We stayed 4 nights at Alma de Ojochal and enjoyed each one. Owned by Canadians, the hotel price includes breakfast with lots of fruit, eggs any style, coffe and juice. The eating area overlooks the Pacific Ocean, a beautiful garden and a pool. You can also have dinner there.
The area is very convenient to all the activities in the Ballena area. John and Janet, the owners, will help you find your way to anywhere you want to go. John is also a musician and plays at the adjacent night club almost every night. Fun place to go with great drinks and dinner if you want it too. Fortunately, there is no sound that seeps into the units at the hotel.
Something to note - when you approach the very steep but short driveway to the hotel for the first time, it can be a bit daunting. But after you do it once (put even your automatic rental car in low), it will be easier and not as scary.