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Our top choices for Playa Ballena hotels

Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort
3.5 star property
4.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was attentive. "
United States
Gustavo
The price is HK$575
HK$969 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Canavida Villas & Resort

Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Location was amazing and the villa was stunning. Waking up to the jungle surroundings through the bedroom was fantastic. Beautiful quiet area with a great soda nearby. Wishes we’d booked 3 nights!"
United Kingdom
Rick
The price is HK$939
HK$1,062 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villas en el bosque

Villas en el bosque
3.5 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great accommodations. Staff went above board to make us comfortable"
United States
Paul
The price is HK$1,010
HK$1,142 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Villas en el bosque

OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"The owners are so sweet and make you feel right at home. The property and room is absolutely gorgeous. I especially loved the little patio area and communal kitchen."
United States
Lillian
The price is HK$912
HK$1,031 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
OASIS de las Palmas

Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Cool Waters Jungle Villas
2.0 star property
5.5 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Is very quiet and in the middle of the jungle but still 5 mins from the beach. Staff is really nice, will come back for sure!"
United States
Victor
The price is HK$623
HK$837 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Yabá Chiguí Lodge
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Outstanding accomodation. Very helpful and friendly owners."
Canada
chris
The price is HK$947
HK$1,071 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

Jungle River Resort - Adults Only
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"The location was tranquil, the room was fantastic and Danny, the owner was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant stay. The room is equipped with everything you need to feel at home, and in the morning I received a gorgeous breakfast basket which included local fruits, a bagel and freshly squeezed juice. Couldn’t recommend this place enough! Paradise 🌻"
United States
Siobhan
The price is HK$1,714
HK$1,937 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Jungle River Resort - Adults Only

Ojochal Gardens Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Friendly stuff, spacious accommodations, superb breakfast."
Canada
Roman
Ojochal Gardens Villas

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54 reviews)
"Nice room, very private space, short walk to good restaurants, friendly staff, will definitely stay here again when visiting the area. "
United States
Matthew
The price is HK$857
HK$969 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"Great food and friendly staff!"
Canada
Rodrigo
The price is HK$1,099
HK$1,242 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Alma de Ojochal

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"Fabulous room and amenities. Most breathtaking view in Costa Rica! Delicious breakfast and adults only. We absolutely loved our time here. "
United States
AMY B
The price is HK$4,359
HK$4,926 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
3.5 star property
6.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (202 reviews)
"As always we had an amazing time. Staff is super friendly, view is next level and the food was delicious"
United States
adam
The price is HK$1,575
HK$1,780 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
3.5 star property
8 km from Playa Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Secure gated facility, and walking distance to the beach!"
United States
Sean
The price is HK$1,035
HK$1,170 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Hotel Seren Glamping

Hotel Seren Glamping
2.0 star property
6.3 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Lawrence
The price is HK$1,053
HK$1,189 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Hotel Seren Glamping

Hotel El Tecal

Hotel El Tecal
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Playa Ballena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (71 reviews)
"Friendly staff "
United States
Luis
The price is HK$880
HK$995 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel El Tecal

Rooms & Pool Macaws

Rooms & Pool Macaws
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Playa Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Loved staying with Gaby and Vuctor. The shared kitchen builds a friendly community "
Canada
linda
The price is HK$726
HK$821 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Rooms & Pool Macaws

Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Great Staff, clean place"
United States
Roberto
The price is HK$1,088
HK$1,230 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Playa Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Everybody help very nice stuff"
United States
danilo
The price is HK$681
HK$858 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Tucan

Hotel Tucan
2.0 star property
8.4 km from Playa Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel in a good location with amazing staff and owner definitely will visit again "
United States
Richard L
The price is HK$696
HK$787 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hotel Tucan

Hotel Evasión

Hotel Evasión
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Playa Ballena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"We enjoyed an excellent stay at Hotel Evasion. Located in a beautiful rainforest setting, our room was clean, modern and comfortable and overlooked a lovely swimming pool which we used daily during our stay. The hotel itself is within easy reach of Ojochal, Uvita, Sierpe and nearby beaches. Would highly recommend this hotel. "
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is HK$881
HK$996 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Hotel Evasión
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What's the area like around Playa Ballena?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Playa Ballena, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 34 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Playa Ballena?
Adjacent to Playa Ballena, Elan at Ballena Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another good option is Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.
How many hotels are there near Playa Ballena?
Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa Ballena.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Ballena, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Playa Ballena.
What can I see and do near Playa Ballena?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Ventanas Beach, Playa Tortuga and Tortuga Beach. You can enjoy nature at Uvita Beach, Pinuela Beach or Secret Lau Pool. Arco Beach, Turtle Beach Street and Playa Colonia are a few additional nearby sights.