Whale Tail Hotel offers 40 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard

More

  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Whale Tail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

taras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel room, choices of nice breakfast, very pleasant staff at reception and overall very relaxed atmosphere with lots of green trees, bushes and flowers. Also we spotted monkeys right overhead and 2 macaws fighting next to monkeys. It was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A good stay
When we first arrived we were a little disappointed that the rooms are so basic, and the bathrooms could have been cleaner. However, the rest of the hotel made up for this considering the price. The staff were very lovely, the common areas are nice and spacious, the breakfast has lots of freshly made options. The beds were comfy, air con worked well and the showers were hot. The one thing I wasn’t happy with was the lack of security box in the room. We were assured the property was safe and that was our impression as well, but it would have given us peace of mind going out for the day to know our passports were locked away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden location, refreshing/relaxing pool..helpful and friendly staff..loved the tea, coffee and juice bar..very good price, would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like the staff! Danielle especially, she was so personable, helpful and friendly:) the property was super large and had multiple amenities! The room was very comfortable and the ac was a bonus!

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall great area with tons of options to explore. Room was simple and clean but overall had mold growing all over enough to get onto pillows and bedding from structural/maintenance not kept up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Therese

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No es tan bueno!!
La verdad me quede esperando la amabilidad de la que otros hablan. Los de recepción bastante pesados hasta ingreidos, a ecepción del muchacho que me reicibio el día que llegue, Los otros muy antipaticos, en el restaurante fue lo mismo, la muchacha que me antendio la primera noche muy amable. en la segunda noche, fatal la salonera llegaba a cada rato, a vigilarme como si fuese a robarme algo. Yo me quede en ese hotel, porque necesitaba estar cerca de unos clientes que estaba visitando, por lo que andaba de trabajo no de paseo. No soy un tipo del más aspecto ni que se vea como un delicuente, pero así me hizo sentir esta persona. lamentablemente no me acuerdo del nombre de ninguno. El personal a ecepción de los que comente, no son nada amables, son arrogantes y prepotentes, no se dan cuenta que tienen trabajo gracias a todas las personas que nos alojamos en ese lugar, que sin clientes se quedarian sin trabajo. Sin duda alguna la mayoría necesita un curso de servicio al cliente.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023