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Rancho Pacifico

4.5 star property
4.5-star adults-only hotel near Catarata uvita

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Outdoor spa tub
Aerial view
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Reception
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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1 Rancho Pacifico Road, Ballena, Puntarenas, 0
  • Popular LocationCatarata uvita11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach22 min drive
  • AirportPalmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)52 min drive

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View | View from room

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • 195 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Ocean View

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Ocean View

  • 145 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View | Private pool

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • 125 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ballena

Oceanside stay.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Catarata uvita and 6 miles (10 km) of Uvita Beach with a stay here. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 11 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 22 min drive
  • Hacienda Baru - 24 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo - 11 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena - 10 min drive
  • Sibu - 9 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 10 min drive
  • Uvita Beer Garden - 6 min drive

About this property

Rancho Pacifico

4.5-star adults-only hotel near Catarata uvita
Rancho Pacifico offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Rancho Pacifico. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Rancho Pacifico offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Spa tub
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

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
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older 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 260 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Rancho Pacifico Costa Rica/Uvita
Rancho Pacifico Hotel Uvita
Rancho Pacifico Hotel
Rancho Pacifico Uvita
Rancho Pacifico Ballena
Rancho Pacifico Hotel Ballena
Ballena Rancho Pacifico Hotel
Rancho Pacifico Hotel
Hotel Rancho Pacifico Ballena
Hotel Rancho Pacifico
Rancho Pacifico Hotel
Rancho Pacifico Ballena
Rancho Pacifico Hotel Ballena

Rancho Pacifico Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is stunning and our accommodations in the Tree House was a one of a kind experience. Mark and Marlo were super host and their hospitality sets the pace for everyone else on site; everyone was very friendly and make their guests feel welcome. Breakfasts, which are included, were a highlight as were our dinners which were excellent and reasonable, at a fixed price. Of the three boutique hotels we stayed at, Ranch Pacifico was the most expensive, but like the saying goes, you get what you pay for and I’m my opinion, there was an abundance of value at this very special resort. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a View!
Had an amazing honeymoon stay at Rancho Pacifico. The property offers an absolutely incredible view overlooking the Pacific and feels very private with hiking trails and even a waterfall which is worth the trek. The service is spectacular (I think guests may have outnumbered the staff when we were there) and helped us plan a few of our activities (gave us an umbrella, chairs, and cooler for a beach day). I would definitely advise renting a 4x4 if you plan on driving to the property since the hill to get there is pretty steep and I'm not sure we would have made it up if we didn't have it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing stay. This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at and we travel a lot. Mark and Marlo are the owners and they are onsite every day to ensure that you have an amazing stay. The rooms are awesome, food is phenomenal and the views are to die for. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical rainforest retreat
This place is truly magical. It is an incredibly unique resort experience. The staff is outstanding and the scenery unparalleled!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from the fact that the view is amazing, the whole resort is modern and beautifully designed. The hand selected staff are personable, talented and made our stay special. We loved that Rancho Pacifico is quiet, private, and permitted us to experience living in a two-story home located in the middle of the jungle with our own pool, patio and no else around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious & Private
Such a tranquil & magnificent place! I stayed here with my best friend for a girl's getaway to relax. The Rancho Pacifico did not disappoint! We had some trouble getting up the mountain with our vehicle (Make sure you have a 4X4 that can handle steep rocky roads). However, the manager Alex & the staff came to our rescue! They were so wonderful and accommodating after a stressful arrival. They really made us feel comfortable and right at home. The entire staff is lovely & we really enjoyed our time there! Thanks to the owners & the wonderful staff for making our relaxing vacation a dream! Pictures do not do justice for this place! Completely luxurious & private- I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet place to get away in Costa Rica. I will definitely be back <3
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019