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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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Villa in Cantón Osa, Ojochal · 5.66 km from centre
9.4
270 reviews
Breakfast available
Villas en el Bosque is a recently renovated villa in Ojochal where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and bar. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking, and free Wifi. Each room comes with a balcony with garden views.
At the villa complex, each unit comes with a desk. Every room is fitted with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while certain rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen. At the villa complex, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.
À la carte and continental breakfast options with fruit, juice, and cheese are available. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.
The area is popular for hiking, and car rental is available at the villa. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Tortuga is a 14-minute walk from Villas en el Bosque, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 17 miles from the property.
Bed & breakfast in Cantón Osa, Ciudad Cortés · 5.71 km from centre
9.6
70 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Ciudad Cortés, Hotel el Mono Feliz is within a 10-minute drive of Ventanas Beach and Tortuga Beach. This bed & breakfast is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Marino Ballena National Park and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Pinuela Beach.
Hotel in Cantón Osa, Ojochal · 5.73 km from centre
9.4
220 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Ojochal, 19 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Vista Villas has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a closet, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms in Vista Villas are equipped with a hairdryer and an iPod docking station.
Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and American options.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ojochal, like hiking and cycling.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 29 miles from Vista Villas.
Hotel in Cantón Osa, Ciudad Cortés · 5.78 km from centre
8.0
1 review
Located in Ciudad Cortés, Hotel Evasión is within a 10-minute drive of Pinuela Beach and Ventanas Beach. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Playa Garza and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Tortuga Beach.
Holiday home in Cantón Osa, Tortugal · 5.86 km from centre
10.0
1 review
Modern Jungle Escape Breathtaking Ocean Views offers accommodations in Tortugal, 19 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 29 miles from Nauyaca Waterfalls. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property.
The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at Modern Jungle Escape Breathtaking Ocean Views will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tortugal, like horse riding, snorkeling, and diving. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
La Managua Airport is 48 miles from the property.
Holiday home in Cantón Osa, Ojochal · 5.89 km from centre
9.2
51 reviews
Providing a garden, Cabinas Coco Lindo features accommodations in Ojochal. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home provides a pool with garden views, open-air bath, and a 24-hour front desk.
The vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This vacation home also offers a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio.
A car rental service is available at the vacation home.
Tortuga is a 12-minute walk from Cabinas Coco Lindo, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 17 miles away.
Hotel in Cantón Osa, Ojochal · 5.91 km from centre
9.1
41 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Ojochal, 1.5 miles from Tortuga, Oasis de las Palmas has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides evening entertainment and a concierge service.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms also feature a kitchen with an oven. All rooms have a closet.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 18 miles from Oasis de las Palmas, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 28 miles from the property.
Guest house in Cantón Osa, Punta Mala · 5.92 km from centre
Marie Marjolaine Place offers accommodations in Punta Mala, a 6-minute walk from Tortuga and 17 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
At the guest house, every unit includes a balcony. A fridge and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 27 miles from the guest house. La Managua Airport is 45 miles away.
Apartment in Ballena · 5.95 km from centre
7.4
18 reviews
Located in Ballena, Villas María Luisa Lodge is by the ocean, a 4-minute walk from Uvita Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Marino Ballena National Park. This beach apartment is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Catarata uvita and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Ventanas Beach.
Villa property in Ballena · 5.97 km from centre
9.6
8 reviews
Located in Ballena, Cedrela Beach Villas is in a national park, a 4-minute walk from Uvita Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Marino Ballena National Park. This villa is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Catarata uvita and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Playa Ballena.
Lodge in Ballena, Uvita · 5.97 km from centre
9.0
481 reviews
Boasting a swimming pool, a garden and barbecue facilities and views of the pool, forest lodge is set in Uvita and offers accommodations with free WiFi.
A terrace with garden views is offered in all units.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast.
A water park is available on site and both hiking and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of forest lodge.
Playa Hermosa is 3.1 mi from the accommodations, while Marino Ballena National Park is 10-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Golfito Airport, 62 mi from forest lodge.
Hotel in Cantón Osa, Ojochal · 5.97 km from centre
9.1
41 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Ojochal, 1.2 miles from Tortuga, Hotel Evasión has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and massage services. Among the facilities at this property are room service and dry cleaning services, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides airport transportation, while a car rental service is also available.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a closet, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms include an electric tea pot, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have pool views. All rooms will provide guests with a stovetop.
An à la carte breakfast is available at Hotel Evasión.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 27 miles from the property. La Managua Airport is 46 miles away.
Holiday home in Ballena, Uvita · 6.00 km from centre
7.5
18 reviews
Providing a garden, Al's Beach Casa provides accommodations in Uvita. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a terrace.
The recently renovated vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and a toaster, as well as a coffee machine. Towels and bed linen are provided 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 patio.
A private beach area is available on-site and cycling can be enjoyed close to the vacation home.
Uvita Beach is a 4-minute walk from Al's Beach Casa, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 9.2 miles away.
Lodge in Ballena, Uvita · 6.00 km from centre
8.2
345 reviews
Located in Uvita, a 2-minute walk from Uvita Beach and 9.4 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Villas Maria Luisa has accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool.
The lodge provides guests with a patio, garden views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles from Villas Maria Luisa.
Villa in Cantón Osa, Ojochal · 6.02 km from centre
Featuring a garden, Casa Sandro features accommodations in Ojochal. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Tortuga is a 15-minute walk away and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 17 miles from the villa.
The air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or shower and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 27 miles from the villa. La Managua Airport is 46 miles from the property.
Hotel in Ballena, Uvita · 6.05 km from centre
7.5
516 reviews
Located in Uvita, within a 6-minute walk of Uvita Beach and 9.1 miles of Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Uvita Pirates Hostel has accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a grill. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.
Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while some accommodations at the hotel also feature a balcony.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles from Uvita Pirates Hostel.
Vacation home in Ballena · 6.08 km from centre
Located in Ballena, this vacation home is a 4-minute drive from Marino Ballena National Park and 7 minutes from Catarata uvita. This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Uvita Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Playa Colonia.
Campsite in Ballena, Uvita · 6.08 km from centre
10.0
4 reviews
Breakfast available
Bambuk Bio Chalet is located in Uvita, just a few steps from Uvita Beach and 9.5 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a concierge service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and a tour desk for guests.
The campground consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with free toiletries, and a seating area. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The campground offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service.
The campground has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles from the campground. La Managua Airport is 38 miles from the property.
Hotel in Ballena, Uvita · 6.08 km from centre
7.4
16 reviews
Located in Uvita, within a 6-minute walk of Uvita Beach and 9.1 miles of Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Hotel El Chaman provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The hotel features family rooms.
Complete with a private bathroom, guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a balcony. At Hotel El Chaman, each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 19 miles from the accommodation.
Villa in Cantón Osa, Ojochal · 6.10 km from centre
10.0
1 review
Tropical Oasis in Ojochal offers accommodations in Ojochal, a 16-minute walk from Tortuga and 17 miles from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom villa features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation is non-smoking.
For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue.
Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and garden at the villa.
Nauyaca Waterfalls is 27 miles from Tropical Oasis in Ojochal.