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Hotel El Tecal

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels
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Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPunta Uvita12 min drive
  • AirportBuenos Aires (BAI)91 min drive
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Room options

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Family Studio, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 772 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Uvita

Located in Ballena, Hotel El Tecal is in a national park and near the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
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What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 7 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 13 min walk
  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 12 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo - 4 min walk
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena - 2 min drive
  • Sibu - 3 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 3 min drive
  • Uvita Beer Garden - 6 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tecal

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Hotel El Tecal and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel El Tecal feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 4 bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and rice cookers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site

Property is also known as

Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel
Hotel El Tecal Ballena
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Tecal?

As of May 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Tecal on Jun 9, 2024 start from $90.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel El Tecal pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel El Tecal?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel El Tecal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel El Tecal located?

Situated in Ballena, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd night good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a few noisy neighbors our first night, they have a pool looked nice did not use, 2 minute drive to whale tail beach entrance. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony, Alajuela

Traveled with family
There's not enough space in the rooms. Kind of uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right next to the beach, walking distance and great location. Across the street is a great restaurant! The staff is so friendly. Breakfast there starts at 6:30am and is made to order. The beds are comfortable and you have a fridge and freezer and can control your own AC temperature. They give you two towels each which is very nice. They have a pool and showers. There is a cute orange and white hotel cat. I wish they had a lamp and towel hangers in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grettel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Cristian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Swimming pools are above ground and highly chlorinated, no where to sit and socialize around pool(s) area. There was no Internet nor cable television which is not the hotel's fault BUT they should have offered a discount or have a solution ready.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For such an economical price i did not expect a nice breakfast included. Or a pool. Or a kitchen in our units. The staff are very courteous and keep the facilities clean. This place is definitely a good bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful room with all we needed. Full breakfast and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Traveled with group
Construction noise woke up at 5.30 am every day .
Extremly dissapointed . Hotel was good but i was woken every morning between 5.30 and 6am with very loud construction noise . On the last day they also started a reno on the room next door . They droped something on my door at 5.30 am then stated moving stuff in and out and banging on the pipes. Im on vacation i dont want to be up before 6 am . Tried to explain to staff and ask for the manager they said he wasnt in . I paid good money yet got little sleep . Id like a refund .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel
The hotel seemed new and was very clean but a little impersonal but well located. There are other hotels closer to the beach though for the same price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless clean, you could eat off the floors.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, close to beach. Clean and plenty of hot water for showers. Small and limited amenities. WiFi Ok, but spotty
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed at this hotel at the end of January. Overall I was very pleased with the hotel. The reception staff didn’t speak much English but were doing their best to be helpful. My room was clean and cozy. The hotel is located within walking distance from the Uvita beach. There are a few restaurants close to it. I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice but our room was visible to the neighbors.
We stayed in the Deluxe Apartment and overall it was very good. The bathroom was amazing, the beds were comfortable, everything was clean, the staff was nice, and it was quiet. However, we were pretty uncomfortable the next morning to find that the closet that was locked off to us was open to the adjacent apartment, and they could easily look right through the spaces beside the sliding closet doors into our room. If they fix that, I’d gladly stay there again but otherwise we would not be interested in going back.
Entrance
Parking
Deluxe apartment balcony on the left
Hotel hallway
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estuvimos en la suite y fue excelente. El trato del personal muy amable y muy servicial.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

TwoHappyMonkeys

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is perfect! Unfortunately, the gates close at 10:00 pm and apparently you won't be able to get to your room if you miss your curfew. Our room had no windows and the shower was either too cold or too hot from one second to the next. Worst part was that we could clearly hear our neighbor in the next room via the connecting door and we could even see him through the cracks. But, the price was right and again, the location is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leyna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Great place, nice rooms, very clean, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Los Angeles, CA

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the green forest and the sea is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo, estaremos allí en otras oportunidades.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Mrs. V

I traveled with my 2 years old daughter. We had a lovely time . It’s clean and closed to the beach. The swimming pools are good. The lower point is the lack of hot water in the shower .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is convenient to the beach, with a little grocery store within just a few feet. Enjoyed the pool, kitchen and patio.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018