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Hotel El Tecal

2.5 star property
Oceanfront retreat balances peaceful relaxation with exciting coastal adventures, offering the perfect blend of rest and exploration by the sea

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Hotel El Tecal sits on the ocean, offering a peaceful getaway with breakfast service. Guests can relax in the garden, use laundry facilities, connect to WiFi, or enjoy the outdoor pool. The property consistently earns enthusiastic reviews from guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bahía Ballena, Hotel El Tecal is in a national park and by the ocean. Marino Ballena National Park 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. Visit our Uvita travel guide
Map
300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach
    Uvita Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa Colonia
    Playa Colonia
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    Marino Ballena National Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Punta Uvita
    Punta Uvita
    16 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls
    39 min drive - 23.0 miles

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo
    4 min walk
  • Sibu
    3 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena
    2 min drive
  • Kinsu
    12 min walk
  • Fernando’s Restaurante
    5 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tecal

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Hotel El Tecal and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel El Tecal feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and shampoo
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel
Hotel El Tecal Ballena
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel El Tecal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel El Tecal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel El Tecal located?

Situated in Bahía Ballena, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel El Tecal Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times with our dog and it is a convenient halfway point between Hermosa and Pavones. Very secure and safe, great restaurant onsite, and big, clean rooms with everything you need for a short or extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMIRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helfful,friendly and down to earth.It's a huge property with decent size room and on site restaurant.Very close to National park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality rooms and the restaurant has good food. Outside of the main town, walkable to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. People were nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access, clean. Well worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gita

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and bathroom were very spacious, staff were very accommodating, and 5-7 min walk to beach so fabulous location. Only reason why score is lower is party was going on one of nights and feel they could’ve let us know that music was going to be blaring no matter where you were in the hotel! Also, service outside of breakfast is very slow and forgot to put our lunch order thru so waited over an hour - although they did comp it which was decent of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pkave!

Great place, nice pools and breakfast was wonderful. Started early enough for us to eat before heading out on our adventures. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a few noisy neighbors our first night, they have a pool looked nice did not use, 2 minute drive to whale tail beach entrance. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning unit in our room stopped working staff were quick to move us to another room, my only complaint is there were no chairs in the room to sit in and sitting on the bed was uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

More than we expected

Amazing big and clean room with a balcony. Did not expect it would be that huge and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just book it.

Loved this place so much we booked to stay longer. Fantastic location just 5 mins walk from the national park beach which is stunning. The grounds of the hotel are lovely with two pools to cool down in after a hot day in the beach. Staff are exceptionally helpful snd kind. There is a restaurant attached to the hotel and a Mexican restaurant just along the road. We had the superior double room with a large kitchen and terrace so nice that we went to Maxi Palí supermarket at the end of the road and bought food to cook in the lovely kitchen. Now sitting in a hotel further up the coast and wishing we hadn’t left paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right next to the beach, walking distance and great location. Across the street is a great restaurant! The staff is so friendly. Breakfast there starts at 6:30am and is made to order. The beds are comfortable and you have a fridge and freezer and can control your own AC temperature. They give you two towels each which is very nice. They have a pool and showers. There is a cute orange and white hotel cat. I wish they had a lamp and towel hangers in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bettina

Disliked: Amenities
The place was a bit run down and really noisy especially early in the morning and even during breakfast , a LOT of construction going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd night good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful room with all we needed. Full breakfast and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower head was coming out of the wall. Nothing exciting but decent basic accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerardo Fallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was worth the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived in the pouring rain, we could not check in because the front desk clerk was away despite open hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and balcony views

We had a wonderful stay at El Faro. The location was perfect for our family. The beach and Manuel Antonio National Park are very close. The view from our balcony was amazing. We knew about climbing the hill beforehand and really didn’t think it was that bad (our ages were 58, 49, 48, 46, 15, 14, 12, and 11). The hotel staff helped bring up and down our luggage, so that wasn’t an issue, and a golf cart ride was easily available, whenever needed. We also really enjoyed our breakfasts each morning, and the hotel staff were very accommodating with booking tours and answering any questions we had during our stay. Beware of the capuchin monkeys. There is a reason they are called La Mafia. They are cool to watch… from a distance. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For such an economical price i did not expect a nice breakfast included. Or a pool. Or a kitchen in our units. The staff are very courteous and keep the facilities clean. This place is definitely a good bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

There's not enough space in the rooms. Kind of uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024