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Tropical Beach

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Garden view
Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bahia Ballena, Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Uvita
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪167 min drive‬

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Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Uvita

Oceanside stay.You'll find Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Bahía Ballena hotel. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 12 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 4.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Tropical Beach

3-star beach hotel with outdoor pool
Tropical Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Tropical Beach. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Tropical Beach offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Bahía Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

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 self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 11 for adults and USD 9 to 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 11 for adults, and USD 9 to 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130.00 per vehicle (one-way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
This property is professionally cleaned
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Tropical Beach Apartment Ballena
Tropical Beach Ballena
Tropical Beach Hotel
Tropical Beach Ballena
Tropical Beach Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tropical Beach to the airport?

Tropical Beach is 92.4 mi (201-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical Beach?

As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical Beach on Oct 31, 2025 start from $46.19, 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.

Does Tropical Beach have an airport shuttle?

Tropical Beach offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 130.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Tropical Beach to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Playa Colonia and 12-minute walk from Uvita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropical Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Tropical Beach, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 9 and 11 for adults, USD 9 and 11 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Tropical Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tropical Beach?

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

Is there free parking at Tropical Beach?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tropical Beach have a pool?

Tropical Beach features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Tropical Beach have a restaurant?

Tropical Beach is home to jaffa, which features Mediterranean cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Tropical Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tropical Beach to downtown Bahía Ballena?

Tropical Beach is 0.7 mi away from Uvita.