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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Ballena Rey Hotel in Uvita offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, open-air bath, and a lush garden. The hotel features a terrace, balcony, and outdoor dining area. Additional amenities include a fitness center, sauna, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local and international cuisines with gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, American, buffet, and à la carte selections, featuring local specialties and fresh fruits. Prime Location: Located 8.1 mi from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 18 mi from Nauyaca Waterfalls, the hotel provides easy access to local attractions.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Bernardino
Costa Rica
“Amazing service by the friendly and professional owner and staff. Great buffet breakfast with rice and beans, protein, pancake, cereal and fruit options. Nice clean swimming pool. The facilities are well maintained and clean. Very comfortable...” - Elise
United States
“The staff were amazing and friendly. The rooms were nice and comfortable. Location was good. I would stay here again for sure.” - Elise
United States
“The location was great! The hotel staff were amazing! They were welcoming and helpful. The rooms were nice and the beds were comfortable. I would stay here again for sure.” - James
United Kingdom
“Absolutely fantastic stay at Ballena! Staff are amazing, great breakfast and decent location! Highly recommend if in Uvita!” - Amy
Canada
“Clean, declines breakfast, friendly staff, wonderful owner!! We booked one night and ended up staying 3!” - Foubister
United States
“Breakfast was great! Friendly staff and very accommodating. Clean rooms.” - Sarah
United States
“Great location! Comfortable, well-furnished room. The property is beautiful and it was great to have a small restaurant/bar on site!” - Natallia
United States
“We really enjoyed our 3 days/nights stay in Ballena Rey Hotel. We got the room on the second floor and host Gilberto was helpful with the luggage and any of our questions/requests. Room was cozy with extra amenities like blender, dishes, dryer...” - Ayelet
Israel
“nice place. the room was comfortable . the bed was great. the kitchen was OK and the pool nice. breakfast was OK but the orange juice was yellow water....it is better to offer water .. big problem - hot water few times there was no hor water and...” - Annia
United States
“Location was great, many supermarkets, bakeries, banks and restaurants around. Marino Ballena NP was about 5 mins away. The facade of the building looks like a small little place but you are happily surprised when you walk past the front desk and...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurante #1
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.








The fine print
Please inform Ballena Rey Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.