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Deluxe Room
194 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room
194 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Double Room
194 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable inn near Catarata uvita

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Ballena, Vista Ballena is within a 10-minute drive of Catarata uvita and Marino Ballena National Park. This inn is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Playa Hermosa and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Punta Uvita.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the inn's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property will be renovating from June 13 2024 to June 23 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Swimming pool

During renovations, the inn will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Vista Ballena features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The inn offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly inn also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

Vista Ballena is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Free valet parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Vista Ballena offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ballena inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Towels provided
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Snorkeling nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are 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

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

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

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • Whales Dolphins Hotel Dominical
  • Vista Ballena Inn Dominical
  • Whales Dolphins Dominical
  • Vista Ballena Inn Uvita
  • Vista Ballena Inn
  • Vista Ballena Uvita
  • Whales & Dolphins Ecolodge Hotel Uvita
  • Vista Ballena Costa Rica/Uvita
  • Vista Ballena Inn
  • Vista Ballena Ballena
  • Vista Ballena Inn Ballena

We should mention

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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