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Ukinca Hostel

2.5 star property

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Ukinca Hostel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Terrace/patio

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

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room, Pets Allowed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Terrace/patio

Family Room, Pets Allowed

  • 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

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena is home to Ukinca Hostel. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uvita Arts Center and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and ecotours, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide
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Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Bahía Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Sunset at Uvita Beach, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. #Adventure
    Uvita Beach
    6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Black sand beach near Jaco. There was no one around. Had the beach to myself.
    Playa Hermosa
    11 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Catarata uvita
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Hacienda Baru
    14 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Playa Tortuga
    20 min drive - 13.2 miles

Restaurants

  • Sibu
    2 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena
    3 min drive
  • Beyan Restaurant & Coffee
    4 min drive
  • The Bakery
    2 min drive
  • Café Vivo
    3 min drive

About this property

Ukinca Hostel

Property highlights
Ukinca Hostel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
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

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 20 2026 to March 8 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

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

6.4

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BesT hosTeL I’ve ever stayed out . No creepy men roaming the property. Felt Extremely safe. Extremely convenient location. 3 restaurants and a cafe in the immediate area. 10 minutes walk to center of town with Supermarkets, banks, and close to the Waterfall !
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dinaida

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025