Uvita

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Playa Arco Beach and primary rainforest, Uvita, Marino Ballena National Park, Puntarenas Province Coast of Costa Rica
Dominical, near Uvita, Puntarenas Province, Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
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Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

3 out of 5
Camino a Playa Colonia Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$84 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this lodge in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Loved the pool and the fact that the staff went out of their way to make you feel welcome, they even went through the trouble of bringing “manzanas de agua” from the tree,clean them and served them pool side on a plate with salt on the side. No charge for this, just kindness. When I decided to stay ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay

2.5 out of 5
Uvita de Osa Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
$175 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$198 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Lovely little oasis in Uvita. The pool is exceptional as was the breakfast. Only small complaint is the air fresheners that fill the room with a sickly sweet odor. We unplugged them both and the air cleared after a couple of hours.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Alborada Boutique Stay
Hotel Tucan

Hotel Tucan

2 out of 5
100 Mtrs Este del Banco de Costa Rica Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$49 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$56 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
Great hidden gem

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Hotel Tucan
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Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Secret Lau Pool and Catarata uvita are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Jean was super helpful staff running the the show, great recommendations on day trips and very nice and accommodated and clean secure area with a nice big common area to walk freely about and stage yourself for more Costa Rican fun

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

3.5 out of 5
500 m Norte Parque Marino Ballena Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Punta Uvita are located ...
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
Uvita Beach House: Your ideal hub for Exploring the Lush Southern Zone of CR

Uvita Beach House: Your ideal hub for Exploring the Lush Southern Zone of CR

Uvita Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ...
Uvita Beach House: Your ideal hub for Exploring the Lush Southern Zone of CR
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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.

Popular places to visit

Playa Tortuga

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Bahía Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Playa Tortuga

Catarata uvita

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Catarata uvita during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Catarata uvita

Hacienda Baru

You can take time to visit Hacienda Baru during your travels to Bahía Ballena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Hacienda Baru

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy an outing to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Secret Lau Pool

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Secret Lau Pool during your travels in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.

Secret Lau Pool

Uvita Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Uvita Arts Center during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.

Uvita Arts Center

Things to do

From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat

From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat

$170
per adult
From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat
36' Tour Boat - Seats up to 24 guests

Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour - Morning

$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour - Morning
Savegre River whitewater rafting

Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio

$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio
Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde

3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde

$78
per adult
3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde
Marino Ballena National Park: Watching Whales and Dolphins

Marino Ballena National Park: Watching Whales and Dolphins

$92
per adult
Marino Ballena National Park: Watching Whales and Dolphins
Whale

Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita

$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita
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Reviews of Uvita

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Friendly, laid-back town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The ballena area is dispersed semi-rural with lots of areas to walk. A half km or so from the hotel is a strip of restaurants and souvenir on the road leading to the entrance to the National Park. The town center is 1.5 km distant.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

uvita is quiet and walkable with nice restaurants

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great beaches and dining

4/5 - Good

Marco

No food delivery you have to go out or order take out at the place, some let you order ahead but you still pick it up. The national park has 4 entrances, ask your tour guides which one to go to because waze will take you to chaman/colonia

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I honestly did not do enough research about Uvita before arriving. It is a safe and relaxing little town where you can find all your needs. I found gift shops a little overpriced. There are some nice restaurants and bars around.

Cities near Uvita

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Bahía Ballena

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