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Whale Tail Hotel

2.0 star property
Riverfront hostel with free breakfast and bars

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Exclusive Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Along Uvita Beach, Whale Tail Hotel beckons you to unwind with free continental breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Explore the nearby Playa Hermosa or take a dip in the outdoor pool, then enjoy happy hour at Whale Tail Brewery.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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Uvita, 750 East From BCR, Laureles Rd., Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504

About this property

Whale Tail Hotel

Hostel near Uvita Beach
Located close to Playa Hermosa and Punta Uvita, Whale Tail Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Whale Tail Brewery, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Whale Tail Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Private yards and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tagua Cafe Vivo
  • Whale Tail Brewery
  • Whale Tail Brewery
  • Whale Tail Hotel Lobby

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Whale Tail Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Whale Tail Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Whale Tail Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Whale Tail Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Tail Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM–7:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Whale Tail Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Tail Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Hermosa, Uvita Beach, and Punta Uvita. Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Whale Tail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Air conditioning in the room was great, breakfast we re good, the staff was great and being near of the Whale tale brewery was interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The brewery attached to the property was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden location, refreshing/relaxing pool..helpful and friendly staff..loved the tea, coffee and juice bar..very good price, would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

taras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel room, choices of nice breakfast, very pleasant staff at reception and overall very relaxed atmosphere with lots of green trees, bushes and flowers. Also we spotted monkeys right overhead and 2 macaws fighting next to monkeys. It was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like the staff! Danielle especially, she was so personable, helpful and friendly:) the property was super large and had multiple amenities! The room was very comfortable and the ac was a bonus!

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

A good stay

When we first arrived we were a little disappointed that the rooms are so basic, and the bathrooms could have been cleaner. However, the rest of the hotel made up for this considering the price. The staff were very lovely, the common areas are nice and spacious, the breakfast has lots of freshly made options. The beds were comfy, air con worked well and the showers were hot. The one thing I wasn’t happy with was the lack of security box in the room. We were assured the property was safe and that was our impression as well, but it would have given us peace of mind going out for the day to know our passports were locked away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nope!! Not fabulous!! Not fabulous at all!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No es tan bueno!!

La verdad me quede esperando la amabilidad de la que otros hablan. Los de recepción bastante pesados hasta ingreidos, a ecepción del muchacho que me reicibio el día que llegue, Los otros muy antipaticos, en el restaurante fue lo mismo, la muchacha que me antendio la primera noche muy amable. en la segunda noche, fatal la salonera llegaba a cada rato, a vigilarme como si fuese a robarme algo. Yo me quede en ese hotel, porque necesitaba estar cerca de unos clientes que estaba visitando, por lo que andaba de trabajo no de paseo. No soy un tipo del más aspecto ni que se vea como un delicuente, pero así me hizo sentir esta persona. lamentablemente no me acuerdo del nombre de ninguno. El personal a ecepción de los que comente, no son nada amables, son arrogantes y prepotentes, no se dan cuenta que tienen trabajo gracias a todas las personas que nos alojamos en ese lugar, que sin clientes se quedarian sin trabajo. Sin duda alguna la mayoría necesita un curso de servicio al cliente.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall great area with tons of options to explore. Room was simple and clean but overall had mold growing all over enough to get onto pillows and bedding from structural/maintenance not kept up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022