Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Master Suite | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe

Facials, manicures and pedicures, massages

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Master Suite | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(203 Ratings)

Resort in Bahía Ballena

3-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

Beach resort with outdoor pool
Hop on Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa's free shuttle to the beach or pamper yourself at the resort's full-service spa.
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ballena resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Bahía Ballena

Nearby attractions

Nauyaca Waterfalls/Cataratas Nauyaca

13.2 mi

Punta Uvita

4.6 mi

Eco Chontales Waterfall

19.3 mi

Las Quebradas Biological Center

21.7 mi

Available Rooms

Junior Suite

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Master Suite

1 King • 969 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Suite

1 King • 2 Single • 807 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

$$$$

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(203 Ratings)

Resort in Bahía Ballena

3-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Bahía Ballena

Nearby attractions

Nauyaca Waterfalls/Cataratas Nauyaca

13.2 mi

Punta Uvita

4.6 mi

Eco Chontales Waterfall

19.3 mi

Las Quebradas Biological Center

21.7 mi

Available Rooms

Junior Suite

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Master Suite

1 King • 969 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Suite

1 King • 2 Single • 807 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(203 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

Great stay. Staff was very helpful and friendly. We even met the owner. Beautiful views and property

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was very comfortable. Housekeepers did a great job daily. The porch had a beautiful view where we drank our first cup of coffee daily. The property had many many steps making it very challenging to get to the pool or restaurant. We had to take our car each day for breakfast or dinner. The grounds were very well kept and beautiful. We ate twice in the evening. The food was expensive and mediocre. I recommend the hotel but find another place for meals.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This is definitely a 4 star not a 3 star hotel. Pool is really big and great lounging areas and garden around. Toucans are plenty here and easy to spot. Feels like a hidden gem and a truly special place. It is expensive though… particularly drinks and food is definitely a lot higher than in other places. You get what you pay for though and the quality is good. Highly recommend the family suite

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Great customer service, and attention to deals!

3.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

We had the villa and the AC was weak. The bedding just made us sweat and pillows were hard. We are not used to sleep in the humid hot room so had a hard time for two nights. I understand it’s next to the jungle but I’m not sure about seeing ants everywhere inside the room. Great birding location. Lots of yellow throated toucans. Unsure about the raving reviews of the restaurant. Basic choices and very high prices. The pool has no shade. Lots of lounge chairs.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

What a gem. It’s a stunning property outmatched only by incredible, kind and helpful staff. From a special laundry request, to making sure I got to see the Tucáns, to remembering my drink of choice, they made me feel safe, special and well taken care of. Don’t hesitate to book this!

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Staff was incredible, view from the room was wonderful. Dining at the restaurant was delicious. I will be staying here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

My gf and I booked a last minute stay at Cristal Ballena while visiting Costa Rica and could not be happier with our entire experience. We had decided to extend our stay in Costa Rica an additional 7 days to enjoy the costal area, choosing this boutique hotel from the reviews, which turned out to be an excellent choice. Everything from the location, the property, the Staff, the food and the overall amenities were absolutely excellent. The Staff and owners made us feel very comfortable and were very personable the entire time. The bartenders and wait staff were amazing and always very attentive, even remembered our names, which is always a nice touch. We had the privilege of meeting and getting to know the owners, enjoyed hearing the stories of their long time ownership and pride in the experience they were providing for people from all over the world for so many years. The room was very clean and had an excellent view from the balcony of the pool, the jungles below and all the way to the ocean. My gf was actually able to see a whale from our balcony! The Food was absolutely 5 star meals every night, such amazing flavors and professional presentation. The location was perfect for visiting the beach/ocean, waterfalls and several small towns within driving distance. We had a rental car, which I highly recommend. Needless to say, we will definitely be returning some day to revisit Cristal Ballena!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Lovely grounds, large swimming pool, nice room and room balcony, good views of forest and ocean.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Amazing and magical place to stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

The property is hill side and has amazing views of the mountain and of the Pacific Ocean. The staff is warm and friendly.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We had a wonderful weekend! Definetevely a place to go back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

The room was spacious with a beautiful view. The staff was very friendly and professional. The pool was also beautiful and pleasing. Very close to the beach.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Unique location. Stunning and well maintained gardens and area surrounding the resort. Great food. Beautiful pool. Nice, friendly staff.

