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Hotel Canto de Ballenas

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Ballena hotel

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Front of property
Exterior
Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
North of Marino Ballena National Park, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Punta Uvita
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Uvita

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ballena hotel, you'll find Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Catarata uvita - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 11 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 4.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Canto de Ballenas

Enjoy free breakfast at this Ballena hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Canto de Ballenas. Self parking is free.

This Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Canto de Ballenas offers 12 accommodations with minibars and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Canto de Ballenas to the airport?

Hotel Canto de Ballenas is 131.2 mi (216-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Canto de Ballenas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Canto de Ballenas.

How close is Hotel Canto de Ballenas to the beach?

This hotel is 0.6 mi (2-min drive) from Punta Uvita and 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Uvita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Canto de Ballenas offer free breakfast?

Hotel Canto de Ballenas offers free full breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Canto de Ballenas have a pool?

Hotel Canto de Ballenas features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Canto de Ballenas have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Canto de Ballenas have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Canto de Ballenas to downtown Ballena?

Hotel Canto de Ballenas is 0.7 mi away from Uvita.

Hotel Canto de Ballenas Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Valentina

Disliked: Room comfort

More of a cabin

This hotel is a wooden cabin which has more of a hostel feel. It is far from Uvita’s centre and it’s hard to get a taxi or food delivery to the hotel. You need to go through a dirt road to get here. The breakfast was scarce and the rice reheated from the day before (I hope). The room felt humid even though the aircon was on. No wifi reached the bedroom. Expensive for the accommodations. Having said that, the grounds and beautiful and staff was kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

liat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not for everyone

Nice pool. Nice grounds except piles of organic trash on all sides, behind the cottages., Needs a refrigerator for guests to keep fruits, etc. No hot water. No milk. No tea for tea drinkers. No possibility of getting a bit of extra fruit at breakfast. I was refused every time., Rustic but pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Jungle feel and homely, perfect location for Uvita

The rooms are spacious and it's nice to have your own terrace. The place has a very homely and friendly feel, and the breakfast can be made vegan (and it's really good!). It's calm and peaceful, a bit like being in the jungle, hot, humid and the sounds of wildlife all around you, Macaws high up in the trees. A nice 1km walk along the road to Uvita beach. Wifi in the room wasn't great, but that didn't bother me, and the AC was quite noisy but that didn't bother me either, the ceiling fan was ok. All in all I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

A quiet Uvita getaway

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. All the staff was friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. The property is out of the way and very quiet with the sound of birds, monkeys, and distant roosters adding ambiance. The room was great and quiet, the showers are typical tropical showers, simple but plenty of water pressure. I plan on staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property with huge gardens, lots of birds and wildlife. Nice pool area as well. I did not have a car, but I rented a bicycle for the week to get around as this property is a little more remote (which was great, it was quiet and peaceful!) Staff were friendly and helpful, I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wade B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is stunning, well manicured and teeming with jungle wildlife. Toucans, Scarlet Macaws, Green Parrots … all right overhead. The staff is welcoming and the food is decent. The pool, huge, 48ft (nit given justice in the pics) is functional but run down on the deck. Give this place a shot, you won’t be disappointed if you are not looking for luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pragash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Faye, Vancouver

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

no room available when I arrived

When I arrived, the hotel manager/owner did not speak English but was able to explain that there was no room for me, and Expedia had mistakenly offered 50 rooms on expedia.ca - but he actually had not availability. He offered me a room in the DOG house ! for real. FORTUNATELY, I met a friend on the bus that brought me to Uvita, and he was able to secure me a room at his hostel. They had a last minute cancellation. I was in shock that I had called Expedia and paid $224 for 2night stay but was not able to check in. I am now waiting for my refund....
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad experience, the room confort is very very bad, the hotel staff is good, the room dont have good bed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pay more get less.

Owner did not acknowledge Expedia payment, wanted additional funds , no A/C , no hot water, food over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour convivial, très bon accueil
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martine

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

Séjour en bungalow

Jardin très beau, personnel dévoué et très sympathique. Grande chambre agréable. On déplore le manque d’eau chaude à la douche.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Federico

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Ove

Clean rooms in a nice garden

Clean rooms in a very nice garden with lots of beautiful flowers. It is about 800 m to the beach and note that the beach is within a National Park, hence it costs 6 USD per person to visit the closest beach. Otherwise it is 5 km to Playa Hermosa to get on the free beach. During our stay there was no warm water in the shower and the breakfast was very basic (only scrambled eggs or pan cakes and coffee/tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

scordino

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

Uvita

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Janosne

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

lovely little hotel with huge rooms, classy pool

lovely little hotel with huge rooms, classy pool, nice garden, tranquility. unfortunately the access road is in poor condition (unpaved), but after that everything is fine! the interiors of the self-contained units are large, unfortunately there is no heated water in the shower, the water temperature is the same as the outside temperature (so it is not cold but not hot) the staff is nice, the cleanliness is comfortable, the pool is very classy the garden is very beautiful! We met iguanas several times. There’s always something to renovate, but it’s not a luxury hotel with shimmering granite, you don’t get it here. There is a nice little private seat at the house code, like a "foyer" they may be a little close to each other, but you can also walk away in the garden, by the pool, if you wish. Overall, we didn't regret staying at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

olivier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Prestations en rapport du prix payé

Prestations en rapport du prix payé
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No me gusto la limpieza de la piscina y muy limitada la cantidad de desayuno.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar muy tranquilo para ir a descansar m
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Victor Hugo

Pésimo hotel. Muy diferente lo que se ofrece en esta página la realidad que uno encuentra. Si estuviera excelente el desayuno
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018