"10/10 recommendation for couples. Jimmy was a great cook and very friendly. He’s definitely an asset. Room was comfortable and clean. Pool was very relaxing and refreshing. First time in Costa Rica and it was perfect staying here."
"10/10 recommendation for couples. Jimmy was a great cook and very friendly. He’s definitely an asset. Room was comfortable and clean. Pool was very relaxing and refreshing. First time in Costa Rica and it was perfect staying here."
"The location is perfect. We were a block from our whale watching tour, two blocks from the beach (parque nacional marina ballena), and there were some smaller but very good restaurants nearby. It was easy access to the highway as well. We enjoyed the pool and the shower and A/C worked well. It was very convenient for everything we came to do. Also recomment the restaurant La Boba La Ballena nearby."
"The location is perfect. We were a block from our whale watching tour, two blocks from the beach (parque nacional marina ballena), and there were some smaller but very good restaurants nearby. It was easy access to the highway as well. We enjoyed the pool and the shower and A/C worked well. It was very convenient for everything we came to do. Also recomment the restaurant La Boba La Ballena nearby."
"We had the 2 bedroom apartment that stepped right out to the pool. It accommodated our two couples very well. It was a very clean place with,helpful cheerful staff. Breakfast was a good bonus."
"We had the 2 bedroom apartment that stepped right out to the pool. It accommodated our two couples very well. It was a very clean place with,helpful cheerful staff. Breakfast was a good bonus."
"What an amazing piece of paradise! The property is stunning and the staff is very friendly and informative.
I would say a 4x4 vehicle is required, especially in the rainy season.
We saw tons of birds and enjoyed listening to the howler monkeys in the morning from the porch.
I would definitely stay again and refer my friends!"
"What an amazing piece of paradise! The property is stunning and the staff is very friendly and informative.
I would say a 4x4 vehicle is required, especially in the rainy season.
We saw tons of birds and enjoyed listening to the howler monkeys in the morning from the porch.
I would definitely stay again and refer my friends!"
"Clean air conditioned rooms. Very nice pool after a day of excursions. Helpful staff and a nice included breakfast. We ate each night in the restaurant which had a great selection of well prepared foods. Our waiter, Bernardo, was very entertaining. When in the area again, we will stay here again."
"Clean air conditioned rooms. Very nice pool after a day of excursions. Helpful staff and a nice included breakfast. We ate each night in the restaurant which had a great selection of well prepared foods. Our waiter, Bernardo, was very entertaining. When in the area again, we will stay here again."
"Rancho Pacifico knocks it out of the park! Treehouse Tamandua was incredible, infinity pool overlooking the whale’s tail was simply beautiful and every meal was amazing. Great variety, great taste, and I’d even go so far as to say the presentation was borderline spectacular. But most importantly it was the staff that made our stay near perfect. Every staff member should be commended for going out of their way to ensure every little need was taken care of. Muy Roco - Muchas Gracias!"
"Rancho Pacifico knocks it out of the park! Treehouse Tamandua was incredible, infinity pool overlooking the whale’s tail was simply beautiful and every meal was amazing. Great variety, great taste, and I’d even go so far as to say the presentation was borderline spectacular. But most importantly it was the staff that made our stay near perfect. Every staff member should be commended for going out of their way to ensure every little need was taken care of. Muy Roco - Muchas Gracias!"
"What a great stay we had at this beautiful, relaxing place! The owners had clearly put a lot of care into providing for guests needs. Well equipped kitchen. Range of seating on the balcony overlooking the fantastic pool and garden."
"What a great stay we had at this beautiful, relaxing place! The owners had clearly put a lot of care into providing for guests needs. Well equipped kitchen. Range of seating on the balcony overlooking the fantastic pool and garden."
"Beautiful and safe property. We loved our overnight stay on our way from Monteverde to Osa and Drake Bay.
Nice trails for an early morning hike, coupled with a great breakfast made a perfect start to our morning.
Toucans, howler monkeys and a gorgeous sunset made this stay one of our favorites. Clean room and wonderful staff were appreciated. We stayed in the Manu room."
"Beautiful and safe property. We loved our overnight stay on our way from Monteverde to Osa and Drake Bay.
Nice trails for an early morning hike, coupled with a great breakfast made a perfect start to our morning.
Toucans, howler monkeys and a gorgeous sunset made this stay one of our favorites. Clean room and wonderful staff were appreciated. We stayed in the Manu room."
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.
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.
"What an amazing piece of paradise! The property is stunning and the staff is very friendly and informative.
I would say a 4x4 vehicle is required, especially in the rainy season.
We saw tons of birds and enjoyed listening to the howler monkeys in the morning from the porch.
I would definitely stay again and refer my friends!"
