Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Spa
- Room service
- Breakfast included
- Housekeeping
$255
$255
$225 nightly
$255 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Explore the area
7 km al Sur de Uvita, Costa Ballena, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
- Playa BallenaPlace, Playa Ballena1 min drive
- Catarata uvitaPlace, Catarata uvita10 min drive
- Playa TortugaPlace, Playa Tortuga11 min drive
- Drake Bay (DRK)Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)156 min drive
Room options
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Junior Suite
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- 538 sq ft
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
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Master Suite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- 969 sq ft
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
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Family Suite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 807 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Junior Suite
- Sleeps 3
Master Suite
- Sleeps 3
Family Suite
- Sleeps 4
Master Suite
- Sleeps 3
Family Suite
- Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood
Bahía Ballena
When you stay at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa in Bahía Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Arco Beach and Pinuela Beach. .This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Ballena and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Marino Ballena National Park.
What's nearby
- Playa Ballena - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
- Uvita Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
- Marino Ballena National Park - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
- Catarata uvita - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
- Playa Tortuga - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
Restaurants
- Restaurante Marino Ballena - 9 min drive
- La Choza de Alejo - 8 min drive
- Ballena Bistro - 10 min walk
- Tagua - 17 min drive
- Kinsu - 11 min drive
About this property
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Beach resort with outdoor pool
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Bahía Ballena resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this Mediterranean resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Enjoy international cuisine at Pura Vida, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Bahía Ballena? This resort has 861 square feet (80 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Pura Vida - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free beach shuttle
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
- RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Pura Vida
Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
- Books
- Full-service spa
- Library
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- In-room crib
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Hair salon
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- 861 square feet of conference space
- Business center
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Garden
- In a national park
- Picnic area
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Terrace
Full-service spa
- Facials
- In-room massages
- Manicures/pedicures
- Spa open daily
Accessibility
- No elevator
More
- 2 floors
- Banquet hall
- Built in 2004
- Designated smoking areas
- Mediterranean architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Free crib
- Premium bedding
- Tempur-Pedic mattress
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Limited room service
- Minibar
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: CRC 37000
- Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: CRC 37000 (from 4 to 11 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: CRC 105000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 70000 (one-way), (up to 11 years old)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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