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Superior Triple Room
431 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Other room types
Standard Double Room
323 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Family Apartment
807 square feet
6 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 16 guests
(up to 15 children)
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Standard Quadruple Room
409 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Deluxe Studio Suite
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
344 square feet
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Family Room
807 square feet
4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 12 guests
(up to 11 children)
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Superior Quadruple Room
772 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Superior Double Room
344 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Quadruple Room
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Deluxe Apartment
2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Family Room
1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms
3 Queen Beds 1 Large Twin Bed
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 6 children)
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Family Studio, 1 Bedroom
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beach hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Hotel El Tecal in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Marino Ballena National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Arco Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include microwaves and rice cookers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hotel El Tecal is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2011
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel El Tecal offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature rice cookers and designer toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Designer toiletries
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 42
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rice cooker
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 4
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Contactless check-in is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

No hot water onsite

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Hotel Names

  • Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita
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  • Hotel El Tecal Ballena
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We should mention

There is no hot water on site.

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Contactless check-in is available.

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