Ukinca Hostel

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Located close to Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park, Ukinca Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 8
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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bahía Ballena, Ukinca Hostel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are popular area attractions. Pinuela Beach and Ventanas Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide
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Bahia Ballena, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and a green forested area.
    Marino Ballena National Park
    5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • A sunset over a beach with people walking and horses grazing.
    Uvita Beach
    6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Catarata uvita
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Secret Lau Pool
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Arco Beach
    8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo
    3 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena
    1 min drive
  • The Bakery
    14 min walk
  • Restaurante Nativo
    5 min drive
  • Kinsu
    4 min drive

About this property

Ukinca Hostel

  • Hostel near Punta Uvita
  • Located close to Marino Ballena National Park, Ukinca Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an area shuttle
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Ukinca Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and free toiletries
    • Balconies or patios, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ukinca Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, Ukinca Hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ukinca Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ukinca Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ukinca Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Punta Uvita and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Marino Ballena National Park. Arco Beach and Pinuela Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ukinca Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

two night stay in July 2019

When we arrived, the staff did not seem to know of our booking and we had to show the confirmation email from hotels.com to evidence the booking. Then they showed us to three different rooms, the first two not being at all what we’d booked so we rejected them - the third was closest so by this point we just took the room. Then they weren’t sure how much to charge us so again we had to refer to the confirmation email. None of this was particularly disappointing, but it was a little unnerving to start off our stay. Our room was generally fine, although we did encounter a lot of insects - a large millipede on the floor, a beetle IN one of the beds, lots of ants in the bathroom, and various other flies and insects. The location was ok, given that Uvita is quite a small place - but future guests should be aware that it is a 5-10 minute walk along the edge of a main road (no pavement and no street lights) to the nearest shops/restaurants. We also found it difficult to communicate with staff who spoke little English.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not book with this hostel!!!!! They make excuses for over booking their rooms then refused to refund the funds!!! My worst hostel experience in Costa Rica!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at U kinca. This hostel is clean! Considerate! Has a wonderful patio to hang in a hammock , work , relax , socialize.. The staff is wonderful and works hard to keep the amenities clean and welcoming for all. Paul went out of his way to help me and other guests through the stressors of travel , which is very much appreciated. 🙏 Would stay again , and would fully reccomend!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
Well, your company over booked the hostel and and we were left without a room stranded. Thanks for that. Contact asap.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kubota deal

Great place for relaxing! Clean and comfortable at a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pequeños hostal muy acogedor. Muy limpio, camas muy cómodas. Perfecto para quedarse 1 a 2 días. Recomendo este sitio sin ninguna duda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Las instalaciones son muy bonitas y el personal administrativo excelente. Super recomendado
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and new

Nice stay. Our room was right next to reception which was a bit noisy, so would recommend to ask for a room at the back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

great place. Very clean, warm showers, great courtyard for relaxing. Easu to find.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice town with market & restaurant close by

All the amenities you need & really enjoy the time spent at U Kinca!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super rapport qualité prix; cette hotel va devenir une reference sur Uvita. Seul bémol la route pas loin donc un peu bruyante. Sinon tout neuf, au top !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ukinka excelente opción

La experiencia fue muy buena, el hotel es muy cómodo y muy limpio, el personal amable y atentos a nuestras necesidades. La ubicación es bastante buena ya que todo está cerca.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018