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Canavida Villas & Resort

4.0 star property
Holiday home with 10 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Marino Ballena National Park

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3 bedrooms, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
Living area
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Living area
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is S$97
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

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  • 116 sq m
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  • Ocean view
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  • 114 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
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  • 121 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
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  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
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  • 1 bedroom
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  • Sea view
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  • 4 bedrooms
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  • 1 bathroom
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  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
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  • 1 bathroom
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  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
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Individually decorated
Private pool
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  • 104 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Air conditioning
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  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

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Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Catarata uvita - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Playa Ballena - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Heliconia - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬10 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canavida Villas & Resort

Holiday home with 10 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Marino Ballena National Park
This smoke-free holiday home features 10 outdoor pools, concierge services and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and provides free WiFi and free wired Internet. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

10 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet
  • Fee: CRC 13,000 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: CRC 20000 per accommodation, per stay, (varies per unit)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Canavida Villas Resort
Canavida Villas & Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Canavida Villas & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 10 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Canavida Villas & Resort?

As of 28 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canavida Villas & Resort on 30 Jun, 2025 start from S$97.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Canavida Villas & Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canavida Villas & Resort located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Marino Ballena National Park, Catarata uvita and Playa Ballena. Playa Hermosa and Pinuela Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Canavida Villas & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ULANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay - thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Beautiful setting and wonderful host. She had a wonderful vision and brought it to fruition. The view is unparalleled. Well worth the climb up the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully furnished and comfortable condo nestled in a jungle setting overlooking the ocean. Sparkling clean infinity pool, full kitchen, BBQ pit on back patio, excellent service from host and staff. The 5k maintained rock road to get there from main hwy is a bit of a rough drive but well worth it. This was our 5th trip to Costa Rica and we have stayed at many wonderful places- but none as amazing as CanaVida. Only stayed 2 nights- wish we had stayed 2 weeks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Canada vida is definitely a great experience, breath taking views, very clean, very friendly staff this property is a must visit. Highly recommended…
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing! I have been traveling to Costa Rica since 1990 and I can tell you Canavida is one of the best values ever. From the initial communication and through the entire stay I was impressed. The condo we stayed at was perfect. Clean, well appointed, ocean views right out the back sliding glass doors, etc. I could go on. This is 100% a place I would highly recommend when in the Dominical/Uvita area. Just make sure to get a 4x4 to make access to the property as it is up the hill a little but do not let that discourage you. It is more than worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing stay

Our stay was absolutely amazing. Canavida is a beautiful place in the mountains sounds by nature. Very peaceful. And Jess was the most amazing host helping us out with everything from the moment we arrived. Can 100% recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were able to experience 2 of the properties on our vacation. Both were absolutely beautiful. The
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and perfect service by the team.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house, beautiful environment, beautiful birds, nearby. So pretty much perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Jungle Paradise

Highly recommend Canavida. It was genuinely special. Set in the middle of a luscious jungle with incredible views of the ocean. Breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is amazing, the property is beautiful and the condo has all you need! Jessica is very kind and helpfull
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved Canavida! If you want the hustle and bustle of a city, this place isn't for you. But if you want to be in the middle of nature with spectacular views, this place is heaven. It is well equipped with everything you need, and is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Just make sure to bring in whatever groceries you need before you start the drive up the long dirt road. The road was fine, but we were glad we had a 4x4 with high clearance. We could have driven without it, but it was easy with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss E

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly highly recommend!

We had a lovely couple of nights here. The pictures do not so the villa justice. The view is just stunning, beautiful pool overlooking the sea. There’s also a bbq you can use which was great. Jess and her team were wonderful, I cannot thank them enough for going above and beyond for us. We got stuck with a flat tire when we arrived and they got it all sorted for us. Anything you need, the team are on hand are communicate with you from the minute you book.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved CanaVida, the property was beautiful, the condo was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff were very happy and friendly. We used the laundry service, which was fast and a great price. The resort also arranged a massage for us and they came right to our room - it was also fantastic! The location is far enough from the busy town of Dominical and Uvita yet close enough to go into for shopping, restaurants and entertainment. We highly recommend CanaVida Jessica and her team are wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property consists of approximately 10 individually designed villas. So, I can only comment on our villa. Almost new, could do with wardrobes or at least more shelving. Access road is 6km along a very uneven dirt track, steep in parts. Managed with a smallish 4x2 SUV, but you would def be better off with a 4x4. Beautiful views, birds and the sunsets were gorgeous.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Breathtaking views in a natural setting

