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Costa Las Ballenas

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a private beach connected to a shopping center in Las Terrenas

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Costa Las Ballenas, near Playa Bonita, offers a tranquil retreat with a private beach and soothing spa services. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or lounge by the pool with stunning ocean views. Enjoy Italian cuisine at Resort Costa Las Ballenas and coffee from the on-site cafe.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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In-room safe, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
IPod dock
Daily housekeeping
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
IPod dock
Daily housekeeping
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
IPod dock
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Playa Bonita, Las Terrenas, Samana, 32000

What's nearby

  • Playa Bonita - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Haitian Caraibes Art Gallery - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Coson Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • La Iglesia Beach - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Playa Ballenas - 12 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Samana (AZS-El Catey Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mediterrenas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Eden Beach Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Loro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪De Charlie Mariscos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mocca's Brunch Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Costa Las Ballenas

Upscale hotel near Playa Bonita
Located close to Coson Beach and Cayos Las Ballenas, Costa Las Ballenas provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and shopping on site. With a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a body treatment, or a facial. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Resort Costa Las Ballenas, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Costa Las Ballenas feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Private yards and daily housekeeping

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Exterior

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Resort Costa Las Ballenas

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 32 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 32 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per room
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 32 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 32 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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

Property is also known as

Costa Ballenas Hotel
Costa Ballenas Hotel Las
Costa Las Ballenas
Resort Costa Las Ballenas Las Terrenas
Resort Costa Las Ballenas
Costa Las Ballenas Las Terrenas
Hotel Costa Las Ballenas Las Terrenas
Costa Las Ballenas Hotel
Hotel Costa Las Ballenas
Costa Las Ballenas Las Terrenas
Costa Las Ballenas Hotel Las Terrenas

Frequently asked questions

Does Costa Las Ballenas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Costa Las Ballenas pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Costa Las Ballenas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Costa Las Ballenas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Costa Las Ballenas?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Costa Las Ballenas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 180 per room applies.

Where is Costa Las Ballenas located?

Located in Playa Bonita, this beachfront hotel is connected to a shopping center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Bonita, Cayos Las Ballenas, and La Iglesia Beach. Haitian Caraibes Art Gallery and Punta Popy Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Costa Las Ballenas Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the proximity to the beach, walking on the beach and walking to area restaurants without seeing cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick J

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

PC Review

everything went well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Maria, Santo Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful location. It is always a pleasure to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great deal

Great beach front hotel with easy beach access and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

Excelente lugar

Excelente servicio y amabilidad. Las piezas muy limpias y amplias. Todo muy bueno, el lugar es precioso.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not say enough good things about my stay at Costa Las Ballenas to do this place and its wonderful people justice. So I will simply say, if you are looking to regenerate your soul, eat well, and spend some time with some of the best people you can meet, then you need to plan a trip to Costa Las Ballenas.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amiro

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

Recommended for couples and dogs

It was an amazing experience. Went there with my wife and our dog and the dog had plenty of green area to run and play. Rooms, pool and everything else was in good condition. Breafast service was a little slow but the food was good. Recommended stay with the beach out in front and a good size pool on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always. Keep up the good work
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beatifull place and beaches...........//////////////
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimée, Santiago, Dominican Republic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it a lot, it is in front of the Playa Bonita Beach, the restaurant is excellent too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best beach spot. Quiet, beach front, not too many people. Really enjoyed our time there. The staff was also extremely friendly. Will definitely stay there again if we ever go back to Las Terranas
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

RosasYRiod, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great service, amazing location, overall really great experience, playa Bonita is one of the best beaches in the country. Where this hotel is located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just like the picture.

Amazing place, Just like the picture. Only one problem, Very loud music all day and night form one of the neighbors.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Las fotos que se muestran, no se corresponden con las condiciones del lugar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with beautiful beaches in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, gardens, rooms, and incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris, omaha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very beautiful, right on the beach. the grounds are kept clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

leo

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

BEWARE: They Will Rip You Off

Stayed here for 2 nights with my wife. The location is great! But the rooms are hot, uncomfortable and have lots of leaks when it rains (our bed got wet) and mosquitos (there are mosquito nets around the bed) The bed was rock hard and the a/c didn't work well (no other fan). The food at the restaurant was ok but way overpriced, the included breakfast was excellent. I paid my room through Hotels.com but at check in they required a 2000 peso (about $40 US) deposit on my card. when I checked out, they wouldn't let me use my 2000 peso deposit to pay for my incidentals but forced me to make a new charge to my card. ELENA (the manager) told me the 2000 pesos would be immediately refunded. It's been over 3 weeks now and there has been no refund and ELENA wont respond to any calls or messages. I feel like they scammed me out of the money. There are much nicer places along Playa Bonita, I would never go back to this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience. The staff it’s very kind and pleasant at all times...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, it’s beach front, great location. Beautiful beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Todo excelente

Excelente! Nos encanto la tranquilidad que hay, la playa estuvo riquísima. El único pero fue el encargado del area de Pirates Surf, fue un poco grosero cuando utilizamos las barras para hacer ejercicio
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and happy. From management to service crew at reception area, restaurant and bar staff. Simply...AMAZING!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quite and privacy. Rooms were clean and very roomy. It was a little hard to fine with GPS. GPS kept sending us to location of beach and not to the entrance of property. Had to stop and get directions. Sign was small and none along the way showing directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Luxurious and Relaxing

It was beautiful. The grounds and rooms feel like paradise. The staff is friendly. There is Wi-Fi access in rooms and central locations. The restaurant on site is Italian. The food is very high quality and quite reasonable. Other resort restaurants are within walking distance. The beach right in front of the resort is beautiful, but a bit steep and big waves... good for boogie boarding and a little surfing. 10 minutes walk down the beach is a much quieter spot... good for swimming and lounging.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Santo Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Elena and Paola, the new administrators, have improved greatly the whole place with small but important details. Keep doing it. Great breakfast, by the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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