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Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is AU$132 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$132
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! (59 reviews)
"Las villas son hermosas, las vistas impresionantes! Nos encantó. Lo único que quisiera resaltar es que si os quedáis en villa oropendola, tener mucho cuidado si tenéis niños chicos. Para llegar a las villas también es un poco complicado. Es necesario tener vehículo todo terreno. Aparte de eso, todo ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

La Cusinga Lodge
Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is AU$265 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$265
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only
Calle Perezoso, Ojochal, Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Ciudad Cortés. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions El Pavón Waterfall and Tortuga Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"This property is the perfect get away to beautiful Costa Rica. The location of the hotel and the views are amazing. The staff were tremendously helpful, courteous and a joy to be around. I would definately reccomended this hotel and we will be back again! If you stay with Hotel 360 please make sure ..."
Reviewed on 20 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.

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! (59 reviews)
"Las villas son hermosas, las vistas impresionantes! Nos encantó. Lo único que quisiera resaltar es que si os quedáis en villa oropendola, tener mucho cuidado si tenéis niños chicos. Para llegar a las villas también es un poco complicado. Es necesario tener vehículo todo terreno. Aparte de eso, todo ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach.
Dominical
Stay at this villa in Puntarenas Province. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Perfection!
"This property was even better than expected! Our family of seven, ranging in age from 11 - 78 years old, used this as our home base to explore the area, from Manuel Antonio down to Uvita. We fished, walked the whale tail, hiked Nauyaca Falls, and explored beaches, and the Lattice House location was ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2025

Hotel Uvita Forest
Calle Garcia, Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"It was a very pleasant stay"
Reviewed on 25 June 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
El Pavón Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Pavón Waterfall during your travels in Punta Mala.
Ciudad Cortes Central Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ciudad Cortes Central Park, a lovely green space in Ciudad Cortés. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Activities

Uvita: Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip w/ Drinks & Snacks
AU$144
per adult

Uvita: Whalewatching Experience in Costa Rica
AU$150
per adult

Whale Watching Experience Marino Ballena National Park
AU$121
per adult

Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena
AU$135
per adult

Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour - Morning
AU$86
per adult

Combo Tour Marino Ballena National Park
AU$128
per adult
80% of travellers recommend