Bahía Ballena

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A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a backdrop of mountains and dense forest.
An aerial view of a narrow, sandy beach with clear turquoise waters on both sides, surrounded by dense greenery.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.
A coastal landscape with a bay, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.
An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a curved shoreline, a sandy beach, and a dense forest area.

Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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Marina Vista

Marina Vista might not have many top sights, but Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$361 nightly
The price is $408 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$408 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"Words cannot describe the experience my wife and I had. We hugged the staff and cried when we had to leave. This place is truly magical."

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$76 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
"Clean, no bugs, hot shower, awesome views, equipped kitchen, Jessica and Christian so welcoming. Hope to return!"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$128 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (649 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Villas Rio Mar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
"Clean, no bugs, hot shower, awesome views, equipped kitchen, Jessica and Christian so welcoming. Hope to return!"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Luxury and Comfort in your own tropical resort

Luxury and Comfort in your own tropical resort

Uvita Puntarenas
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"This home is absolutely fabulous! The backyard is its own tropical oasis. We saw monkeys in the trees daily. Licho and his wife were wonderful and took care of anything we needed. Darling cooked for us one night and the food was amazing. We will definitely come back here."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Luxury and Comfort in your own tropical resort
Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C

Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C

Dominical Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying at the property! It was private. The pool was amazing. We saw lots of wildlife such as toucans, hummingbirds, montezuma oropendola, monkeys and coatis. We definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Luxury Jungle Villa~Honeymoon Privacy~Ocean View~Infinity Pool~Wildlife~A/C
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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