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Hona Beach Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Playa Dominical

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located close to Playa Dominical and Hacienda Baru, Hona Beach Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and an outdoor entertainment area are available to all guests.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballena, Hona Beach Hotel is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Dominical and Playa Dominicalito can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Baru. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Playa Dominical, Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas Province, 60504

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominical - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hacienda Baru - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playa Dominicalito - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moromo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Junta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mono Congo - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hona Beach Hotel

Hostel near Playa Dominical
Located close to Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominicalito, Hona Beach Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tour/ticket assistance, outdoor furniture, and beach towels
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hona Beach Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hona Beach Hotel Ballena
Hona Beach Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hona Beach Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hona Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hona Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hona Beach Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hona Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hona Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hona Beach Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Ballena hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Dominical, Hacienda Baru, and Playa Dominicalito. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Hona Beach Hotel Reviews

6.0

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs some updating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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