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About this property
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 rooms here will provide you with a cable TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. You can enjoy a sea view from all the rooms and breakfast included. At the property you will find a restaurant. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities, a ticket service and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, hiking and windsurfing. Higueron River is 500 metres away and Marino Ballena National Park is 3 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 3 hours’ drive away. The property offers free parking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marcelvs
South Africa“Really nice spot to relax. Tasty food at the restaurant, well stocked bar, good coffee. Swimming pool area is really nice and the staff make you feel at ease. Good experience all around.” - Christina
United Kingdom“The property was situated on top of the hill viewing the sea and the infamous ‘whale tale’. It has beautiful views and the staff were all super friendly!” - Alexandra
Canada“Beautiful view, property & amazing staff & great food & great service.” - Galina Canada“Great views, polite staff, very nice pool, AC, hot water. WIfi. The road to the hotel doesn't require a 4×4 car. We were driving late in the evening and in the rain and had no issues to get up there. We were surprised by many reviews concerned...”
- Maria Canada“Amazing views from rooms and pool area. Pool area and bar is very nice and didn’t expect it. Breakfast was good with great service and plenty of coffee. Overall experience was better than expected and felt like staring at nice high end tropical...”
- Hannah United Kingdom“Amazing views and lovely friendly restaurant staff! Amazing yoga deck!”
- Gloriana
New Zealand“The view, the amazing breakfast and welcoming staff” - Madriz
Costa Rica“La comida, la vista y la cama para dormir excelente” - Alan
Oman“What a great little hotel with a fab view and lovely pool area (lots of birds flying by). If you have a spare day on your trip, this would be a great place to relax by the pool. We only stayed one night, but could easily have spent 2 here. Great...” 
Eric
Panama“Excellent location, the view is amazing, the staff is very attentive and the pool is so relaxing. The room view is Great as well as the cleaning was well done.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Mi Amore Restaurant
- CuisineArgentinian • Italian • International • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Vista Ballena in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.
