Uvita, Costa Ballena, 85-1000 San Jos Uvita, Costa Rica
#16 of 50 hotels in Uvita
Guests' ChoiceBased on 150 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
Sarah
United KingdomNoise from A/C on balcony. Price of drinks
Beautiful location and lovely clean rooms. Great to sit and watch sun go down and bird watch. Lovely x
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Chris
United StatesFood was awesome, drinks were awesome, staff was awesome, and views were awesome!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Brenda
Canadathe actual food at the restaurant wasn't the best -- I would suggest the staff cut down on the menu size and prioritise quality over quantity of options. Having a one page menu with ~5 main course options that are refined, fresh, and focused is always better than 10 pages of 30+ options that will be poorer in quality.
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
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Nino
DenmarkN/A
Everything was excellent: value for money, view from the room (forest, toucans, many birds), pool, restaurant, etc.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Keith
United StatesExpand vegetarian options at the restaurant. .
This is a great hotel. Rooms are large and well appointed. The pool is exceptional (very large with many special features). The location is close to a number of National Park Beaches. Restaurant was very good for the few meals we ate there. My favorite feature for this hotel was the exceptional Nature Trail they carved into the jungle. The trail is about a mile long and is very well done. Gives you a close up look at the jungle with minimal effort.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Fiona
United KingdomNo complaints at all. If the pool is too warm you can’t really get too upset. Can you!
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 stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Daniel
AustriaThe 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 comfortable. You can see many birds early in the morning, Tucan etc. The garden ist beautiful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Bess
United KingdomBeds a little hard, could feel mattress springs.
Beautiful location, calm relaxing environment. Great pool. Friendly helpful staff and incredible wildlife.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
David
CanadaBeautiful landscaping, fantastic views, wonderful staff, great pool area and spacious room and balcony.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Teela
United KingdomNothing. Totally stunning.
This was the most amazing hotel I have ever stayed in. Photos don’t do it justice. It is utterly beautiful and unique. Small family business and owners on site. Very laid back but highest quality service. Had the best massage there. Kids enjoyed it too. Family suite perfect and we had room 1 which is the only one with an outdoor terrace. Vegetarian food was plenty and lush. Cannot rate this highly enough.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Olga
Canadaeverything was fantastic
Amazing views from the rooms and pool area, beautiful sunsents, toucans :) This hotel is a magic place. Great breakfast, pool area and gardens. The best hotel we stayed during our 3 weeks trip to Costa Rica.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Hal
United StatesExceptionally large swimming pool Room had patio with beautiful vista Excellent dinner outside on patio
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Dana
United StatesThe air conditioning was turned off in the room when we arrived so it was very hot. Luckily, it worked very well and cooled off quickly.
Beautiful tropical setting with lots of flowers and trees, and a beautiful pool with outstanding view of the sunset. The room was huge and comfortable. The restaurant was both convenient and top notch. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We loved it here!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Markus
AustriaIt's a hidden gem. We regretted to have only stayed two nights. The view is amazing, there are tucans flying around in close proximity, the pool is large and there were only few other guests. The food is delicious, too, and the owners are very approachable. Waiters are very friendly and it's quite close to the Marino Ballena National Park. Book it, you won't regret it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Alessandra
BelgiumReception is not open from 8pm to morning. We had some neighbours that have been very noisy after 8 pm and no one could help us answering to our calls. The night guardian should keep a phone to answer in case of need.
The Property is very beautiful! The room are comfortable, the swimming pool amazing, and the restaurant very good. People working at the restaurant and adorable and it was a pleasure. The garden is fantastic with many birds and toucans flying around.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
James
United KingdomRoom view pool wild life staff all wonderful food excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Lesley
United KingdomNeeded own transport to get into Uvita or expensive taxi
Lovely room with large balcony. Restaurant was excellent with plenty of vegetarian choices and fair prices. Lovely pool
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Louise
United KingdomThere isn’t anything specific I can say that would be negative
Fantastic place to stay. Comfy rooms with a great view and brilliant pool. Staff really helpful and friendly
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Linda
United KingdomGreat setting, but you need a car (or taxi) to get anywhere. Staff were amazing; helpful and always friendly: made us feel at home! Loved the birds: toucans morning and evening, and the biggest pool we've seen in Costa Rica. Restaurant was good and plenty of choice over 3 evenings.A well established hotel .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Catherine
United StatesWe travel to Uvita every two months as we are building a house there. We only stay at the hotel. The staff and facilities, its all perfect!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Jan
United KingdomRoad leading up to the property is dreadful If you gave a room overlooking restaurant /pool there us a very noisy generator
Setting, location and staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Roger
United StatesIt was beautiful!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Marysia
United StatesBeautiful property! Loved all the birds in the early evening and at sunset. Happy hour was a beautiful time of the day.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Sabrina
United StatesGorgeous property. Gorgeous location! And ALL of the staff made you feel like a Princess!
Stayed in January 2024
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