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Reviews of Vista Ballena 4 stars

Uvita, OSA, Costa Rica, 60504 Uvita, Costa Rica

#36 of 55 hotels in Uvita

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 163 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful spot. I'd definitely go back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    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.

    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!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful pool and view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, the view is amazing, the staff is very attentive and the pool is so relaxing. The room view is Great as well as the cleaning was well done.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Great place to visit in summer, great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The roads and the high

    the view was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing views over Uvita, reasonably priced, easy access to the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room as well as most of the facilities feel a bit dated (in need of a bit of TLC).

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities, the view, the food. Everything was perfect, I really loved it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing views to the whale tail from the bedroom and the pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Views from pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to leave

    I dont have to leave for any reason on a two day stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food are not the best

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good hotel, we loved the sunset!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms (standard room) could use an update The furniture is old and used The breakfast wasnt really good, you have to pick one out of 3-4 Meals, the portion isnt big and to get some more cost extra. A buffet would be much better!

    We enjoyed our stay there The hotel has a nice location which a lot of animals (mainly birds) around The pools are very nice The balcony was perfect with seaview

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep and not always paved road. Old fashioned furnishings.

    Great view to the whale tail beach from almost everywhere. Really friendly and helpful Staff. Nice pool and restaurant area. Everything was always clean. Good food & drinks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was amazing. I had dinner. It was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Plan to come back afain.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing .

    People are awesome, always on the lookout for anything you may need.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent service by all personnel. They all showed real interest in helping, supporting and servicing us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    A lovely hotel with wonderful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The access road is rather steep and not in the best state of repair. The flight of stairs connecting the accommodation blocks to the pool area is bit of a challenge. The rooms, although entirely adequate, are rather 'tired' and dated. The Internet in our room was hopeless.

    Great views, nice pool/bar/restaurant area. Staff very attentive.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner and staff were wonderful. The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Just perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s one steep hill to drive to get to the hotel but the view is worth it.

    The best view, the best staff, fabulous food, fabulous pool, fabulous for sunset.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a bit dated, especially the bathrooms, but the setting of the hotel and attentive staff more than make up for it.

    The pool and bar area are fantastic. Stunning views of Ballena national park. Waking up to dozens of varieties of birds and animals, including a toucan perched right in front of our balcony.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receptionist was not always available. Room above had noisy guests which we reported and later learned that they were heavily doing drugs which now rates the whole place as poor. Other guests were also undesirable which makes one think that the hotel attracts wrong people.

    Accommodations and food were all right.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is located really far away from anything and one must have a car to get there. They don’t have transfers and it is impossible to get an Uber to that location. So one should plan the trip carefully

    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!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    The best view and friendliest people
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is hard not to like something but I will say that this property could be managed in a little more professional manner, i.e., Update the room decor which is old and has occasional ants, the door lock is old, Also, this being a pure pura vida life and view and the staff being amazing, I think somebody could eventually attract the neighbour's and invest into paving the road all the way and have a more streamlined offer to transportation in town. The food is very tasty and natural, but I selection is a little better at other resorts ( including coffee, which should be featured and not an afterthought). Maybe I'm envisioning / hoping this resort eventually being a 5 star! But as it is now, it is an ah-mazing, breathtaking experience.

    Amazing view, friendly staff, they went above and beyond to make our stay the best it can be. The view and the sunsets may be the best that you will ever see in your life. We were a group of 6 and we spent Thanksgiving and my birthday. The attention to detail for our dinner reservation, as well as the nice touches, flowers, the sunset cocktail, were gorgeous. The friendly staff during breakfast and dinners, they all made us feel like pura vida. 2 family members got a massage which was outstanding. Every member of the team is willing to share the traditions, CR lifestyle, with a smile on their face.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    We go for the view ! Can't beat it !
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some furnishes in the room need updating.

    Love the view, the friendly staff, the infinity pool and the restaurant ! Magical ocean view ! !

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    8.0
    Calm and happiness
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe can remodel the bathroom.

    The view is beautiful, the service is really good.

    Stayed in July 2023

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