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Hotel Tucan

2.0 star property
Guest house near Uvita Beach in Bahía Ballena

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A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden table, chairs, and a laptop. There are potted plants and a view of greenery outside.
A wooden planter box with various plants and a tree trunk, surrounded by a tiled floor.
A pool area with two lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and surrounding greenery.
A spacious indoor area with a wooden floor, a small water feature, and a hammock.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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100 Mtrs Este del Banco de Costa Rica, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Secret Lau Pool
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Uvita Arts Center
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a Buddha painting on the wall.

Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a wall with a crocodile decal.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window, and a wall with butterfly decorations.

Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a wall art of a parrot, and a wooden shelf unit.

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a shelf with decorative items, and a mural of a bird on the wall.

Family Room (Large)

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a wooden headboard, a wall art of a tree, and a wooden wardrobe.

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a wall with colorful frog decals.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a window, and a wall with a wooden slat design.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, one with a blue bedspread and the other with a white one. There is a wooden headboard, a window with a view of greenery, and a wall with dolphin murals.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bunk bed, a ladder, and a bed with a floral-patterned blanket.

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a wall with colorful frog decals.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Uvita

Oceanside stay.You'll find Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Uvita Arts Center and Marino Ballena National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Secret Lau Pool - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Uvita Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Uvita Arts Center - 7 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tucan

Guest house near Uvita Beach in Bahía Ballena
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel Tucan. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Bahía Ballena guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Tucan offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Bahía Ballena guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tucan Uvita, Puntarenas
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Tucan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Tucan.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Tucan?

As of Jul 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Tucan on Jul 26, 2026 start from CA $85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Hotel Tucan to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2 mi (5-min drive) from Uvita Beach and 2.2 mi (7-min drive) from Playa Colonia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Tucan offer free breakfast?

Hotel Tucan offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Tucan?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Hotel Tucan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Tucan?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Tucan have a pool?

Hotel Tucan features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Tucan have a restaurant?

Hotel Tucan is home to Tucan Bar & Resto, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Hotel Tucan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Hotel Tucan to downtown Bahía Ballena?

Hotel Tucan is 0.7 mi away from Uvita.

Hotel Tucan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

All good, enjoyed the stay and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

kiusbel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional, but it needs a TV in the room and a fridge. The staff is super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding hotel in a good location with amazing staff and owner definitely will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

The breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and neat place ! Rooms are little but super nice ! The property need water tanks for extra storage! If there is no water it is very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people is very nice and the place is really clean
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, it has a huge communal area with chairs and sofas, it is all very clean and well looked after. The swimming pool was great. We had a lovely room which overlooked the swimming pool, the only problem we had was that shower in our room didn't have enough pressure during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amparo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Loic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Fair hostel

Great service, rooms were a bit rustic though
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Very helpful staff. The owner Piere gave us some excellent personalized tour advice, those were super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tucan staff are great and they all work hard. They organised a lot of trips for me and they were very helpful. Shi
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very unique property for us. It's part hostel part hotel. Our room was small but was fine. The staff was super nice and gave a tour of the property. We enjoyed the bar and the pool and we were within walking distance of a fabulous dining spot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and very willing to help you…Steven was very nice and gave us a welcome tour of the property and amenities…the only draw back and it was very small..no outlet in the bathroom…other than that the price was more than reasonable for the stay..🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time being in a hostel and i am happy it was at this location. Pierre and his staff were amazing. They made sure everyone was taken care of. The dormatories from what inwas told are a lot better here then your average hostel. Pierre is more than willing to help you with your itinerary and where to eat. My stay in Uvita was a lot better because Tucan.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jill

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
hostel type atmosphere but definitely had a focus on selling you drinks and food at high prices. In commercial area just off main road, not near beachside. Breakfast was disappointing and not comparable to other hostels; no juice. Good smoothies but other drinks were $10usd or more. Good staff but limited knowledge of area behind tours they sold.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adelheid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles TOP. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwenaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe hôtel moderne et bien décoré près de la plage d uvita ; petit déjeuner délicieux et complet ! Pas de resto sur place mais de bonnes adresses à 5 minutes à pied . Pierre est aux petits soins pour nous rendre le séjour agréable. Gwen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très original et de bon rapport qualité prix
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Una estadía agradable, la habitación limpia, el personal simpático y el ambiente relajado. Lo recomendamos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Jätte bra personalen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atypique et personnel très sympathique merci Pierre pour accueil !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young woman at the front desk from Argentina was very very helpful . Spoke good English and was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outgoing. The staff treated us nicely and patiently. Excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

La convivialité à l’honneur

Certainement le meilleur hotel dans lequel nous sommes allées pour l’instant! La déco est parfaite, les patrons et les employés/volontaires sont adorables, il y a tous ce dont on peut avoir besoin (ustensiles de cuisine, serviettes, vélos, etc.) Seul petit bémol, la route est un peu bruyante mais ca ne m’a pas dérangé plus que ça.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019