Uvita

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Tropical Beach

Tropical Beach

3 out of 5
Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$51 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$58 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
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! (142 reviews)
This place is a gem. Our room cabin number 1 was huge. Ac and hot water worked perfectly. The host was extremely helpful. We were steps from the beach, parrots flying in the early morning. The room had everything you could need. There were restaurants very nearby. And one on site. Our favorite was ...

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Tropical Beach
Yuli Hotel

Yuli Hotel

3 out of 5
Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
$88 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$99 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Punta Uvita are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
Fantastic location!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Yuli Hotel
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

3.5 out of 5
Calle Garcia, Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
$93 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$103 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Nice pool.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Nice pool.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Hotel Uvita Forest
Cabinas Costa Tropicana

Cabinas Costa Tropicana

3 out of 5
Calle los Laureles Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
We had a one bedroom Cabina: it was new, clean, and airconditioned with unlimited hot water. The kitchen was adequate and everything worked. The grounds are gorgeous and private/walled in and secure. Owner is Dutch and has European attention to detail I will stay there again when I return. Free Washers ...

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Cabinas Costa Tropicana
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! (47 reviews)
Very nice , clean apartments

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

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

Locals use the waterfall like a slide! And jump off the sides, or course. Throw a couple bucks to the little store for using their stairs or try your luck at just climbing down on your own. Two pools.

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

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

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

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

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
Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour - Morning
Savegre River whitewater rafting

Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio

$125
per adult
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

$81
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
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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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

Bahía Ballena

Bahía Ballena

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