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Our top choices for Playa Ballena hotels

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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (223 reviews)
"The room was spotless, the reception disk polite, the food excellent, the staff attentive and the pool marvelous. "
United States
Walter
The price is NT$7,077
NT$7,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Beach nearby

Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort
4.0 star property
4.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was attentive. "
United States
Gustavo
The price is NT$2,579
NT$4,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Canavida Villas & Resort
Beach shuttle

Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"The shower, the view, clean, well stocked kitchen "
Canada
Danielle
Villa Costa Pura Vida
Terrace/patio

Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Cool Waters Jungle Villas
2.0 star property
5.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The place was very clean. They had a great pool and a path into the jungle. The dogs were sweet as well. "
United States
Edward
The price is NT$2,559
NT$3,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Cool Waters Jungle Villas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Yabá Chiguí Lodge
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Outstanding accomodation. Very helpful and friendly owners."
Canada
chris
The price is NT$3,860
NT$4,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Yabá Chiguí Lodge
Terrace/patio

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
3.0 star property
6.2 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Well designed and managed. Excellent in every way."
Canada
Sean
The price is NT$2,369
NT$2,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Bahia Selvatica Lodge
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Villas en el bosque

Villas en el bosque
3.5 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great accommodations. Staff went above board to make us comfortable"
United States
Paul
The price is NT$4,118
NT$4,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Villas en el bosque
Property amenity

OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"The owners are so sweet and make you feel right at home. The property and room is absolutely gorgeous. I especially loved the little patio area and communal kitchen."
United States
Lillian
The price is NT$3,717
NT$4,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
OASIS de las Palmas
Deluxe Room | Private spa tub

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (57 reviews)
"Nice room, very private space, short walk to good restaurants, friendly staff, will definitely stay here again when visiting the area. "
United States
Matthew
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
3.5 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (210 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, rooms very clean, food delicious and the location is simply beautiful. Highly recommended."
United States
Paige McLean
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
Private beach nearby

Morning Glory

Morning Glory
2.0 star property
6.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Morning Glory était un endroit propre, très beau, piscine très belle et propre, jardin magnifique...je reviendrais sans hesiter."
Canada
Edith
The price is NT$1,397
NT$2,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Morning Glory
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Ojochal Gardens Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Friendly stuff, spacious accommodations, superb breakfast."
Canada
Roman
Ojochal Gardens Villas
Bar (on property)

Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"Every thing was perfect v"
Canada
Marek
Alma de Ojochal
Standard Double Room, Garden View | Living area | TV

Hotel Evasión

Hotel Evasión
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"We enjoyed an excellent stay at Hotel Evasion. Located in a beautiful rainforest setting, our room was clean, modern and comfortable and overlooked a lovely swimming pool which we used daily during our stay. The hotel itself is within easy reach of Ojochal, Uvita, Sierpe and nearby beaches. Would highly recommend this hotel. "
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is NT$3,312
NT$3,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hotel Evasión
Front of property

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Would highly recommend! Beautiful grounds, unique and comfortable villas, amazing breakfast baskets and the best cocktails we had in CR. Its owner operated with a personal touch. Location is good too - tucked away and quiet but just a quick drive to restaurants and shops. "
United States
Laura
The price is NT$4,860
NT$5,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Jungle River Resort - Adults Only
Front of property

Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay
2.5 star property
7.2 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Wonderful accommodation in Uvita. Lovely clean, modern, comfortable individual units in a great location walking distance to the beach and national park and lots of restaurants. Nice pool and excellent breakfast. Very nice and helpful staff."
Canada
Val
Alborada Boutique Stay
40-inch Smart TV with cable channels

Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Jean was super helpful staff running the the show, great recommendations on day trips and very nice and accommodated and clean secure area with a nice big common area to walk freely about and stage yourself for more Costa Rican fun"
United States
Aaron
The price is NT$3,260
NT$4,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Hotel Uvita Forest
Garden view

Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"Lovely staff. Large clean modern rooms. Beds were good. The jungle like feel inside was great and we enjoyed the pool as a family. "
Canada
kristine
The price is NT$4,513
NT$5,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Hotel Ballena REY
Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine

Hotel Tucan

Hotel Tucan
2.0 star property
8.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"Very nice and neat place ! Rooms are little but super nice ! The property need water tanks for extra storage! If there is no water it is very uncomfortable. "
United States
Eugenia
Hotel Tucan
Garden view

Hotel Seren Glamping

Hotel Seren Glamping
2.0 star property
6.3 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Lawrence
Hotel Seren Glamping
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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Top Playa Ballena Hotel Reviews

Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place. Peaceful. Private. Clean. Great place!! Owner is super helpful and very nice!!"
Alexander 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Villa Costa Pura Vida

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Ballena?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Playa Ballena, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Playa Ballena?
Adjacent to Playa Ballena, Hotel Villas Gaia is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars. Other good options within a short distance include Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa and Elan at Ballena Beach.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Playa Ballena?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Playa Ballena.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Ballena, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Playa Ballena.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Playa Ballena?
For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Playa Ballena, click here.
What can I see and do near Playa Ballena?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Ventanas Beach, Playa Tortuga, and Uvita Beach. You can enjoy nature at Pinuela Beach, Arco Beach, or Tortuga Beach. Turtle Beach Street, Playa Colonia, and Uvita Arts Center are a few additional nearby sights.