Vista Ballena
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Vista Ballena
Jardines del Morete, Provincia de, Uvita, Puntarenas 60504, Costa Rica
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Located in Ballena, Vista Ballena is within a 10-minute drive of Catarata uvita and Marino Ballena National Park. This inn is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Playa Hermosa and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Punta Uvita.Show More
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4.2/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.2
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolDivingSnorkelingHikingSpaMassage RoomPrivate ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceAirport Shuttle ServiceBar
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Surroundings
Landmarks: sulakaska
(1.5 km)
Landmarks: La piel de Naranja
(1.5 km)
Landmarks: Iglesia de Uvita
(1.6 km)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
10
Superior Double Room
1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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15
Standard Room
1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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13
Deluxe Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews(34)
4.2/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.2
- Amenities4.2
- Location4.2
- Service4.2
Vashali
May 2, 2022
Although my plane landed late, it was tricky to get to the area via taxi, but when I arrived late the reception was very helpful and helped me organise my stay. I had a great time there.
Guest User
January 19, 2024
This hotel is on a mountainside overlooking the sea. Fantastic views from rooms and restaurant and bar. Lovely swimming pool. Nice public areas. However, the receptionist was a bit dismissive, not friendly. No thank yous. Waiting staff very friendly though. First night meal was absolutely awful. Set menu for our group of 18, probably not the standard menu. The food was cold and very, very salty. However, the breakfasts were good and our second night meal was good. The rooms are tired and not particularly clean. The bathroom needed a good scrub. Bedding clean. Hairdryer in room. Shampoo and conditioner but no shower gel. Internet off and on. No water in room, but water available from bar urn. The swimming pool was great as the weather was very hot. You cannot walk to anywhere from this hotel. it's in the middle of nowhere up a very steep and narrow drive, which is at least one mile long. Not good for a long stay, but OK for 2 nights.
Jill
December 12, 2023
Rooms are down several steep staircases from the tiny common area perched atop the hill. Aversive muzak played nonstop in the bar/restaurant area which permeated the whole place. Not a peaceful costa rican environment.
Molly
December 9, 2023
We had an amazing stay! The staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and the view is amazing!
Guest User
November 10, 2023
What a great place! The staff are friendly and provide excellent service. The view, bar area, and pool are sublime. This hotel sits on the side of a steep hill with an incredible view of the ocean and Whales Tail. As a result, the drive up can be intimidating but easily managed by taking it slow in first gear. You need to be prepared to walk up stairs to get back and forth from the room and bar/restaurant/pool area. The food and drinks are excellent. The beach and town are a 15 min drive, at most. The rooms are comfortable with well functioning air conditioning. The outside patio/deck provides another magnificent view from the room. We had a wonderful couples massage in the open air yoga space. The bathroom in the room could use some attention, but hardly enough of a concern to dissuade us from returning. We're very happy we stayed here on our trip to Costa Rica. Thank you, Vista Ballena!
Guest User
February 27, 2023
We went here for the sunset view and decided to have dinner and drinks. The view was amazing however the food was subpar. The piña coladas were delicious. We had bruschetta as an appetizer and it tasted weird. We discovered they put olives on it. It made it treats fishy. I wish they would have indicated that on the menu. As our main meal, I had mahi-mahi and my wife had steak. Our meals came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The mahi-mahi was good, the steak was tough and the mashed potatoes and vegetables tasted fishy for both of us. I would recommend this place for sunset and drinks only.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Book for the view, nothing else. Rooms are quite a walk and the bathroom is very very dirty and outdated. The shower curtains were full of mold and when turning on the shower there was water everywhere in your room. The bar is awesome they make great margaritas, but for this money you would expect more of the room.
wendy
June 25, 2023
The view from the restaurant is breathtaking. The restaurant's food is delicious. But the room we stayed in, the toilet had issues. First, it had no cold water going into the bathroom sink, shower and toilet. The maintenance team resolved as the main line was turned off. Then the toilet was howling every time you flushed for 20 seconds. Sounded like you were at a sports arena with foghorns. They said it was trapped air in piped. The howling/screeching sound lasted the entire time we stayed (one/night). I explained and showed a video to the receptionist and she just gave me a blank stare and said that there is air in the pipes.
Guest User
April 10, 2023
We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and had a wonderful experience. All the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. The hotel was clean and comfortable with incredible views of the area. The breakfast was better than the average included breakfast. The dinners were excellent. We will definitely stay there again the next time we are in Uvita. We highly recommend the Vista Ballena. It is an excellent value.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–22:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental
StyleA la carte
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 19
Located in Ballena, Vista Ballena is within a 10-minute drive of Catarata uvita and Marino Ballena National Park. This inn is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Playa Hermosa and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Punta Uvita.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the inn's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the inn's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
SpaAdditional charge
Massage Room
Private ParkingFree
Airport Pick-up Service
Airport Shuttle ServiceAdditional charge
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Children's Pool
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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