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Ukinca Hostel

2.5 star property
Hostal in Bahía Ballena with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets allowed
Desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Explore the area

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Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Bahía Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Hermosa
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Tortuga
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

Terrace/patio

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

Highlights

Patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Pets allowed

Terrace/patio

Quadruple Room, Pets allowed

Highlights

Patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Pets allowed

Terrace/patio

Family Room, Pets allowed

Highlights

Patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Pets allowed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Pets allowed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Bahía Ballena

At Ukinca Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Playa Hermosa and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Playa Colonia. Highlights at this hostal include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostal offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Bahía Ballena hostal, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Marino Ballena National Park and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Punta Uvita.

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 11 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 20 min drive - 21.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sibu - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Vivo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ukinca Hostel

Hostal in Bahía Ballena with free parking
Ukinca Hostel offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ukinca Hostel also features laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Bahía Ballena hostal is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Ukinca Hostel offers 12 accommodations. Rooms open to patios. This Bahía Ballena hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 20 February 2026 to 8 March 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 40 per stay)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD40 per stay)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ukinca Hostel?

Yep, Ukinca Hostel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Ukinca Hostel?

As of 7 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ukinca Hostel on 8 Feb 2026 start from NZ$93.91, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Ukinca Hostel?

Yep, Ukinca Hostel is a short 18-minute walk from Playa Hermosa.

Does Ukinca Hostel have a pool?

Ukinca Hostel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ukinca Hostel?

No, Ukinca Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ukinca Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Ukinca Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Annie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dinaida

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose, Heredia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025