Vista Ballena
Hotel in Bahía Ballena
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this hotel
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bahía Ballena
Available Rooms
Standard Room
1 King • 193 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Superior Double Room
1 Double • 193 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Deluxe Room
1 Double • 193 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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8.0 / 10.0
The view is amazing
The facilites need maintenance
10.0 / 10.0
La atención del personal y el servicio de restaurante.🙂
9.0 / 10.0
La vista y el personal. Muy atentos y el entorno muy bello.
El tipo de comida que ofrecía el menú. Nos tocó en las habitaciones de abajo y teníamos que subir muchas escaleras!
9.0 / 10.0
Wunderschöner Blick auf den Pazifik und die Walflosse, Frühstück sehr lecker, freundliche und hilfsbereites Personal, so wie man sich an den Pool gesetzt hat bekam man ein Glas Wasser gebracht, Bootsausflug wurde sehr gut organisiert und preislich günstiger als beim Anbieter direkt.
Leider ging es uns auch so, dass das Reinigungspersonal die Zimmertüre nicht wieder verschlossen hat. Scheint also öfter vorzukommen. Und ja die Anfahrt ist steil und man muss in der Anlage Treppen steigen, ist aber in der Hanglage nicht zu ändern und man wird durch die schöne Aussicht entschädigt.
9.0 / 10.0
The view from the room, restaurant, and pool was amazing. At the right time, the whale's tail could be seen from the restaurant! The room furnishings were basic, but the bed was comfortable, AC was cold, and the shower had nice hot water. They upgraded us from the lower building to the upper building so that was great which made it closer to the restaurant and had a higher/better view. The staff were friendly and helpful.
There was a spectacular rainbow in the morning!
We didn't realise there wasn't an elevator, and we were on the 3rd floor. We had heavy bags and were only staying a night, so we took out what we needed and ended up leaving most of our luggage in the car.
10.0 / 10.0
What a great little hotel with a fab view and lovely pool area (lots of birds flying by). If you have a spare day on your trip, this would be a great place to relax by the pool. We only stayed one night, but could easily have spent 2 here. Great restaurant and staff were super helpful & friendly.
The rooms are dated but perfectly sufficient and are super clean. The road to the hotel is steep but in good condition and no problem.
9.0 / 10.0
The view was amazing. The room had a balcony overlooking the sea, fantastic views of the sunset. The pool area was fantastic as well, the view on the sea was incredible. The price was very reasonable for the location and facilities.
The room as well as most of the facilities feel a bit dated (in need of a bit of TLC).
9.0 / 10.0
La vue exceptionnelle
La salle de bain mérite une petite rénovation
7.0 / 10.0
La habitación, instalaciones, desayuno... excelente....
Lo malo.... es el camino de acceso desde la Carretera Costanera hasta el hotel, hay tramos en piedra y la mayor parte de este camino en cemento muy deteriorado con muchos huecos difícil para vehículos pequeños. Ademas, el acceso desde las habitaciones hasta la zona de la piscina y restaurante a través de una gran cantidad de gradas que limitan el acceso para personas con algún tipo de discapacidad...Ojala pronto puedan solucionar estos detalles porque el hotel es muy lindo.
9.0 / 10.0
Excelente el desayuno y la atención del personal
9.0 / 10.0
Bella vista del oceano , bonitas instalaciones .
Nada
5.0 / 10.0
The staff was great--extremely friendly and attentive wait staff and very helpful front desk staff. The view was phenomenal. The food and drinks were good. The pool was pretty and clean.
The main reason I was not 100% pleased was due to the room itself being run-down and not as clean as I expect a hotel room to be--especially from a hotel that claims to be a 4 star hotel. While I could agree that the shared amenities were of 4 start caliber, I would rate the room itself as a 2 star. It was generally run down. The blinds were kind of broken. A lot of upgrades would be beneficial aesthetically, including fresh paint. Cleanliness wise, I felt fine to sleep there but unfortunately looked forward to leaving. The bathroom always smelled bad (we think it was the pipes?); we had to keep the bathroom door shut with the outdoor window vent open so the smell wouldn't be completely wretched and affect the rest of the room. There were also a decent number of ants in the room.
Additionally, while the pool area is gorgeous, I wish there would have been a hot tub to enjoy and exercise area.
