Bahía Ballena Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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

Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this hotel in Bahía 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! (627 reviews)
This hotel is beautifully set out. The rooms are spacious and private. The restaurant and bar areas are roomy. There are two pools. The staff are friendly, courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Had a free weekend with the girlies during our month-long study abroad trip, and we could not have made a better choice than Tiki Villas!! The hotel staff, the view, the pool and spa services—absolutely no complaints from any of us. From the get go, we were treated so kindly; Nancy upgraded our hotel ...
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is 1.853.304 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
1.853.304 ₫
3.153.399 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was attentive.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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.

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Had a free weekend with the girlies during our month-long study abroad trip, and we could not have made a better choice than Tiki Villas!! The hotel staff, the view, the pool and spa services—absolutely no complaints from any of us. From the get go, we were treated so kindly; Nancy upgraded our hotel ...
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
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 Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was attentive.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
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 Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Nice pool.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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.
Popular places to visit

Catarata uvita
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Bahía 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 Bahía Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy an outing to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
- Playa Tortuga
- Catarata uvita
- Hacienda Baru
- Pinuela Beach
- Secret Lau Pool
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Punta Uvita
- Chirripo National Park
- Matapalo Beach
- Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
- Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands
- The Secret Gardens
- Samaritan Chocolate
- Quebradas Biological Center
- Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
- Ciudad Cortes Central Park
- Finca 6 Archaeological Site
- Canaan Cheeses
- Parque Reptilandia








