Offering outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Whales and Dolphins Hotel and Restaurante is located in Uvita, 4 km from Playa Hermosa Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in common areas.
Matthaios
United States
The view was amazing. The room had a balcony overlooking the sea, fantastic views of the sunset. The pool area was fantastic as well, the view on the sea was incredible. The price was very reasonable for the location and facilities.
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.
Brenda
Canada
beautiful views, total tranquility, architecture is lovely, big pool with beautiful views, large breakfast buffet selection, nice to have a restaurant and bar on site, wait staff was very vigilant and accommodating, beautiful big rooms with great A/C
Hotel Cabinas el Tecal has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Uvita.
Sheila
United States
Comfortable bed and linens. Very strong shower.Nice staff member helped with our luggage at checkin. Close to national park. When we had power the AC was great.
Located in Uvita, 2.6 km from Hermosa Beach, Whale Tail Hotel provides accommodation with a swimming pool, free private parking, and a bar.
Emily
United Kingdom
Comfortable rooms with great A/C. A bar/restaurant on-site with good priced beers & relaxing hammocks. The breakfast was delicious (option of traditional or pancakes). Great bars and restaurants nearby. Staff were really friendly and helpful, it was possible to book tours through reception :)
TikiVillas Rainforest Lodge – Adults Only is located in Uvita and has an outdoor swimming pool and a spa, daily breakfast included on the rated is served between 07:00 to 10:00 and complimentary WiFi...
Offering free Continental breakfast, outdoor pool and beach access, Hotel Samsara is located 1 km from Uvita Beach. It features an extensive garden and free WiFi access is available.
Fievel
Costa Rica
The big pros: 10-15 minute walk to local access of the beach, relatively comfortable beds (the mattresses appeared to be new, and had comfort tops), and the pool is set back into the trees, so it feels very immersed in the rainforest. The two staff members we interacted with were also very friendly, as was the very charming rescue dog in the office.
Offering panoramic ocean views, and trails in the surrounding forest, Ranchos Remo offers bungalows and private rooms located 1 km from Playa Hermosa Beach. Free WiFi and parking are available.
Surrounded by rainforest, Hotel Cuna del Angel has setting 5.8 miles (12 Km) drive from Ballena Marine National Park. It features an infinity swimming pool and a spa.
Imogen
United Kingdom
Beautifully maintained and very attractive inside and out.
Close to the road, which was convenient as met up with family, but didn't seem noisy.
TikiVillas Rainforest Lodge – Adults Only is located in Uvita and has an outdoor swimming pool and a spa, daily breakfast included on the rated is served between 07:00 to 10:00 and complimentary WiFi...
Beautiful room, view, infinity pool, personal, drinks
Offering outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Whales and Dolphins Hotel and Restaurante is located in Uvita, 4 km from Playa Hermosa Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in common areas.
The view was amazing. I had dinner. It was delicious.
Surrounded by rainforest, Hotel Cuna del Angel has setting 5.8 miles (12 Km) drive from Ballena Marine National Park. It features an infinity swimming pool and a spa.
La belleza del lugar, limpieza al maximo y la comida deliciosa
Offering free Continental breakfast, outdoor pool and beach access, Hotel Samsara is located 1 km from Uvita Beach. It features an extensive garden and free WiFi access is available.
Convent to highway easy to get to. Staff very nice
Set in Uvita, 12 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Hotel La Fiore de Bahia offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
La gentillesse de tout le personnel
La piscine petite mais tout est propre
Set in Uvita, less than 1 km from Uvita Beach, Cool Waters Jungle Villas offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Muy buenos servicios, muy gentil la atención. Recomendable.
Situated in Uvita, 1.5 km from Uvita Beach, Cabinas D’Val features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
gorgeous space, especially the common areas around the pool
Set in Uvita, 500 metres from Uvita Beach, Yuli Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
As you’d expect a chilled amazing stay, great staff.
Located in Uvita, 2.1 km from Hermosa Beach, Hotel LUZdeLUNA Bahía Ballena provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.
Friendly and helpful staff, quiet neighbourhood and a comfy room.
Situated in Uvita, within 500 metres of Uvita Beach and 15 km of Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Uvita Pirates Hostel features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...
Loved the AC in the rooms and coffee in the mornings!
Ballena Paradise Condos features accommodation in Uvita near Uvita Beach and Hermosa Beach. Located around 14 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, the hotel is also 30 km away from Nauyaca Waterfalls.
Immaculate. Excellent decor to the highest standards.
Offering panoramic ocean views, and trails in the surrounding forest, Ranchos Remo offers bungalows and private rooms located 1 km from Playa Hermosa Beach. Free WiFi and parking are available.