3.0 / 10.0
location, pool and view
The bedrooms need updating, they are very tired. the shower was grubby, dirty and not acceptable for the price we paid. this is definitely not a 4 star hotel.
8.0 / 10.0
The view is beautiful, the service is really good.
Maybe can remodel the bathroom.
10.0 / 10.0
Jason was very professional and super helpful!
9.0 / 10.0
Amazing view from the pool and from the room. Delicious breakfast and great service. Very nice atmosphere. I highly recommend this hotel.
nothing
10.0 / 10.0
I liked the pool, the food, the place and workers . An amazing view of the ocean. It felt very comfortable. I will return as soon as I can.
9.0 / 10.0
The view was spectacular and the breakfast was great but the absolute best part was the staff! They were beyond wonderful, kind, and generous. From the moment we arrived it felt like paradise. They greated us with drinks and flowers in my room. The receptionist, the bar tenders, the kitchen staff, housing keeping- everyone at this facility was so sweet and wonderful! My husband and I can not wait to return!
Everything was great, the only suggestion would be creating parking lanes for guest by the lower building? But other than that, absolutely no complaints!
7.0 / 10.0
We especially loved the amazing staff and the receptionist, their friendliness and their willingness to go the extra mile
made our stay wonderful
We loved the view from the pool, Stunning ! And we loved the quality of the food.
The comfort of the beds , the shower that did not work properly, whole in the wall. Shower door did not close well
shower almost gave no water. The beds were very basic and uncomfortable and the room was very basic that of a 2 star hotel. We also did not like having to walk so far down to our room. The climb up to the reception was not easy eventough we have been hiking all week.
10.0 / 10.0
great views, exceptional staff, perfect location
8.0 / 10.0
beautiful view from pool and room as well! staff was very nice and helpful! comfortable bed as well.
only issues we had was the bathroom shower door was hard to close and the shower head/water pressure was very light. bathroom could use a renovation
9.0 / 10.0
Room was spacious and had a lovely sea view. We even saw Toucans from our balcony.
Staff was friendly all the time and we received all info via WhatsApp prior to our stay. Also communication was easy and effective through WhatsApp or going to the reception.
Breakfast and Dinner was amazing, thanks to the cook and the kitchen! We tried the special dinner and it was the best fish we had.
The steep hill towards the hotel was a bit scary to drive with a rental car. We would have wished to be informed about it.
10.0 / 10.0
facilities, pool, breathtaking view, and staff.
none
8.0 / 10.0
Ofcourse can’t beat the view and incredible sunset. The food was not cheap but much better then expected and the service of all staff was really top notch. I was a bit worried after reading the comments about the drive up (we had a SUV without 4x4) but it was totally doable and also saw non-SUV vehicles up there (I’m a beginning driver and had no issues granted it was dry season)
The place feels like it was fancy 30/20 years ago, so a slight remodel/revamp would bring it back on par. The pool was a bit smaller then expected but was fine to cool off and enjoy the view.
10.0 / 10.0
amazing view!!!
lots of stairs to climb from the rooms upstairs to the breakfast
7.0 / 10.0
Food was good except for bread
Pool and views are sensational.
Bread ...offer whole grain and jam and cream cheese..or bagels and English muffins
9.0 / 10.0
amazing view from the bar/pool area of Uvita and also from our room balcony to see sunset.
staff were friendly
drinks were reasonable price
pool was very good to cool off in
breakfast was nice and they made us a takeaway bag as we had an early activity
it got quite busy so finding seating was difficult.
the drive up is very steep and parking is limited
7.0 / 10.0
The view from the terrace and swimming pool
The room is old and needs an update. The breakfast was very poor.
9.0 / 10.0
location and staff
no hot water in our room
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful views, good cocktails, comfortable room, nice breakfast
This is a popular place so expect it to always be busy! Pool can get very crowded.
10.0 / 10.0
pool
parking, very little
7.0 / 10.0
pool
the parking, there isn’t much
10.0 / 10.0
The view was the Best ! Great breakfast and dinner and drinks during sunset was very romantic. My gf loved it ! (Me too ! ! )
Maid walked into our room even though we had the "Do Not Disturb" sign.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?
The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is $246 per night. This rental is $38 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vista Ballena. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Vista Ballena. Enjoy the water!
Is Vista Ballena pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Vista Ballena?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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