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Villas Rio Mar
Villas Rio Mar
3 out of 5
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $121 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30

This family-friendly Ballena hotel is located by the ocean, 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Marino Ballena National ...…

4.4/5Wonderful! (271 reviews)

"Proximity to Dominical and the location on the river were great !!"…"

Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2021

Villas Rio Mar
Oxygen Jungle Villas
Oxygen Jungle Villas
4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata, 4x4 vehicle ONLY, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is CA $506 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury resort is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Catarata uvita and within 6 mi (10 km) of Uvita Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. Punta ...…

4.8/5Exceptional! (202 reviews)

"Beautiful and smack dab in the middle of the Jungle. 3 of your 4 walls are floor to ceiling glass, great staff, really good food."…"

Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2020

Oxygen Jungle Villas
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is CA $240 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30

Situated near the beach, this spa aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Playa Hermosa and within 6 mi (10 km) of Uvita Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. Alturas ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (106 reviews)

"Friendly and helpful staf, nice pool, great vibe. The rooms are very clean and the views are magical. Lots of wildlife ..."…"

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2021

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
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Vacation Rentals in Ballena

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas
The price is CA $240 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30

Situated near the beach, this spa aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Playa Hermosa and within 6 mi (10 km) of Uvita Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. Alturas ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (106 reviews)

"Friendly and helpful staf, nice pool, great vibe. The rooms are very clean and the views are magical. Lots of wildlife ..."…"

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2021

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Tropical Beachfront House w/ Private Pool, Lanai, Balcony & Beach Access!
Tropical Beachfront House w/ Private Pool, Lanai, Balcony & Beach Access!
Ballena, Puntarenas (province)

Situated on the beach, this romantic resort is steps from Playa Ballena and Marino Ballena National Park. Uvita Beach is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.…

Tropical Beachfront House w/ Private Pool, Lanai, Balcony & Beach Access!
Luxury and Comfort in your own tropical resort
Luxury and Comfort in your own tropical resort
Ballena, Puntarenas (province)

This family-friendly Ballena villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Catarata uvita and Punta Uvita. Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are also within 6 mi (10 km).…

5/5Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Short, but Amazing Stay!

"Unfortunately we had to cut our trip short due to Covid-19 and borders being closed, but for the 3 full days we were there, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Darling cooked for us one night and it was delicious (we had so many leftovers it fed us the next 2 days!). Licho was amazing & helped us with ..."…"

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2020

Luxury and Comfort in your own tropical resort
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Top things to do in Ballena

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Whitewater Rafting on the Savegre River with Breakfast & Lunch

CA $128
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whitewater Rafting on the Savegre River with Breakfast & Lunch
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Whitewater Rafting on the Savegre River with Lunch

CA $156
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Whitewater Rafting on the Savegre River with Lunch
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Best kept secret nature walk

CA $80
Per adult
Best kept secret nature walk
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Los Quetzales National Park and Coope-Dota Coffee Experience

CA $389
Per adult
Los Quetzales National Park and Coope-Dota Coffee Experience
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Guided Cartago, Irazu Volcano & Orosi Hot Springs Tour with Lunch

CA $194
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Guided Cartago, Irazu Volcano & Orosi Hot Springs Tour with Lunch
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Guided Half-Day Cartago & Irazú Volcano Tour

CA $94
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Guided Half-Day Cartago & Irazú Volcano Tour
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Reviews of Ballena

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5/5 - Excellent

EricB

Jul 25, 2019

This is the perfect hotel to be close to nature with an amazing view on the Pacific Ocean sunset!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

May 8, 2019

Beautiful

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Jan 5, 2019

This area is great to visit. A lot less tourists go there which makes is more attractive

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