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Hotel Bahia Azul

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Uvita Beach

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Parque Nacional Ballena, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Colonia
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Uvita
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Uvita

On the beach.You'll find Uvita Beach and Punta Uvita within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Marino Ballena National Park and Catarata uvita are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Playa Colonia - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 12 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 12 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 38 min drive - 22.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bahia Azul

3-star beachfront hotel near Uvita Beach
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Bahia Azul. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Bahia Azul offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Bahía Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (20 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bahia Azul Uvita
Hotel Bahia Azul
Hotel Bahia Azul Uvita
Ballena Hotel Bahia Azul Resort
Hotel Bahia Azul Ballena
Bahia Azul Ballena
Resort Hotel Bahia Azul Ballena
Bahia Azul
Resort Hotel Bahia Azul
Ballena Bahia Azul Resort
Hotel Bahia Azul Hotel
Hotel Bahia Azul Ballena
Hotel Bahia Azul Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Bahia Azul to the airport?

Hotel Bahia Azul is 91.1 mi (183-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bahia Azul?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bahia Azul on Jun 13, 2026 start from $73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Bahia Azul have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Bahia Azul.

How close is Hotel Bahia Azul to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Bahia Azul offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Bahia Azul, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Bahia Azul?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bahia Azul?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Bahia Azul?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Bahia Azul have a pool?

Hotel Bahia Azul features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Hotel Bahia Azul have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Bahia Azul have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Bahia Azul to downtown Bahía Ballena?

Hotel Bahia Azul is 0.5 mi away from Uvita.

Hotel Bahia Azul Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loethers

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to park
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 10 days and loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ky

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic,
Verified

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness

You Get What You Pay for

Basic room, no frills. The room has a kitchen; but no stove, no fridge, no pots, no dishes, no cutlery. Clean room. Breakfast is included and is okay. Service could be better. The one drink rule seems silly: If one has orange juice, one cannot have coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

AnaLu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy caro para la habitación que es
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muy cerca de las 2 entradas al parque Nacional Bahia Ballena
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronny

Negación del café

No estuvo tan mal, algunas cosas que deben mejorar y si las mejoras ojalá las publiquen: 1. Habitación 6 cae una gotera encima de una cama. 2. Habitación 9 tenía olor a perro, quizá algún cliente metió un perro sin autorización de la administración. 3. Alimentación: Al ser las 3:00pm cuando uno como cliente acostumbra a beber café a esa hora, llegamos al restaurante a pedir que nos vendan café y nos dicen que a esa hora no se prepara café en el restaurante. La justificación fue muy absurda, la muchacha encargada del restaurante dijo que a esa hora no se prepara café para no enredar al personal de cocina, por el asunto de los tiempos de comida. A ver: En la mañana se sirven desayunos, obviamente con café, luego al medio día se sirven almuerzos los cuales pueden o no incluir el servicio de café, ¿Por qué en la tarde de 3:00pm en adelante no se permite la preparación de café para los clientes? Tuvimos que ir a los restaurantes vecinos, uno algo cerca del hotel y otro muy alejado del hotel para comprar un bendito vaso de café negro. Esa acción fue muy indignante, primero porque uno pide que le vendan café no que se lo regalen y segundo porque uno paga lo que le cobren, sin pedir descuento. Lo peor del caso es que el rótulo que está a un lado de la carretera dice: CAFETERÍA. Ojalá eso no vuelva a suceder con la clientela.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go see the whales

The hotel.staff was wonderful: food was great, well prepared. The proprietor apologized from r the run down conditions since COVID had affected tourism, but neither the internet nor THE TV stations worked in the room for the first night. The bed was very uncomfortable. The chef, his wife and child ldren we're welcoming, helpful and pleasant. Too bad. The city is lovely and the whale watching was fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo unico que nos desagrado fue los tiempos de espera para que sirvieran el almuerzo, 45 minutos, en lo demas no tuvimos problemas
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They said reservations wasnt paid but i have proof and wouldnt let my driver check in he slept in his car!! Owner said talk you for refund
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

david

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Énormément déçu par cet hôtel se disant 3 étoiles. C'était le 8ème hôtel de notre séjour et c'était la première fois que nous n'étions pas accueilli avec le sourire. La propriétaire nous donne une chambre en face de la cuisine (alors que l'établissement était presque vide) avec une douche qui fuyait faisant beaucoup de bruit. Finalement elle nous donne une autre chambre sale, sable sur le couvre lit et douche qui venait d'être utilisée.. Une piscine qui ne donnait pas envie de se baigner et un petit déjeuner passable... Bref 130 euro la nuit pour tout juste un motel selon moi ça fait cher. Franchement à éviter
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Logement très basique, à éviter

Logement très basique avec le strict minimum, à mon sens, ce n’est pas vraiment un hôtel 3* mais presque une auberge avec chambres doubles et salles de bain privatives. A notre arrivée on nous fournit les télécommandes ainsi que les linges à la réception. De plus pendant notre séjour de deux nuits, malgré les plusieurs demandes, nous n’avons pas eu d’eau chaude ! Le côté positif : c’est au calme, WIFI qui va bien quand il fonctionne, parking gratuit et à 5 minutes du club de plongée si comme nous, vous venez pour plonger et partir tôt le matin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Costa Rica Dive & Surf, friendly staff and the hotel's owner is always on property. Affordable rates.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel permite mascotas una excelente opción!

El lugar permite llevar mascotas por lo que hace que el paseo en familia sea más agradable. Los que trabajan son muy amables sin embargo tienen muy poco personal en algunos momentos.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación y muy buena atención del personal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pei Yao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good place but not a great breakfast

Good place, but the breakfast is too small. Small portion which could not qualify for continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and stay

Just a short walk (5-10 min) from the marina ballena national park. Beautiful area, near a couple of small grocery stores and a couple larger ones if you have a car. Restaurant food was good. Wifi was very good. rooms are pretty basic and could be updated, but overall met my needs for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved our stay! Tanya is very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are comfortable and the a/c was much appreciated! The hotel is in the perfect location! The included breakfast is delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The hotel was great. It did take about an hour to cool the room down after check in but after that, it was fine. The staff was very helpful . The beach was close and food was above average. We will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pura Vida!!!!!

great staff. super friendly and love the Tipico breakfast that comes with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location staff was awesome Food was great. Accommodation was basic but clean and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service

Decent hotel in a wonderful spot

This is a very basic hotel. Nothing fancy but it was clean and had good a/c. Beds were ok but not great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a pool and a restaurant on the premises. Ten minute walk to the beach and close to lots of restaurants and other businesses.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathie

Liked: Staff & service
The location was wonderful for easy access to the beach and a SCUBA diving trip to Cano Island. The rooms were not fancy, but adequate, though they had a kind of chemical smell from some cleaning solution I assume. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

maritza

maso

en cuanto relación precio y calidad lo vi mas caro que bonito, aunque la gente muy amable
Stayed 1 night in May 2018