Book on our site
Up to 10% cheaper
than Booking.com
Check rooms and rates
From195US$ /night
Check-in
04Dec2025Select date
Check-out
05Dec2025Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Key details

About the Hotel

17 Km Al Sur De Playa Dominical, Sobre La Costanera, Jardines Del Morete, Uvita, Costa Rica
Perfect
8.5
8.3
/10
4.3
4.4
/5

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.

View all

Select your room type

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Double Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Uvita 3.1 km
Airports
Aeropuerto de Palmar Sur (PMZ) 47.6 km
Aeropuerto La Managua (XQP) 55.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free 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
Show more

Location

17 Km Al Sur De Playa Dominical, Sobre La Costanera, Jardines Del Morete, Uvita, Costa Rica
Map view
17 Km Al Sur De Playa Dominical, Sobre La Costanera, Jardines Del Morete, Uvita, Costa Rica
Nearby
Calle Bejuco
Uvita Waterfall
0 m
Calle Bejuco
Catarata uvita
0 m
Km. 159 Costanera Sur
Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge
0 m
Restaurants
Beehive Mediterranean Restaurant
690 m
300 Metros From The Gas Station North
Want to see Exclusive Early Booking Rate?
Get exlusive rates right now!
Check Rates
Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Vista Ballena serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2007
Number of rooms:
19
Former name
Whales and Dolphins

Next best alternative

Consider them for your next trip.
Check-in
04Dec2025Select date
Check-out
05Dec2025Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Need more options?
Check Top hotels near Vista Ballena
Tucan Hotel Uvita Amenities photo
Mobile-only price

Tucan Hotel Uvita

9.1
Perfect891 reviews
1487m from property
USD 31USD 27
per night
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa (Adults Only) Uvita Exterior photo
Mobile-only price

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa (Adults Only) Uvita

9.2
Perfect263 reviews
1871m from property
USD 392USD 352
per night
Hotel Luz De Luna Bahia Ballena Uvita Beds photo
Mobile-only price

Hotel Luz De Luna Bahia Ballena Uvita

8.4
Great269 reviews
2139m from property
USD 45USD 40
per night