Bahía Ballena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a backdrop of mountains and dense forest.
An aerial view of a beach with turquoise waters, a sandy shoreline, and a small green island.
An aerial view of a narrow, sandy beach with clear turquoise waters on both sides, surrounded by dense greenery.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.
A beach with rocky foreground, people walking, and a mountain range in the background.

Our guide on where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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Marina Vista

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

Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is AU$157 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$157
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Villas Rio Mar
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is AU$129 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$129
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Cerro Ballena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Un lugar espectacular para vacacionar. Tranquilo, muy bien equipado, hermosa vista. Sólo que se debe mejorar las indicaciones para llegar, la indicación no es tan precisa las aplicaciones pueden llevarte por un camino más corto pero intransitable para vehículos sencillos."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is AU$292 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$292
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel, service was great. We enjoyed the pool, drinks and breakfast. Room very comfortable, outside shower, coffee machine, with a porch. Everything was outstanding!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
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

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Cerro Ballena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Un lugar espectacular para vacacionar. Tranquilo, muy bien equipado, hermosa vista. Sólo que se debe mejorar las indicaciones para llegar, la indicación no es tan precisa las aplicaciones pueden llevarte por un camino más corto pero intransitable para vehículos sencillos."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Cedrela Beach Villas

Cedrela Beach Villas

3.5 out of 5
Cam. a Playa Colonia Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"Needs more blankets"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Cedrela Beach Villas
Most luxurious Villa closest to National Park 250m! Pool tropical jungle Oasis🌴

Most luxurious Villa closest to National Park 250m! Pool tropical jungle Oasis🌴

Uvita Puntarenas Province
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Punta Uvita are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Our family of four had a wonderful stay at the Seaside Luxury Villas. Marie-Eve was a great host and quick to answer our questions. We enjoyed being just a short walk from the beach / national park, with a number of good dining options nearby. The kids loved the pool and having their own room. We ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Most luxurious Villa closest to National Park 250m! Pool tropical jungle Oasis🌴
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.

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