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Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is NZ$153 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$153
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Spacious Villa with Stunning Sunset Views
"Our stay at the villa was excellent. The villa was very spacious with large, comfortable rooms. The kitchen was fully equipped, and the pool was well-maintained and beautifully lit even at night. Communication with the hosts was excellent! One drawback – the villa is located on a slope, which on ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

La Cusinga Lodge
Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$180 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$180
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa lodge in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Near the national park, we loved the trails and the nature"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$663 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$663
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)
"Amazing!"
Reviewed on 25 July 2025
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.

Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Spacious Villa with Stunning Sunset Views
"Our stay at the villa was excellent. The villa was very spacious with large, comfortable rooms. The kitchen was fully equipped, and the pool was well-maintained and beautifully lit even at night. Communication with the hosts was excellent! One drawback – the villa is located on a slope, which on ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach.
Dominical
Stay at this villa in Puntarenas Province. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Perfection!
"This property was even better than expected! Our family of seven, ranging in age from 11 - 78 years old, used this as our home base to explore the area, from Manuel Antonio down to Uvita. We fished, walked the whale tail, hiked Nauyaca Falls, and explored beaches, and the Lattice House location was ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2025

Cedrela Beach Villas
Cam. a Playa Colonia, Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Excelente lugar"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
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
El Pavón Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Pavón Waterfall during your travels in Punta Mala.
Ciudad Cortes Central Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ciudad Cortes Central Park, a lovely green space in Ciudad Cortés. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Activities

Costa Rica Mangrove Tour: Terraba National Wetlands - Uvita
NZ$288
per adult

Uvita - Dominical: Private Kayak Tour - Mangroves of Terraba
NZ$238
per adult

Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Mangroves - Sea Kayaking
NZ$212
per adult

Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita
NZ$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat
NZ$288
per adult

Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park
NZ$228
per adult