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Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is NZ$150 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$150
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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! (59 reviews)
"Las villas son hermosas, las vistas impresionantes! Nos encantó. Lo único que quisiera resaltar es que si os quedáis en villa oropendola, tener mucho cuidado si tenéis niños chicos. Para llegar a las villas también es un poco complicado. Es necesario tener vehículo todo terreno. Aparte de eso, todo ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (616 reviews)
Comfortable Retreat
"Nice location. Clean room."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Golden Pineapple Villas
3km East of Banco Costa Rica, Camino a Racho Pacifico, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is NZ$901 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$901
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"Staying at the Golden Pineapple villas was the highlight of our trip. Perfect location with walking distance to the waterfall. The drive there is a little steep at times, so just make sure to have a four wheel drive car to get there. The staff were all very friendly, had such great recommendations ..."
Reviewed on 18 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.

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! (59 reviews)
"Las villas son hermosas, las vistas impresionantes! Nos encantó. Lo único que quisiera resaltar es que si os quedáis en villa oropendola, tener mucho cuidado si tenéis niños chicos. Para llegar a las villas también es un poco complicado. Es necesario tener vehículo todo terreno. Aparte de eso, todo ..."
Reviewed on 23 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

Hotel Uvita Forest
Calle Garcia, Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"It was a very pleasant stay"
Reviewed on 25 June 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
Cerro de La Muerte Peak
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro de La Muerte Peak during your travels in Páramo. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.
Rio Savegre Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Savegre Waterfall during your travels in San Gerardo de Dota. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.
Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa Rica during your trip to Páramo. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Activities

Whitewater Rafting Savegre River Class II & III + Waterfall Break
NZ$166
per adult

Wildlife Safari Float by Kayak in Peñas Blancas River from Arenal
NZ$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Anura Twilight Walk A Journey into the Forest's Nightlife
NZ$102
per adult