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    Our top choices for Cerro Ballena hotels

    1. Canavida Villas & Resort

    A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a light-colored deck and lush greenery.

    2. Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

    A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

    3. Yabá Chiguí Lodge

    A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a green roof.

    4. Bahia Selvatica Lodge

    A hotel with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a view of the sky.

    5. Villas Alturas

    A coastal property with a balcony overlooking the sea, surrounded by lush greenery.

    6. Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

    A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof bar area surrounded by lush greenery.

    7. Villas en el bosque

    A wooden deck with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a potted orchid.

    8. Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

    A resort with multiple buildings surrounded by dense forest.

    9. Alborada Boutique Stay

    A resort with multiple dome-shaped buildings, a central swimming pool, and outdoor seating areas.

    10. Ballena Paradise Apartments

    A modern outdoor pool area with a blue-lit water feature, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

    11. El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

    A pool with a view of the ocean at sunset, wooden deck, and a covered seating area.

    12. Ojochal Gardens Villas

    A person receiving a massage outdoors by a body of water surrounded by dense foliage.

    13. Tropical Beach

    A pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a balcony.

    14. Hotel Tucan

    A spacious indoor area with a wooden floor, a small water feature, and a hammock.

    15. Yuli Hotel

    A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

    16. Cool Waters Jungle Villas

    A two-story building with a pool in front.

    17. Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection

    An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and a view of the ocean.

    18. Hotel Cuna Del Angel

    A restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking a lush landscape.

    19. OASIS de las Palmas

    A dining table set with bowls, glasses, and cutlery, overlooking a lush garden with tropical plants and a traditional roof structure.

    20. Villa Costa Pura Vida

    A beach with a rocky cliff featuring a natural archway.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Cerro Ballena

    PropertyStar ratingGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a light-colored deck and lush greenery.
    Canavida Villas & Resort
    9.8Exceptional112 reviewsView
    A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.
    Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
    9.6Exceptional234 reviewsView
    A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a green roof.
    Yabá Chiguí Lodge
    10.0Exceptional26 reviewsView
    A hotel with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a view of the sky.
    Bahia Selvatica Lodge
    9.4Exceptional41 reviewsView
    A coastal property with a balcony overlooking the sea, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Villas Alturas
    9.4Exceptional210 reviewsView

    Hotels recommended for families near Cerro Ballena

    Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

    A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

    Canavida Villas & Resort

    A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a light-colored deck and lush greenery.

    Elan at Ballena Beach

    An aerial view of a wooden deck with a hot tub and a swimming pool surrounded by dense greenery.

    Luxury, Comfort, Security & Walk to the Beach to Enjoy the Best of Costa Rica

    A swimming pool with a pergola and lounge chairs, surrounded by tropical plants.

    3bdr Villa in Uvita TOUCAN | Jungle Ocean View | Luxury

    PATIO SEA VIEW

    Luxury Steps Away From The Beach - Villas Azul #3b

    A wooden deck with a rectangular pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

    Casa Union

    A modern outdoor patio with a pool, dining area, and a view of the ocean.

    Retreat in Tropical Paradise - Villas Azul #1a

    A deck with wicker furniture, a table set with blue plates and glasses, and a view of the ocean.

    Other attractions near Cerro Ballena

    Uvita Arts Center

    Enjoy an outing to Uvita Arts Center during your stay in Bahía Ballena. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area.

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    Playa Tortuga

    Rating: 9.0/10 (2 reviews)

    Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Tortuga during your travels in Bahía Ballena? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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    Top Cerro Ballena Hotel Reviews

    Canavida Villas & Resort

    A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a light-colored deck and lush greenery.

    Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

    A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

    Alborada Boutique Stay

    A resort with multiple dome-shaped buildings, a central swimming pool, and outdoor seating areas.

    La Cusinga Lodge

    A resort with multiple buildings surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

    Ojochal Gardens Villas

    A person receiving a massage outdoors by a body of water surrounded by dense foliage.

    Yabá Chiguí Lodge

    A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a green roof.

    Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

    A resort with multiple buildings surrounded by dense forest.

    Villa Costa Pura Vida

    A beach with a rocky cliff featuring a natural archway.

    Golden Pineapple Villas

    A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with outdoor seating.

    Ballena Paradise Apartments

    A modern outdoor pool area with a blue-lit water feature, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

    OASIS de las Palmas

    A dining table set with bowls, glasses, and cutlery, overlooking a lush garden with tropical plants and a traditional roof structure.

    Cabinas Costa Tropicana

    A wooden cabin surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.

    Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

    A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof bar area surrounded by lush greenery.

    El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

    A pool with a view of the ocean at sunset, wooden deck, and a covered seating area.

    Alma de Ojochal

    A modern two-story house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Cerro Ballena?

    Cerro Ballena is located in Bahía Ballena. Travelers like the surrounding area for its whale watching. You'll find 521 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

    Where is the best place to stay near Cerro Ballena?

    Canavida Villas & Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this vacation home offers 10 outdoor pools and free parking. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Cerro Ballena. Other good choices within a few miles include Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa and La Cusinga Lodge.

    How many hotels can I expect to find near Cerro Ballena?

    Expedia has 521 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Cerro Ballena.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cerro Ballena, will I receive a refund?

    Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Cerro Ballena.

    Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cerro Ballena?

    For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Cerro Ballena, click here.

    What can I see and do near Cerro Ballena?

    Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Uvita Beach, Playa Tortuga, and Arco Beach. At Catarata uvita, Playa Ballena, and Ventanas Beach, you can surround yourself with nature. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Tortuga Beach and Pinuela Beach.