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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! (604 reviews)
"Such helpful staff, both at front desk and at the restaurant!"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Golden Pineapple Villas
3km East of Banco Costa Rica, Camino a Racho Pacifico, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is P27,883 per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
P27,883
P31,507 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
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! (94 reviews)
"My husband and I came here on our honeymoon mid June. This place is wonderful. It feels so incredibly private and peaceful. In fact, we hardly even saw other guests while there. The villas are lovely and the views are phenomenal. The villas have a kitchen which is fully stocked (plates, silverware, ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is P21,873 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
P21,873
P25,484 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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 May 31, 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.

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 Jun 18, 2025

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 Jun 1, 2025

Cedrela Beach Villas
Cam. a Playa Colonia, Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Very nice newly constructed villas. Clean. Safe. Full kitchen. Easy beach access. Please note that upon check out you will want to open the security gate and drive your car out before locking the keys/gate remote inside your villa suite. Enjoy!"
Reviewed on Apr 5, 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
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro de La Muerte Peak during your travels in Páramo. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.
Rio Savegre Waterfall
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 forest, or seek out its hiking trails.
Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa Rica in Páramo. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Things to do

Quetzal: Costa Rica Birdwatching Experience - Los Quetzales
P7,786
per adult

Nocturnal Nature Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
P4,960
per adult

Wine Experience & Los Santos Valley Landscape Tour from San José
P12,000
per adult

Anura Twilight Walk A Journey into the Forest's Nightlife
P3,371
per adult

Whitewater Rafting Savegre River Class II & III + Waterfall Break
P5,474
per adult