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Offering outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Whales and Dolphins Hotel and Restaurante is located in Uvita, 4 km from Playa Hermosa Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in common areas. The rooms here will provide you with a cable TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. You can enjoy a sea view from all the rooms and breakfast included. At the property you will find a restaurant. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities, a ticket service and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, hiking and windsurfing. Higueron River is 500 metres away and Marino Ballena National Park is 3 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 3 hours’ drive away. The property offers free parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Uvita
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Colin
    Austria Austria
    Great views, nice pool/bar/restaurant area. Staff very attentive.
  • Bethan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The best view, the best staff, fabulous food, fabulous pool, fabulous for sunset.
  • Yury
    Germany Germany
    The villa is located far away from civilization. It is perfect for get away type of holiday, when you want to be far away from people. The views are really amazing from here and you can see the National park and the beach. Enjoy amazing sunsets!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Mi Amore Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Argentinian • Italian • International • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Vista Ballena
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Vista Ballena takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash Vista Ballena accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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 Vista Ballena 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

FAQs about Vista Ballena

  • Guests staying at Vista Ballena can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Vista Ballena may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Vista Ballena is 0.9 miles from the centre of Uvita. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Vista Ballena is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Vista Ballena has 1 restaurant:

    • Mi Amore Restaurant

  • Vista Ballena offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Open-air bath
    • Yoga classes
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Happy hour
    • Public Bath

  • Room options at Vista Ballena include:

    • Double