Bahía Ballena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a backdrop of mountains and dense forest.
An aerial view of a narrow, sandy beach with clear turquoise waters on both sides, surrounded by dense greenery.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.
Sandy beach beach with palm trees by the sea, with reflection, Punta Uvita, Tropical rainforest, wooded hills, Pacific coast, Parque Nacional Marino Ballena, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica
A coastal landscape with a bay, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.

Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

Find the best Bahía Ballena areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Marina Vista

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

Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is 988.564 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
988.564 ₫
2.163.588 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Arco Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"Un lugar excepcional para hospedarse, con detalles que destacan para los huéspedes. Limpieza, amabilidad, la casa full equipada y piscina privada, sin pensarlo regresaría"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

3 out of 5
Camino a Playa Colonia Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas
The price is 1.895.453 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
1.895.453 ₫
2.141.862 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"Staff said we were not allowed to adjust the air conditioner lower than 75°F (26°C). They said the air conditioning would motion detect if there were people in the room and if there was movement then you could adjust the AC to whatever you’d like. However, this was untrue for us. We would set the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this spa hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
"Tiki Villas is a beautiful place with very helpful and friendly staff. Ana and William helped ensure our stay was comfortable and booked an excursion to Corcovado which was a lovely day adventure and a dinner reservation in Uvita. We loved relaxing with a delicious drink by the pool. Jose made a ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
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

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Arco Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"Un lugar excepcional para hospedarse, con detalles que destacan para los huéspedes. Limpieza, amabilidad, la casa full equipada y piscina privada, sin pensarlo regresaría"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay in a great"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
Cedrela Beach Villas

Cedrela Beach Villas

3.5 out of 5
Cam. a Playa Colonia Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"Awesome host and very good location with new property ! Loved it!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Cedrela Beach Villas
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.

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