"What a great stay we had at this beautiful, relaxing place! The owners had clearly put a lot of care into providing for guests needs. Well equipped kitchen. Range of seating on the balcony overlooking the fantastic pool and garden."
"The cabin was spotless, but could use some repair on the tiles in the shower. The proximity to the park and ability to walk to restaurants and tour companies, make it more than the best place to stay for the Whales Tail."
"The location and amenities were excellent. We loved the pool, the grounds were gorgeous and staff were there to welcome us and explain everything upon our arrival. It was truly a magical and memorable experience staying here"
This serene golden-sand beach offers a peaceful retreat with panoramic Pacific Ocean views. Visit during turtle nesting season (July-October) to witness conservation efforts at the adjacent biological reserve.
Slide down a natural rock waterway at Catarata Uvita, surrounded by Costa Rica's vibrant jungle. Visit the adjacent butterfly garden to witness colorful species in their tropical habitat.
This former cattle ranch transformed into a thriving wildlife refuge spanning 815 acres of diverse ecosystems. Explore well-maintained trails where sloths, monkeys, and over 365 bird species await your discovery.
This secluded natural swimming hole offers crystal-clear waters surrounded by Costa Rica's lush jungle. Arrive in the morning hours for maximum tranquility and bring water, as there are no facilities nearby.
Humpback whales visit the protected waters of Marino Ballena National Park from July to October, making boat tours unforgettable. Explore the famous 'Whale's Tail' sandbar formation at low tide or snorkel among colorful reef fish in the warm Pacific waters.
Three Sixty Boutique Hotel is a masterpiece! The attention to detail at every level took my breath away. When you arrive, you go up a very steep hill to be greeted by a friendly gate attendant who will let you into the property. When you park, an attendant is there to take you in a golf cart to the hotel. The entrance is designed in a way to build anticipation of the view you are about to see... as you make your way up the steps you will be astonished by the beautiful 360 degree view of the...
Three Sixty Boutique Hotel is a masterpiece! The attention to detail at every level took my breath away. When you arrive, you go up a very steep hill to be greeted by a friendly gate attendant who will let you into the property. When you park, an attendant is there to take you in a golf cart to the hotel. The entrance is designed in a way to build anticipation of the view you are about to see... as you make your way up the steps you will be astonished by the beautiful 360 degree view of the...
Kurà and its people are remarkable. It is difficult to be brief; we had a very rich experience.
Room/Architecture: The ocean view is indeed the paramount feature of all six rooms, and the wildlife—mostly beautiful birds—is right there outside your balcony. Beautiful design and architecture as well.
Food: Delicious. As a vegetarian, I wanted more days to try all the options, and my carnivore husband was equally well served.
Staff: Exceptionally skilled, wonderful people. All efforts to...
Kurà and its people are remarkable. It is difficult to be brief; we had a very rich experience.
Room/Architecture: The ocean view is indeed the paramount feature of all six rooms, and the wildlife—mostly beautiful birds—is right there outside your balcony. Beautiful design and architecture as well.
Food: Delicious. As a vegetarian, I wanted more days to try all the options, and my carnivore husband was equally well served.
Staff: Exceptionally skilled, wonderful people. All efforts to...
Our stay in Yaba Chigui Lodge was most delightful. The property is very well maintained and the design is unique with huge glass windows. The rooms are facing the jungle. Waking up in the morning we listened to the noises and even saw two monkeys. The innkeepers Juan and Ana were extremely helpful and friendly. We would come again in an instant!
Our stay in Yaba Chigui Lodge was most delightful. The property is very well maintained and the design is unique with huge glass windows. The rooms are facing the jungle. Waking up in the morning we listened to the noises and even saw two monkeys. The innkeepers Juan and Ana were extremely helpful and friendly. We would come again in an instant!
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Reviewed December 9, 2018Reviewed December 9, 2018
The place was an absolute dream stunning views in every direction!! Highly recommend it for couples my wife me I loved every minute of it! Staff and restaurant were top notch all around excellent 10 stars!!
The place was an absolute dream stunning views in every direction!! Highly recommend it for couples my wife me I loved every minute of it! Staff and restaurant were top notch all around excellent 10 stars!!
Absolutely epic view. Incredible accommodations and very friendly staff. We had a very short stay and wish we could have been there longer. Highly recommend. The only challenge is the treacherous drive up/down the mountain. It is not paved and very rocky. You’ll need a 4x4 vehicle.
Absolutely epic view. Incredible accommodations and very friendly staff. We had a very short stay and wish we could have been there longer. Highly recommend. The only challenge is the treacherous drive up/down the mountain. It is not paved and very rocky. You’ll need a 4x4 vehicle.
