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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (220)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(220)
"quiet, peace, beautiful. "
"quiet, peace, beautiful. "
KATHY
The price is AU$392
AU$392
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Elan at Ballena Beach
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(16)
"Excellent stay and Camila the property manager is amazing"
"Excellent stay and Camila the property manager is amazing"Cheng-Han
Canavida Villas & Resort
4.0 star property
4.1 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (60)
10/10
Exceptional
(60)
"Jessica is very friendly, accommodating and very helpful with activities and dining options. Great with communication and service!"
"Jessica is very friendly, accommodating and very helpful with activities and dining options. Great with communication and service!"Kristine
The price is AU$136
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Villas en el bosque
3.5 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
10/10
Exceptional
(5)
"Villas en el Bosque provided the perfect sanctuary for our family to unwind, relax, and fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of Costa Rica. The villa offered both comfort and space for our family of four.
The owners were incredibly welcoming and hospitable. But what truly made this experience unforgettable was the breathtaking view. Our villa overlooked the lush forest, with a stunning glimpse of the ocean in the distance. Every morning, we enjoyed the natural spectacle right from our patio,...
"Villas en el Bosque provided the perfect sanctuary for our family to unwind, relax, and fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of Costa Rica. The villa offered both comfort and space for our family of four.
The owners were incredibly welcoming and hospitable. But what truly made this experience unforgettable was the breathtaking view. Our villa overlooked the lush forest, with a stunning glimpse of the ocean in the distance. Every morning, we enjoyed the natural spectacle right from our patio,...Sarah
The price is AU$157
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Cool Waters Jungle Villas
2.0 star property
5.5 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
10/10
Exceptional
(7)
"Close to the beach and has a river next to it"
"Close to the beach and has a river next to it"Gerald
The price is AU$136
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Ojochal Gardens Villas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
10/10
Exceptional
(11)
"Friendly stuff, spacious accommodations, superb breakfast."
"Friendly stuff, spacious accommodations, superb breakfast."
Roman
Hotel el Mono Feliz
2.5 star property
5.6 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(75)
"Hotel run by friendly hosts who are warm and welcoming. "
"Hotel run by friendly hosts who are warm and welcoming. "Bibhu
Yabá Chiguí Lodge
2.5 star property
6.2 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
10/10
Exceptional
(24)
"Juan and Ana made us feel so welcome to their tropical oasis in the jungle. Now if you are looking for a place with A/C and giant TVs this is not for you. If you want to sleep immersed in the sounds of jungle, with a steam running along the property, this is the place! We have traveled the whole of Costa Rica now; this is our favorite place so far! We stayed here 3 nights of our last leg of a 14 days trip, we relaxed in the pool, amazing beautiful beaches near by, playa hermosa was my favorite,...
"Juan and Ana made us feel so welcome to their tropical oasis in the jungle. Now if you are looking for a place with A/C and giant TVs this is not for you. If you want to sleep immersed in the sounds of jungle, with a steam running along the property, this is the place! We have traveled the whole of Costa Rica now; this is our favorite place so far! We stayed here 3 nights of our last leg of a 14 days trip, we relaxed in the pool, amazing beautiful beaches near by, playa hermosa was my favorite,...Robert
The price is AU$180
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Jungle River Resort
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(6)
"The place is absolutely lovely, right next to a beautiful river and surrounded by forest. In general it’s quiet, yet the music from the bar was a bit high at times. Breakfast was very basic. The cabin was very nice, generally comfortable but lacking cabinets to store our clothes. The cabin also was not super clean. I would certainly consider staying there again, but I think the price we paid was too high for the quality of the products, services and amenities received. "
"The place is absolutely lovely, right next to a beautiful river and surrounded by forest. In general it’s quiet, yet the music from the bar was a bit high at times. Breakfast was very basic. The cabin was very nice, generally comfortable but lacking cabinets to store our clothes. The cabin also was not super clean. I would certainly consider staying there again, but I think the price we paid was too high for the quality of the products, services and amenities received. "Gloriana
The price is AU$322
AU$322
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(20)
"We stayed in a large room, 5 of us. There is a communal kitchen “alfresco” which is welcome when you donc want to eat out every meal.
Alex, the owner, is super friendly. He gave us good advice on places to see, beaches to visit.
One downside: the place had a bit of a damp smell. "
"We stayed in a large room, 5 of us. There is a communal kitchen “alfresco” which is welcome when you donc want to eat out every meal.
Alex, the owner, is super friendly. He gave us good advice on places to see, beaches to visit.
One downside: the place had a bit of a damp smell. "Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$204
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (52)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(52)
"Quaint, rustic place, clean, well landscaped, friendly staff, very close to some very good restaurants, close to playa ventanas, it is wooden structure so quite rustic but goes well w the jungle vibes. "
"Quaint, rustic place, clean, well landscaped, friendly staff, very close to some very good restaurants, close to playa ventanas, it is wooden structure so quite rustic but goes well w the jungle vibes. "Matthew
Hotel Seren Glamping
2.0 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(21)
"We absolutely loved our stay at Seren! As soon as we got there they showed us to our tent and it was so nice and cool inside. The ac worked great the whole time we were there. The bathroom accommodations were very clean and the pool was so nice to cool off in. We had breakfast there in the mornings and the fruit was great! There is an amazing pizza place walking distance from Seren and the beach was just minutes away. Thank you for making our time in Uvita such an amazing experience! Would...
