Hotels in BAHIA BALLENA, CR
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
About this property
Your dream destination in southern Costa Rica. The boutique Cristal Ballena Hotel Resort & Spa, with its open café-style pool bar and restaurant 'Pura Vida', is located near Marino Ballena National Park on Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast, perfectly situated on a hill between the Pacific Ocean and rainforest-covered mountains. All 21 suites (15 junior, two master, and two family) have spectacular ocean views from private balconies. Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed with four-poster beds, air conditioning, ceiling fans, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, telephones, minibars, security safes, coffee makers, and private bathrooms with hair dryers. At the beautiful Spa Cristal, you will be pampered and well-cared for. Experience bliss and complete relaxation. Other hotel features include a full-size swimming pool, room and laundry service, a souvenir shop, a pool table, secure parking, a beach shuttle service, tour organization, gorgeous gardens, a hiking path, and a fitness trail. The air-conditioned conference area is perfect for seminars, events, and receptions.
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Parking
- Free
- Breakfast
- Available
- Airport shuttle
- Available for a fee
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW
- 20 m2
- 2 x Queen-size bed 150-154 width
- Safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- TV
- Mini fridge
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Ironing set
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Terrace
- Housekeeping
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1 / 6 JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BED
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1 / 6 SUITE KING SIZE BED
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1 / 6 SUITE KING SIZE BED
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
9/10
Excellent Featured review
Liam P.
10/10
The food and drinks were very reasonably priced, and everyone made us feel so cared for. I’ve traveled all over, but I haven’t had this kind of attention before. Jessica at the front desk was incredible, keeping track of every detail and arranging each step, including making sure the next part of my journey was taken care of. I stayed here with my son while we were attending the Envision festival. Thank you, everyone.
Maya H.
10/10
The views were stunning, and the resort went out of its way to help us. They picked up our luggage at 2:30 in the morning for our early flight and had breakfast ready for us to take along. They even cleaned my shoes at no charge. My wife and I stayed a few days, and Esteven and Judy looked after us like family. What a beautiful hotel, and a wonderful stay.
Olivia B.
10/10
We were staying in a house just down the road and came over for a sunset drink. The atmosphere was a 10/10, with stunning views, and Carlo, Estevan, and the rest of the staff made us feel right at home. The service was the best we could have asked for. It’s a perfect place for a sunset drink or bite.
Wendy M.
10/10
The view was majestic, and we were impressed by how delicious the food was and how good its quality was. There were lots of vegetarian options, too. The service was excellent.
Matt C.
10/10
We had a great stay, and the view is even better in person. The rooms were super quiet and dark, with exotic birds flying around outside, and the food was good and reasonably priced. Shirley, Judy, Esteban, and the whole cleaning team clearly love what they do. The view from the rooms is spectacular. Highly recommended, and I’ll stay again.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
59 Facilities
General Services
34 available- Year of most recent renovation
- Total number of rooms
- Number of floors (main building)
- Junior suites
- hotel
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- City centre
- Airport
- Key Collection
- 24 Hour Reception
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Transfer service
- Airport Shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- 24 Hour Security
- Hotel safe
- Shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Library
- Café
- Non Smoking Area
- Banquet hall
- Parasols
- Snacks
- Billiards
Accessibility
2 available- Accessible rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Internet
1 available- Wi Fi
Parking
2 available- Car park
- Secure parking
Meals
8 available- Bar
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- À la carte lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Vegetarian meal
Business Services
3 available- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Business centre
Recreation & Wellness
3 available- Massage
- Spa treatments
- Spa centre
Pool and beach
3 available- Beach
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Sun loungers
Sports
2 available- Golf course
- Bicycle storage
Children
1 available- Children playground
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Bus this path does not exist
1.4 km 18 min walk
Closest Bus Dominical - Uvita - Palmar
1.5 km 19 min walk
Top attraction nearbyCosta Canyoning
1.5 km 19 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
1.1 km 13 min walk
Attractions
20- Costa Canyoning1.5 km 19 min walk
- Catarata Uvita1.7 km 21 min walk
- Bodhi Surf + Yoga2.4 km 30 min walk
- Osa Costa Rica3.4 km
- Parque Nacional Marino Ballena3.4 km
Restaurants
20- Beehive Restaurant - Uvita Ballena1.1 km 13 min walk
- Restaurante Los Barriles1.3 km 16 min walk
- Lone Star BBQ & Grill1.3 km 16 min walk
- Hola Indian Restaurant Uvita1.3 km 16 min walk
- Contramarea Uvita1.4 km 17 min walk
Transit
20- this path does not existBus1.4 km 18 min walk
- Dominical - Uvita - PalmarBus1.5 km 19 min walk
- Estación de buses TracopaBus1.7 km 21 min walk
- Bus para Dominical y Quepos y San Jose y San IsidroBus3.0 km 37 min walk
- Bus to QueposBus15.1 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in15:00 – 20:00Front desk timing
Check-out12:00Departure timing