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About the Hotel

7 Km Al Sur De Uvita, Costa Ballena, Uvita, Costa Rica, 00000
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Mediterranean-style suites

Hotel Cristal Ballena features spacious, air-conditioned suites decorated in a Mediterranean style. Each suite has a balcony with ocean views, a flat-screen satellite TV, a mini-bar, and a coffee maker. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and a hydromassage shower. Garden furniture, ironing facilities, and tea/coffee facilities are provided. Some rooms have mountain or pool views. The maximum occupancy is 4 guests.

Pura Vida Restaurant

Guests can start the morning at the Pura Vida restaurant, listening to clay-colored robins and parrots. The hotel offers onsite restaurants.

Activities and tours

Hotel Cristal Ballena offers various activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, surfing, bird-watching, and whale-watching. Hiking, horseback riding, and boat tours are available. The Jungle Trail is an excellent place to see birds and animals of the rainforest. The hotel's colorful gardens, invite you to take a stroll and watch the birds. Guests can walk to the 'Whale's Tail,' a sandy isthmus with a natural rock formation. Osa Canopy Tours offers a zipline tour.

Location and Surroundings

Cristal Ballena is near the town of Uvita, Costa Rica and Playa Ballena (2.5 km). Arco Beach is 2 km away, Pedregosa and Isla Ballena are 3.5 km away, and Playa Pinuelas is 3 km from the Hotel. The hotel is near the Ballena Marine National Park, a refuge for humpback whales. The hotel is surrounded by the forests of the Fila Costeña mountains. The entrance is at Km 169, near a bus station house on the left. The small beach town of Dominical is nearby.

Hotel Services

Hotel Cristal Ballena is 40 km from Aeropuerto de Palmar Sur.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Junior Suite
2 persons
50 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Bathtub
Master Suite
2 persons
90 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Bathtub
Family Suite
2 persons
75 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Uvita 5.8 km
Airports
Aeropuerto de Palmar Sur (PMZ) 38.3 km
Aeropuerto La Managua (XQP) 63.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Hairdresser
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Facial
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

7 Km Al Sur De Uvita, Costa Ballena, Uvita, Costa Rica, 00000
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7 Km Al Sur De Uvita, Costa Ballena, Uvita, Costa Rica, 00000
Restaurants
Pura Vida Bar & Restaurant
40 m
Playa Ballena
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-20:00
Check-out
from 07:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Cristal Ballena Boutique & Spa guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
German, Spanish
Year renovated:
2012
Number of rooms:
19
Former name
Hotel Resort Cristal Ballena

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