Vista Ballena, Uvita
About the Hotel
Rooms with a view
Vista Ballena Hotel offers 20 rooms, each with an ocean-facing private balcony. The rooms include air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a sitting area, a terrace, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Bathrooms provide free toiletries. Choose from standard rooms with king-size beds, or deluxe accommodations for extra space.
Gourmet Dining Options
Mi Amore Ristorante features Costa Rican cuisine prepared with fresh, local harvests. The restaurant includes a wine collection and crafted cocktail menu. Breakfast is served from 7 AM to 9:30 AM, lunch from 11 AM to 4 PM, and dinner from 4 PM to 9:15 PM. The bar is open from 11 AM to 9:45 PM. Guests can enjoy dining at tables, the bar, or lounge chairs by the pool. New poolside decks overlook the coastal plain and Pacific Ocean.
Leisure and Activities
Vista Ballena Hotel provides a deep water infinity pool, plus a separate children's pool and a shallower section for adults. The deeper infinity pool has a waterfall feature and tiled bench. The Hart Healing Center offers yoga and meditation. Spa professionals are available for appointments at the hotel. Activities include whale and dolphin watching tours, snorkeling on Whale Island, horseback riding to Playa Hermosa and Nauyaca Waterfalls.
Location and Transport
Located on the hillside of Uvita, Vista Ballena Hotel is a 10-minute drive to the beach. The hotel overlooks the Whale Tail formation inside Marino Ballena National Park. Corcovado National Park is nearby. Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is about 4 hours away. Palmar Sur Airport is 50 km away. Taxi service is available to nearby beaches for $8-$12.
Services and Events
Vista Ballena Hotel offers event spaces, including the Restaurant-Bar-Pool area and the Hart Healing Center with a yoga platform. The main room is 459 sq ft and accommodates up to 100 guests. Custom tours can be arranged, including shuttle service and a guide. Children under five stay for free. The hotel provides airport shuttle service, and custom tours. Horseback riding can be arranged on the beach.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
