Title: Vista Ballena - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Vista Ballena Inn with free breakfast, near Catarata uvita ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/2919ee7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/c5df1dbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/b3bcd856.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Yoga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/057f4f4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/cbce2355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Vista Ballena, near Playa Hermosa and Uvita Beach, offers a peaceful escape. Guests can book massages, enjoy drinks at the bar, and start mornings with a cooked-to-order breakfast on the terrace. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - Room service - Breakfast included - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 6 - Nov. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=10617842&PinnedHotelID=10617842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=10617842&PinnedHotelID=10617842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 7 - Nov. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=10617842&PinnedHotelID=10617842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=10617842&PinnedHotelID=10617842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=10617842&PinnedHotelID=10617842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=10617842&PinnedHotelID=10617842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=10617842&PinnedHotelID=10617842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=10617842&PinnedHotelID=10617842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/df767da8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Separate bedroom Hair dryer Private bathroom - 194 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/39ed67cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/8bbb6f1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDominical-Hotels-Vista-Ballena.h10617842.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDominical-Hotels-Vista-Ballena.h10617842.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C9.18540%2C-83.74348&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MHZE4xxhlm3JCiIzv4_BzaMYUvg=) 17 KM al sur de Playa Dominical, sobre la Costanera, Jardines del Morete, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504 #### What's nearby - Catarata uvita - 5 min drive - 2.5 km - Uvita Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km - Marino Ballena National Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 km - Playa Hermosa - 14 min drive - 4.6 km - Punta Uvita - 16 min drive - 5.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Bakery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive - ‪Los Barriles - ‬3 min drive - ‪Five Maes - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Vista Ballena Inn near Catarata uvita Located close to Playa Hermosa and Uvita Beach, Vista Ballena provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers - Free self parking and valet parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and wedding services - Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Vista Ballena have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4670000/4665300/4665273/8b070032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villas Alturas Bahía Ballena - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 179 reviews CA $202 CA $229 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=4665273&PinnedHotelID=4665273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1787600/1787521/4fca81e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Cuna Del Angel Bahía Ballena - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 319 reviews CA $218 CA $247 total includes taxes & fees Nov 14 - Nov 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=1787521&PinnedHotelID=1787521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66200/66109/67c9bc41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villas Rio Mar Bahía Ballena - 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Free valet parking on site ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Children's pool - Ecotours - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Spa - Massage ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: USD 20 ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per person - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 - Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Whales Dolphins Hotel Dominical Vista Ballena Inn Dominical Whales Dolphins Dominical Vista Ballena Inn Uvita Vista Ballena Inn Vista Ballena Uvita Whales & Dolphins Ecolodge Hotel Uvita Vista Ballena Costa Rica/Uvita Vista Ballena Inn Vista Ballena Ballena Vista Ballena Inn Ballena ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Vista Ballena have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. ### Is Vista Ballena pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Vista Ballena? > Self parking and valet parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Vista Ballena? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Vista Ballena? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability). ### Does Vista Ballena provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 70 per person applies. ### Where is Vista Ballena located? > Situated in Bahía Ballena, this inn is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Catarata uvita and within 6 mi (10 km) of Playa Hermosa and Uvita Beach. Playa Ballena and Ventanas Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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