Marina Vista Travel Guide
Ballena
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Popular places to visit

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.
Playa Tortuga
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your holiday in Ballena? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Marina Vista

Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (604 reviews)
"Such helpful staff, both at front desk and at the restaurant!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

La Cusinga Lodge
Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star spa lodge in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Beautiful eco lodge with walks on property and ocean views. Natural landscaping - Birds, monkeys butterflies etc."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024

Hotel Cuna Del Angel
9 kms south of Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is 4.043.376 ₫ per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
4.043.376 ₫
4.569.015 ₫ total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (309 reviews)
"We liked the hotel overall. The bedroom was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was limited but really good. The pool is perfect. Regarding the hotel’s location it’s both good and bad. Good because it’s easy to get to Uvita but bad because of the noise coming from the highway."
Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
The price is 962.653 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
962.653 ₫
2.121.628 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Beautifully furnished and comfortable condo nestled in a jungle setting overlooking the ocean. Sparkling clean infinity pool, full kitchen, BBQ pit on back patio, excellent service from host and staff. The 5k maintained rock road to get there from main hwy is a bit of a rough drive but well worth ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
7 km al Sur de Uvita, Costa Ballena, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Ballena and Arco Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (218 reviews)
"The location of the property is beautiful, set back from the road and elevated for a great view of the Pacific. We particularly enjoyed the Happy Hour each day at 5:00 to enjoy the fabulous sunsets. The pool, the colorful plants, the toucans, tanagers, orapendulas and numerous other birds added so ..."
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

Hotel Ballena REY
el mariposario, 89428009, Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"The 24/7 front counter is a great feature, the pool is nice, the suite upstairs had all we needed in the kitchen, and hot water with good pressure in the shower. The fridge came in handy for leftovers from our favorite restaurant just a few minutes up the street. We met friendly travelers and had ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
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.
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Punta Uvita
- Playa Tortuga
- Catarata uvita
- Matapalo Beach
- Pinuela Beach
- Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
- Hacienda Baru
- Parque Reptilandia
- Quebradas Biological Center
- Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary
- Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
- Secret Lau Pool
- Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Eco Chontales Waterfall
- Miravalles Cross
- Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa Rica