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Deluxe Room
18 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room
18 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Double Room
18 square metres
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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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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

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
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • 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

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Ecotours on site

Spa Services

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

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

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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

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

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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

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 follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

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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