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Hotel Vive Uvita

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ballena with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Beach nearby
Living area
Property grounds
Fridge
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Superior Triple Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Unnamed Road, Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive - 3.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Vive Uvita

Property highlights
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Vive Uvita. The on-site restaurant, Restaurante Fernando´s, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Vive Uvita offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, portable fans, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Fernando´s

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 150 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cabinas Vive Uvita Hotel
Cabinas Vive Uvita
Hotel Vive Uvita Hotel
Hotel Vive Uvita Ballena
Cabinas Vive Uvita Hotel Ballena
Hotel Cabinas Vive Uvita Ballena
Ballena Cabinas Vive Uvita Hotel
Cabinas Vive Uvita Hotel
Cabinas Vive Uvita Ballena
Hotel Cabinas Vive Uvita
Cabinas Vive Uvita Ballena
Hotel Vive Uvita Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Vive Uvita pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Hotel Vive Uvita?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Vive Uvita?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Vive Uvita?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Hotel Vive Uvita provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Vive Uvita located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hotel Vive Uvita Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a basic hotel, but the location is perfect for the beach access and whales tail. Staff are incredible and there is a restaurant on site that is brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
A good basic CR hotel. Safe secure no hot water small sketchy pool but the staff was friendly and helpful. Community kitchen was serviceable. Restaurant was top notch and location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly and helpful staff. Thanks Victor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I made the mistake of not checking for hot water,and there wasnt any, my fault. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A/C worked great and everything in the room was functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with cable tv, Netflix, and AC. Location was good, with supermarket, park entrance, and restaurants within 100 mts. Free parking and friendly staff. The towels were very old, with holes in it, yet very good for exfoliating :-) We didn’t have hot water for 3 days
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie

Disliked: Staff & service

Not great

Basic enough old room, has air con and tv no hot water. Matress poor, one side well worn down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Esteban

Liked: Staff & service
Para visitar el Parque Nacional Marino Ballena es ideal por la cercanía.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ubicación excelente, cerca de la entrada al parque nacional y con restaurantes cerca, asi como un mini super,zona tranquila, lugar lpio, personal amable, no esperes lujos ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

SANDRINE

Tres bon emplacement a quelques minutes a pied du parc national ballena. Personne a l accueil tres gentil et serviable . Proprete chambre bien dans l ensemble mais drap et serviette sales. Climatisation bruillante mais merite d exister. Logement de passage mais pas pour sejour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Florencia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Muy buena ubicación, pero en relación precio calidad no se justifica
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Habitación básica

Fueron muy serviciales porque un día antes le avisamos que íbamos y que a llegaríamos más tarde del horario de entrada que era sobre las 21. Llegamos sobre las 22:30 y nos recibió un hombre muy amable que nos indicó donde estaba la habitación. La habitación era súper simple pero para una noche estaba bien. La cama no fue lo más cómodo del mundo pero se pudo dormir. Y la habitación tenía aire acondicionado.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, die Betreiber sind sehr nett. Zentral gelegen im Ort und zum Strand. Der Preis hat gestimmt. Ein sehr guter Ort,um von da Ausflüge zu machen!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon accueil chambre simple la plus proche du restaurant mais pas gênés par le bruit.climatisation appreciable.chambre humide.bon rapport qualité prix pour un emplacement parfait
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo que no me parecio es que no tenian agua caliente, y el agua de su cisterna era muy fria. No te daban suficiente jabón ni shampoo. De todo lo demas esta muy bien, buen servicio, limpio, funcional , un poco reducidas la habitaciones de tamaño pero funcionales
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Søren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sirenia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Cabinas Vive Uvita was fairly stressful. Although the location was close to the beach, there were a group of men who were on the street outside and harassing us anytime we walked by them. We were allowed to check in early which was nice, but we were only given one blanket for four people. After 6 or 7 pm, nobody is around to provide anything for you. When booking, we selected the option to pay at the property, but we had to ask several times if we could pay. I had to contact the owner directly in order to pay after we had already left. The best thing about this place is its proximity to the beach, but otherwise I wouldn’t recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très bien situé à 5 min du magnifique parc Marino Ballena et de ses superbes plages. Le personnel de l'hôtel est très attentionné, notre chambre était grande, neuve et super propre. Très bien équipée. Nous avons adoré notre séjour et nous recommandons la chambre triple.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022