Ballena Rey Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ballena Rey Hotel in Uvita offers family rooms with garden or pool views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, open-air bath, and a lush garden. The terrace provides a relaxing space, while the bar offers a variety of beverages. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Delicious Breakfast: A diverse breakfast is served daily, including continental, American, and vegetarian options. Local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 29 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls, the hotel is highly rated for its swimming pool, breakfast, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Oliver
Germany Germany
“Very friendly staff, beautiful and clean rooms, perfect stay”
Leah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! The staff were lovely. The breakfast buffet was amazing. Cocktail happy hours, the pool, the room was very big, clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Good shop/deli/restaurants in the area.”
Marie
France France
“Excellent breakfast and delicious smoothies! The staff are friendly and welcoming. Beach nearby (20-minute walk).”
Lisa
Germany Germany
“Great spacious room with small kitchen. Calm area. Close to Ballena Nationalpark..close to Hermosa Beach (by car). Really the friendliest man at the reception we met in our entire time in Costa Rica! He provided really helpful tips for things to...”
Mildred
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Friendly and helpful staff. Gilberto helped us arrange our whale watching tour with the local tourist association. Decent sized apartment with large balcony and drying rack after the day at the beach.”
Valentine
Canada Canada
“A little gem I would definitely use again. The staff was incredible, very helpful, kind and amazing. The room was like a little apartment with comfy beds, a kitchen and living room area. The pool was lovely, the breakfast great and there is an...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location and clean and comfortable rooms. Good size pool.”
Martin
Slovenia Slovenia
“The apartments are small, but well-equipped and very clean. There is a lovely pool area and a lush garden on the property. The whole property is well-maintained. The (small) breakfast buffet was delicious. The staff does their best to help you...”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff great - really friendly and helpful. We had a big suite, lots of space. Good breakfast. Walking distance to Tracopa bus station and the national park (though handy to be able to take an uber if pouring) as well as restaurants and a...”
Andrea
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great tico breakfast! Lovely staff! Best place to stay to go whale watching ❤️”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Ballena Rey Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ballena Rey Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.