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Hotel Canto de Ballenas

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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North of Marino Ballena National Park, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Colonia
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Uvita

At Hotel Canto de Ballenas you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this Bahía Ballena hotel, you'll find Marino Ballena National Park.

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playa Colonia - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Punta Uvita - 14 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 40 min drive - 36.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Canto de Ballenas

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Canto de Ballenas. Self parking is free.

This Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Canto de Ballenas offers 12 accommodations with minibars and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Bahía Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

Yep, Hotel Canto de Ballenas has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

Yep, Hotel Canto de Ballenas is a short 16-minute walk from Uvita Beach.

Does Hotel Canto de Ballenas have a pool?

Hotel Canto de Ballenas has an outdoor pool.

What makes Hotel Canto de Ballenas a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Canto de Ballenas.

Does Hotel Canto de Ballenas serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

No, Hotel Canto de Ballenas does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Canto de Ballenas Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour convivial, très bon accueil
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Séjour en bungalow

Jardin très beau, personnel dévoué et très sympathique. Grande chambre agréable. On déplore le manque d’eau chaude à la douche.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Valentina

Disliked: Room comfort

More of a cabin

This hotel is a wooden cabin which has more of a hostel feel. It is far from Uvita’s centre and it’s hard to get a taxi or food delivery to the hotel. You need to go through a dirt road to get here. The breakfast was scarce and the rice reheated from the day before (I hope). The room felt humid even though the aircon was on. No wifi reached the bedroom. Expensive for the accommodations. Having said that, the grounds and beautiful and staff was kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

liat

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not for everyone

Nice pool. Nice grounds except piles of organic trash on all sides, behind the cottages., Needs a refrigerator for guests to keep fruits, etc. No hot water. No milk. No tea for tea drinkers. No possibility of getting a bit of extra fruit at breakfast. I was refused every time., Rustic but pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ove

Clean rooms in a nice garden

Clean rooms in a very nice garden with lots of beautiful flowers. It is about 800 m to the beach and note that the beach is within a National Park, hence it costs 6 USD per person to visit the closest beach. Otherwise it is 5 km to Playa Hermosa to get on the free beach. During our stay there was no warm water in the shower and the breakfast was very basic (only scrambled eggs or pan cakes and coffee/tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Jungle feel and homely, perfect location for Uvita

The rooms are spacious and it's nice to have your own terrace. The place has a very homely and friendly feel, and the breakfast can be made vegan (and it's really good!). It's calm and peaceful, a bit like being in the jungle, hot, humid and the sounds of wildlife all around you, Macaws high up in the trees. A nice 1km walk along the road to Uvita beach. Wifi in the room wasn't great, but that didn't bother me, and the AC was quite noisy but that didn't bother me either, the ceiling fan was ok. All in all I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Janosne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely little hotel with huge rooms, classy pool

lovely little hotel with huge rooms, classy pool, nice garden, tranquility. unfortunately the access road is in poor condition (unpaved), but after that everything is fine! the interiors of the self-contained units are large, unfortunately there is no heated water in the shower, the water temperature is the same as the outside temperature (so it is not cold but not hot) the staff is nice, the cleanliness is comfortable, the pool is very classy the garden is very beautiful! We met iguanas several times. There’s always something to renovate, but it’s not a luxury hotel with shimmering granite, you don’t get it here. There is a nice little private seat at the house code, like a "foyer" they may be a little close to each other, but you can also walk away in the garden, by the pool, if you wish. Overall, we didn't regret staying at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quiet Uvita getaway

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. All the staff was friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. The property is out of the way and very quiet with the sound of birds, monkeys, and distant roosters adding ambiance. The room was great and quiet, the showers are typical tropical showers, simple but plenty of water pressure. I plan on staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property with huge gardens, lots of birds and wildlife. Nice pool area as well. I did not have a car, but I rented a bicycle for the week to get around as this property is a little more remote (which was great, it was quiet and peaceful!) Staff were friendly and helpful, I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is stunning, well manicured and teeming with jungle wildlife. Toucans, Scarlet Macaws, Green Parrots … all right overhead. The staff is welcoming and the food is decent. The pool, huge, 48ft (nit given justice in the pics) is functional but run down on the deck. Give this place a shot, you won’t be disappointed if you are not looking for luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

olivier

Liked: Cleanliness

Prestations en rapport du prix payé

Prestations en rapport du prix payé
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No me gusto la limpieza de la piscina y muy limitada la cantidad de desayuno.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar muy tranquilo para ir a descansar m
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Victor Hugo

Pésimo hotel. Muy diferente lo que se ofrece en esta página la realidad que uno encuentra. Si estuviera excelente el desayuno
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Faye

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

no room available when I arrived

When I arrived, the hotel manager/owner did not speak English but was able to explain that there was no room for me, and Expedia had mistakenly offered 50 rooms on expedia.ca - but he actually had not availability. He offered me a room in the DOG house ! for real. FORTUNATELY, I met a friend on the bus that brought me to Uvita, and he was able to secure me a room at his hostel. They had a last minute cancellation. I was in shock that I had called Expedia and paid $224 for 2night stay but was not able to check in. I am now waiting for my refund....
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad experience, the room confort is very very bad, the hotel staff is good, the room dont have good bed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pay more get less.

Owner did not acknowledge Expedia payment, wanted additional funds , no A/C , no hot water, food over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Federico

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scordino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uvita

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pragash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019