Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this resort offers a spa, an outdoor pool and Mediterranean-style suites with ocean views. The Ballena Marine National Park is a 15-minute walk away.
Cristal Ballena Hotel Resort & Spa is situated in Costa Ballena, between the Pacific Ocean and rainforest-covered mountains. The resort offers a beach shuttle and has a private rainforest hiking trail.
Each spacious, air-conditioned suite has a four-poster bed, satellite TV and a balcony. A minibar and coffee maker are included, and bathrooms come with toiletries and a hairdryer
The poolside Pura Vida bar-restaurant serves Costa Rican and international dishes and has wonderful ocean views. The varied buffet breakfast includes home-baked bread and fresh fruit.
The Cristal Ballena can arrange diving and snorkelling sessions or whale-watching trips in the nearby Marine National Park.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“We liked this place's vibes and its location surrounded by a rainforest. The swimming pool is amazing—big and clean—and the view is breathtaking. The restaurant is also nice. I felt that it was built with soul.”
Jennifer
Canada
“What a gem. A beautiful spot with lovely grounds and a pool. A perfect location for watching birds and the sunset. Close to several towns and beaches so great if you have a car but want a quiet spot to come back to.”
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Laura
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location set up high on the hillside overlooking the Ballena Coast. Amazing view from room with great sunsets. Had dinner one evening and menu choice/food was excellent. Beautiful large pool.”
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Riccardo
Germany
“Very nice resort with huge garden and perfect view towards the sea. We only stayed 1 night, however, the service & staff was very good (we got a later check-out on request without any problem/charge). The rooms are very big with lots of space and...”
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André
Denmark
“Wonderfull pool to relax at the end of the day. Not in the center of Uvita, but they have a shuttle to take you down to the beach. Staff was very helpfull in arranging a tour we wanted.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and lovely clean rooms.
Great to sit and watch sun go down and bird watch.
Lovely x”
Brenda
Canada
“beautiful views, total tranquility, architecture is lovely, big pool with beautiful views, large breakfast buffet selection, nice to have a restaurant and bar on site, wait staff was very vigilant and accommodating, beautiful big rooms with great A/C”
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Nino
Denmark
“Everything was excellent: value for money, view from the room (forest, toucans, many birds), pool, restaurant, etc.”
Fiona
United Kingdom
“Amazing views of the ocean and the grounds overlook the forest. Close to nature with all manner of bird life… stunning. Everything was very clean, the staff were fabulous. The owners stay here and they are very friendly. I would highly recommend a...”
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Daniel
Austria
“The hotel is owned by an Austrian family, this is the reason why the service is better than elsewhere, we had dinner, was a bit pricy but good, breakfast was also okay. The rooms would need to be refurbished, but they are clean and overall we felt...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant Pura Vida
Cuisine
Australian • International • European
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Dairy-free
House rules
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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