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3 out of 5
Tropical Beach
Bahia Ballena, Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 107 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located with a restaurant on site. The room was clean and spacious and the restaurant has a good menu and the food is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host I.was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had an excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lugar muy conveniente por ubicación y precio
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Pool was welcoming and good music vibes all day. Room was super basic and I think our toilet or shower had a leak. We checked but all we could find is the water on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK for one night.
The place is a bit run-down. Parking was off-street on dusty road with no security. There is an on-site parking lot but it is extremely small and fits about 4 cars but there were 6 crammed in upon our arrival. Hotel room is very bare bones, no hot water while we were there. If we had to stay more than the one night I'd look elsewhere but ok for the 1 given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jakub on 31 Mar 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We have 8 full size parking spots in our private parking also we have hot water in all our rooms. In our regulations, which you accepted by making a reservation, it is stated that if there are any technical problems in the room, you must report it immediately to the reception. However, you did not do so.

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really liked Tropical Beach - highly recommend!
Really great choice in Uvita. This was a huge unit with 2 bedrooms with Queen beds and a futon in the living area. Nice pool area that we didn't have time to use. Walking distance to Uvita Beach - which is a great beach! We arrived early for check-in and since our unit was ready, we were allowed to check-in early which is always really helpful. I would definitely stay here again if in the area. Also had air conditioning, which helped to dry out some of our clothes, which were damp from our time in Bahia Drake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Farrah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived late, not realizing the hotel had a 10 PM deadline to check-in. When I arrived, the hotel manager was incredibly ride to me and told me that I had no reservation, which I did have. He tried to charge me for the stay, but he credit card machine was down. He showed me to a room anyways after I contested that it wasn't my fault the credit card machine was down. He eventually showed me to a room and then immediately disappeared. I quickly noticed that our ground floor room window was broken and did not lock. I was unable to sleep all evening because it was not secure. When I complained in the morning about the broken window, he insisted I broke the window and that I had to pay for my room then and how he was lucky he wasn't charging me for the window that I broke! I can not tell you how rude this man was. I want to request a refund for my stay.
Response from Jakub on 15 Mar 2023
Check-in at our hotel is possible from 2 to 10 pm, and the reception is closed until morning. Unfortunately, you arrived very intoxicated at 1:30 am and woke up our employee by yelling, kicking the reception door, and hitting the bedroom window (we received several complaints the next day). Despite this, our employee, instead of calling the police, got up during their free time and allowed you to check in, which was a big favor for you. Therefore, I am surprised that instead of saying thank you and apologizing for waking up other guests in the middle of the night, you wrote that the employee did not take care of you for the rest of the evening. I have kept the CCTV footage of your arrival because, despite understanding the atmosphere of the Envision festival from which you came, we have never had a similar situation before.

6/10 Okay

Lynda, Eastham

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was ok. The room smelled heavily of bug spray and our sheets were stained and possibly dirty. There isn’t enough parking space so we had to move our car so other people could get out. This was a pit stop for us which was ok I wouldn’t stay more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, overland park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was as stated. Pablo the manager was very helpful and pleasant to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy of my stay at Tropical beach. The manager Mauricio was helpful and very friendly. He made you feel like you were family. I stayed in a standard room and the cleanliness was top notch. the room was air conditioned which was nice as it is very hot in Costa Rica. The pool was refreshing and well maintained. The hotel was close to the beach. There is a restaurant on site and the owner Kevin is helpful and very friendly as well. I would highly recommend Tropical beach for lodging while in Uvita. Thank you to the owner Kuba for a wonderful vacation at Tropical beach. Keep up the good work!! 😀💕🇨🇦

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean affordable friendly hotel
Pros: 1. Clean comfortable room 2. Pool, cosy atmosphere 3. hotel restaurant for meals, also other restaurants nearby 4. Helpful friendly staff and services 5. Walking distance to beach 6. Short taxi ride from bus station. Cons: Sometimes noisy neighbor played very loud music until early morning (2am), but hotel has no control
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was enjoyable! Pool was great for kids with a close walk to the national park and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cute little oasis. Thoughtfully designed, helpful staff, everything worked (A/C, hot shower). One of the best hotels at this low price point I stayed in in CR.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Given room no1. Which stank like a dirty public toilet in desperate need of cleaning. Bed sheets were very old and smelt musty. Kitchen drawers didn’t stay closed and the fridge had a wobble. No wardrobe. Curtains see through. Due to arriving late at the property we only stayed their 1 night before leaving for another hotel. Don’t waste your money and stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Tathiana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aida Rosina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a walk away from national park/beach in a cute little community the host was nice. We had a good time. Parking is gated and secure. We came off season and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alix-Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and the property manager made sure that we we knew where to go and how to get in our room when we arrived. We had a long trip and were grateful for the hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If only the restaurant was available for lunch and dinner! Though that forced me to go walking in the rain lol
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Miller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect Stay
Really great little hotel! Room was exceptionally clean, felt really safe, and the property manager was so kind and helpful! The location is very close to the beach and there are a few restaurants within walking distance. Bike rental right down the road too. Pool was always pristine. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Tropical Beach was enjoyable. It’s a beautiful little hotel, has the boutique feeling without the price tag. The manager(s) were accommodating and check-in/out was easy. We arrived at 10:00am and they checked us into our room without any issues, it was appreciated. The hotel is a five minute walk to the national park/beach and a short bike ride or drive to town. I’ve travelled quite a bit and this ranks at the top of the list for value, couldn’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Tropical Beach. We would have rated 5/5 on all areas, however due to Covid the restaurant was closed for lunch and supper, as many places throughout. We highly recommend This property and the outstanding staff. Looking forward to our next visit, Thank you Maurisico
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Gary, Bozeman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photo doesn’t reflect how wonderful the ambiance is at this hotel…warm, friendly owners with cafe/bar/restaurant, nestled in paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property located close to the beach and with restaurants in walking distance. Free parking in front.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mauricio & his staff were friendly & efficient. Our 2 bedroom cabina gave us the privacy we needed plus hot water showers were unexpected & wonderful. All nestled within nature! We were awakened by howler monkeys & macaws!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Dmitry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful
Beautiful location, laid back environment, close to beach and food. Staff is kind and sweet. Enjoyed the two night stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is small, pleasant, and in a great location from the beach (walking distance). It seems to be brand new, as everything was spotless. It is simple, but you have all you need, hot shower, TV, A/C, comfortable bed. The staff is helpful and pleasant, ready to accommodate at any time for anything. You can order breakfast the evening before if needed. If in Uvita again, this is the place I would stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice stay at Tropical Beach
The cabins are spacious but furniture is not comfortable. It would be nice to have a table instead of coffee table and mini sofa that doesn't stay up. Close to the beach but the beach is not officially free to access. Luckily, there is a flooded service road nearby that can be used for "free" access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sibul

