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Ukinca Hostel

2.5 star property
Hostal in Bahía Ballena with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Desk, free WiFi
Interior
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Desk, free WiFi
Ukinca Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Quadruple Room, Pets Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Terrace/patio

Family Room, Pets Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Pets Allowed | Desk, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Pets Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Bahía Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 11 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 16 min drive - 4.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ukinca Hostel

Property highlights
Ukinca Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ukinca Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Patios, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 40 per stay)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 40 per stay)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Ukinca Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Ukinca Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Ukinca Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ukinca Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ukinca Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Ukinca Hostel located?

Situated in Bahía Ballena, this hostal is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Playa Hermosa and within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Colonia and Marino Ballena National Park. Punta Uvita and Uvita Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ukinca Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

6.0

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dinaida

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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