Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa, Uvita
Overview
Situated merely a 5-minute walk from Playa Ballena, Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa Uvita offers spectacular views. This hotel also offers a private garden with a balcony.
Location
Ventanas Beach lies 4 km away, and Pedregosa is 3.4 km from the 4-star hotel. A sandy beach of Uvita is 450 metres away.
This property is situated on a national park and hills. Located 10 minutes' drive from Playa Pinuelas, Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa puts the city at your fingertips.
For those travelling from afar, Aeropuerto de Palmar Sur airport is 29 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
This Uvita hotel welcomes guests to 19 rooms complete with a flat-screen television, as well as comforts like an iron. Bathrooms feature a bathtub, an additional toilet, and a shower along with hair dryers and toiletries. They offer views of the outdoor pool.
Eat & Drink
The Cristal Ballena serves home-made bread and fresh fruits for breakfast. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink. The bar Pura Vida Bar & Restaurant is situated right near this accommodation.
Leisure & Business
A spa centre and massage therapy are provided at a charge. Enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, along with diving, hiking, and fishing for active time spending. The Cristal Ballena Uvita also provides a conference room for those arriving on business.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Coffee plantation tourVisit a nearby coffee plantation to learn about the process of growing, harvesting and roasting coffee beans.
Naturalist guided hikeExplore the lush rainforest surrounding the hotel with a knowledgeable guide who can teach you about the different plants and animal species you encounter.
Whale watching tourEmbark on a guided tour to spot whales in their natural habitat on the nearby Marino Ballena National Park waters.
Yoga classesJoin a yoga class on the hotel's outdoor terrace surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
Cooking classLearn how to make traditional Costa Rican dishes with a professional chef at the hotel.
HydrotherapyRelax in the hot tub or cold plunge pool before indulging in a soothing hydrotherapy session at the spa.
- Canopy tour
- Chocolate-making workshop
- Surfing lessons
- Sunset cocktail cruise
- Bird watching
- Waterfall hike
- Night walk
- Kayaking
Location
*Nestled in Uvita, Costa Ballena, the hotel neighbors Marino Ballena National Park, Playa Uvita, and Playa Ventanas. *The area showcases natural wonders like Nauyaca Waterfalls, Jardín de Orquídeas del Pacífico, and offers opportunities for whale-watching tours. *Ideal for nature enthusiasts, the neighborhood features Manuel Antonio National Park, Reserva Biologica Carara, and Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.
- City landmarks
- Restaurants