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Ballena Rey Hotel

Hotel in Uvita

Situated in Uvita, 13 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Ballena Rey Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

J
Jane
From
United Kingdom
Exceptionally good value-for-money. Small (about 14 rooms), modern, hotel in a good location for visiting various places e.g. Catarata Uvita, Nauyaca Waterfalls, Parque Nacional Marino Ballena, Hacienda Baru Wildlife Refuge. Many evening dining out options in the local vicinity, although the hotel owner told us there are plans to offer an evening meal option at Ballena Rey very soon. We had room 12: good balcony space, with 2 armchairs, small table top and 2 stalls, cacti at each end of the balcony, ceiling fan; the open plan kitchen and living room area was spacious, with air-conditioning and ceiling fan, 2 armchairs, TV, table and 2 chairs and sufficiently equipped kitchen (though 2 rings for cooking would be preferable to the one ring provided) and good-sized fridge/freezer; spacious shower room with hot water (some of the places we stayed at during our 31 night trip didn't have hot water); bedroom - reasonably comfortable bed, hanging and shelf storage space, air-conditioning and ceiling fan, one bedside table. Very good buffet breakfast - the breakfast ladies did a great job and it was lovely to be able to choose what you wanted, how much you wanted, in what order etc. Very good cleaning service provided in the room and in the hotel grounds. Lovely pool, which we made good use of. And the staff were all very friendly! We really enjoyed our stay at Ballena Rey and were sorry to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,440 reviews
Price from
US$131.20
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel con Corazon Monteverde

Hotel in Monteverde Costa Rica

Set in Monteverde Costa Rica, 3.9 km from Treetopia Park, Hotel con Corazon Monteverde offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

S
Samantha
From
United States
What a beautiful place with wonderful people. The best part about staying here is their direct support to the local community - they donate more than half of their profits towards educational projects in the region. Therefore, when staying in this incredible place, you are directly making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. The breakfast was superb, and we also loved the "Honesty" area where you recorded what you took, and it would be added to your bill at the end of your stay - so you did not have to go and order a glass of wine, or a beer. You would take it and write down the details for them. The location is absolutely perfect. We could easily walk to restaurants and the center of town. We had a car, however when we did different activities on one day, they were able to organize a taxi for us. The staff is wonderful and incredibly welcoming and helpful. We really cannot say enough good things about this special place. It is an inspiration, and we would love to see more places like this in the world. They would always have our support.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
US$130.50
1 night, 2 adults

Way To Heaven Glamping

Hotel in Monteverde Costa Rica

Situated in Monteverde Costa Rica, 300 metres from Treetopia Park, Way To Heaven Glamping features views of the mountain.

A
Alejandro
From
Hungary
Amazing location, beautiful domes and the service was incredible! We loved every moment being there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$259.20
1 night, 2 adults

Alborada Boutique Stay

Hotel in Uvita

Located in Uvita, 2 km from Uvita Beach, Alborada Boutique Stay provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

M
Maks
From
Slovenia
Fabulous property on a great location. Incredible price to performance, with new spacious rooms and excellent facilities. The owners are so friendly and helpful, can also arrange a variety of tours and surf lessons if needed. A special plus is the all day availability of coffee machine, some fruits and biscuits/snacks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$150.80
1 night, 2 adults

Mountain Top Park Hotel

Hotel in Quepos

Located in Quepos, 2.6 km from La Macha Beach, Mountain Top Park Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

D
Dóra
From
Hungary
Super amazing, morning with the monkeys😍 Jose let us feed them with mini bananas and made us an amazing breakfast! Overall 10/10 experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews
Price from
US$82
1 night, 2 adults

Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Hotel in Uvita

Set in Uvita, less than 1 km from Uvita Beach, Cool Waters Jungle Villas offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

H
Hynek
From
Czech Republic
very calm place right in the jungle with swimming pool. close to the public beach Bonita. we were fully satisfied!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Por Que No?

Hotel in Uvita

Located in Uvita, 2.5 km from Uvita Beach, Hotel Por Que No? provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

F
Fabian
From
Switzerland
Great vibes Super clean Amazing owners Fair price
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$119.04
1 night, 2 adults

Marala Hotel

Hotel in Esterillos

Situated in Esterillos, 15.5 km from Hermosa Beach, Marala Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel has a hot tub and room service.

J
Johanna
From
Finland
This place is amazing. I booked only one night on our way from Uvita to Monteverde due to a misscalculation, and already at the reception I was feeling sorry that we were staying just one night. The welcome was so hospitable and warm, the welcome drink was the cherry on top. Our room was spacious and beautiful, stylish decor, facing the jungle as I had hoped, cause we are light sleepers. They have a lovely pool area over looking the ocean, there is also a bar and a very nice restaurant, which both close at 10pm, so there will be no noise coming to the room from there. Be sure to try the chicken dish and mango monkey margarita! All the staff were kind, attentive and smiling. I hope we can return to this place, it was so relaxing. No need to leave the property at all, but there is a small town center a few kilometers to the south with a grocery store and a few restaurants, if you want to.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Price from
US$116.06
1 night, 2 adults

Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique

Hotel in Herradura

Situated in Herradura, 500 metres from Playa Herradura, Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a private beach area.

