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 beach with rocky foreground, people walking, and a mountain range in the background.
A coastal landscape with a bay, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.

Where to stay in Bahía Ballena

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Marina Vista

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

Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$121 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (663 reviews)
"The grounds are beautiful, room very clean, the restaurant is wonderful. It was a really nice two days. We’ll stay there again."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Villas Rio Mar
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$93 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Cerro Ballena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"What an incredible place to stay! The property was beautiful and the house had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The host was wonderful and even met as at the front of the property to take us to our location. He answered all our questions and gave us a tour. The view was amazing and the ..."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$163 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$184 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife ...
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
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 Arco Beach and Cerro Ballena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"What an incredible place to stay! The property was beautiful and the house had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The host was wonderful and even met as at the front of the property to take us to our location. He answered all our questions and gave us a tour. The view was amazing and the ..."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Cedrela Beach Villas

Cedrela Beach Villas

3.5 out of 5
Cam. a Playa Colonia Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"Needs more blankets"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

Cedrela Beach Villas
Morning Glory

Morning Glory

2 out of 5
Camino a Playa Chaman Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this apartment in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"What a great stay we had at this beautiful, relaxing place! The owners had clearly put a lot of care into providing for guests needs. Well equipped kitchen. Range of seating on the balcony overlooking the fantastic pool and garden."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Morning Glory
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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