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Tropical Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $52
$46 nightly
$52 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6

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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
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Uvita

With a stay at Tropical Beach in Bahía Ballena, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Uvita Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Playa Colonia 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 - 12 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 15 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 41 min drive - 23.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tropical Beach

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 self 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 12 for adults and USD 9 to 12 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
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

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 stay free
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 12 for adults, and USD 9 to 12 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. 83 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 163 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nagy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We took the apartment room, and it was very clean and well equipped. Also very close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds were hard, room was small. A/C worked well, saw lots of wildlife, places to eat within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel very close to NP Ballena beach entrance. Rooms basic but clean and friendly staff. Jaffa restaurant on site serves excellent cocktails beers and dinner, although breakfast service was distinctly slow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Disliked: Amenities
No hot water the first night. No working tv during our stay. No coffee maker. The music next door, at night, was so loud that we checked out a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria Venetia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
OK hotel near the beach, rooms near the pool are a bit small (bed is almost against the wall on one side and there's no bedside table or lamp on the other side, as there's no space), but overall a good option for staying in Uvita. Breakfast is an extra 5000 colones and has 3 options: granola with yogurt & fruit (they call is muesli but it's granola), Costa Rican (gallo pinto with eggs), and American style (eggs, bacon & toast)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. Our room cabin number 1 was huge. Ac and hot water worked perfectly. The host was extremely helpful. We were steps from the beach, parrots flying in the early morning. The room had everything you could need. There were restaurants very nearby. And one on site. Our favorite was the Native bar next to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was enjoyable! Pool was great for kids with a close walk to the national park and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was no fridge, even a small one. As well, no kettle to make coffee or tea. These two factors means one cannot make or store food and liguids.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located with a restaurant on site. The room was clean and spacious and the restaurant has a good menu and the food is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geovanny

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alonso

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waking up with the sound and activity of the ara’s was unique. Furthermore, the apartments were clean and comfortable, service is good, locatuon is perfect, walking distance from the the beach/national park. We (family of 5) had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cute little oasis. Thoughtfully designed, helpful staff, everything worked (A/C, hot shower). One of the best hotels at this low price point I stayed in in CR.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all, good stay. We booked a really nice whale watching trip through the hotel. The restaurant was not open, but the hostel next door was great. The staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quality for the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host I.was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had an excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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