Beautiful location on the mountain but it is up a dirt road approx 15 minutes from the main paved road. The place was clean, sizable, and had all the amenities needed. The pool outside had gorgeous views. This place really makes you feel like you are in nature and we saw many birds (toucans, parrots, guan and turkey vultures). We heard the monkeys late in the evening and at night but never did lay eyes on them. From our table outside we could see the boats chasing the whales while we ate breakfast. We could see the whales spout/blow and even could see the tails as they eventually dove deep. It was a peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was beautiful! The condo was comfortable, clean, modern and had everything we needed. The water was safe to drink, hot showers, BBQ. We used the laundry service it was quick and a good price. We seen monkeys, Toucans, parrots, and Morpho butterflies from the beautiful pool and lounge area. The customer service was amazing and everyone was very happy and friendly. They arrange a wonderful message for us and the therapists came to our room (it was SO GOOD!) the location is far enough away from the busy Dominical town, yet close enough for a visit and some shopping. Short drive to many beautiful beaches, gas stations, restaurants, waterfalls and shopping. Great communication from booking to check out. Jessica and her team did not disappoint!! Highly recommend CanaVida.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Stunning sunset view

Wow what a view! This place is next level and has a fully stocked kitchen. I recommend bringing food to make as the closest store is quite the trek. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an excellent property! The family that runs it is dedicated to making sure all guests (including kids) have a great vacation. The property is fairly new, and the owners are always improving it. Behind the condos is a grassy area with a trampoline and badminton—perfect for kids or your inner child. Our six-year-old loved the pool and trampoline. At dawn and dusk, the property comes alive with the wildlife you come to Costa Rica to see. Have your binoculars ready by the pool deck for the show—and don’t miss the sunsets and starry skies. The condos were clean and well-equipped for cooking. The propane grills had everything we needed to grill out. It’s about 5KM/3Mi up the mountain, a 20-minute drive. We visited in March 2025 and used a driver (Caleb—highly recommend) to get up and down. It’s around 10Mil or $20 each way, worth it for the incredible views. I’ve traveled the world and this place will forever stand out. I’m already planning to stay for a month or two in the future. The team was excellent—very communicative and helpful—and even arranged everything with our driver Caleb, who was amazing and always available, including early morning pickups.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Found Paradise in Costa Rica!

I have been traveling for pleasure and for work throughout my life. I have been using hotels.com for on average 50+ hotel nights per year last 10 years. And finally, I felt I should leave a very positive review. Canavida Villas & Resort is the first booking where the everything exceeded the expectations. Top Location, service, communication, quality of stay, THE VIEW, the staff, the people, the pool, THE GRILL, the nature... I don't know where to start or to end. Basically images are in most hotel presentations showing a refined view of reality, in this case the nice photos of the property did not reflect the reality, IT WAS EVEN BETTER IRL! If you want to have a weekend or a week at one of the best locations in CR, then you just found it. Yes, it is on a hill = there is a challenging climb with your car, but you can get there with a 2 wheel drive. Uvita as location is also very nice, but why bother to go there except for grocery shopping, this resort is a paradise you don't want to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property never communicated with me or sent over any information regarding my stay. There is literally no way to communicate with anyone there. We ended up driving 15 minutes up a dirt road to try and find the property hoping a manager would be there and there was nobody there. I have tried contacting the property through expedia, through their website and calling the “number”. Absolutely no communication. I got charged almost 300 dollars and I fully expect this to be refunded promptly.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Canavida is an amazing place and we’re really happy we found it. It’s brand new and the owners are slowly building the place out so we were lucky to be one of the first people to stay here. From the start, David had great communication and was super accommodating when our trip was delayed. He also kindly upgraded us to a larger villa and the property was amazing. The living and dining room was spacious and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need to cook (the sushi and sake set was also a big plus). Having AC in the main rooms was a big plus as it does get hot when the sun enters the property. The best part was definitely the view and the pool - it was a fantastic place to watch the sunset every day. David and Jonathane were helpful throughout our stay, answering any questions we had promptly. They also have great local connections and were able to hook us up with tours and a surf school. The property is about a 10-15 minute drive up a dirt road from the main shops and restaurants of Uvita. We were there in the dry seasons and had no problem doing it in our SUV in 2WD but if it was wet 4WD would probably be needed. David also offered to have someone go down to Uvita for us if we needed something picked up and didn’t want to drive into town. Overall we had an amazing stay and would highly recommend Canavida to anyone looking for a place to stay in Uvita!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wai Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We drove from Ojochal side and the Google map link took us through the right road side. We eventually did get there. We stayed in Toucan (3 bedroom). The communication was on point. The road is indeed unpaved and it takes us about 15 min. We did have a 4x4 but didn’t really need to use the function only when it rained. We did notice the adjoining bedrooms, we can hear each other’s conversation. We were 2 couples and had to decide which rooms would give us more privacy. The place was real nice and cool. There’s AC in all the bedrooms and living room. The kitchen has most of what you’ll need to cook a meal. We couldn’t get the AC on and it was immediately addressed. We had to play with the shower to get the right temperature. It’s either very hot water or cold. We didn’t get a chance to address this. We’d stay here again. We felt safe and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

franck

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Traumhafte Location, erst vor einem Jahr fertiggestellt. Jesseca ist sehr nett und kümmert sich um das Wohlbefinden. Mega Aussicht und traumhafte Geräusche des Dschungels. Anfahrt über 4 km Schotterweg teilweise steil bergauf war sehr beschwerlich. Wir konnten den Weg mit 4x4 bewältigen. Werden die Zeit dort oben nicht so schnell vergessen
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025