Bahia Ballena Travel Guide

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Bahia Ballena

Where to stay in Bahia Ballena

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Marina Vista

While Marina Vista isn't home to many top sights, Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marina Vista
Villas Rio Mar
Villas Rio Mar
3 out of 5
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is £114 per night from 6 May to 7 May
£114
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (532 reviews)
"Loved our stay at Villas Rio Mar. The pool area was great and having access to the restaurant and bar was an added bonus. Restaurant staff are so friendly and accommodating, food is also delicious!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Villas Rio Mar
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £151 per night from 30 May to 31 May
£151
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
"Need a few more room amenities"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2024

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Golden Pineapple Villas
Golden Pineapple Villas
4 out of 5
3km East of Banco Costa Rica, Camino a Racho Pacifico, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is £428 per night from 8 May to 9 May
£428
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are located nearby. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"The stay was fantastic, the food was fresh and delicious. The view absolutely gorgeous. The privacy of our villa was the perfect experience. The service was on point. Definitely a highlight in our trip. The only negative I can say was the drive to the villas. The roads are unpaved for about 15min. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

Golden Pineapple Villas
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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Catarata uvita are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)
"Lovely gem with amazing views of the ocean in a rainforest setting. Staff is amazing and restaurant is outstanding. So peaceful - truly a slice of heaven on earth."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2024

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate
Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate
Dominical, Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools and breakfast. Popular attractions Playa Dominicalito and Hacienda Baru are located nearby. Discover ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Jungle living at its finest
"We had a fantastic day. Patricia was very responsive and took care of our every need. Our only concern was the possibility that our 20 passenger 2 Wheel drive bus would not be able to make it up the rough mile and a half road to the villa in a downpour, but we were lucky and it was never raining ..."

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2024

Your Own Private Mini Resort In A Large Private Estate
Entire house - Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Cool Breezes, FibOpt WiFi, Infinity Pool!
Entire house - Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Cool Breezes, FibOpt WiFi, Infinity Pool!
Uvita, Puntarenas
Stay at this holiday home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools and on-site parking. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Life-changing trip!
"From the very beginning, this place, the host and property manager was amazing! Super communicative and was totally open to my many many questions lol! Arriving there, Jorge drove us up the insanely steep awesome mountain to this beautiful property! He showed us around and made himself available ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2024

Entire house - Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Cool Breezes, FibOpt WiFi, Infinity Pool!
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Popular places to visit

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Uvita Beach

5/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Uvita Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dominical. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Uvita Beach
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Nauyaca Waterfalls

5/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nauyaca Waterfalls during your travels in Barú. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Nauyaca Waterfalls
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Punta Uvita

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Punta Uvita during your travels in Dominical? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Punta Uvita
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Ventanas Beach

5/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ventanas Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dominical.

Ventanas Beach
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Catarata uvita

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Ballena. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Catarata uvita
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Playa Hermosa

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Hermosa during your trip to Dominical?

Playa Hermosa

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