Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
7 km al Sur de Uvita, Costa Ballena, Puntarenas, COSTA RICA, Provincia de, Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504, Costa Rica
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Located in Ballena, Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Arco Beach and 5 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park. This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Ballena and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pinuela Beach.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Airport drop-off available
Lots to doAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Horse riding
Hiking
Spa
Massage room
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Property Description
Located in Ballena, Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Arco Beach and 5 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park. This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Ballena and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pinuela Beach.
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4.5/5
GreatCleanliness4.5
Amenities4.5
Location4.5
Service4.5
All 75 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Drake Bay Airport
(139.9 km)
Landmarks: Galería Yara
(400m)
Landmarks: Parque Nacional Marino Ballena - Sector Ballena
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Playa Ballena
(1.4 km)
Landmarks: Playa Arco
(2.0 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Junior Suite
2 Queen bed or 1 King bed
50m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Minibar
Ocean view
Private entrance
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3
Family Suite
Bedroom 1:1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Minibar
Ocean view
Private entrance
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5
Master Suite
2 Queen bed or 1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Minibar
Ocean view
Private entrance
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Guest Reviews
4.5/5
Great
75 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.5
- Amenities4.5
- Location4.5
- Service4.5
Average for similar properties in Bahia Ballena
AI Summary
Guests appreciate the exceptional friendliness of staff, beautiful pool, convenient location near beaches, cleanliness, and good breakfast. Spacious rooms with balconies offer great views. No duplicate content.
JFP Watson
October 21, 2023
Fantastic view, Fantastic room. Fantastic food. Fantastic pool.
The only drawback was the distance to the beach. Foreigners are charged $6 to access the closest one which takes 25 minutes to walk. The next closest is 8km.
Bottom line is: I'd gladly stay here again.
Guest User
February 22, 2025
Top notch place to stay in Uvita, Costa Rica My wife and I travelled to Uvita for our daughters wedding Getting to this location was challenging, 6am flight from PHL to Mia Mia to San Jose Costa Rica and the... small plane on Sansa a local carrier on a 20 minute flight that was delayed four times and more than three hours to Quepos which was an hour from the hotel. You could rent a car as our other daughter did for a 3 1/2 hour drive that turned into 7 1/2 hours When we got to the hotel it was pitch dark on the roads and beautiful ambient lighting at the hotel which we were too tired to appreciate. We had a lite meal at the restaurant which is next to the beautifully lit pool an then off to bed, The next morning we went back to the restaurant for a delightful buffet breakfast which is included for all guests daily The staff is great, the ambiance of the hotel is terrific The grounds are fantastic with Toucans and other exotic birds flying about and singing My wife and I met the owner, Angelica, as we were dining at the table next to her and she was delightful Our two daughters stayed at two other hotels within 10-15 minutes of this one. WE visited both an resolutely I can say this was by far the best. We strongly recommend this property
surfhousemoshe
June 18, 2024
really enjoyed this place. breathtaking view of the pacific. Big garden and pool right on the edge with the view rooms are big and comfy nice balcony and great breakfast don't miss the hike in the area with birds and lush nature very close to town and parks
Elvira H
August 27, 2024
We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights in May. The location and views are stunning, but the hotel is far from a 4-star hotel now. The room and bathroom look dated. The bed cover was dusty and after 7pm there was nobody to find at the reception. One day the hotel had people from the local government do life-saving training at the hotel pool so we couldn't use it the whole morning. When we asked the manager about when this would be over, he said we could use a small corner of the pool. The bathroom towels were old and scrubby. I do have to say the food and attention the restaurant was very good. Sorry to say, but I don't think we will come back.
762dickyd
June 29, 2024
This was our last stop in Costa Rica and meant for some R&R before returning home. It is a very nice 4-star hotel with some great facilities (pool, spa/massage, bar), great rooms (size, bed, balcony, storage, etc.), wonderful views/outlook (wildlife in the grounds, and they have their own jungle hike). However, some of the facilites let it down - cold water most of the time, noisy air con for 2 nights out of 4 (which was supposedly fixed after 1 night) which meant we had 2 sleepless nights when we were meant to be relaxing... Drinks are also very expensive (CRC4k for a beer which is CRC2k elsewhere) and Happy Hour is 2 drinks for the price of 1 and a half, whereas it was 2 for 1 in every other hotel we stayed in...!
marianne k
April 12, 2024
Overall a great place in beautiful surroundings. From the restaurant you can sit and enjoy the birds in the area. The staff is very friendly and helpful. And the pool area is nice. The restaurant serves very nice food and is reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend this place.
Guest User
March 1, 2024
Lovely place to stay. We had a corner room and enjoyed lounging on our large balcony to read, nap, and watch the sunset. The rain shower was fantastic. The service was excellent and the large portions of food very good. The sunset from the restaurant/pool area was stunning every evening. This is a “chill” place to stay. Big pool.
Guest User
March 1, 2024
This is a colonial hotel, a little dated but that added to the charm for us. The pool and the sunsets were wonderful. We also had a fantastic mangrove tour in Sierpe (Osa Mangrove tours) and there are lots of places to eat if you have a car.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Hiking
Spa
Additional charge
Massage room
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Bar
Billiards room
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Car rentals
Currency exchange
Conference room
Additional charge
Business center
Secretarial services
Multi-function room
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Pool with view
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car rentals
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Currency exchange
Tour and ticket booking service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
VIP check-in service
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Snack bar
Health & Wellness
Billiards room
Hair and beauty salon
Massage room
Spa
Additional charge
Diving
Hiking
Snorkeling
Horse riding
Off-site
Yoga session
Kayaking
Off-site
Rock climbing
Off-site
Surfing
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Gaming area
Public beach
Eco tours
Off-site
Public Areas
Elevator
No smoking in public areas
Smoking area
Picnic area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Business center
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Wedding service
Multi-function room
Secretarial services
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Intruder alarm
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: 07:00–12:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 3 years old and under | Extra crib: Free |
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Free |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2005
- Number of Rooms: 19
Located in Ballena, Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Arco Beach and 5 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park. This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Ballena and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pinuela Beach.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this Mediterranean resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Enjoy international cuisine at Pura Vida, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ballena? This resort has 861 square feet (80 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this Mediterranean resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Enjoy international cuisine at Pura Vida, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ballena? This resort has 861 square feet (80 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.