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Our top choices for Playa Ballena hotels

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, (222 reviews)
"The room was spotless, the reception disk polite, the food excellent, the staff attentive and the pool marvelous. "
United States
Walter
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"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 €111
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
OASIS de las Palmas

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 reviews)
"Great accommodations. Staff went above board to make us comfortable"
United States
Paul
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Villas en el bosque

Hotel Evasión

Hotel Evasión
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 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 €99
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Hotel Evasión

Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Every thing was perfect v"
Canada
Marek
Alma de Ojochal

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, (56 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
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort
3.5 star property
4.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was attentive. "
United States
Gustavo
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Canavida Villas & Resort

Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Cool Waters Jungle Villas
2.0 star property
5.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The place was very clean. They had a great pool and a path into the jungle. The dogs were sweet as well. "
United States
Edward
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Lovely staff. Large clean modern rooms. Beds were good. The jungle like feel inside was great and we enjoyed the pool as a family. "
Canada
kristine
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"It was a very pleasant stay"
United States
Valerie
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Hotel Uvita Forest

Ojochal Gardens Villas

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

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, (206 reviews)
"As always we had an amazing time. Staff is super friendly, view is next level and the food was delicious"
United States
adam
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"The location was tranquil, the room was fantastic and Danny, the owner was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant stay. The room is equipped with everything you need to feel at home, and in the morning I received a gorgeous breakfast basket which included local fruits, a bagel and freshly squeezed juice. Couldn’t recommend this place enough! Paradise 🌻"
United States
Siobhan
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

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, (86 reviews)
"Property was perfect. Staff was great "
United States
Mitchell
Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Hotel El Tecal

Hotel El Tecal
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Friendly staff "
United States
Luis
Hotel El Tecal

Diquis Del Sur

Diquis Del Sur
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (51 reviews)
"Affordable and nicely landscaped"
United States
MICHAEL
Diquis Del Sur

Hotel Tucan

Hotel Tucan
2.0 star property
8.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"This is a lovely hotel, it has a huge communal area with chairs and sofas, it is all very clean and well looked after. The swimming pool was great. We had a lovely room which overlooked the swimming pool, the only problem we had was that shower in our room didn't have enough pressure during our stay. "
United Kingdom
Glyn
Hotel Tucan

Morning Glory

Morning Glory
2.0 star property
6.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Très bien "
France
GAEL
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Morning Glory

Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay
2.5 star property
7.2 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"My husband and I stayed 3 nights. The owners & staff were attentive & helpful. The pool was great, theunit was spotless, private, bed comfortable, had all needed amenities and the breakfast was wonderful. We were able to walk to the beach, restaurants and some souvenir shopping. You could see the beach and sunsets from the upper decks. Definitely recommend this place!"
United States
cynthia
Alborada Boutique Stay

Golden Pineapple Villas

Golden Pineapple Villas
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Absolutely Amazing experience! The staff was welcoming and helpful throughout the entire stay!"
United States
Gregory
The price is €631
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Golden Pineapple Villas
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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Ballena

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
222 reviews
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Property amenity
OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
22 reviews
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Exterior
Villas en el bosque
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
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Standard Double Room, Garden View | Living area
Hotel Evasión
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews
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Bar (on property)
Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
121 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 34 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, Hotel Villas Gaia is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars. Other good options within a short distance include Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa and Elan at Ballena Beach.
How many hotels are there near Playa Ballena?
Expedia has 34 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 Uvita Beach. You can enjoy nature at Pinuela Beach, Arco Beach or Tortuga Beach. Turtle Beach Street, Playa Colonia and Secret Lau Pool are a few additional nearby sights.