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Hotel Ballena REY

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
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Comfort Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Family Apartment, Non Smoking, Pool View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Garden view
Hotel Ballena REY, by the sea, offers a breakfast buffet each morning. The terrace firepit is a gathering spot after sunset, with high-speed WiFi keeping everyone connected. The garden provides a quiet retreat, and local restaurants deliver meals directly to the property.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Basic Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Apartment, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, Non Smoking, Pool View

Family Apartment, Non Smoking, Pool View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Apartment, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Traditional Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Traditional Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 1 Bedroom

Club Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Club Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Catarata uvita - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 13 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 14 min drive - 3.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a firepit at Hotel Ballena REY. In addition to a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, local meal delivery service, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Private fenced yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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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

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 km
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • 14 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 22345750

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Hotel Ballena REY Hotel
Hotel Ballena REY Ballena
Hotel Ballena REY Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ballena REY have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hotel Ballena REY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ballena REY?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ballena REY?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ballena REY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Ballena REY located?

Located in the heart of Bahía Ballena, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Uvita Beach, Playa Colonia, and Catarata uvita. Secret Lau Pool and Punta Uvita are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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