Bahía Ballena Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

Marina Vista
While Marina Vista isn't home to many top sights, Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru are some notable places to visit nearby.

Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)
"Excellent facilities and the staff’s customer service is awesome. Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is AU$136 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$136
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"Beautiful house in the middle of the rainforest. 5/5"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

La Cusinga Lodge
Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is AU$164 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$164
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa lodge in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Near the national park, we loved the trails and the nature"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"Beautiful house in the middle of the rainforest. 5/5"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
500 m Norte Parque Marino Ballena, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Punta Uvita are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Great gem of a place in Uvita!
"It was such a great experience! Thank you so much. For the value, customer service and location this is such a gem of a find for a place to stay that is minutes away from the Whale Tail beach. We stayed in a room that had two beds, a kitchen with fridge, microwave, pots and pans, plates and cups. ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool!
Casita avail to rent for add'l fee
Uvita
Stay at this vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Our stay was beyond perfect! The home was wonderful. Clean, comfortable, secluded!Like all the reviews say…the drive up is no joke but quite doable and worth it!"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit

Catarata uvita
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Playa Tortuga
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Hacienda Baru
You can take time to visit Hacienda Baru during your travels to Ballena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Activities

From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat
AU$260
per adult

Uvita: Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip w/ Drinks & Snacks
AU$145
per adult

The Wonders of Cano Island Snorkeling Tour
AU$191
per adult
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