Great view and location above the ocean, tasty food, kind people
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hotel Canto de Ballenas is located in Uvita. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here provides a terrace and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
La piscina es hermosa, un lugar muy bonito para descansar y relajarse.
Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection by Cayuga Collection in Uvita provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a bar and a private beach area.
regional - Eigenanbau
Nachhaltigkeitskonzept in BESTFORM
Located in Uvita, 2.3 km from Uvita Beach, Hotel Por Que No? provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Grande chambre très confortable qui donne sur la piscine.
Located in Uvita, 70 metres from Uvita Beach, Bungalows Ballena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Really cute bungalow, equipped with everything you may need.
Cabinas Bahía Uvita - Marino Ballena National Park Lodge offers accommodation in Uvita. Free WiFi is provided. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the hotel.
Amazing location, 100m away from the national park.
Situated in Uvita, 600 metres from Playa Ballena, Hotel Ballena Dorada features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Habitación limpia y Grettel la encargada fue muy amable.
Located in Uvita, within 600 metres of Uvita Beach and 15 km of Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Hotel El Chaman provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property...
FAQs about hotels in Uvita
On average, 3-star hotels in Uvita cost £73 per night, and 4-star hotels in Uvita are £155 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Uvita can on average be found for £455 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Uvita this weekend is £66 or, for a 4-star hotel, £187. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Uvita for this weekend cost on average around £258 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £66 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Uvita for tonight. You'll pay on average around £190 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Uvita will cost around £358 (based on Booking.com prices).
International travellers can fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, then take a 3.5-hour bus or drive to Uvita. Domestic travellers can drive from San José, or take a direct bus. No direct water transport services are available.
The most convenient airport for Uvita, Costa Rica is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). It offers numerous international and domestic flights. It's approximately 220km from Uvita, providing easy access via the Costanera Highway.
What guests said about Uvita:
10
Scored 10
Uvita is a lovely area to stay in, with beautiful beaches...
Uvita is a lovely area to stay in, with beautiful beaches and plenty of waterfalls to visit in the area. We recommend taking a trip to visit the mangroves in Sierpes. Our kids loved the surfing lessons they had here.
Louise
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Uvita is my favorite beach in Costa Rica.
Uvita is my favorite beach in Costa Rica. It's huge, you feel alone on the beach. The wildlife is beautiful. Tons of restaurants and places to walk. There are different beach sectors that you can chose from. It is a National Park, so you have to pay, but it is well worth it. One ticket gets you onto all the beaches. Staff in the Nationals Park is very helpful and there are patrols on the beach from the police and the National Park Guards.
Kristie
Costa Rica
4.0
Scored 4.0
Uvita was ungodly hot -- so hot that we really couldn't...
Uvita was ungodly hot -- so hot that we really couldn't enjoy the sights. Even the ocean is hot. An airconditioned hotel room is a must! Even if there are many interesting birds and animals here, unless you have a high heat tolerance, you'll likely be miserable.
Jessani
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
It wasn’t my favorite place in Costa Rica.
It wasn’t my favorite place in Costa Rica. Part of the problem was that it was so unbearably hot. I couldn’t go out and walk around comfortably. I didn’t go to the beach because of the heat and that would’ve been a big attraction also although my hotel was not far from town because of the heat again I found it unbearable to walk into town and walk around which I’d like to do when I’m traveling, so basically, my problems with AveUvita were weather related
Ellen
Canada
8.0
Scored 8.0
Uvita is not the typical beach town, as it's very spread out...
Uvita is not the typical beach town, as it's very spread out and you need a car or a taxi to move around. In Uvita, you can visit the Marino Ballena National Park, which is possibly the most famous attraction in the area, where you can do whale-watching boat tours and other water sports tours like snorkeling and scuba diving.
We visited the Marino Ballena National Park and found its whale-shaped beach very suggestive and unique. However, we were also very underwhelmed by the poor housekeeping of the park. There was rubbish everywhere and this is disappointing and upsetting given that this is supposed to be a protected natural reserve and you also pay for the access at a substantial price per person, which should guarantee thorough housekeeping.
We went also to Playa Hermosa on our way to Uvita, but the amount of signs warning visitors of possible thieves, ruins a little bit of the vibe and it's not very relaxing having to watch your back all the time. Overall the beach is very nice and nothing happened to us. Since Playa Hermosa is also free to access, we recommend a visit, at least a stop by.
PatrickDallaTorre
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
The beach and marine park area are well worth visiting.
