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Villas Alturas

3.5 star property
Resort in Bahía Ballena with free breakfast and spa services

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Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, body scrubs, massages
Beach/ocean view
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, One Queen Size Bed. | Terrace/patio
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, One Queen Size Bed. | Terrace/patio
Villas Alturas welcomes guests to its oceanfront setting where nFusion Bistro serves cooked-to-order breakfast with spectacular views. Visitors can sip drinks at the poolside bar, book rejuvenating spa treatments, or relax beside the outdoor pool under comfortable sun umbrellas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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25-inch TV with cable channels

Villa, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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25-inch TV with cable channels

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, One Queen Size Bed.

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Located in Bahía Ballena, Villas Alturas is in the mountains and near the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Dominicalito reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and whale-watching.
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San Martin Norte, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hacienda Baru - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Playa Dominical - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 20 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 24 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moromo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Junta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mono Congo - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Villas Alturas

Resort by the ocean
At Villas Alturas, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a body scrub, or a massage. The on-site restaurant, nFusion Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, massage treatment rooms, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 25-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • nFusion Bistro

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free extra futon

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

Villas Alturas
Villas Alturas Dominical
Villas Alturas Hotel
Villas Alturas Hotel Dominical
Villas Alturas Costa Rica/Dominical
Villas Alturas Resort Dominical
Villas Alturas Resort
Villas Alturas Resort Ballena
Villas Alturas Resort
Villas Alturas Ballena
Resort Villas Alturas Ballena
Ballena Villas Alturas Resort
Resort Villas Alturas
Villas Alturas Resort
Villas Alturas Ballena
Villas Alturas Resort Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Villas Alturas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Villas Alturas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villas Alturas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villas Alturas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Villas Alturas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villas Alturas located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa resort is steps from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Playa Dominicalito. Dominicalito Beach and Hacienda Baru are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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