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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
Exterior
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Pool
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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 Inn Dominical
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Vista Ballena Inn Uvita
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Vista Ballena Uvita
Whales & Dolphins Ecolodge Hotel Uvita
Vista Ballena Costa Rica/Uvita
Vista Ballena Inn
Vista Ballena Ballena
Vista Ballena Inn Ballena

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vista Ballena to the airport?

Vista Ballena is 130.8 mi (215-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vista Ballena?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vista Ballena on May 29, 2024 start from $85.0, 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.

Does Vista Ballena have an airport shuttle?

Vista Ballena offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 70 per person.

How close is Vista Ballena to the beach?

This inn is 2.3 mi (13-min drive) from Playa Hermosa and 3.1 mi (12-min drive) from Punta Uvita. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vista Ballena offer free breakfast?

Vista Ballena offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Vista Ballena?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Vista Ballena?

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

Is there free parking at Vista Ballena?

This inn offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Vista Ballena have a pool?

Vista Ballena features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The property will be renovating the pool from June 13 2024 to June 23 2024 (completion date subject to change).

Does Vista Ballena have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Vista Ballena have a spa?

This inn doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Vista Ballena to downtown Ballena?

Vista Ballena is 6 mi away from Ballena.

Vista Ballena Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 88 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

Alan

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

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The morning coffee at the restaurant needs improvement. There are a lot of stairs. Nice pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2022