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Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort
3.5 star property
4.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
"Just what we needed. Very clean and comfortable modern bungalow that had a great view."
United States
Shane
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Canavida Villas & Resort

La Cusinga Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge
3.0 star property
4 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Near the national park, we loved the trails and the nature"
United States
Gavin
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
La Cusinga Lodge

Villas en el bosque

Villas en el bosque
3.5 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Great accommodations. Staff went above board to make us comfortable"
United States
Paul
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Villas en el bosque

Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida
3.5 star property
5.2 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Location was amazing and the villa was stunning. Waking up to the jungle surroundings through the bedroom was fantastic. Beautiful quiet area with a great soda nearby. Wishes we’d booked 3 nights!"
United Kingdom
Rick
Villa Costa Pura Vida

OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"The owners are so sweet and make you feel right at home. The property and room is absolutely gorgeous. I especially loved the little patio area and communal kitchen."
United States
Lillian
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
OASIS de las Palmas

Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Yabá Chiguí Lodge
2.5 star property
6.2 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
"Amazing place to stay. Outstanding accomodation. Very helpful and friendly owners."
Canada
chris
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Ojochal Gardens Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Friendly stuff, spacious accommodations, superb breakfast."
Canada
Roman
Ojochal Gardens Villas

Jungle River Resort

Jungle River Resort
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"This hotel in Costa Rica is absolutely amazing! It’s filled with nature all around, making it the perfect peaceful getaway. The service was outstanding—everyone went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxing escape with incredible hospitality!"
United States
genesis
The price is €281
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Jungle River Resort

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54)
"Nice room, very private space, short walk to good restaurants, friendly staff, will definitely stay here again when visiting the area. "
United States
Matthew
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (118)
"Great food and friendly staff!"
Canada
Rodrigo
Alma de Ojochal

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
3.5 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (202)
"Great staff and food!"
United States
Cody
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (78)
"Lovely and attentive staff, incredible views and delicious food!"
United States
Lee
The price is €428
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
3.5 star property
8 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (47)
"Secure gated facility, and walking distance to the beach!"
United States
Sean
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Hotel El Tecal

Hotel El Tecal
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (71)
"Friendly staff "
United States
Luis
Hotel El Tecal

Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"Nice pool."
United States
Steven
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"Great Staff, clean place"
United States
Roberto
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Evasión

Hotel Evasión
3.0 star property
5.6 km from Playa Ballena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4)
"We enjoyed an excellent stay at Hotel Evasion. Located in a beautiful rainforest setting, our room was clean, modern and comfortable and overlooked a lovely swimming pool which we used daily during our stay. The hotel itself is within easy reach of Ojochal, Uvita, Sierpe and nearby beaches. Would highly recommend this hotel. "
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Evasión

Yuli Hotel

Yuli Hotel
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Playa Ballena
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (56)
"Fantastic location!"
United States
Kenneth
Yuli Hotel

Hostel Cascada Verde

Hostel Cascada Verde
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Playa Ballena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24)
"Loved my stay here. I had a private room & it was great. Sad to leave! "
United Kingdom
Charlotte
The price is €31
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hostel Cascada Verde

Villas María Luisa Lodge

Villas María Luisa Lodge
3.0 star property
6.1 km from Playa Ballena
7.4 out of 10, Good, (19)
"Very kind owners , nice and clean pool with a shower . 3 minutes walk from the Ballenas national park and from nice restaurants "
United States
marie
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Villas María Luisa Lodge
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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 35 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 (1.6 km) away.
How many hotels are there near Playa Ballena?
Expedia has 35 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 Ventanas Beach, Playa Tortuga and Tortuga Beach. You can enjoy nature at Uvita Beach, Pinuela Beach or Arco Beach. Turtle Beach Street, Playa Colonia and Secret Lau Pool are a few additional nearby sights.