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.
Sandy beach beach with palm trees by the sea, with reflection, Punta Uvita, Tropical rainforest, wooded hills, Pacific coast, Parque Nacional Marino Ballena, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica
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 Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Villas Rio Mar

Villas Rio Mar

3 out of 5
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$105 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$118 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (652 reviews)
"Staff servicial, lugar tranquilo, alejado del mar. Restaurante supera las expectativas. Desde la atención hasta la calidad de los platillos, todo fue excelente. El personal fue muy atento y el ambiente hizo que la experiencia fuera aún más agradable."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Villas Rio Mar
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$346 nightly
The price is $391 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$391 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
"10/10"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
$95 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$108 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Arco Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
"Superbe maison avec une vue à couper le souffle sur la mer. Le chemin pour se rendre est un peu difficile comme la plupart des routes secondaires du Costa Rica..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
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 Uvita Beach and Arco Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
"Superbe maison avec une vue à couper le souffle sur la mer. Le chemin pour se rendre est un peu difficile comme la plupart des routes secondaires du Costa Rica..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
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 Uvita Beach and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
Hotel Uvita Forest
Luxury retreat with panoramic ocean view, private infinity pool, concierge

Luxury retreat with panoramic ocean view, private infinity pool, concierge

Uvita Puntarenas Province
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uvita Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"The photos online do not do this view justice. The house was perfect for our family of 6 and the view was unbeatable. Tom was amazing and met us in town to show us the way our first day there which was super helpful. We are already planning our trip back!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Luxury retreat with panoramic ocean view, private infinity pool, concierge
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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