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Hona Beach Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hostel near Playa Dominical

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Front of property
Point of interest
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Property entrance

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Playa Dominical, Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas Province, 60504
  • Playa Dominical
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hacienda Baru
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballena

Walk to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Playa Dominical and 2 miles (3 km) of Hacienda Baru with a stay here. Also, Playa Dominicalito is within 3 miles (5 km) and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playa Dominicalito - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hona Beach Hotel

Beach hostel near Playa Dominical
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hona Beach Hotel.

This Ballena hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Hona Beach Hotel offers 15 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hona Beach Hotel Ballena
Hona Beach Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hona Beach Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballena

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hona Beach Hotel to the airport?

Hona Beach Hotel is 23.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hona Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hona Beach Hotel.

How close is Hona Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Playa Dominical and 2.9 mi (21-min drive) from Playa Dominicalito. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hona Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Hona Beach Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hona Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hona Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hona Beach Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Hona Beach Hotel have a pool?

Hona Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Hona Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hona Beach Hotel to downtown Ballena?

Hona Beach Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Dominical.

Hona Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs some updating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025