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Hotel Canto de Ballenas

2.5 star property
Ballena hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $90
includes taxes & fees
$79 per night
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Minibar, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
North of Marino Ballena National Park, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Punta Uvita - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 65.7 miles/105.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Canto de Ballenas

Hotel Canto de Ballenas is a great choice for a stay in Ballena. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hotel Canto Ballenas Uvita
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Canto Ballenas Uvita
Hotel Canto de Ballenas Hotel
Hotel Canto de Ballenas Ballena
Hotel Canto de Ballenas Hotel Ballena
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Hotel Canto
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Ballena Hotel Canto de Ballenas Hotel
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Canto

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Canto de Ballenas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Canto de Ballenas and nearby?
Hotel Canto de Ballenas has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Canto de Ballenas?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
Does Hotel Canto de Ballenas have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony and a yard.
What's the area around Hotel Canto de Ballenas like?
Hotel Canto de Ballenas is a short 16-minute walk from Uvita Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Playa Colonia.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

More of a cabin
This hotel is a wooden cabin which has more of a hostel feel. It is far from Uvita’s centre and it’s hard to get a taxi or food delivery to the hotel. You need to go through a dirt road to get here. The breakfast was scarce and the rice reheated from the day before (I hope). The room felt humid even though the aircon was on. No wifi reached the bedroom. Expensive for the accommodations. Having said that, the grounds and beautiful and staff was kind.
Valentina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not for everyone
Nice pool. Nice grounds except piles of organic trash on all sides, behind the cottages., Needs a refrigerator for guests to keep fruits, etc. No hot water. No milk. No tea for tea drinkers. No possibility of getting a bit of extra fruit at breakfast. I was refused every time., Rustic but pleasant.
liat, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jungle feel and homely, perfect location for Uvita
The rooms are spacious and it's nice to have your own terrace. The place has a very homely and friendly feel, and the breakfast can be made vegan (and it's really good!). It's calm and peaceful, a bit like being in the jungle, hot, humid and the sounds of wildlife all around you, Macaws high up in the trees. A nice 1km walk along the road to Uvita beach. Wifi in the room wasn't great, but that didn't bother me, and the AC was quite noisy but that didn't bother me either, the ceiling fan was ok. All in all I really enjoyed my stay.
Elina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A quiet Uvita getaway
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. All the staff was friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. The property is out of the way and very quiet with the sound of birds, monkeys, and distant roosters adding ambiance. The room was great and quiet, the showers are typical tropical showers, simple but plenty of water pressure. I plan on staying again.
Craig, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great property with huge gardens, lots of birds and wildlife. Nice pool area as well. I did not have a car, but I rented a bicycle for the week to get around as this property is a little more remote (which was great, it was quiet and peaceful!) Staff were friendly and helpful, I would stay here again for sure!
Jeff, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is stunning, well manicured and teeming with jungle wildlife. Toucans, Scarlet Macaws, Green Parrots … all right overhead. The staff is welcoming and the food is decent. The pool, huge, 48ft (nit given justice in the pics) is functional but run down on the deck. Give this place a shot, you won’t be disappointed if you are not looking for luxury.
Wade B, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pragash, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

no room available when I arrived
When I arrived, the hotel manager/owner did not speak English but was able to explain that there was no room for me, and Expedia had mistakenly offered 50 rooms on expedia.ca - but he actually had not availability. He offered me a room in the DOG house ! for real. FORTUNATELY, I met a friend on the bus that brought me to Uvita, and he was able to secure me a room at his hostel. They had a last minute cancellation. I was in shock that I had called Expedia and paid $224 for 2night stay but was not able to check in. I am now waiting for my refund....
Faye, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Bad experience, the room confort is very very bad, the hotel staff is good, the room dont have good bed
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Pay more get less.
Owner did not acknowledge Expedia payment, wanted additional funds , no A/C , no hot water, food over priced.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Séjour en bungalow
Jardin très beau, personnel dévoué et très sympathique. Grande chambre agréable. On déplore le manque d’eau chaude à la douche.
Martine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Federico, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Clean rooms in a nice garden
Clean rooms in a very nice garden with lots of beautiful flowers. It is about 800 m to the beach and note that the beach is within a National Park, hence it costs 6 USD per person to visit the closest beach. Otherwise it is 5 km to Playa Hermosa to get on the free beach. During our stay there was no warm water in the shower and the breakfast was very basic (only scrambled eggs or pan cakes and coffee/tea.
Ove, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Uvita
scordino, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

lovely little hotel with huge rooms, classy pool
lovely little hotel with huge rooms, classy pool, nice garden, tranquility. unfortunately the access road is in poor condition (unpaved), but after that everything is fine! the interiors of the self-contained units are large, unfortunately there is no heated water in the shower, the water temperature is the same as the outside temperature (so it is not cold but not hot) the staff is nice, the cleanliness is comfortable, the pool is very classy the garden is very beautiful! We met iguanas several times. There’s always something to renovate, but it’s not a luxury hotel with shimmering granite, you don’t get it here. There is a nice little private seat at the house code, like a "foyer" they may be a little close to each other, but you can also walk away in the garden, by the pool, if you wish. Overall, we didn't regret staying at this hotel.
Janosne, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Prestations en rapport du prix payé
Prestations en rapport du prix payé
olivier, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

No me gusto la limpieza de la piscina y muy limitada la cantidad de desayuno.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Un lugar muy tranquilo para ir a descansar m
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Pésimo hotel. Muy diferente lo que se ofrece en esta página la realidad que uno encuentra. Si estuviera excelente el desayuno
Victor Hugo, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review