Bahía Ballena

Travel Guide

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a backdrop of mountains and dense forest.
An aerial view of a narrow, sandy beach with clear turquoise waters on both sides, surrounded by dense greenery.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.
A coastal landscape with a bay, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.
An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a curved shoreline, a sandy beach, and a dense forest area.

Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

Find the best Bahía Ballena areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Marina Vista

While Marina Vista isn't home to many top sights, Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru are some notable places to visit nearby.

Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is RM461 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
RM461
RM521 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (651 reviews)
"Staff servicial, lugar tranquilo, alejado del mar. Restaurante supera las expectativas. Desde la atención hasta la calidad de los platillos, todo fue excelente. El personal fue muy atento y el ambiente hizo que la experiencia fuera aún más agradable."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Villas Rio Mar
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is RM1,424 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
RM1,424
RM1,665 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"Words cannot describe the experience my wife and I had. We hugged the staff and cried when we had to leave. This place is truly magical."

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is RM252 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
RM252
RM447 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
"Staff was great, Christian was awesome as well as the"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
"Staff was great, Christian was awesome as well as the"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Secret ...
Hotel Uvita Forest
Ballena Paradise Apartments

Ballena Paradise Apartments

3.5 out of 5
500 m Norte Parque Marino Ballena Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this apartment in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Hermosa ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Parking is secure, staff friendly. Property is very well maintained. No critters to be seen in the appartment! Great value and proximity to beach is ideal. Would (will) return!"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Ballena Paradise Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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