Bahía Ballena

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Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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Marina Vista

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

Marina Vista
Hotel Diuwak

Hotel Diuwak

3 out of 5
Frente a las oficinas del ICE Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is RM363 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
RM363
RM410 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (223 reviews)
Overall a great stay. Fabulous location, kids loved the pool. The greenery is so good! Much better than most hotels. Breakfast was nice (not amazing, though). Some things are getting a bit run down, but I imagine maintenance in the tropics is pretty challenging.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel Diuwak
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 RM1,646 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM1,646
RM1,914 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (309 reviews)
The Staff treat you like family. Nothing is too much trouble. Grounds/room above average

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

3.5 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is RM296 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
RM296
RM502 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Great space and views for days!!! Loved having a personal pool to lounge by while looking at the ocean!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 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

3.5 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 Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Great space and views for days!!! Loved having a personal pool to lounge by while looking at the ocean!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
Everything was amazing! We’re definitely coming back

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
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 Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Minimal amenities (small fridge in room, AC, TV) but clean. Nightclub/restaurant next door plays music in the evening until late(ish). No cleaning or maid service. Secure locking gate was usually closed and locked in the evening.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
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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If you;re into birding, visit Oro Verde - our guide, Ronny, was great - very knowledgeable (he's lived there all his life) and enthusiastic. Breakfast with his family was a real treat and the guided walk around the Oro Verde was excellent. Great valu