Title: El Retiro - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Aparthotel # El Retiro ## Photo gallery for El Retiro ![Exterior - El Retiro (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106746200/106746108/1ad59594.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi - El Retiro (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106746200/106746108/0e6eb8dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - El Retiro (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106746200/106746108/e07bf5f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - El Retiro (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106746200/106746108/484a3d55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi - El Retiro (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106746200/106746108/066c75b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Travelers find genuine relaxation at El Retiro, where the serene garden and spacious terrace create a peaceful atmosphere. The property offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, while ten outdoor pools provide ample options for soaking up the sun. ### Apart-hotel 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### El Retiro Along with 10 outdoor pools, this aparthotel has concierge services and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a garden. Each apartment features free WiFi and a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request. El Retiro offers 2 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Housekeeping is provided on request. 10 outdoor swimming pools are on site. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - 10 outdoor pools ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 2 units - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78163100/78163054/11bb8875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel Bahía Ballena - 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Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. [Visit our Uvita travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Uvita.dx601108) [View more Aparthotels in Uvita](https://www.expedia.ca/Uvita-Apart-Hotels.d601108-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.16765%2C-83.73618&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vn6WdvJ0FdOMGb7InfpQALjrZxg=) calle garcia, Bahía Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504 ### What's nearby - ![Sunset at Uvita Beach, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/34184579-09a3-45cd-b0a5-4f0cf6f02fe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Uvita Beach 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - ![Punta Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247667/22b4aa5d-2717-41cc-aaeb-aeb1241acd0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Colonia 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - ![This is the Whales Tail in Costa Rica next to Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/83afa6fd-6969-409a-afa3-a274d234bfea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marino Ballena National Park 7 min drive \- 3.6 km - Catarata uvita 4 min drive \- 1.8 km - Secret Lau Pool 4 min drive \- 1.8 km ### Restaurants - Sibu 12 min walk - Restaurante Marino Ballena 2 min walk - La Choza de Alejo 2 min drive - The Bakery 13 min walk - Café Vivo 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does El Retiro have a pool? ### Is El Retiro pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at El Retiro? ### What time is check-out at El Retiro? ### Where is El Retiro located? ## Have a question? 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