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Hotel El Tecal

Property class: 2.5

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Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities at Hotel El Tecal. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is £63
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Showing 15 of 15 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

A compact room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a small bathroom.

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

A room with two beds, a small table with a vase, and an air conditioning unit.

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of palm trees, and a balcony with a chair.

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 772 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A modern living room with a sofa, a bed, and a TV.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a small table, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 12486 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with curtains.

Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a refrigerator. The room has large windows and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

A room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a television mounted on the wall.

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A room with a bunk bed, a window with curtains, and a patterned bedspread.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment

A room with a bunk bed, a window with curtains, and a patterned bedspread.

Family Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table with a plant, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Bahía Ballena, Hotel El Tecal is in a national park and by the ocean. Marino Ballena National Park and Uvita Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uvita Arts Center and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. Visit our Uvita travel guide
Map
300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and a green forested area.
    Marino Ballena National Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A sunset over a beach with people walking and horses grazing.
    Uvita Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A beach with palm trees and mountains in the background.
    Playa Colonia
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • An aerial view of a beach with a narrow strip of forest separating two large bodies of water.
    Punta Uvita
    16 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Playa Dominical
    27 min drive - 14.9 miles

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo
    4 min walk
  • Fernando’s Restaurante
    5 min drive
  • Falafel Uvita
    5 min drive
  • Panoramika Café Uvita
    2 min drive
  • The Bakery
    3 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tecal

  • Hotel by the ocean
  • Consider a stay at Hotel El Tecal and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
    • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel El Tecal offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers, baths or showers and shampoo
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Fridges and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Tecal?

As of 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Tecal on 1 Sept 2026 start from £63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel El Tecal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Tecal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Tecal?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel El Tecal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel El Tecal located?

Situated in Bahía Ballena, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Uvita Beach, Playa Colonia, and Marino Ballena National Park. Punta Uvita and Uvita Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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