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.
johannes
Czech Republic
The most unbelievable view abov Jungle and Ocean.
The rooms are basic, but its alodge, no Hotel.
Familie owned it was very very nice hands on by the owners - and they have excellent Staff.
Italian kitchen extraordinary for this part of the world.
A stsy can realy be wholheartedly recomended!!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
Excellent location, owners very nice and friendly .
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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 £156 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Uvita can on average be found for £457 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, £157. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Uvita for this weekend cost on average around £226 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £65 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Uvita for tonight. You'll pay on average around £158 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Uvita will cost around £334 (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.
My favorite place! If you're willing to be slightly do-it-yourself (turning on a generator mid-shower), you will be rewarded with an absolutely exquisite place to stay. The view is outstanding of the water and surrounding coast line, the cottage is spacious and light filled, the pool heavenly (best view ever), and the staff (Nicholas) so down to earth, friendly and informative. Flowers, cows, amazing birds, butterfliey all around. We absolutely loved our stay for our family (one 7yo). We just regret we didn't stay longer.
We were staying in Uvita for scuba diving and this property was right by the scuba shop. The owner was extremely responsive and helpful with recommendations outside of our stay at the property as well. The place is really cozy and you can tell the owner puts in a lot of effort into making it unique. There is no hot water, but the shower was extremely refreshing after a run (and it looks like showering under a waterfall in a jungle). The AC in the units works great - we had one of the best sleeps in a long time.
We ended our 2-week trip there and we could not have expected a better ending.
Probably one of the best hotels we have stayed in. The view of the jungle and the ocean were truly amazing. Very interesting and delicious vegan dishes, great electronic lounge music and overall private and relaxing atmosphere.
Very friendly staff (including the owner).
The hot tub and pool area was as well incredible with comfortable sunbeds.
We would love to come back!
Beds were comfy and clean. Reception was responsive and accommodating with a late check-in and allowing a late-checkout as well, which was really helpful. It's a very short walk to the beach which was stunning and pristine. Uvita is a cute, laid-back beach town, and in retrospect, I wish I would have spent more time there. At Yuli Hotel, I would have liked to have stayed longer to have been able to try out the yoga classes they offer above the restaurant.
This place is indeed an Oasis. Michelle and Sebastian are heartwarming friendly and helpful and it felt more like staying with friends than a hotel. We weren't missing anything and we also had the most comfy bed and the best food of the whole trip there. The way they live self-sufficient and sustainable in the middle of the jungle is also very impressive. Saludos to them and to their junglebaby Kaia and babydog Leo
Sylvain connected to me immediately after booking to touch base and keep me posted with tours he helped set up while we visited UVITA. His Faremiti Hotel is exceptional in location and design; and Sylvain himself could not have been any nicer and available to us. We wished we stayed longer there and will definitely be in touch with him for future visits.
Oscar, the owner was the best! He was so helpful and friendly. I don't speak Spanish that well, but he was very patience and helped me understand what he was saying. My Spanish improved thanks to Oscar :) We could do our laundry and use his kitchen. The WiFi worked very fast! The house was near Uvita National Park. And Oscar has a cute dog😍
A beautiful place with top hosts! I had a wonderful large room surrounded by the beautiful garden. very clean, in walking distance to the national park, the hosts help with organizing activities. Best of all is the Food! Authentic Italian dinner and the most tasty breakfasts I had in all of Costa Rica! This is the place to stay in Uvita.
Beautiful hotel a little aside from Uvitas main street. There is a nice French bakery right next to it and you can get pretty fast to the beach which is part of the national park. The host did a marvelous job so we would have a good stay and we enjoyed the spots he recommended us. Many thanks for the great time and all the best.
Best “room” I’ve ever rented. Breath taking views, private hot tub with view, large bathtub and beautiful open shower area with view. Bed is centered in the middle of the room and you wake up to a panoramic ocean view. Staff is attentive, will go above and beyond to assist in making your stay the best it can be.
Great place for visiting Uvita! Conveniently located close to restaurants and the beach, the hotel offers clean and airconditioned rooms, a private swimming pool and a washing/drying machine (which came in very handy halfway through our holiday). Communication also went smoothly. Highly recommended!
Art Villas is truly superb and exceeded our expectations - it is beautifully presented and the gardens are some of the best I’ve seen for a hotel (and not gimmicky at all). Breakfast was also amazing - wish we stayed longer as we missed waking up with the jungle !
it was a cheap no frills stay. great value for the price. host is very nice and they are responsive and accomadating. Dont expect luxury stay, but at the same the price is very cheap and AC works and clean enough
The location had the best view and the property was even better than we imagined! The host was super friendly, accommodating and met all of our needs. Highly recommend this property for a trip to Uvita!
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.
the staff was so nice and helpful, the hotel is also very new and amazing! the pool was great it’s in a good area close to the beach definitely recommend if your going to uvita!
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