"We absolutely loved our stay at Seren! As soon as we got there they showed us to our tent and it was so nice and cool inside. The ac worked great the whole time we were there. The bathroom accommodations were very clean and the pool was so nice to cool off in. We had breakfast there in the mornings and the fruit was great! There is an amazing pizza place walking distance from Seren and the beach was just minutes away. Thank you for making our time in Uvita such an amazing experience! Would...Jackie
Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (117)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(117)
"great view"
"great view"Thomas
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
3.5 star property
8 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (45)
10/10
Exceptional
(45)
"We absolutely loved our stay here. My kids had so much fun in the pool and the apartment was beautiful. Its walking distance to some great food and also the beach. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be returning. "
"We absolutely loved our stay here. My kids had so much fun in the pool and the apartment was beautiful. Its walking distance to some great food and also the beach. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be returning. "Richard
Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (72)
10/10
Exceptional
(72)
"Amazing little hotel for couples. "
"Amazing little hotel for couples. "Jeffry
The price is AU$595
AU$595
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(18)
"Secure, clean, and friendly. Well maintained. Great location close to excellent restaurants, bars and other amenities. Short drive to Playa Ballena. "
"Secure, clean, and friendly. Well maintained. Great location close to excellent restaurants, bars and other amenities. Short drive to Playa Ballena. "David
The price is AU$102
AU$102
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hotel Ballena REY
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(37)
"Once you pass through the lobby you enter the beautiful gardens in the courtyard. The pool was small but nice, the breakfasts were good."
"Once you pass through the lobby you enter the beautiful gardens in the courtyard. The pool was small but nice, the breakfasts were good."Angela
The price is AU$187
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Tropical Beach
3.0 star property
6.7 km from Playa Ballena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (138)
8.6/10
Excellent
(138)
"Jose was very helpful and kind on my trip! These place is a beautiful litte gem. "
"Jose was very helpful and kind on my trip! These place is a beautiful litte gem. "Zoltan
The price is AU$80
AU$80
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Uvita Paradise
3.0 star property
7.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(46)
"This is our second visit and stay at Uvita Paradise. We enjoyed our stay so much last year that we had to come back again this year. The location is well situated for all your needs and our favourite restaurant Seba’s is a 5 minute walk.
Highly recommended!!"
"This is our second visit and stay at Uvita Paradise. We enjoyed our stay so much last year that we had to come back again this year. The location is well situated for all your needs and our favourite restaurant Seba’s is a 5 minute walk.
Highly recommended!!"Julia
The price is AU$169
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Rooms & Pool Macaws
2.0 star property
8 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(33)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and the property is very well maintained including the pool. The outdoor kitchen is well equipped and it is a beautiful place to have breakfast. They provide fresh water and coffee from the family farm. It is well located between the Marino Ballena National park and the uvita waterfall. It is a quite and beautiful place to stay!"
"We really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and the property is very well maintained including the pool. The outdoor kitchen is well equipped and it is a beautiful place to have breakfast. They provide fresh water and coffee from the family farm. It is well located between the Marino Ballena National park and the uvita waterfall. It is a quite and beautiful place to stay!"
Ann-Kristin
The price is AU$77
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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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.
Top Playa Ballena Hotel Reviews
La Cusinga Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Near the national park, we loved the trails and the nature"
Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands
10/10 Excellent
"I took my family back to the Uvita area for our first international trip. Mark provided loads of good information and stayed in contact with us and the property manager throughout the trip to address any issues that came up. Beds were comfortable and place was fully stocked. I didn’t want to use the a/c but my family did so it came in clutch :) Great location, close to beaches. "
Ocean views breezes. 6-bedroom, 6-bath Spacious house with large patios.
8/10 Good
"We were actually the first guests to stay at this property, and everything exceeded our expectations. The house is very spacious, clean, and the ocean view is a beautiful bonus. It’s about a 10-minute drive to Uvita, making the location very convenient.To reach the house, you do need to go through a short rough road, around 150 meters. While it's not very long, a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. We had a Toyota Corolla and managed just fine, except during one rainy night when the car couldn’t make it up the hill, and we had to walk to the property. That was the only minor inconvenience.The outdoor area of the property is still under construction, and the hosts mentioned that they plan to build a pool soon, which will be a great addition. We’re definitely looking forward to coming back to this place in the future!"
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
10/10 Excellent
"The location of the property is beautiful, set back from the road and elevated for a great view of the Pacific. We particularly enjoyed the Happy Hour each day at 5:00 to enjoy the fabulous sunsets. The pool, the colorful plants, the toucans, tanagers, orapendulas and numerous other birds added so much to our visit. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Our 5 days spent at Cristal Ballena were top notch!"
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Frequently asked questions
What's the area like around Playa Ballena?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Playa Ballena, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 34 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Playa Ballena?
Adjacent to Playa Ballena, Elan at Ballena Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options within 5 miles include Canavida Villas & Resort and La Cusinga Lodge.
How many hotels are there near Playa Ballena?
Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa Ballena.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Ballena, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Playa Ballena.
What can I see and do near Playa Ballena?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Playa Tortuga, Tortuga Beach and Uvita Beach. You can enjoy nature at Ventanas Beach, Pinuela Beach or Arco Beach. Turtle Beach Street, Playa Colonia and Secret Lau Pool are a few additional nearby sights.