Located close to Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park, Villas Bungalows Ballena provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this cabin. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Laundry room
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Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 450 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 6)
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Villas Bungalows Ballena have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Villas Bungalows Ballena pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villas Bungalows Ballena?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Villas Bungalows Ballena?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Villas Bungalows Ballena?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Villas Bungalows Ballena provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-5 PM on request. A fee of USD 450 per vehicle applies.
Where is Villas Bungalows Ballena located?
Situated near the beach, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Uvita Beach and Punta Uvita. Playa Ballena and Ventanas Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda
5 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was spotless, but could use some repair on the tiles in the shower. The proximity to the park and ability to walk to restaurants and tour companies, make it more than the best place to stay for the Whales Tail.
The bungalows were very comfortable and clean. The pool and grounds were clean and well maintained. We would stay here again
Debbie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
24 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very convenient location for Marine Park activities and beach. Only a 5 minute walk.
David
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Feoktist
21 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very helpful staff
Feoktist
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrea
19 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There are only 4 houses so it gives a lot of privacy. The houses are well maintained and fully equipped so far the best place we’ve ever had in any of our vacations. It was a little noisy in the area on Saturday because of the restaurants and live music but it stopped around 9pm, which was a pleasant surprise. We were very satisfied with the place.
Andrea
Verified
4/10 Poor
Thomas
7 May 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location tarnished by ongoing construction
Loud construction work on the bungalow next to ours for two days of our three day stay. Drilling, metal grinding, hammering, etc. Oven door in our kitchen was broken, so we couldn't use that either. Asked for a different bungalow but didn't get one. Pool was semi-clean. Hotel.com customer service was also unwilling to help. Will use a different platform for the next booking.
Thomas
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joseph
24 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Full disclosure - I did not see the notice to contact the property prior to arrival. That may have alleviated a couple of issues. When we arrived, the person working reception did not speak English so we had a problem communicating. She got us to our room, which was extremely hot due to no air conditioning running. Also, the type of property is conducive to heat. We turned on the A/C only to experience the one in the living room going out. We were only here for one night so we lived with the A/C unit in the bedroom. One of the bathroom shower heads leaked excessively so we could only use one shower. The location of this property is ideal and the size could accommodate two couples or a family. There was a pool right outside our door but we didn't have time to take advantage of it.
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jürgen
26 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Schöne komfortable Zimmer. Schöner Gemeinschaftsbereich. Pivate Terrasse sehr ungemütlich. Kein warmes Wasser
Jürgen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
HENRY
7 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
tout est parfait, sauf les travaux bruyant de remise en etat dun après-midi assez désagréable
dommage
HENRY
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beata
30 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Un séjour très agréable
Les bungalows sont très bien placés , presque à l’entrée du parc Marino Ballena. Des restaurants tout près , des supérettes pour faire vos courses. Une très jolie piscine pour vous détendre. Les bungalows très bien équipés , personnel très accueillant.
Beata
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Jul 2021
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Location. Great for kids. No bar, no food service. There are many places to get supplies nearby. You do not need a car if you stay here.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
13 May 2021
Disliked: Communication
Terrible. The hotel lost our reservation and there was no one on site that could help. The lady in the front desk tried to call the manager to no avail. I would not recommend this hotel.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victor
6 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excelente sitio para hospedarse
La villa, espaciosa, totalmente equipada, el sitio muy seguro, especial para familias, totalmente recomendado, sin duda regresaré
L'horaire du check in est inexact arrivée dès 15 heures.
Pour trouver les bungalows plus aisément ils se trouvent à Uvita Bahia
Joëlle
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
23 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unsere Unterkunft war gross, jedoch war unsere Dusche am 1. Abend unbrauchbar! Auch das Licht im Schlafzimmer brannte nur wenn es wollte. Die Dusche konnte repariert werden, aber beim Licht leider nicht, war aber auch nicht so wichtig, da es eine Tischlampe gab.
Beautiful national park. Not much to do at night but very relaxing. It is a true cabin with basic commodities. A bit overpriced as it is an older place Very friendly staff though. We tried to make the most of the tiny pool.
This would be great for families. No frills, but the AC worked well. It was great to have a full kitchen. Service was just delightful and very helpful. A good mid-priced option. Not a lot of restaurant options in the immediate area. No good place for breakfast.
Very comfortable. The only place we stayed in Costa Rica with a swimming pool and TV. The staff was very helpful although most of them spoke Spanish only. Seems to be a favorite for Costa Rican families - a perfect fit. Extremely convenient to the National Park and restaurants. Great air conditioning and a nice kitchen.
Our bungalow was awesome. Would have loved to stay for a week.
Kitchen was fully equipped I would recommend going to grocery store before you arrive with provisions. Also pool is sweet... slide for kids. Only complaint is that we got there late and didn’t have enough time there
We had an excellent 5 night stay at Bungalows Bellena. A beautiful cabin and spectacular grounds. Service was top quality from the staff. The location was just a few minutes from the Whales Tail National Park . Restaurants and tour companies were just a mere 2 minute walk. We are extremely pleased withe whole experience in Uvita.
Es un lugar preparado para estar unos días con todas las comodidades, es un pequeñ apartamento con cocina, refrigerador , microondas etc, totalmente equipada para estar como en casa!