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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (220 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff"
Canada
Adolf
The price is NZ$517
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort
3.5 star property
4.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was attentive. "
United States
Gustavo
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Canavida Villas & Resort

Villas en el bosque

Villas en el bosque
3.5 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great accommodations. Staff went above board to make us comfortable"
United States
Paul
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Villas en el bosque

OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"The owners are so sweet and make you feel right at home. The property and room is absolutely gorgeous. I especially loved the little patio area and communal kitchen."
United States
Lillian
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
OASIS de las Palmas

Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Location was amazing and the villa was stunning. Waking up to the jungle surroundings through the bedroom was fantastic. Beautiful quiet area with a great soda nearby. Wishes we’d booked 3 nights!"
United Kingdom
Rick
Villa Costa Pura Vida

Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Cool Waters Jungle Villas
2.0 star property
5.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Is very quiet and in the middle of the jungle but still 5 mins from the beach. Staff is really nice, will come back for sure!"
United States
Victor
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Friendly stuff, spacious accommodations, superb breakfast."
Canada
Roman
Ojochal Gardens Villas

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"The location was tranquil, the room was fantastic and Danny, the owner was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant stay. The room is equipped with everything you need to feel at home, and in the morning I received a gorgeous breakfast basket which included local fruits, a bagel and freshly squeezed juice. Couldn’t recommend this place enough! Paradise 🌻"
United States
Siobhan
The price is NZ$408
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"Great food and friendly staff!"
Canada
Rodrigo
Alma de Ojochal

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
3.5 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (202 reviews)
"Great staff and food!"
United States
Cody
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"Fabulous room and amenities. Most breathtaking view in Costa Rica! Delicious breakfast and adults only. We absolutely loved our time here. "
United States
AMY B
Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
3.5 star property
8 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Secure gated facility, and walking distance to the beach!"
United States
Sean
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Rooms & Pool Macaws

Rooms & Pool Macaws
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and the property is very well maintained including the pool. The outdoor kitchen is well equipped and it is a beautiful place to have breakfast. They provide fresh water and coffee from the family farm. It is well located between the Marino Ballena National park and the uvita waterfall. It is a quite and beautiful place to stay!"
Germany
Ann-Kristin
The price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Rooms & Pool Macaws

Hotel El Tecal

Hotel El Tecal
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (71 reviews)
"Friendly staff "
United States
Luis
Hotel El Tecal

Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Everybody help very nice stuff"
United States
danilo
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Evasión

Hotel Evasión
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"We enjoyed an excellent stay at Hotel Evasion. Located in a beautiful rainforest setting, our room was clean, modern and comfortable and overlooked a lovely swimming pool which we used daily during our stay. The hotel itself is within easy reach of Ojochal, Uvita, Sierpe and nearby beaches. Would highly recommend this hotel. "
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Hotel Evasión

Golden Pineapple Villas

Golden Pineapple Villas
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"This place exceeded my expectations which is tough. It was with magnificent views, the villas, the food and the service could not be better. So zen and the staff Marlon A, Marlon B and Pablo were lovely. It is a hidden a gem."
United States
Iris
The price is NZ$1,538
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Golden Pineapple Villas

Yuli Hotel

Yuli Hotel
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Playa Ballena
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (57 reviews)
"Fantastic location!"
United States
Kenneth
Yuli Hotel

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
4.5 star property
9.7 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (306 reviews)
"Amazing experiences! The views are out of this world ! We will 100% be coming back! "
United States
haylee
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay
2.5 star property
7.2 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Wonderful accommodation in Uvita. Lovely clean, modern, comfortable individual units in a great location walking distance to the beach and national park and lots of restaurants. Nice pool and excellent breakfast. Very nice and helpful staff."
Canada
Val
Alborada Boutique Stay
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Ballena?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Playa Ballena, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 34 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Playa Ballena?
Adjacent to Playa Ballena, Elan at Ballena Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another good option is Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.
How many hotels are there near Playa Ballena?
Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa Ballena.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Ballena, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Playa Ballena.
What can I see and do near Playa Ballena?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Ventanas Beach, Playa Tortuga and Tortuga Beach. You can enjoy nature at Uvita Beach, Pinuela Beach or Secret Lau Pool. Arco Beach, Turtle Beach Street and Playa Colonia are a few additional nearby sights.