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Hotel El Tecal

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast in Ballena

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, towels, soap, shampoo
Garden
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPunta Uvita12 min drive
  • AirportBuenos Aires (BAI)91 min drive

Room options

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Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 772 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Uvita

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Ballena hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 7 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 13 min walk
  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 12 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uvita Beer Garden - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tecal

Beach hotel with free breakfast in Ballena
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel El Tecal. Self parking is free.

This Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Hotel El Tecal offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • 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 10 per pet, per stay

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
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 Diners Club. Contactless check-in is available.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel
Hotel El Tecal Ballena
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tecal have an airport shuttle?

Hotel El Tecal offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hotel El Tecal to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Playa Colonia and 7-minute walk from Uvita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel El Tecal offer free breakfast?

Hotel El Tecal offers free full breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel El Tecal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel El Tecal?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool?

Hotel El Tecal features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel El Tecal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel El Tecal to downtown Ballena?

Hotel El Tecal is 0.7 mi away from Uvita.

Hotel El Tecal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right next to the beach, walking distance and great location. Across the street is a great restaurant! The staff is so friendly. Breakfast there starts at 6:30am and is made to order. The beds are comfortable and you have a fridge and freezer and can control your own AC temperature. They give you two towels each which is very nice. They have a pool and showers. There is a cute orange and white hotel cat. I wish they had a lamp and towel hangers in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grettel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Cristian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Swimming pools are above ground and highly chlorinated, no where to sit and socialize around pool(s) area. There was no Internet nor cable television which is not the hotel's fault BUT they should have offered a discount or have a solution ready.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For such an economical price i did not expect a nice breakfast included. Or a pool. Or a kitchen in our units. The staff are very courteous and keep the facilities clean. This place is definitely a good bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful room with all we needed. Full breakfast and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Traveled with group
Construction noise woke up at 5.30 am every day .
Extremly dissapointed . Hotel was good but i was woken every morning between 5.30 and 6am with very loud construction noise . On the last day they also started a reno on the room next door . They droped something on my door at 5.30 am then stated moving stuff in and out and banging on the pipes. Im on vacation i dont want to be up before 6 am . Tried to explain to staff and ask for the manager they said he wasnt in . I paid good money yet got little sleep . Id like a refund .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel
The hotel seemed new and was very clean but a little impersonal but well located. There are other hotels closer to the beach though for the same price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless clean, you could eat off the floors.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022