Rancho Pacifico

4.5 star property
4.5-star adults-only hotel near Catarata uvita

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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1 Rancho Pacifico Road, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 0
  • Catarata uvita
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • 2098 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 968 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • 1345 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

Oceanside stay.At this Bahía Ballena hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Catarata uvita and 6 miles (10 km) of Uvita Beach. Marino Ballena National Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Playa Ballena is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Secret Lau Pool - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 16 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 21 min drive - 4.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Rancho Pacifico

4.5-star adults-only hotel near Catarata uvita
Rancho Pacifico offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Rancho Pacifico. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Rancho Pacifico offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 260 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 credit 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, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho Pacifico have an airport shuttle?

Rancho Pacifico offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 260 per vehicle, one-way.

How much does it cost to stay at Rancho Pacifico?

As of Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho Pacifico on Sep 26, 2025 start from $510.0, excluding 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.

How close is Rancho Pacifico to the beach?

This hotel is 4.7 mi (21-min drive) from Uvita Beach and 10.6 mi (29-min drive) from Ventanas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rancho Pacifico offer free breakfast?

Rancho Pacifico offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rancho Pacifico?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rancho Pacifico?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Rancho Pacifico?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rancho Pacifico have a pool?

Rancho Pacifico features an outdoor pool.

Does Rancho Pacifico have a restaurant?

Rancho Pacifico is home to Whale's Tail Grill, which features local and international cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

Does Rancho Pacifico have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, body treatments, and hot stone massages.

How close is Rancho Pacifico to downtown Bahía Ballena?

Rancho Pacifico is 2.1 mi away from Bahía Ballena.