Bahía Ballena Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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Marina Vista

While Marina Vista isn't home to many top sights, Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marina Vista
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is 3 775 kr per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
3 775 kr
20 Jun - 21 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"Words cannot describe the experience my wife and I had. We hugged the staff and cried when we had to leave. This place is truly magical."

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
La Cusinga Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge

3 out of 5
Km166 Costarena Sur Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Fully refundable
The price is 1 431 kr per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
1 431 kr
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa lodge in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Breakfast was good every morning and Micheal and Carlos are so nice along with Hazel at the front desk."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

La Cusinga Lodge
Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is 1 181 kr per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
1 181 kr
18 Jun - 19 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (643 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Villas Rio Mar
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Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
"La casa impecable, el diseño de la casa es hermoso y acogedor. El servicio y la atención es ideal para sentirse en casa. La piscina es deliciosa. Se disfruta la naturaleza y las playas son un éxito!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Absolutely a wonderful place to stay with awesome staff!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C

Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C

Dominical Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"Everything about this property was as advertised and better! The property manager and concierge were extremely helpful and very efficient with communication. The view and solitude provided from the location were unreal"

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Playa Tortuga

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Bahía Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Playa Tortuga

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy an outing to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Hacienda Baru

5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hacienda Baru during your travels to Bahía Ballena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Hacienda Baru

Catarata uvita

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Catarata uvita

Secret Lau Pool

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Secret Lau Pool during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.

Secret Lau Pool

Uvita Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Uvita Arts Center during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.

Uvita Arts Center