Tropical Beach

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Garden view
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
$58
$51 nightly
$58 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026

Explore the area

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Bahia Ballena, Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Colonia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪167 min drive‬

Room options

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Uvita

Located in Bahía Ballena, Tropical Beach is on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Marino Ballena National Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Catarata uvita.

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Playa Colonia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Punta Uvita - 12 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playa Dominical - 25 min drive - 14.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tropical Beach

Family beach fun and outdoor pool
Tropical Beach offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Bahía Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with Mediterranean cuisine at jaffa, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Jaffa - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 11 for adults and USD 9 to 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • jaffa

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 11 for adults, and USD 9 to 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130.00 per vehicle (one-way)

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 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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tropical Beach Apartment Ballena
Tropical Beach Ballena
Tropical Beach Hotel
Tropical Beach Ballena
Tropical Beach Hotel Ballena

Tropical Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 140 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

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

10/10 Excellent

Geovanny, Miami Spring

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Great location, clean rooms, Efficient staff and the restaurant on site is amazing. Accomodation was very reasonable too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay at Tropical Beach was excellent. We arrived late due to a delayed flight and they made arrangements for us to park and receive our key after hours. The room was spotless and had everything we needed. The staff was friendly and helpful and went out of their way to help us with anything we needed. The pool was a nice respite from the heat and humidity and the restaurant on site was delicious. All that and it was affordable, comfortable, and, yes, they have hot water (I know this is an issue at some other places). We truly enjoyed our stay.
Morning visitor
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria De Carvalho

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alonso

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

Amazing

The staff is really nice, super clean hotel good location, restaurant, pool... We will come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

meihua

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We love hotel tropical. The staff are friendly and it is close to the beach. The Jaffe restaurant right on the property is yummy. The rooms are starting to show their age. Lots of minor broken things, a ceiling fan, the window lock, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall satisfactory experience Suggest the use cleaner towels (the ones we used were worn out and stained)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, great staff, Great restaurant! Very clean. Fun vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot Great restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was ok. But the bed was very bad. Me and my friend were had a problem to fall a sleep in this bed. Matress was very incomodous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Compton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a really nice stay and the front desk was able to help with special requests and information
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mieko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Omi

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jose was very helpful and kind on my trip! These place is a beautiful litte gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was very small, barely fit our suitcases beside the bed. No coffee maker, if you like loud music this is place for you. Bar right next to our room and music was coming through walls, even tried earplugs. 2nd night people down stairs were partying outside very loud. We checked out early
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint hotel close to the beach. Small basic rooms at a good price. Small pool in the middle, nice restaurant. Easy walk to the beach, playa Chaman, part of the National Park. Shower did not have hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024