1.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Very cool setting. Got to see a couple of Toucans near the pool. The room had issues with the shower and the mattress was very hard and uncomfortable.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

The property is quite lovely with beautiful vegetation and great views. Staff was very responsive and resolved any issue quickly. Food was very good and we would stay there again.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Nice place.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Truely an all inclusive top rated 5 star resort. The staff, the food, the room, the property layout, the vistas, the rain forest paths and walks were all that anyone could ever hope for when experiancing CR. Art work, stone sculptures, flowers, birds and forest rivers made you feel that you were in a adult wonderland. A special thanks to Herbert for his engraciating personality, and to the owner Andreis who was so sweet and and so down to earth. Our lives have changed from this experiance. We are already planing our next stay there and will be bringing family.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Excellent hotel, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We arrived late and the security guard gave us our key to the room. Too bad we only went to stay for the night and continue our road trip in the morning. Will definitely plan to stay a couple of days next time to be able to enjoy all facilities and upgrades. Wonderful service. Excellent breakfast.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Memorable stay for our family. The surroundings provide countless opportunities to explore the rain forest and the hotel provides a great place to unwind and relax. Great pool and restaurant.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

The staff was wonderfully professional and courteous. We were taken care of from the beginning of our 14 day stay. I will return to this beautiful hotel with the gorgeous people from Costa Rica. I simply loved it. T. McRae

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Great place for a gateway

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Fantastic scenery, lovely room, friendly attentive staff, massive pool, great food.

2.5 / 5.0

May 2022

Great friendly staff. Took granddaughter to spa for a nail "treat" but only had gel so they sent someone shopping to purchase regular nail polish that can be used on a child. Fantastic scenery, loads of birds, huge pool, great food & service. Would recommend to anyone.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

The grounds on this property are just gorgeous view and pool are amazing. The staff was very friendly and all-around wonderful. We had wonderful massages and women were so nice. The facility is very clean. The only thing that could have been better was the beds are a bit hard but some people may like that.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Very kind staff, always willing to deliver a good, friendly service.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Lovely hotel in the most beautiful setting. Staff and food were excellent. Excellent whale watching tour organised by hotel with dolphin tours. Very good bird watching from the hotel grounds.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Excellent service, always giving very good customer service, clean, food delicious, gorgeous swimming pool, nice location, surround of nature, close to the beach, highly recommended.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Very beautiful location, great hike through rain forest from the property. Great views, toucans seen from balcony. Staff super friendly and place was impeccably clean,

2.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Beautiful grounds. Nice rooms with balcony overlooking the ocean. Traditional tico breakfast but restaurant prices very high a la carte

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2021

The hotel has a large property with hiking trails around it. From the balcony in my room, I could see toucans in the morning. On the hiking trails, there were monkeys in banana trees. The reception desk has a video to show what types of animals visit the property. The room had an ocean view. The large pool was perfect after a long day

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Absolutely perfect stay. From check-in, to the pool, to the fantastic restaurant we have nothing negative to say.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

This is a beautiful place. The staff was very accommodating and paid close attention to cleanliness at all times.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Super beautiful spacious patio view of the lush green trees and the ocean from our room. We saw a couple of baby tucons from our room. Rooms are well taken care of and are big. Perfect for a family of 4!

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Great place to stay!

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2021

The whole stay was relaxing and wonderful. The restaurant was great!

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Beautiful setting

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2021

nice area, huge pool, nice room

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Our stay was very nice. The pool is great! The restaurant service was very friendly and prompt and food was good. The room was nice and clean although a little outdated. Parking was very convenient and close to our room. The staff at front desk was also very courteous and helpful.

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?

The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is $160 per night. This rental is $109 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa. Enjoy the water!

Is Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(203 Ratings)

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Resort

in Ballena

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Garden · Pool · Air conditioner

Resort in Bahía Ballena, for $269 per night is great for your next (business stay, family stays, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.)

$$$$

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Resort in Bahía Ballena

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Bahía Ballena

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Junior Suite

Master Suite

Family Suite

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Resort in Bahía Ballena

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Bahía Ballena

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Junior Suite

Master Suite

Family Suite

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa?

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