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Hotel Ballena REY

★★★ el mariposario, 89428009, Bahía Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504, Ballena, CR

9.4 guest rating· 25 reviews

About this hotel

Relax by the Pool and Garden

Unwind by taking a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or simply enjoy the serene views from the terrace and garden.

Comfortable Guestrooms with Modern Amenities

Indulge in the cozy ambiance of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, equipped with kitchenettes, Select Comfort beds, and Smart televisions.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Explore the beauty of Ballena with Uvita Beach and Catarata uvita just a short drive away. Discover the wonders of Marino Ballena National Park and other scenic spots within minutes from the hotel.

Book your stay at Hotel Ballena REY now to experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience during your Ballena getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2 · 48 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>517-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, king sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Basic Room

Sleeps 2 · 48 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>517-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Dining area and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, safe, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Traditional Apartment

Sleeps 3 · 3× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>3 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>Features a private furnished balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, safe, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 3 · 48 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>520-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the top floor, furnished balcony with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, 2 living rooms, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, safe, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Family Apartment, Non Smoking, Pool View

Sleeps 6 · 4× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>4 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>Furnished balcony with pool views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, safe, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Thin carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Club Room, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Furnished balcony with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Dining area and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, safe, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Comfort Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Ground Floor

Sleeps 3 · 48 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>517-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, furnished balcony with courtyard views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, safe, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Comfort Apartment, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 48 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>517-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the top floor, furnished balcony with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, 2 living rooms, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, safe, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Sleeps 2

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private furnished balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Dining area and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Fenced private yard, safe, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fence around pool
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
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  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Firepit
  • Fully fenced
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • No accessible bus station shuttle
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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el mariposario, 89428009, Bahía Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504, Ballena, CR

What guests say9.425 reviews

+ Family-friendly+ Comfortable beds+ Friendly staff+ Good amenities
Cleanliness9.4
Service9.7
Location9.2
Room Quality9.5
Amenities9.6
Value for Money9.1

Guest review

10.0

Great Staff, clean place

Roberto · 2025-09-25

Guest review

10.0

Excelente lugar para estar en familia. Muy bonito y personal muy amable.

Darilys · 2025-07-16

Guest review

10.0

The comfiest beds

Idamaris · 2025-07-15

Guest review

10.0

The 24/7 front counter is a great feature, the pool is nice, the suite upstairs had all we needed in the kitchen, and hot water with good pressure in the shower. The fridge came in handy for leftovers from our favorite restaurant just a few minutes up the street. We met friendly travelers and had a fantastic visit.

BRIGITTE · 2025-06-20

Guest review

8.0

Hotel was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Room was quiet. We enjoyed breakfast by the pool.

Lynn · 2025-05-26

Guest review

10.0

After a very long day in shuttles from Puerto Viejo, Gilberto was a very gracious, friendly and welcoming host. He quickly got us into our room and albeit "Happy Hour" was over, he set us up with a couple beverages and let us get settled. Our room had all the amenities we needed with a nice balcony and view of the tropical gardens. The breakfast was good with several options, and the pool and lounging area were the perfect addition after a day at Bahia Ballena and other excursions. The staff, Jess at the front desk, the cooking and cleaning crew were all wonderful and very friendly. There is a grocery store/deli, Steve's, right at the corner which was great to have, and a restaurant La Fogata directly across from it, with many more dining options just a few minutes walk away. We enjoyed our time in Uvita and happily recommend staying here.

Valerie · 2025-03-24

Good to know

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›Transportation

Car recommended

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Professional property host/manager