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Hotel Vive Uvita

2.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Living area
Property grounds
Beach nearby
Fridge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Unnamed Road, Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Punta Uvita
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Drake Bay (DRK)

Room options

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Superior Triple Room | Bathroom

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Uvita

When you a stay at Hotel Vive Uvita in Ballena, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Punta Uvita and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marino Ballena National Park.

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Punta Uvita - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive - 6.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Vive Uvita

Hotel in Ballena with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Hotel Vive Uvita offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with portable fans. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at Restaurante Fernando´s, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and refrigerator in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Restaurante Fernando´s - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Fernando´s

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 150 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cabinas Vive Uvita Hotel
Cabinas Vive Uvita
Hotel Vive Uvita Hotel
Hotel Vive Uvita Ballena
Cabinas Vive Uvita Hotel Ballena
Hotel Cabinas Vive Uvita Ballena
Ballena Cabinas Vive Uvita Hotel
Cabinas Vive Uvita Hotel
Cabinas Vive Uvita Ballena
Hotel Cabinas Vive Uvita
Cabinas Vive Uvita Ballena
Hotel Vive Uvita Hotel Ballena

Hotel Vive Uvita Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruairi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a basic hotel, but the location is perfect for the beach access and whales tail. Staff are incredible and there is a restaurant on site that is brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I made the mistake of not checking for hot water,and there wasnt any, my fault. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A/C worked great and everything in the room was functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly and helpful staff. Thanks Victor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia, east elmhurst

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with cable tv, Netflix, and AC. Location was good, with supermarket, park entrance, and restaurants within 100 mts. Free parking and friendly staff. The towels were very old, with holes in it, yet very good for exfoliating :-) We didn’t have hot water for 3 days
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Marie

Disliked: Staff & service

Not great

Basic enough old room, has air con and tv no hot water. Matress poor, one side well worn down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Avery

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Cabinas Vive Uvita was fairly stressful. Although the location was close to the beach, there were a group of men who were on the street outside and harassing us anytime we walked by them. We were allowed to check in early which was nice, but we were only given one blanket for four people. After 6 or 7 pm, nobody is around to provide anything for you. When booking, we selected the option to pay at the property, but we had to ask several times if we could pay. I had to contact the owner directly in order to pay after we had already left. The best thing about this place is its proximity to the beach, but otherwise I wouldn’t recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Greg

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really liked Cabines Vive Uvita.

The hotel was a great mix of affordability, friendly service and comfortable. We stayed in the least expensive rooms which are older but good mattress, clean, AC and free WiFi. Hans and the staff are really nice.
Modern shower
Nice bathroom
Solid wood door that looks nice and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No internet as stated. Owner not present, no soap, had to beg for towels. Cold showers...not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved living very simple for 6 days there. Great location, food was amazing, the people were so sweet and went out of their way time after time and delivered a fabulous experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Esteban

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Para visitar el Parque Nacional Marino Ballena es ideal por la cercanía.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ubicación excelente, cerca de la entrada al parque nacional y con restaurantes cerca, asi como un mini super,zona tranquila, lugar lpio, personal amable, no esperes lujos ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

SANDRINE

Travelled with partner
Tres bon emplacement a quelques minutes a pied du parc national ballena. Personne a l accueil tres gentil et serviable . Proprete chambre bien dans l ensemble mais drap et serviette sales. Climatisation bruillante mais merite d exister. Logement de passage mais pas pour sejour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Florencia

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Muy buena ubicación, pero en relación precio calidad no se justifica
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Habitación básica

Fueron muy serviciales porque un día antes le avisamos que íbamos y que a llegaríamos más tarde del horario de entrada que era sobre las 21. Llegamos sobre las 22:30 y nos recibió un hombre muy amable que nos indicó donde estaba la habitación. La habitación era súper simple pero para una noche estaba bien. La cama no fue lo más cómodo del mundo pero se pudo dormir. Y la habitación tenía aire acondicionado.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, die Betreiber sind sehr nett. Zentral gelegen im Ort und zum Strand. Der Preis hat gestimmt. Ein sehr guter Ort,um von da Ausflüge zu machen!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sandrine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon accueil chambre simple la plus proche du restaurant mais pas gênés par le bruit.climatisation appreciable.chambre humide.bon rapport qualité prix pour un emplacement parfait
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Armando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo que no me parecio es que no tenian agua caliente, y el agua de su cisterna era muy fria. No te daban suficiente jabón ni shampoo. De todo lo demas esta muy bien, buen servicio, limpio, funcional , un poco reducidas la habitaciones de tamaño pero funcionales
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Søren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sirenia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022