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Hotel El Tecal

2.5 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Aerial view
Hotel El Tecal sits on the ocean, offering a peaceful getaway with breakfast service. Guests can relax in the garden, use laundry facilities, connect to WiFi, or enjoy the outdoor pool. The property consistently earns enthusiastic reviews from guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Rice cooker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 1160 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
3 bathrooms
Oven
Cable channels
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 75 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 75 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bahía Ballena, Hotel El Tecal is in a national park and by the ocean. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting.
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00011, Puntarenas, Bahía Ballena, 300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Catarata uvita - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Punta Uvita - 13 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive - 7.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tecal

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Hotel El Tecal and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel El Tecal feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and shampoo
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel
Hotel El Tecal Ballena
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel El Tecal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Tecal?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel El Tecal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel El Tecal located?

Situated in Bahía Ballena, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel El Tecal Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower head was coming out of the wall. Nothing exciting but decent basic accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times with our dog and it is a convenient halfway point between Hermosa and Pavones. Very secure and safe, great restaurant onsite, and big, clean rooms with everything you need for a short or extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning unit in our room stopped working staff were quick to move us to another room, my only complaint is there were no chairs in the room to sit in and sitting on the bed was uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. People were nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gerardo Fallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access, clean. Well worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd night good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great pkave!

Great place, nice pools and breakfast was wonderful. Started early enough for us to eat before heading out on our adventures. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful room with all we needed. Full breakfast and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was worth the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett Neil

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

More than we expected

Amazing big and clean room with a balcony. Did not expect it would be that huge and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a few noisy neighbors our first night, they have a pool looked nice did not use, 2 minute drive to whale tail beach entrance. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived in the pouring rain, we could not check in because the front desk clerk was away despite open hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

Just book it.

Loved this place so much we booked to stay longer. Fantastic location just 5 mins walk from the national park beach which is stunning. The grounds of the hotel are lovely with two pools to cool down in after a hot day in the beach. Staff are exceptionally helpful snd kind. There is a restaurant attached to the hotel and a Mexican restaurant just along the road. We had the superior double room with a large kitchen and terrace so nice that we went to Maxi Palí supermarket at the end of the road and bought food to cook in the lovely kitchen. Now sitting in a hotel further up the coast and wishing we hadn’t left paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right next to the beach, walking distance and great location. Across the street is a great restaurant! The staff is so friendly. Breakfast there starts at 6:30am and is made to order. The beds are comfortable and you have a fridge and freezer and can control your own AC temperature. They give you two towels each which is very nice. They have a pool and showers. There is a cute orange and white hotel cat. I wish they had a lamp and towel hangers in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For such an economical price i did not expect a nice breakfast included. Or a pool. Or a kitchen in our units. The staff are very courteous and keep the facilities clean. This place is definitely a good bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Anthony

There's not enough space in the rooms. Kind of uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Swimming pools are above ground and highly chlorinated, no where to sit and socialize around pool(s) area. There was no Internet nor cable television which is not the hotel's fault BUT they should have offered a discount or have a solution ready.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Construction noise woke up at 5.30 am every day .

Extremly dissapointed . Hotel was good but i was woken every morning between 5.30 and 6am with very loud construction noise . On the last day they also started a reno on the room next door . They droped something on my door at 5.30 am then stated moving stuff in and out and banging on the pipes. Im on vacation i dont want to be up before 6 am . Tried to explain to staff and ask for the manager they said he wasnt in . I paid good money yet got little sleep . Id like a refund .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

SAMIRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helfful,friendly and down to earth.It's a huge property with decent size room and on site restaurant.Very close to National park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Franz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025