S
Sebastian
From
Germany
We enjoyed our stay very much. The rooms are huge and very beautiful. The kitchen is to prepare some fruit to enjoy them at the terrace or at the pool. Very good traditional breakfast at the restaurant. Staff is very friendly and always available. Rooms and entire hotel is very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews
Price from
US$129.60
1 night, 2 adults

Ventura Santa Teresa

Hotel in Santa Teresa Beach

Situated in Santa Teresa Beach, 300 metres from Carmen Beach, Ventura Santa Teresa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

A
Anouk
From
France
Great location, super friendly - welcoming & helpful staff, big and comfy room, nice small pool & lounge areas, on-site parking. Thanks for everything, we enjoyed our short stay !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
Price from
US$108.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Los Vivos Beachfront Experience features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Pochote. Providing a bar, the property is located within 11 km of Tortuga Island.

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From US$62.15 per night
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Set in Ojochal, 1.1 km from Tortuga, El Paraiso Azul offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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HOTEL MARINO BALLENA is situated in Uvita, within 13 km of Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 29 km of Nauyaca Waterfalls.

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Providing free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and bar, OPacifico Hotel Boutique is located in Playa Naranjo, 600 metres from Naranjo Ferry Terminal.

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Located in Santa Teresa Beach, 400 metres from Santa Teresa Beach, Casa Cecilia Beach Front provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

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Set in Santa Teresa Beach, 400 metres from Carmen Beach, Mal Pais Surf Camp offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

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Hotel Tres Rios is set in San Vito and features a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

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Oso de Osa

Hotel in Sierpe
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Situated in Sierpe, Oso de Osa features a garden. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, rooms have a patio with a garden view.

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8.0

A trip to Monteverde is one of the big ticks on the list for...

A trip to Monteverde is one of the big ticks on the list for visitors to Costa Rica. Getting there is quite hard going on dreadful roads. Not ideal for anyone with any back or joint problems. It is a wet area so expect downpours and to feel damp at all times even when it is dry outside. The main reason to visit is to see the cloud forests and for zip lining, otherwise there isn’t much else to do in the area. Other attractions such as Ranali frog pond, the butterfly garden are poor and not worth the time or money. I stayed for 3 days and it was too long. My favourite thing overall was seeing the hummingbirds at Monteverde cloud forest - not in the forest itself, but in a cafe area just before the entrance to the cloud forest!
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Rachel
United Kingdom
6.0

Once again, an expensive tour.

Once again, an expensive tour. Didn't see many animals, or if we did, they were blobs in the trees. Lovely beach, but we only had half an hour there. The park has well-run facilities, and the rules are respectful of the animals. Great guide. Would I say it is a "must" and you are missing out if you don't go? No.
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Julie
Canada
10

I go there to do dental work at Crystal Dental, as their...

I go there to do dental work at Crystal Dental, as their prices are 2-3 times cheaper than in the USA and the quality is better, they speak English and have German equipment. I do not care about touristy stuff, I did it on my first visit many years ago. You can take buses for daytrips. Tours with agencies are very expensive and geared for young athletic people. I wish there was a sightseeing tour for the whole day on a bus to take pictures without any hiking or horse-riding.
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Anonymous
Greece
10

I liked Uvita. We were short time and it was not good.

I liked Uvita. We were short time and it was not good. Uvita has beautiful and clean beaches! Sunset on the beach was amazing! There are many different types of birds and animals in Marino Ballena National Park.
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Anonymous
8.0

Well, the beach is beautiful, and the sunset is spectacular.

Well, the beach is beautiful, and the sunset is spectacular. However, the main road is a complete disaster. There is no pavement, the dust is overwhelming, and the road infrastructure is almost nonexistent.
Guest review by
Luis Ruiz
Costa Rica
8.0

Quepos itself is a little rough, but Manuel Antonio is a gem...

Quepos itself is a little rough, but Manuel Antonio is a gem. Be wary of all the hustlers on the beach. Would have liked to go fishing but the prices for charters were steep. Great eateries. I forgot the name but the seafood restaurant before the bridge into town was excellent.
Guest review by
George
United States
6.0

I like most of the food was pretty good.

I like most of the food was pretty good. The pools were very active for socializing at the swim up bar If you’re going for relaxation, it’s a place to go. You just wanna lay in the sun. Read a book and relax.
Guest review by
wanda
Canada
4.0

This is basically a cruse ship harbor and not much to do in...

This is basically a cruse ship harbor and not much to do in low season. A few bars and stores open. A lot of tour is not given due to no crusie ship arriving in this time of the year. Also, extreme weather resultet in that most tours from Puntarenas was cancelled. If you are planning a vaccation, you should choose another city such as Jaco or Uvita. Very easy to take a 2-3 hour bus shuttle from San Jose, terminal 7-10 for a few dollars.
Guest review by
Kristoffer
Costa Rica
8.0

Puerto Jiménez served as a rest-over before going to, and...

Puerto Jiménez served as a rest-over before going to, and when coming from a trip to Corcovado Nat'l Park. We were able to take and ride bikes from the hotel to restaurants and to look around (the walkway to the pier was torn up so we had to go the long way around and the bikes came in super handy). The staff was friendly and could answer all our questions.
Guest review by
Barbara
United States
10

My friend and I went duty free shopping. We had such fun.

My friend and I went duty free shopping. We had such fun. Was disappointed the hotel no longer has a bar or restaurant. We ate at Mar y Luna. Delicious. On the water. BEST margarita I've had in Costa Rica; I've lived here five years.
Guest review by
Peyton
United States