Brian
Reviewed December 31, 2023Reviewed December 31, 2023
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was probably the best set up I have seen. They had eggs for us to cook in the morning and their pots and pans were mostly stainless steel so that was much appreciated. They had nice cold filtered water for us also. We enjoyed the pool. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We would stay again
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was probably the best set up I have seen. They had eggs for us to cook in the morning and their pots and pans were mostly stainless steel so that was much appreciated. They had nice cold filtered water for us also. We enjoyed the pool. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We would stay again
Our stay at Oxygen Jungle Villas was amazing! The property is very well taken care of. The rooms were beyond comfortable. We even saw a sloth on the property! The only thing that I would say is that anyone staying on the property must have a vehicle with 4x4 and the hotel should definitely disclose that at the moment or prior to booking. Other than that GREAT hotel!
Our stay at Oxygen Jungle Villas was amazing! The property is very well taken care of. The rooms were beyond comfortable. We even saw a sloth on the property! The only thing that I would say is that anyone staying on the property must have a vehicle with 4x4 and the hotel should definitely disclose that at the moment or prior to booking. Other than that GREAT hotel!
The beach was amazing! The cabins are very private and comfortable. There are monkeys and toucans on site. The staff was fantastic. So friendly! We got a flat tire and they pointed it out to us and immediately changed it for us...in the dark! Exceptional service! Highly recommended! We will be back!
The beach was amazing! The cabins are very private and comfortable. There are monkeys and toucans on site. The staff was fantastic. So friendly! We got a flat tire and they pointed it out to us and immediately changed it for us...in the dark! Exceptional service! Highly recommended! We will be back!
My family and I stayed at the Cristal Ballena for 3 nights at it was absolutely lovely. The hotel grounds are considerably large and extremely well-manicured. There are a variety of flowers, fruit trees and other shrubbery making our early morning hikes through the property incredibly pleasurable. The best part was the enchanting river we discovered. You would probably love to spend a couple hours in the beautiful, big pool overlooking the ocean. It's really refreshing compared to the intense...
My family and I stayed at the Cristal Ballena for 3 nights at it was absolutely lovely. The hotel grounds are considerably large and extremely well-manicured. There are a variety of flowers, fruit trees and other shrubbery making our early morning hikes through the property incredibly pleasurable. The best part was the enchanting river we discovered. You would probably love to spend a couple hours in the beautiful, big pool overlooking the ocean. It's really refreshing compared to the intense...
My boyfriend and I just got back from the most romantic long weekend at RP imaginable.
Friends in San Jose have been recommending it for years - and now we know why.
The food, ambiance and service are second to none - certainly in CR.
The staff is super friendly and accommodating - but professional as well. We already miss the care they gave us.
Perhaps what stands out most (beside the view, natural beauty and exquisite design) is the fresh sushi created and served by master sushi chef...
My boyfriend and I just got back from the most romantic long weekend at RP imaginable.
Friends in San Jose have been recommending it for years - and now we know why.
The food, ambiance and service are second to none - certainly in CR.
The staff is super friendly and accommodating - but professional as well. We already miss the care they gave us.
Perhaps what stands out most (beside the view, natural beauty and exquisite design) is the fresh sushi created and served by master sushi chef...
Rooms were clean and well-equipped. Staff was very friendly. Very convenient to beach and the hotel even has a handy tide chart posted daily so you know when you can walk to the whale tail. Nice balconies on second-level rooms
The property is easy to miss because there are no signs on the street for it. Google Maps showed us where it was but we didn't believe it at first since there were no signs. But once we found it, someone was right there the open the gate for us and let us check in several...
Rooms were clean and well-equipped. Staff was very friendly. Very convenient to beach and the hotel even has a handy tide chart posted daily so you know when you can walk to the whale tail. Nice balconies on second-level rooms
The property is easy to miss because there are no signs on the street for it. Google Maps showed us where it was but we didn't believe it at first since there were no signs. But once we found it, someone was right there the open the gate for us and let us check in several...
Scott
Reviewed December 22, 2025Reviewed December 22, 2025
This property is very relaxed and welcoming. The staff are highly attentive and really take care of you while you are on site. The addition of the animal sanctuary makes it a very eco-friendly destination.
We stayed for one week during which the surrounding jungle and wildlife were the stars of the show.
This property is very relaxed and welcoming. The staff are highly attentive and really take care of you while you are on site. The addition of the animal sanctuary makes it a very eco-friendly destination.
We stayed for one week during which the surrounding jungle and wildlife were the stars of the show.
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What's the best place to stay on a budget in Bahía Ballena?
Where is the best place to stay near Marino Ballena National Park?
La Cusinga Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3-star lodge offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Marino Ballena National Park. Other good options within a few miles include Golden Pineapple Villas and Tropical Beach.
What about the best place to stay close to Uvita Beach?
One of the top choices for your stay is Villas María Luisa Lodge, located a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Uvita Beach, and this 3-star apartment offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Tropical Beach and La Dulcinea B&B are two other good choices in the immediate area.
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