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) ![Yoga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/057f4f4d.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) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/cbce2355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10617900/10617842/c5df1dbf.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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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. 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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. Ask a question ## Vista Ballena Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 38 6 - Okay 11 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.6/10 Amenities ### 8.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabian Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is extremely beatiful, a wonderfull view of the ocean and a excellent restaurant. The staff is super friendly, all the amenities you can need. The pool is too deep, just for swiming, not for relaxing. Beside the little detail of the pool, 100% recomended. ##### Fabian Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Said Raffeeth Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Love this place!! Would definitely stay again ##### Said Raffeeth Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly Dec 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had an amazing stay! The staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and the view is amazing! ##### Molly Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Esteban Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I did not like the drive up to the property. The road is in terrible shape. I see why some driver's refused to take us up there. ##### Esteban Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jill Dec 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Rooms are down several steep staircases from the tiny common area perched atop the hill. Aversive muzak played nonstop in the bar/restaurant area which permeated the whole place. Not a peaceful costa rican environment. ##### Jill Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Linda vista El lugar es bonito, ya he estado en otras ocasiones ##### Mario Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Simona Mar 18, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities I trully enjoyed the stunning views, the pool and lovely restaurant and bar area. The staff was welcoming and eager to assist. However our room was dated and the shower area was moldy and could use some attention. We had to request towels, (we had 1 for 3 ppl) someone to refill up the coffee pods etc. The drive to the property is challenging and you could literally lose a tire on the way there. It only takes a bit of effort to cover these holes. The food was decent but nothing spectacular. Overall with a few little improvements this could be a trully remarkable experience! I booked 2 standard rooms for 2 nights, my friends received an upgrade as their AC was not working and the presence of geckoes and other insects disrupted their sleep in the first night. ##### Simona Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Linda Feb 25, 2025 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Ich habe das Hotel gebucht wegen des Blicks auf die Walflosse, was Quatsch war, denn die Walflosse sieht man eh nur in weiter Ferne und auch nur bei Ebbe und auch nur, wenn das Zimmer höher gelegen ist, was bei uns nicht der Fall war. Das Zimmer, die Möbel, das Bad ist total abgeranzt und es ist eine Frechheit dafür so viel Geld zu nehmen. Der Balkon ist winzig und aus der Scheibe war ein Stück heraus gebrochen. Der Pool ist ganz nett, die Frühstücksauswahl sehr begrenzt. Nie wieder! ##### Linda Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gilles Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice view We walked into our room there was no toilet paper or towels. Everything seemed clean. Just makes you wonder. The restaurant was pricey but very good and efficient. ##### Gilles Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cinthya Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hermoso lugar El lugar es precioso, el servicio muy bueno, la comida muy rica y bastante. ##### Cinthya Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carl Sep 6, 2024 Don’t throw toilet paper in the toilet but in the trash can? Ridiculous, that happened in Costa Ric sin the 1980s but not in 2024. The hotel is very outdated, and there is no parking near the rooms so you must walk in incredible amount of stairs. Not for older people or with bad lunch. The staff is incredibly helpful and the food is pretty decent. That makes up for a lot. The view at the pool, terrace, bar, and rooms is to die for. ##### Carl Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel was a wonderful stop along the way from San Jose to Drake Bay. Hotel and pool were beautiful with amazing views toward the ocean. Staff was friendly and professional. Rooms were clean and well amenitized. Be ready for a rocky road up but well worth it. Perfect stop. ##### Dennis Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Federico Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Una vista espectacular Un lugar con una vista espectacular, aunque el acceso es por una calle de una sola vía y muy empinada. El área de las piscinas, bar y restaurante es la que tiene la mejor vista, la comida es deliciosa y a buen precio. El único problema es que ir a las habitaciones puede ser cansado por lo empinado del terreno, pero el total da transporte si es necesario. ##### Federico Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent place which very kind people and the most beautiful nature that you can imagine ##### Carlos Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RC Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Highly recommend for an enjoyable, tranquil stay with an owner and employees who are incredibly welcoming. ##### RC Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### miguel May 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Los baños presentaron problemas y faltan muebles y decoración en los mismos ##### miguel Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Edwin May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The views were amazing, the food was delicious but the rooms were very outdated can use some remodeling and the road to the place is bad very steep not paved and not wide enough for two cars to pass... ##### Edwin Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy Mar 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice place to relax near the end of our visit The view from the pool is amazing! We spent an entire day there. The view from the room patio was also nice. We saw lots of birds every day. Get ready for the stair master to get to and from your room. Our room had a sketchy hole in the ceiling above the shower and we had quite a few bugs in our room, but no big deal when you're in paradise. The bathroom was a lil small and dated, but we hardly spent any time in there. Drinks at the pool were reasonably-priced even thigh they didn't have any prices listed... food was on the more expensive side... so we just drank more. Really enjoyed our stay here overall and it was a great place to unwind before heading back home. I would stay here again! ##### Amy Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The view of the sunset ##### Alan Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jose Luis Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Super rico el lugar. ##### Jose Luis Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### wendy Jun 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness The view from the restaurant is breathtaking. The restaurant's food is delicious. But the room we stayed in, the toilet had issues. First, it had no cold water going into the bathroom sink, shower and toilet. The maintenance team resolved as the main line was turned off. Then the toilet was howling every time you flushed for 20 seconds. Sounded like you were at a sports arena with foghorns. They said it was trapped air in piped. The howling/screeching sound lasted the entire time we stayed (one/night). I explained and showed a video to the receptionist and she just gave me a blank stare and said that there is air in the pipes. ##### wendy Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald May 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities muy bonito y su personal atiende muy bien ##### Gerald Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tatiana Apr 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Área común excelente habitaciones muy sencillas básicas ##### Tatiana Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zenon Mar 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Villa Ballena is a tucked away gem. About 10 minutes up a narrow and steep road off Hwy 34 you end up a jungle setting. Edgar is bar/restaurant was fabulous ##### Zenon Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Simon Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The morning coffee at the restaurant needs improvement. There are a lot of stairs. 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