Uvita

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Playa Arco Beach and primary rainforest, Uvita, Marino Ballena National Park, Puntarenas Province Coast of Costa Rica
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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Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay

2.5 out of 5
Uvita de Osa Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
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! (4 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

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Alborada Boutique Stay
Tropical Beach

Tropical Beach

3 out of 5
Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$56 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$64 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
Beds were hard, room was small. A/C worked well, saw lots of wildlife, places to eat within walking distance

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Tropical Beach
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
$121 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
$135 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Total with taxes and fees
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! (25 reviews)
Everybody help very nice stuff

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
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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! (25 reviews)
Everybody help very nice stuff

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hotel Uvita Forest
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Property exceeded all expectations and was the perfect home base for our Pura Vida adventure! We were super comfy staying in to cook meals, private Pina Colada Pool Party lol and to rest and relax. Highly recommended and would absolutely return. Mucho Gracias Amiga. Also Pura Vida to Gregori who ...

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Uvita Beach House: Your ideal hub for Exploring the Lush Southern Zone of CR
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Very clean room, very quiet and safe and well kept.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
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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

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

5/5(7 reviews)

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

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Catarata uvita

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

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
Whale

Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita

$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita
Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena

Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena

$89
per adult
Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena
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Reviews of Uvita

4.6
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 67%
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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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