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Canavida Villas & Resort

4.0 star property

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Beach nearby
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of a swimming pool.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Calle la Union, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Arco Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

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  • Ocean view
  • 114 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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  • Ocean view
  • 104 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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  • Ocean view
  • 116 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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  • Ocean view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Ocean view
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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  • Ocean view
  • 121 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Ocean view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Catarata uvita and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Playa Hermosa.
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What's nearby

  • Arco Beach - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Uvita Beach - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Playa Colonia - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Playa Ballena - 17 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 18 min drive - 8.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canavida Villas & Resort

This vacation home offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

10 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and a stovetop. The vacation home has a Select Comfort bed. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while a 32-inch Smart television with digital programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet
  • Fee: CRC 13,000 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 15 units
  • Built in 2024
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: CRC 20000 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Canavida Villas Resort
Canavida Villas & Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home Ballena

Canavida Villas & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisol, Beavercreek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The combination of stunning nature, a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean, and excellent service really makes this place stand out. The private pool was a plus! The place was really CLEAN, the Staff was amazing, attentive and caring. Highly recommended, we will definitivamente be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, red deer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and owner was so helpful with everything making our stay there the best we have had in Costa Rica, the views are breathtaking and unbeatable. We highly recommend Canavida
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pool side furniture needed cushions to be comfortable because too hard to sit or to lay down other than that everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful condo with outstanding view. The infinity pool was awesome!! We enjoyed seeing, monkeys,toucans macaws and butterflies. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was wonderful and had good wi-fi. Excellent stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Canavida has got to be the best place to stay in Uvita. Staying here included an exceptional view from the condos, a very clean room and the most accommodating and kind owners. It is clear that the owners love taking care of their customers and accommodation. We asked for a second mattress as we found the sofa bed uncomfortable and they personally delivered a second mattress to our room. In addition the communication from the staff at Canavida was exceptional. My favourite part of our stay was the gorgeous sea view from the condos, especially during sunset. My only regret is I didn’t book a longer stay at Canavida.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Taralkumar, Anderson

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here!! The sunsets were absolutely stunning. The owner was super nice and if we had any questions or needed anything a staff member was there quickly to help. The villa had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We rented a 2x4 car and was able to get there, you just have to give it some gas in a couple of places. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the location is a little out of the way, about 5km up the mountain on a rocky road, the view was amazing! Rooms were clean and employees were helpful! We had a little trouble with the ac but they were very attentive and brought fans right away until we got it squared away. They also helped with activity recommendations and bookings. We had in room massages that were awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fabulous location and (mostly) fabulous villa, lovingly decorated with fun, little holiday decorations . What a view! The indoor kitchen and living areas were adequately supplied with everything we needed to live comfortably. We also really enjoyed the outdoor living areas - - the pool setting, comfy chairs, covered porch area with a really nice grill and - -bonus - - outdoor grassy play area complete with a trampoline!!! While the Quetzal villa was delightful, it did have a couple issues that we noticed and reported to management. They were immediately responsive but were unable to resolve the issues while we were there. (1. sewer gas smell in bathrooms - - we solved by covering sink and shower drain pipes and 2. AC in Master BR made clicking sound which they said is normal and we eventually got used to it.). We would definitely stay here again - - and will probably ask for this unit if we make it back to Canavida in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed. Very clean and comfortable modern bungalow that had a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sergio

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite stay while in Costa Rica. The villa was absolutely wonderful. We had everything we needed and more. We had an amazing panoramic view with lots of wildlife. I already miss my morning coffee on the patio with the amazing view and nature sounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine, Corona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jessica is very friendly, accommodating and very helpful with activities and dining options. Great with communication and service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo Urena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las villas son hermosas, las vistas impresionantes! Nos encantó. Lo único que quisiera resaltar es que si os quedáis en villa oropendola, tener mucho cuidado si tenéis niños chicos. Para llegar a las villas también es un poco complicado. Es necesario tener vehículo todo terreno. Aparte de eso, todo estuvo genial. Muchas gracias!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property! This is our second time staying here and highly recommend. The property has amazing views, the rooms/villa are all new and well appointed with all you may need. I recommend a 4x4 as it is up the hill but the drive is well worth it. Communication is always amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house in the middle of the rainforest. 5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amiram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Spacious Villa with Stunning Sunset Views

Our stay at the villa was excellent. The villa was very spacious with large, comfortable rooms. The kitchen was fully equipped, and the pool was well-maintained and beautifully lit even at night. Communication with the hosts was excellent! One drawback – the villa is located on a slope, which on the one hand offers a stunning view of the sunset and the ocean, but on the other hand can be a bit unsafe for small children. ⸻
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view! It took awhile to get up the hill, but good things come to those who wait. Definitely worth it to have such a greay view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Su piscina infinita con vista a la cola de la ballena y el atardecer la amamos 100/10 Las fotos se quedan cortas a lo hermoso y de buen gusto. Los masajes y tours super recomendados!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing location with stunning views. The property is new, well maintained, clean and has everything to need for your stay. We stayed in the Tucan villa, the pool was perfect and the covered deck was great on warm rainy days. The staff was super friendly and easy to connect with through What’sApp. Uvita beach is a short drive away, lots of good restaurants nearby. We stayed 12 nights and didn’t want to leave! We will definitely come back here if in Costa Rica again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the maintenance guy was super nice showing us the property and how to get in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025