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Our top choices for Playa Ballena hotels

1. Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
1.5 km from Playa Ballena
United States
matthew
€192
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

2. Elan at Ballena Beach

Elan at Ballena Beach
0.5 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Cheng-Han
€396
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Elan at Ballena Beach

3. Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
6.2 km from Playa Ballena
Mexico
Erika
€71
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Bahia Selvatica Lodge

4. Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay
7.2 km from Playa Ballena
United Kingdom
Tara
€105
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Alborada Boutique Stay

5. El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Eric
€183
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

6. Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort
4.1 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Dennis
€80
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Canavida Villas & Resort

7. Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Yabá Chiguí Lodge
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
Canada
chris
€101
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Yabá Chiguí Lodge

8. Villas en el bosque

Villas en el bosque
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Catherine
€131
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Villas en el bosque

9. Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida
5.1 km from Playa Ballena
Canada
Danielle
€82
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Villa Costa Pura Vida

10. Ojochal Gardens Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
Canada
Roman
€149
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Ojochal Gardens Villas

11. Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
Canada
Rodrigo
€108
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Alma de Ojochal

12. La Cusinga Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge
4 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Leann
€132
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
La Cusinga Lodge

13. Villas Alturas

Villas Alturas
18.5 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Tana
€91
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Villas Alturas

14. OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
Canada
Jacqueline
€114
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
OASIS de las Palmas

15. Rooms & Pool Macaws

Rooms & Pool Macaws
8 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Erick
€57
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Rooms & Pool Macaws

16. Sueños de maria

Sueños de maria
8 km from Playa Ballena
Australia
Ashleigh
€42
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Sueños de maria

17. Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only
7.5 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Doug
€322
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

18. Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Matthew
€109
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

19. Hotel Tucan

Hotel Tucan
8.4 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Tania
€59
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hotel Tucan

20. Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY
7.7 km from Playa Ballena
United States
Maggaly
€113
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel Ballena REY
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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Ballena

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Outdoor pool
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
9.6
Exceptional
233 reviews
View
Outdoor pool
Elan at Ballena Beach
9.8
Exceptional
18 reviews
View
Pool waterfall
Bahia Selvatica Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
34 reviews
View
Front of property
Alborada Boutique Stay
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
View
Outdoor pool
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
234 reviews
View

Top Playa Ballena Hotel Reviews

Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

10/10 Excellent
"What an incredible place to stay! The property was beautiful and the house had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The host was wonderful and even met as at the front of the property to take us to our location. He answered all our questions and gave us a tour. The view was amazing and the pool was right there! I would highly recommend it to others and will definitely stay there again!"
Christy 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Canavida Villas & Resort
Elan at Ballena Beach

Elan at Ballena Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Would love to move here"
Ryan 4-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Elan at Ballena Beach
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed for 5 nights at the hotel. The hotel has the most beautiful view of the ocean. The restaurant was great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The swimming pool was beautiful. We saw all kinds of birds and animals in the ground of the hotel. Highly recommend for anyone staying around the Uvita area with a car."
Feiyu 5-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.

Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay. The directions were spot on and check in was flawless. Sonia was available to answer any questions and also give recommendations Beautiful place! We’ll be back!"
Tammy M. 8-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Ocean-View Villa · Whale Season · 20 min to Marino Ballena.
Waves as Your Companion: Beachfront Elegance

Waves as Your Companion: Beachfront Elegance

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful house in an amazing location! We rented a small Kia SUV and had no problem getting to the house. This location is just a few minutes walk through the jungle to beautiful beaches, small caves and cliffs above you. One thing to note is that there are chickens and a rooster wandering around the grounds and the rooster started crowing repeatedly starting at 4:00 am every day."
Victoria B. 5-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Waves as Your Companion: Beachfront Elegance
Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park

Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park

10/10 Excellent
"Our family had such a wonderful time at this great house. A beautiful and comfortable accommodation with plenty of room for our 6 adults and 3 kids. The pool and access to the beaches was a highlight. Everything we could need in the kitchen and the house was sparkling clean. Natalia greeted us on arrival, gave us many helpful suggestions and responded quickly to any questions we had. We would highly recommend this special place."
Julie F. 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Beach Front Home in Ballena Marine Natl Park
Luxury retreat with panoramic ocean view, private infinity pool, concierge

Luxury retreat with panoramic ocean view, private infinity pool, concierge

10/10 Excellent
"The photos online do not do this view justice. The house was perfect for our family of 6 and the view was unbeatable. Tom was amazing and met us in town to show us the way our first day there which was super helpful. We are already planning our trip back!"
Jennifer L. 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Luxury retreat with panoramic ocean view, private infinity pool, concierge
Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands

Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands

10/10 Excellent
"We had an amazing week staying here in Costa Rica! The location was ideal, making it easy to visit both Manuel Antonio and Corcovado National Parks.Mark was an exceptional host, checking in regularly to make sure everything was going well and offering great recommendations for things to do in the area. We booked two excursions with his recommended guide, David, and both were incredible experiences.The Uvita farmers market was a fantastic place to stock up on fresh local produce, and Mark's restaurant recommendations were spot on, especially Citrus, which was outstanding.Two people in our group had health concerns, so having air conditioning in the bedrooms made a huge difference in our comfort. The infinity pool was another highlight and the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring.We would highly recommend staying here and would absolutely love to return for another visit!"
candyce B. 10-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands
La Cusinga Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge

8/10 Good
"The view was amazing and staff were very friendly. I did not realize that the rooms did not have A/C, so things were hot the first night (reception closed at 8:00), but they were able to get me another fan the second night l, which made things better. Overall, we really enjoyed the stay which included access to a local swimming hole which was very refreshing. The restaurant was the most expensive meal we had in Costa Rica and to be honest, the food was not bad, but not good. Definitely not worth the money spent. We found food more reasonably priced and better tasting outside the resort. I would strongly recommend this site if you want great views, friendly staff, the feeling of being alone, and don’t mind no AC."
Heber 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
La Cusinga Lodge

Other attractions near Playa Ballena

Cerro Ballena

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro Ballena during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.
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Playa Tortuga

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Turtle Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Turtle Beach during your trip to Ciudad Cortés? Wander the seaside or discover the sunsets in this relaxing area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Ballena?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Playa Ballena, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 38 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Playa Ballena?
Adjacent to Playa Ballena, Elan at Ballena Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another good option is Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.
How many hotels are there near Playa Ballena?
Expedia has 38 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa Ballena.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Ballena, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Playa Ballena.
What can I see and do near Playa Ballena?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Playa Tortuga, Uvita Beach and Ventanas Beach. You can enjoy nature at Arco Beach, Tortuga Beach or Secret Lau Pool. Pinuela Beach, Cerro Ballena and Turtle Beach are a few additional nearby sights.