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Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (603 reviews)
"A nice stay at this hotel. Was better than expected and the food at the Crocodile restaurant was awesome."
Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2025

Golden Pineapple Villas
3km East of Banco Costa Rica, Camino a Racho Pacifico, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is S$844 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
S$844
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"The place was an absolute dream stunning views in every direction!! Highly recommend it for couples my wife me I loved every minute of it! Staff and restaurant were top notch all around excellent 10 stars!!"
Reviewed on 2 May, 2025

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is S$512 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
S$512
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
"Experience of feeling like you are in the middle of a jungle when you are are not…😉 Staff was excellent and very accommodating. Shout out to Manuel who helped my husband find several species of frogs."
Reviewed on 31 May, 2025
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.

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Catarata uvita are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
"Had a free weekend with the girlies during our month-long study abroad trip, and we could not have made a better choice than Tiki Villas!! The hotel staff, the view, the pool and spa services—absolutely no complaints from any of us. From the get go, we were treated so kindly; Nancy upgraded our hotel ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"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 ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2025

Hotel Uvita Forest
Calle Garcia, Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"This hotel was nice and quiet. We appreciated the Gastro area of dining options that were located next door to the hotel. However, at night there is loud, live music coming from the gastro area. Our room was very small but clean. The staff was very friendly and the property was very clean."
Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2025
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
Cerro de La Muerte Peak
5/5(1 review)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro de La Muerte Peak during your travels in Páramo. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.
Rio Savegre Waterfall
5/5(3 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Savegre Waterfall during your travels in San Gerardo de Dota. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.
Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa Rica during your trip to Páramo. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Things to do

Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.
S$116
per adult

La Ceiba Waterfalls Tour and Mountain Exploration
S$51
per senior

Nocturnal Nature Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
S$114
per adult

Anura Twilight Walk A Journey into the Forest's Nightlife
S$77
per adult

Whitewater Rafting Savegre River Class II & III + Waterfall Break
S$125
per adult