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lo recomiendo.
Me encanto este hotel, está Super cerca del parque marino ballena. El gerente se portó super amable con nosotras. En mi experiencia me volvería a a quedar aquí por su precio, confort y accesibilidad al parque Marino Ballena.
Este es el lugar donde te deja el autobús pides un taxi al otro lado de la calle y llegas en menos de 10 minutos al hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking space was tiny and crammed full with cars of locals who left by 11pm. They were using the pool and bar distracting the hotel guests desperately trying to sleep. Restaurant was closed providing only alcohol and basic overpriced breakfast. Room itself was the size of the closet barely fitting the bed and TV stand, without power outlets or place for suitcases. Hotel roof is covered with some kind of semi-transparent plastic resulting in extreme temperatures during the day on the upper floor. Extremely loud fan and AC were barely helpful and I've seen few guests sleeping with open doors and windows to survive the heat. No shampoo/bathing gel provided, old bluish sheets due to some kind of laundry chemicals. The only plus of the hotel is close proximity to the national park, however nearest entrance opens only at 9:30am. Won't recommend this hotel to anyone - pictures are much nicer than the venue itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Jakub on 13 Mar 2021
Dear Oleksii Harbuzenko Transparent roof? People who slept with open door? I've never heard worse nonsense about our place. Size and real photos the rooms are provided on Expedia before reservation process. Our Hi efficiency and very quiet AC in every room can drop temperature to 18°c in less than 10 minuts. Breakfast cost is $6 per person - one of cheapest in Uvita.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place, great for resting. Near a nacional park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and very close to beach. Rooms very cleans, and the excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Maine USA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly conveniently located. Walk to beach, restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Jen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part about this place is the pool! The room is also nice. The parking situation is horrible. You had to squeeze in and one day my husband was woken up early to move the car. The breakfast was good but an extra charge. I didn't like the area, it felt unsafe. It was surrounded by hostels and I walked the 7 min walk to the beach and could smell someone smoking pot somewhere, pura vida I guess, right? Overally descent price, bad area, nice place horrible parking, loved the pool! Would stay in different area next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelzin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excelente relación precio calidad
Buena atención, excelente relación precio calidad, desayuno típico delicioso, pequeño pero no hay queja.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New place not open long. Staff was pleasent but still finding thier way
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Work in Progress
Spent 5 nights at this hotel/restaurant the second week of December, 2019. Chose it due to proximity to Isla Cano dive operators and price.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was a great pleasant stay, clean rooms and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
they are construction didnt have a reception desk and they dont give receipt and ask for cash only evading local taxes did not get receipt for my stay nor the drinks we had. be carefull
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Heredia, CR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hist Mauricio was really good, he's actually doing it all, food, hosting, cleaning any repairs which seems like a lot for one person but he still does it all great. Just a heads up cards are charged in British pounds but it'll be the same equivalent to the USD you were presented, if you still have your concerns they accept the payment in dollars if it's cash
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great
There wasn't ac and the fans weren't very strong. Windows were open so a bunch of bugs crawled into the place. The curtains were completely see-through in the bathroom was positioned right in front of the windows to a walkway which was very uncomfortable. All the doors that we actually tried closing didn't close correctly and open correctly either. also breakfast was supposed to be included but it wasn't open which was really inconvenient for us as we had a tour scheduled and had to rush to go find breakfast elsewhere. There's a little kitchen so if you prefer to make your own food it's a good place for you but overall it was a very uncomfortable stay. It's about a 5 minute or less walk from the beach which was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service ever! I cut my trip short unexpectedly and the manager and owner worked out a refund for that part of my stay. They were in no way obligated to to do this and it was gratefully accepted. The time I spent at Tropical Beach I checked out the beach- a short walk, the pool- very welcoming, the onsite restaurant- very good and the town of Uvita- good water excursion options and also great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019