Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
About this hotel
Nestled in Bahía Ballena, this charming hotel for $154 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this resort offers a spa, an outdoor pool and Mediterranean-style suites with ocean views. The Ballena Marine National Park is a 15-minute walk away.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bahía Ballena
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(403 Reviews)
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10.0
Wonderful resort-like hotel, with large spacious rooms, friendly “can do” staff, very good on site restaurant and spectacular views of the ocean. The hotel and grounds are immaculately manicured with fun quirky touches like a gazebo of books and yoga center. The pool is huge and squeeky clean with lots of pool chairs and a bar a very short distance. Included breakfast was way above average; eggs cooked to order, fruit, good coffee, bacon, ham etc..There is artwork throughout the property and many places to walk, jog or exercise.
Highly recommend.
The TV really was difficult to o-erate with no instructions. The WiFi could be better, but did work.
10.0
Excellent staff, service, and room! Everyone was nice, the nature of the mountains and the view of the ocean is really relaxing. The spa is next level fantastic, and very fair prices.The food is great. We would be happy to stay again. Great experience.
10.0
Beautiful location! close to everything. huge pool! rooms were amazing! Breakfast was great! we loved it
nothing
8.0
Great property in a fantastic location. Lovely staff and good food.
Hard beds, no cushions for slatted wooden patio furniture or pool loungers.
9.0
staff very helpful
food good
8.0
The swimming pool and the view
The lady at check in was super rude
9.0
We just had a great couple of days at Cristal Ballena, and we recommend the place very highly: Everything from the location and the rooms to the food served was absolutely excellent. Communication before and during our stay was impeccable, and the hotel staff was very helpful and friendly.
The pool area deserves a special mention: The restaurant is right next to the water, which makes it easy to combine lunch/dinner with pool time, and you get a view of the Pacific from the area as well. Perfect!
10.0
A perfect location with magnificent views, a great restaurant with friendly staff.
9.0
We love this hotel in Ballena for its location and for the large beautiful pool as we are swimmers. We always get a massage as they are great. The rooms are nice, some have better views than others.
The air conditioning went out in our room, but the staff quickly found us another room.
9.0
The hotel is surrounded by gardens and jungle, has a stunning view over the bay from amongst others the pool, has large, clean and very comfortable rooms. Staff at the restaurant were super friendly and a joy to talk to.
The hotel is lovely, for us personally the town and surrounding area around Uvita was not for us. When traveling without a car the town and surrounding area are very difficult to get around.
10.0
Beautiful location and stunning views. Great food. Lovely pool. Friendly staff, and really friendly and knowledgeable owners. Amazing bird life. Luxurious suites.
The only thing we didn't like was that we had to leave at the end of our stay :)
9.0
Very nice breakfast
9.0
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9.0
The facility is amazing. The images of the King bed Master room do not do justice to it. The room is huge, well equipped an faces the view. The balcony is huge and had dream ocean views and sunsets. There was almost no reason to leave the room.
Although it is a mile from the street. You hear the trucks at night
6.0
a room is really large, as well as a balcony. but that’s about it.
you also have a relatively okay breakfast, given that a lot of breakfasts that are served in the hotels do not even offer vegetables and a very small selection of fruits. here they had some veggies and fruits.
rooms are dated
we stayed only for 2 night and both nights we didn’t have any hot water in the shower. pipe bursted on the day of our arrival. they have ended up giving us a small discount.
hotel has a great view but if you have no car then you are trapped. Bar is just okay and a restaurant is overpriced, well we didn’t eat in the restaurant so I don’t know if it was good. but if you have a car there are couple of good restaurants around you can drive to.
10.0
Food overall was of a very high quality both in variety and delivery
We were pleased overall with our whole experience of the hotel and the fantastic nature around the facility.
10.0
beautiful location, great personnel,good breakfast
dinner was mediocre, setting is grand.
9.0
The location and nature around it that attracts an array of birds and sloths.
I wish it would have an outdoor jacuzzi.
9.0
Lovely grounds, large pool, big room and terrace and friendly and helpful staff.
All good.
10.0
This is one of my favorite hotels I’ve stayed in anywhere on earth, honestly - especially for the price. Absolutely stunning hotel with beautiful rooms, delicious breakfast, an incredible pool, and beautiful porches looking out onto the property - we were able to see white-faced capuchins and chestnut-mandibled toucans both days we stayed. One of the prettiest sunsets I’ve ever seen was from the restaurant terrace here, overlooking the Pacific past Uvita.
The cleaning staff left the windows open each day resulting in some LARGE SPIDERS. Make sure the bathroom window is closed!!!
The yoga room was under construction for the whole 48 hours. Boo!
9.0
The staff was very friendly, the room was great, the view from the pool is fantastic, we had a great time!
8.0
perfect location and great open design
10.0
beautiful setting, very well maintained grounds
9.0
Very nice location with far reaching view to sea and sunset. Great pool - one of the best pools in all Costa Rica in my opinion!
Room has a quaint charm about it, but it looks a little tired in parts, for example the fridge door and metal shelving of wardrobe are badly rusted. and the overhead shower does not work (Room 5) but that said, if I was in the area I would stay here again. It is peaceful, relaxing, pretty and friendly
10.0
Loved all the staff! Our suite was spacious with a balcony and beautiful view. Breakfast is excellent, in fact all their food choices are amazing! We have made long lasting friends at this resort!! We are staying for the third time in February 2022 and this is our seventh trip to Costa Rica in 8 years. Looking to retire near this area.
There was nothing we didn’t like!!
10.0
The rooms were very clean and spacious. Quiet. Private balcony with amazing views and beautiful foliage and birds. Delicious food at restaurant with friendly and attentive staff. Lovely views from restaurant. Delightful pool conveniently located and had plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas for sunbathing or napping. Nice grounds surrounding hotel were tidy and well landscaped. Nice road leading up to hotel. Natural surroundings with wildlife. Great amenities such as spa/massage and help arranging tours. All the staff were friendly, Courteous , helpful and spoke good English. We had a lovely experience and will definitely go back on our next trip to Costa Rica.
Fridge in room was broken.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Bahía Ballena?
The average price for a rental in Bahía Ballena is $151 per night. This rental is $3 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa. Enjoy the water!
Is Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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