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Ballena, located in the picturesque Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica, is a captivating travel destination renowned for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant marine life. Staying in Ballena offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the pristine beaches and lush landscapes of the region. The best neighborhoods to stay in include Uvita and Dominical, both offering a range of accommodations from luxury resorts to cozy eco-lodges.

One of the top attractions in Ballena is the Ballena Marine National Park, a haven for nature enthusiasts and marine life lovers. The park is famous for its whale watching opportunities, especially during the migration seasons from December to April and June to November, when humpback whales grace the warm tropical waters. Visitors can also enjoy the serene beaches such as Ballena Beach, Uvita Bay Beach, and Piñuela Beach, perfect for relaxation and water activities.

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Ballena Dorada Lodge
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Hotel in Ballena, Uvita · 0.29 km from centre

8.0

 

204 reviews

Located in Uvita, a 14-minute walk from Playa Ballena, Ballena Dorada Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, rooms include a patio with a mountain view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Ballena Dorada Lodge also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms have a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 13 miles from the accommodation, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 23 miles from the property.

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Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
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Resort in Ballena · 9.37 km from centre

9.6

 

283 reviews

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Located in Ballena, Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa is on the riverwalk, a 3-minute drive from Catarata uvita and 12 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park. This luxury resort is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Uvita Beach and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Ventanas Beach.

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Arboura Eco Cabins
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Lodge in Ballena, Uvita · 6.49 km from centre

8.7

 

487 reviews

Set in Uvita Beach close from the Marino Ballena National Park, Arboura Eco Cabins provides accommodations with free WiFi.

Units include a terrace with pool views, all units have private outdoor showers.

This accommodations offers two styles of cabins: Open-air a frame cabins and shipping container style units.

None of their cabins have hot water, are rustic as they are located in the jungle.

The lodge offers an outdoor pool.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Ojochal and Dominical Beach is 12 mi from Arboura Eco Cabins. The nearest airport is Palmar Sur Airport, 23 mi from the property.

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Tropical Beach
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Apartment in Ballena, Uvita · 6.53 km from centre

8.4

 

1,527 reviews

Breakfast available

Tropical Beach features air-conditioned accommodations in Uvita. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The property offers car rental and features a garden and sun terrace.

At the apartment complex, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Some units also have a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster.

À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails.

Sightseeing tours are available in the neighborhood. Guests at the apartment can enjoy hiking and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the year-round outdoor pool.

Uvita Beach is a 13-minute walk from Tropical Beach, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 9.2 miles from the property.

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Dolce Uvita
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Hotel in Ballena · 7.18 km from centre

8.7

 

147 reviews

Located in Bahia, 1.6 miles from Uvita Beach, Dolce Uvita provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as a hot tub. The property has a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organizing tours for guests.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Dolce Uvita also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a mountain view. At the accommodation all rooms come with air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Italian options.

Dolce Uvita has a grill. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at the hotel.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 8.7 miles from Dolce Uvita, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 18 miles from the property. La Managua Airport is 37 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Selva Armonia Immersive Jungle Resort
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Hotel in Ballena, Uvita · 4.20 km from centre

9.4

 

441 reviews

Located in Uvita, 12 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Selva Armonia Immersive Jungle Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as a hot tub. The property has nightclub and a concierge service.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Guest rooms include a closet.

Guests at Selva Armonia Immersive Jungle Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Uvita, like hiking.

Nauyaca Waterfalls is 21 miles from the accommodation.

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Selva Armonia
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Hotel in Ballena · 4.35 km from centre

9.0

 

11 reviews

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Located in Ballena, Selva Armonia is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Secret Lau Pool. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Arco Beach and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Catarata uvita.

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Unforgettable Villa Roca Ocean to Mountain Views
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Villa in Ballena, Ojochal · 4.72 km from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Providing a garden, Unforgettable Villa Roca Ocean to Mountain Views offers accommodations in Ojochal. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking.

Offering a terrace with mountain views, this villa also features a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 18 miles from the villa, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 28 miles from the property. La Managua Airport is 47 miles away.

