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Ukinca Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$57
$50 nightly
$57 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30

Explore the area

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Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Bahía Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Tortuga
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Quadruple Room, Pets Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Terrace/patio

Family Room, Pets Allowed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Pets Allowed | Desk, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Pets Allowed

  • 162 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

With a stay at Ukinca Hostel in Bahía Ballena, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool. .This hostel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Playa Hermosa and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Uvita Arts Center.
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What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 11 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Playa Tortuga - 20 min drive - 13.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sibu - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ukinca Hostel

Ukinca Hostel offers 12 accommodations. Rooms open to patios. This Bahía Ballena hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including cooking classes and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 40 per stay)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 40 per stay)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Ukinca Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BesT hosTeL I’ve ever stayed out . No creepy men roaming the property. Felt Extremely safe. Extremely convenient location. 3 restaurants and a cafe in the immediate area. 10 minutes walk to center of town with Supermarkets, banks, and close to the Waterfall !
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Annie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dinaida

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose, Heredia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026