Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Name: Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Address: 7 km al Sur de Uvita, Pacific South Coast, costa-rica
Telephone: 353818882077
Rating: 4.5

pacific south coast, costa rica

About Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

location

This hotel is located on a hill between the sea and the rainforest-covered mountains and affords a dreamlike view of the sea and the outlaying rocky islands. The beach hotel lies in Playa Ballena directly next to Ballena Marine National Park. With the Costanera Sur motorway, Domincical is 25 km south of the hotel and Uvita is 7 km from the hotel. The tourist centre and the wonderful sandy beach are a 20-minute drive away, whilst the centre is 40 min away by car.

facility

Guests can enjoy the pleasant ambience of one of the 15 junior suites, 3 suites and 18 double rooms. English- and German-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The resort offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. The grounds of the complex feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

rooms

Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Most units include a balcony with sea views, where guests can relax and linger a while. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Further amenities include an ironing set and a trouser press. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge), the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

sport

Guests can taking a refreshing dip or just relax in the pool complex, which includes indoor and outdoor areas. A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles (for a fee), and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Water sports on offer include snorkelling or, for a fee, canoeing and diving. Sport and leisure facilities at the resort include a gym, billiards and darts. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna and hydrotherapy treatments and, for an additional fee, a steam bath, a spa and massage treatments.

meals

The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. The resort offers a wide range of catering options. Bed and breakfast, half board and full board can be booked. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. The menu also offers diet meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals. In addition, special catering options, picnics and snacks are available. The resort offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Amenities at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Facilities (13)

Air conditioningLobbyCurrency ExchangeConference RoomInternet accessRoom ServiceLaundry ServicePetsIroning servicesLaundryNewspaperParkingWifi

Beauty and Spa (3)

MassageSalonSpa

Building Information (1)

Garden (m²)

Business Center and Conferences (1)

Business Center

Common Area (5)

Game RoomLibraryPicnic areaReceptionSun Deck

Distances (1)

Beach

General Services (5)

ConciergeLuggage storageMultilingual StaffWake-up Call / ServiceWheelchair

Hotel Type (1)

Family-friendly Hotel

Hygiene (1)

Contactless check-in/-out

Meals (6)

Breakfast BuffetBreakfast ServedSpecial DietContinental BreakfastBarRestaurant

Object Information (1)

Fax

Outdoor Activities and Sports (2)

Outdoor sportsSnorkelling

Room Facilities (8)

ShowerBathtubHairdryerMinibarTVMosquito NetRoom serviceToiletries

Security (2)

Fire extinguishersSecurity Guard

Shopping (1)

Souvenir shop

Sport/Entertainment (6)

Outdoor Pool(s)Swimming PoolDivingBilliards/SnookerDartsEvents

Transfers (1)

Shuttle Service

Location

Uvita, Pacific South Coast, Costa Rica

7 km al Sur de Uvita

Nearest beach500m

What's nearby

Tourist Centre0 m
Restaurants50m
Nearest beach500m
Park500m
Sea500m
City Centre7km
Tourist Centre7km
Golf Course10km

Check-in from 2:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

Uvita, Pacific South Coast, Costa Rica

7 km al Sur de Uvita

Nearest beach500m

What's nearby

Tourist Centre0 m
Restaurants50m
Nearest beach500m
Park500m
Sea500m
City Centre7km
Tourist Centre7km
Golf Course10km

Check-in from 2:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

User Rating & Reviews

4.5

Excellent

447 reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent283
Very Good120
Average29
Poor12
Terrible3

Recent Reviews: 447

User: Beth_sage
Trip type: Friends getaway
Beautiful and relaxing
10 Mar 2026
I had a spacious room with a wonderful view from the large balcony. The AC in the room was fabulous - and I like to sleep in a cool room. The pool was a bit warm for me but a nice area to relax in with service available from the bar. The service overall was very good - both in the restaurant and at reception. My first dinner was very salty and so I asked for low salt for the next two nights and th… I had a spacious room with a wonderful view from the large balcony. The AC in the room was fabulous - and I like to sleep in a cool room. The pool was a bit warm for me but a nice area to relax in with service available from the bar. The service overall was ve…
User: Suzanne H
Trip type: Couples
A worthwhile detour
08 Mar 2026
We swam at the pool which was exceptionally large and ate dinner at their restaurant. The dinner of a tropical salad and fish with shrimps were very tasty; the service was excellent and although a little out of the way, the restaurant was worth the trip. Guest Services, Atención al cliente/recepción at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa, responded to this review Thank you for your kind… We swam at the pool which was exceptionally large and ate dinner at their restaurant. The dinner of a tropical salad and fish with shrimps were very tasty; the service was excellent and although a little out of the way, the restaurant was worth the trip. Gu…
User: shaunsouthern
Trip type: Couples
Interesting overnight stop
02 Mar 2026
We stayed overnight as we had an early snorkelling trip. A big room, a bit "70's" but clean with a balcony and a view over the pool and out to the forest and the sea. Evening meal was very good but we had to go before breakfast and our "box to go" consisted of two thin sandwiches (one of them the thinnest spread of jam possible) and a biscuit. Staff excellent, parked right by reception. Lots of hu… We stayed overnight as we had an early snorkelling trip. A big room, a bit "70's" but clean with a balcony and a view over the pool and out to the forest and the sea. Evening meal was very good but we had to go before breakfast and our "box to go" consisted of…
User: SafetyPro-VA
Trip type: Couples
Wonderful, Magical, Birders Paradise
11 Jan 2026
Wow. Loved this place. We just spent 6 nights here. Don't be put off by the short dirt road and very steep driveway to get to the property - everything worth seeing in Costa Rica seems to be down a dirt road and up a steep incline :). The property is immaculate. Grounds are beautiful. I am a birder, so being up early in the morning, just sitting outside our room was magical - toucans, oropendolas… Wow. Loved this place. We just spent 6 nights here. Don't be put off by the short dirt road and very steep driveway to get to the property - everything worth seeing in Costa Rica seems to be down a dirt road and up a steep incline :). The property is immacula…
User: Cindy B
Trip type: Couples
Perfect Getaway with Comfort, Fun, and Great Hospitality
01 Jul 2025
We had a fantastic stay! The room was spacious, clean, and featured a large balcony with breathtaking views. The bed was very comfortable, and we had everything we needed right in the room.One of the highlights was the giant heated pool, which we were lucky to have all to ourselves, a true luxury! The kitchen staff was especially friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home throughout our… We had a fantastic stay! The room was spacious, clean, and featured a large balcony with breathtaking views. The bed was very comfortable, and we had everything we needed right in the room.One of the highlights was the giant heated pool, which we were lucky to…

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