Name: Ballena Rey Hotel
Address: UVITA DEL RESTAURANTE LA FOGATA 150 SURESTE CALLE DEL MARIPOSARIO, 60504 Uvita, Costa Rica, UVITA DEL RESTAURANTE LA FOGATA 150 SURESTE CALLE DEL MARIPOSARIO, Puntarenas, 60504, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.1

Ballena Rey Hotel

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ballena Rey Hotel in Uvita offers family rooms with garden or pool views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, open-air bath, and a lush garden. The terrace provides a relaxing space, while the bar offers a variety of beverages. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Delicious Breakfast: A diverse breakfast is served daily, including continental, American, and vegetarian options. Local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 29 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls, the hotel is highly rated for its swimming pool, breakfast, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Room type	Number of guests
Apartment - Ground Floor 2 large double beds
Apartment with Balcony 2 large double beds
Superior Studio Bedroom 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed
Apartment with Garden View 1 large double bed
One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony 1 large double bed
Apartment with Garden View 1 large double bed
Studio Apartment Bedroom 1 2 large double beds Bedroom 2 1 large double bed
Apartment with Pool View Bedroom 1 2 large double beds Bedroom 2 2 large double beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mildred

Hong Kong

“Friendly and helpful staff. Gilberto helped us arrange our whale watching tour with the local tourist association. Decent sized apartment with large balcony and drying rack after the day at the beach.”

Valentine

Canada

“A little gem I would definitely use again. The staff was incredible, very helpful, kind and amazing. The room was like a little apartment with comfy beds, a kitchen and living room area. The pool was lovely, the breakfast great and there is an...”

Sarah

United Kingdom

“Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location and clean and comfortable rooms. Good size pool.”

Martin

Slovenia

“The apartments are small, but well-equipped and very clean. There is a lovely pool area and a lush garden on the property. The whole property is well-maintained. The (small) breakfast buffet was delicious. The staff does their best to help you...”

Julia

United Kingdom

“Staff great - really friendly and helpful. We had a big suite, lots of space. Good breakfast. Walking distance to Tracopa bus station and the national park (though handy to be able to take an uber if pouring) as well as restaurants and a...”

Andrea

Netherlands

“Great tico breakfast! Lovely staff! Best place to stay to go whale watching ❤️”

Mats

United Kingdom

“Best top notch service given by Gilberto and his staff. Free parking. Lovely swimming pool. Smart tv. Breakfast buffet. Laundry service.”

Ursa

Slovenia

“Breakfast was simple but good Pool was great to kill time in the afternoon The owner was very kind, which is why I'm giving a 9/10. Without that, I would have rated it lower. Room had a basic kitchen, parking was available.”

Francesca

United Kingdom

“Exceptional! The hotel is perfect… close to the beach and the facilities and amenities are above any expectations. Staff is super polite friendly and professional. If you are looking for the perfect stay, then look no further. This is the right...”

Jamie

South Africa

“Great shower, lovely pool, good breakfast and incredibly attentive staff who made us feel very welcome”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Ballena Rey Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:30 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ballena Rey Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.