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Canavida Villas & Resort
"The staff was very helpful and nice. The property is amazing. Wonderful views. Quiet and relaxing. The are a couple of supermarkets around to shopping groceries and food. I’ll recommend Canavidas 100%. Thanks so much and I hope to see you back soon. Pura Vida!!!"
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026
Golden Pineapple Villas
"Cool concept. Their goal is to make it feel like you have the property to yourself (small number of villas, off the beaten path), and they achieved that goal (at least for our two night stay). Spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Howler monkeys live in their part of the forest, and howl in the ..."
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
"This property is stunningly beautiful. Very clean. Worth the drive up the mountain. Staff are very nice and helpful."
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026
La Cusinga Lodge
"The view was amazing and staff were very friendly. I did not realize that the rooms did not have A/C, so things were hot the first night (reception closed at 8:00), but they were able to get me another fan the second night l, which made things better. Overall, we really enjoyed the stay which included ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
Bahia Selvatica Lodge
"Nice small hotel. We had a little issue checking in but it was resolved quickly. The bar took cash the first night but not the second, not a big deal but inconvenient. Special shout out to Caroline and Mary who wonderful with recommendations on beaches and restaurants. The rest of the staff was very ..."
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026
Villas Alturas
"Great staff"
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
"Tiki Villas is a beautiful place with very helpful and friendly staff. Ana and William helped ensure our stay was comfortable and booked an excursion to Corcovado which was a lovely day adventure and a dinner reservation in Uvita. We loved relaxing with a delicious drink by the pool. Jose made a ..."
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026
Villas Rio Mar
"No complaints. It was a great place. Very beautiful and comfortable."
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026
Yuli Hotel
"We really enjoyed our stay! The staff was very friendly and helpful, and they helped us book a tour to Caño Island, which we highly recommend. The apartment’s kitchen was very well equipped, the pool was really nice and relaxing, and the breakfast was delicious :) We had a great experience overall ..."
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026
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Bahía Ballena Hotel & Travel Guide\n
When you come to deciding where to spend the night while exploring Ballena, you will have a wide range of perfect options. Our up-to-date hotel guide is where you can discover 30 accommodations within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius of the center of Ballena.
Despite the fact that Ballena doesn't boast having a wide selection of places to base yourself within a short walk of its urban core, Hotel Resort & Spa Cristal Ballena is central enough to satiate enlightened visitors.
4 miles (6 kilometers) away from downtown Ballena, you will find the Kura Design Villas. Alternatively, the Rancho Pacifico can be found approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) away. More options here include the Villas Tekoa as well as the Río Magnolia Nature Lodge.
Why don't you get close to some more of the beaches and forests located in Central Pacific Coast? Plan to spend some extra time in some of the other parts of Central Pacific Coast. Wise travelers should travel to regional diverse attractions or try hiking and afterwards locate a nearby Travelocity-registered base for the night.
The closest places to stay in Dominical include Uvita and San Gerardo de Dota. Uvita is 4 miles (6 kilometers) to the northwest of Ballena, while San Gerardo de Dota is 35 miles (53 kilometers) to the northwest. Hotels and apartments in Uvita are the Oxygen Jungle Villas and Hotel Bahia Azul. The Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge and Hotel de Montaña Suria are a selection of the Travelocity-registered hotel options in San Gerardo de Dota.
Prior to saying your goodbyes to Dominical, make sure you join the locals watching some fast-paced sport. Get to Fortunato Atencio Stadium, which you can find to the southeast of Ballena. Wise travelers who are interested in locating a hotel close to the game, make a reservation in the Hotel Casa Roland Golfito Resort or Fish Hook Marina & Lodge.
Tobias Bolanos International Airport is a practical airport, and is situated 65 miles (104 kilometers) away from central Ballena. Accommodation options nearby include Real InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall and Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose.
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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
"We stayed for 5 nights at the hotel. The hotel has the most beautiful view of the ocean. The restaurant was great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The swimming pool was beautiful. We saw all kinds of birds and animals in the ground of the hotel. Highly recommend for anyone staying around the Uvita area with a car."
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- Hotel Uvita Forest
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- Kura Boutique Hotel Member Of The Cayuga Collection
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- Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
- Rancho Pacifico
- Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
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