Starting at $281 per night

Overview

Hotel Cristal Ballena is a hill top boutique hotel located in Uvita. The ocean view hotel is a fantastic option for anybody exploring the jungles and beaches of the south Pacific coast. Amenities of Cristal Ballena Resort include: trails, swimming pool, spa, meditation or yoga area, bar, restaurant. The hotel also offers guests free internet for you to stay connected.

A stop by Marino Ballena National Park is a must for anyone looking for beautiful beaches and the chance of seeing whales and dolphins. Visitors also come to Uvita for activities like: snorkeling, swimming, boating, visit waterfalls, marine wildlife observation, national parks, surfing, hiking and other nature and beach activities. The hotel also includes a free beach shuttle to and from Ballena Beach, which can be arranged at the front desk.

Though the Uvita area has plenty to offer, you can also hike in the trails in search of birds and wildlife while at the Cristal Ballena Resort.

Hotel Cristal Ballena Rooms and Amenities

Generally, Hotel Cristal Ballena rooms are tastefully decorated and include: Junior Suite, Master Suite and Family Suite.

Junior room amenities include: satellite tv, in-room safe, ceiling fan, telephone, air conditioning, view of the ocean, mini bar, WIFI, hair dryer, balcony and coffee maker. Bedding options include 2 doubles or 1 double and 1 single or 1 king.

Master Suite room amenities include: telephone, balcony, coffee maker, satellite tv, view of the ocean, hair dryer, mini bar, in-room safe, ceiling fan and WIFI. Bedding options include 2 doubles.

Family Suite room amenities include: balcony, satellite tv, mini bar, view of the ocean, in-room safe, telephone, coffee maker, hair dryer, ceiling fan and WIFI. Bedding options include 1 king and 2 singles.

In summary, Cristal Ballena is a great hotel for anybody looking to explore Costa Ballena. The hotel has quality amenities, excellent ocean views and good customer service.

Hotel Tags

  • Midrange
  • Eco Style
  • Boutique
  • Spa
  • Hilltop
  • Yoga
  • Remote
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Trails
  • Conference Room
  • Gardens
  • Handicap
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • Wifi Free
  • Laundry Service
  • Cable Tv

Room Amenities

Family Suite

  • AC
  • Fan
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • Phone
  • Coffee Service
  • Internet
  • Hair Dryer
  • Balcony
  • Ocean View

Junior Suite

  • AC
  • Fan
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • Phone
  • Coffee Service
  • Internet
  • Hair Dryer
  • Balcony
  • Ocean View

Master Suite

  • AC
  • Fan
  • Cable Tv
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • Phone
  • Coffee Service
  • Internet
  • Hair Dryer
  • Balcony
  • Ocean View

Handicap Accessibility

  • Accessible Bathroom
  • Roll-in Shower
  • In-room Accessibility

Location

Latitude: N 9° 7' 27.98"
Longitude: W 83° 41' 52.38"

Reviews

  • Overall 92.4% (31 Guest Ratings)
  • Cleanliness: 94.5%
  • Comfort: 91.0%
  • Meeting Expectations: 89.0%
  • Staff: 95.2%
  • Value: 92.3%

11/07/2022

Great to visit and service was amazing.

04/10/2022

Everything was great but food choices can be better

01/17/2022

It was absolutely incredible! From staff to room, grounds, food, and everything else! I didn't want to leave! I hope to come back there again.

01/06/2022

Great staff, breathtaking views. A little farther from things to do.

12/24/2021

Amazing ocean views and had lot of trees on the property that attracted birds. Nice hotel restaurant, bar, and pool. Very kind staff. Nice way to end the trip in a relaxing resort in a small town.

02/15/2020

Very poor wifi, poor breakfast, excelent swimming pool, very nice views

01/23/2019

Stunning position, fantastic swimming pool, lovely room, good staff....fantastic bird watching

01/24/2017

Love this Hotel!! Loved the location. So much to see locally and some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Would love to return here and will stay at this hotel again.

07/22/2015

we loved this place! staff friendly owner visited us every night at dinner and they have a resident cat (we are animal lovers) who regularly visited our room! views of the Pacific Ocean from our room were amazing