The beach and marine park area are well worth visiting. Costs approx $6 which is very reasonable for Costa Rica. We saw humpback whales and heard them singing on our boat tour. We also snorkelled. It wasn't the right season for dolphins (they come in autumn).
There is not much to Uvita itself. It's very spread out and hard to walk around. Most of the roads are unpaved and dusty. It's perfect for a bike though. Many places (including the marine park) close down at 6pm, including most of the tour operators. The restaurants are good. There is a yoga place there but it only seems to have classes Mon-Wed.
The Tracopa bus service in the area (and from SJ) is very comfortable, punctual and reasonably priced. However you really need a car to explore the area properly - waterfalls etc.
the most friendly hosts!!!!
very courteous
we could ask any question and they was helping us
nice and clean rooms, fridge, A/C
nice pool to refresh
they also have hammoks and sunchairs in the garden
darts, table tennis and some games you could borrow
the hotel is next to some supermarkets, and 5 min walk from Uvita Nationalpark
the food from the Restaurant was amazing because they made the pasta by their own:)
breakfast was amazing and so delicious
fresh water any time
i stayed there twice and i really appreciate everything!
We loved everything about the hotel! The beds were really really comfortable, well decorated rooms and apartments, a good sized pool and a jacuzzi, and surrounded by nature. It really was an excellent place to stay. The owner, Sylvain was an excellent host, and incredibly helpful. We booked two tours through him and he was so very helpful when our taxi didn’t turn up when we were leaving the hotel. I would definitely stay here again, and would recommend hotel Faremiti to anyone looking to stay in Uvita.
This place was everything you think about when traveling to Costa Rica! Lovely home with windows everywhere which completely brings the outdoors in. Garden, pool, AC in the bedrooms for great sleeping at night. Little things we loved that were unexpected. Bluetooth speaker for use by the pool was a great bonus! Weights and workout bench if you so chose to use. We will be coming back to this place! One of the best places we’ve stayed in our many travels and the host was so great!!
I left hostels in my 20s but I overspent so I had to save... and this hostel exceeded my expectations! First of all - it has the cutest interior I have ever seen in a hostel. Second, female only dorm was very clean and I met some European girls. Third, the location and the garden and the mini gym... it's very close to the beach. You almost feel like you're in a hotel with friends. There's a restaurant on the property that makes good breakfast.
This was the most amazing hotel I have ever stayed in. Photos don’t do it justice. It is utterly beautiful and unique. Small family business and owners on site. Very laid back but highest quality service. Had the best massage there. Kids enjoyed it too. Family suite perfect and we had room 1 which is the only one with an outdoor terrace. Vegetarian food was plenty and lush. Cannot rate this highly enough.
One of the best places where we stayed in Costa Rica. The owners are very friendly and welcoming, there is also a restaurant here with excellent Spanish cuisine.
The house itself is really spacious and clean, ideal for 2 people or small family of three. The location is really close to the beach, which makes the stay super comfortable. We really enjoyed our staying here :)
No sound proofing, so you heard every single truck and car go by, even though we had the room on the opposite side of the road. The owner was great and very accommodating. Breakfast was also good. The hotel is for sale and you can tell it needs some work. If you are a hard sleeper you won't have too many issues otherwise bring ear plugs. Good for one night's stay.
staff was amazing
hotel location convenient to town and beach
nice pool with shallow end and waterfall feature
best gallo pinto I've ever had!
room was spacious
had outdoor balcony
fabulous food options within walking distance
kitchen was well equipped
Dan and Sue are the BEST hosts! They took care of everything from a hot breakfast, comfy cabin and even a lift to the store for a few groceries. The property is also in a perfect location for walking to the waterfalls, butterfly garden and bamboo forest.
Nick and his dad were super welcoming and friendly. Nick quickly turned into a friend and couldn’t have been more sweet to my friends and I. I would definitely come back to this hostel. Oh and Marley was a huge plus (best dog ever!)
The casa is situated in a beautiful location above the river in a jungle setting.
It has all the amenities that I needed for a really comfortable stay for 3 nights.
And it is close to Uvita and Playa Hermosa is just down the hill.
The best kitchen I have used during my trip. If you're into cooking, stay here. The surrounding garden adds a lot to the location, it's easy to feel at home here. Also, staff was more than helpful.
The location is great to amenities and rests along the jungle…best of both worlds! We liked the outdoor kitchen and our host, Tana, is wonderful and goes above and beyond to assists here guests.
It was really comfortable and besides sleeping in a dorm it felt like staying in a luxury hotel. Everything was really clean and the kitchen was okay too. There was free yoga class!
We loved everything about this place! It was by far the best hotel we stayed in during our trip to Costa Rica.
We are looking forward to coming back there!
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