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.
Sandy beach beach with palm trees by the sea, with reflection, Punta Uvita, Tropical rainforest, wooded hills, Pacific coast, Parque Nacional Marino Ballena, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica
A coastal landscape with a bay, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.

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 RM460 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
RM460
RM519 total
30 Jul - 31 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! (652 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 RM1,429 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
RM1,429
RM1,670 total
4 Aug - 5 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! (318 reviews)
"10/10"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 RM241 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
RM241
RM436 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 Uvita Beach and Arco Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"Superbe maison avec une vue à couper le souffle sur la mer. Le chemin pour se rendre est un peu difficile comme la plupart des routes secondaires du Costa Rica..."

Reviewed on 18 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 Uvita Beach and Arco Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"Superbe maison avec une vue à couper le souffle sur la mer. Le chemin pour se rendre est un peu difficile comme la plupart des routes secondaires du Costa Rica..."

Reviewed on 18 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 Uvita Beach and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
Hotel Uvita Forest
Cedrela Beach Villas

Cedrela Beach Villas

3.5 out of 5
Cam. a Playa Colonia Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
"A short walk to the beautiful Marino Ballena National Park (enter before 8am or after 4pm if you don’t want to pay). Apartment is located in a quiet area, but very close to large supermarket, petrol, banks, etc, and many options to eat. Apartment is new, nicely appointed, and exactly like the pictures. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Cedrela Beach Villas
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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