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Unforgettable Stay - Book Brand New Villa Roca
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Villa property in Ballena · 4.73 km from centre

With a stay at Unforgettable Stay - Book Brand New Villa Roca in Ballena, you'll be 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Playa Garza and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Marino Ballena National Park. This villa is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from El Pavón Waterfall and 5 mi (8 km) from Playa Ballena.

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Jungle Passion Lodge
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Lodge in Ballena, Ojochal · 4.84 km from centre

9.9

 

15 reviews

Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the mountain, Jungle Passion Lodge is located in Ojochal and has accommodations with free WiFi.

All units come with a balcony with garden views, a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower. Some units have a seating area and/or a patio.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 18 miles from Jungle Passion Lodge, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 27 miles from the property.

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Hotel Ocean Breeze
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Resort in Cantón Osa, Ciudad Cortés · 5.02 km from centre

9.0

 

84 reviews

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When you stay at Hotel Ocean Breeze in Ciudad Cortés, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Ventanas Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. This resort is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Tortuga Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Playa Tortuga.

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Yethan House
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Guesthouse in Ballena · 5.09 km from centre

When you stay at Yethan House in Ballena, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach. This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Uvita Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Playa Colonia.

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YETHAN HOUSE
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Homestay in Ballena, Uvita · 5.12 km from centre

9.2

 

46 reviews

YETHAN HOUSE offers accommodations in Uvita, a 11-minute walk from Uvita Beach and 9.5 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The property offers mountain views.

Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and garden at the homestay.

Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles from YETHAN HOUSE.

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Yethan house
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Homestay in Ballena, Uvita · 5.12 km from centre

9.2

 

26 reviews

Yethan house offers accommodations in Uvita, a 11-minute walk from Uvita Beach and 9.5 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The homestay provides an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen.

A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles from the homestay.

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Villas Pura Vida
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Villa in Cantón Osa, Ojochal · 5.17 km from centre

10.0

 

5 reviews

Villas Pura Vida enjoys a location in Ojochal, 18 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 28 miles from Nauyaca Waterfalls. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. All rooms have a balcony with views of the mountain.

The units at the villa complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, all units are soundproof.

Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool at the villa.

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Casa sin Tiempo
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Holiday home in Ballena, Uvita · 5.21 km from centre

8.2

 

8 reviews

A 2-minute walk from Uvita Beach in Uvita, Casa sin Tiempo offers accommodations with access to an open-air bath. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private balcony.

Yoga is available at the property. If you like to discover the area, cycling, walking tours and pub crawls are possible in the surroundings and the vacation home can arrange a car rental service.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 10 miles from Casa sin Tiempo, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles from the property.

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Cool Waters Jungle Camping
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Hotel in Ballena · 5.25 km from centre

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When you stay at Cool Waters Jungle Camping in Ballena, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Uvita Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Playa Colonia.

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Cool Waters Jungle Hostel
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Guest house in Ballena, Uvita · 5.25 km from centre

9.5

 

16 reviews

Offering river views, Cool Waters Jungle Hostel in Uvita provides accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, a pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, full-day security, and currency exchange for guests.

All units come with a patio with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a shared bathroom with shower. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

You can play table tennis and darts at the guest house, and the area is popular for bike tours.

Uvita Beach is a 9-minute walk from Cool Waters Jungle Hostel, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 9.4 miles from the property.

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Cool Waters Jungle Villas
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Hotel in Ballena · 5.25 km from centre

10.0

 

2 reviews

Located in Ballena, Cool Waters Jungle Villas is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Uvita Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Playa Colonia.

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Cool Waters Jungle Villas
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Hotel in Ballena, Uvita · 5.25 km from centre

8.9

 

142 reviews

Located in Uvita, a 9-minute walk from Uvita Beach, Cool Waters Jungle Villas provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property has room service and a concierge service for guests.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Cool Waters Jungle Villas also have free WiFi, while some have a mountain view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

You can play pool and darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 9.4 miles from Cool Waters Jungle Villas, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles away.

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