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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (228 reviews)
"Amazing location and the food is amazing too "
United States
Ana
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Elan at Ballena Beach

Elan at Ballena Beach
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Excellent stay and Camila the property manager is amazing"
United States
Cheng-Han
The price is €394
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Elan at Ballena Beach

Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort
4.0 star property
4.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"Romantic studio with stunning views of ocean and wildlife"
United States
Christine
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Canavida Villas & Resort

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
3.0 star property
6.2 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Clean and very nice stay rooms are very quite even with heavy rain beautiful outside area with a pool as well "
Canada
Emma
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Bahia Selvatica Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge
3.0 star property
4 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Breakfast was good every morning and Micheal and Carlos are so nice along with Hazel at the front desk."
United States
Leann
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
La Cusinga Lodge

Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"The shower, the view, clean, well stocked kitchen "
Canada
Danielle
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villas en el bosque

Villas en el bosque
3.5 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay in our little jungle villa. The staff are so wonderful. The food was amazing. We were able to see macaws and monkeys while swimming in the pool. We appreciated such a friendly atmosphere. It was like being home away from home. Would definitely recommend this place to others and stay again ourselves! "
United States
Catherine
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Villas en el bosque

Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"Every thing was perfect v"
Canada
Marek
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Alma de Ojochal

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Would highly recommend! Beautiful grounds, unique and comfortable villas, amazing breakfast baskets and the best cocktails we had in CR. Its owner operated with a personal touch. Location is good too - tucked away and quiet but just a quick drive to restaurants and shops. "
United States
Laura
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
3.5 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (222 reviews)
"Great service by truly dedicated friendly staff. Amazing coastal views."
United States
Luis
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay
2.5 star property
7.2 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"The lady who checked us in was excellent, very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The pool area was perfect and the room was very clean and all amenities u could need"
United Kingdom
Tara
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Alborada Boutique Stay

Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Great Staff, clean place"
United States
Roberto
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Hotel Ballena REY

OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Spacious room"
Canada
Jacqueline
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
OASIS de las Palmas

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, (58 reviews)
"Nice room, very private space, short walk to good restaurants, friendly staff, will definitely stay here again when visiting the area. "
United States
Matthew
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Cool Waters Jungle Villas
2.0 star property
5.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Is very quiet and in the middle of the jungle but still 5 mins from the beach. Staff is really nice, will come back for sure!"
United States
Victor
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Friendly stuff, spacious accommodations, superb breakfast."
Canada
Roman
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Ojochal Gardens Villas

Rooms & Pool Macaws

Rooms & Pool Macaws
2.5 star property
8 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"Loved staying with Gaby and Vuctor. The shared kitchen builds a friendly community "
Canada
linda
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Rooms & Pool Macaws

Hotel Evasión

Hotel Evasión
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Playa Ballena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"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 €93
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Hotel Evasión

Morning Glory

Morning Glory
2.0 star property
6.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"The room was clean and well equipped. Comfortable. Bad and shower. Communication with our host was great.We really enjoyed the pool and location! "
United States
James
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Morning Glory

Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Jean was super helpful staff running the the show, great recommendations on day trips and very nice and accommodated and clean secure area with a nice big common area to walk freely about and stage yourself for more Costa Rican fun"
United States
Aaron
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Hotel Uvita Forest
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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, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
228 reviews
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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Elan at Ballena Beach
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
17 reviews
View
Beach nearby
Canavida Villas & Resort
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
95 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Bahia Selvatica Lodge
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
18 reviews
View
View from property
La Cusinga Lodge
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
58 reviews
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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 44 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 44 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, Playa Colonia and Uvita Arts Center are a few additional nearby sights.