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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

3.0 out of 5.0
7 km al Sur de Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas 1800 781 504
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Master Suite
Room with view
90 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite
Room with view
75 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite
Room with view
50 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable resort near the beach

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

Located in Ballena, Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Arco Beach and 5 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park. This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Ballena and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pinuela Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this Mediterranean resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.

Enjoy international cuisine at Pura Vida, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ballena? This resort has 861 square feet (80 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

7 km al Sur de Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas 60504

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 21
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2004
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 861
  • Conference space size (meters) - 80
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Books
  • Banquet hall
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ballena resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Furnished balcony
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Pura Vida - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: CRC 37000
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: CRC 37000 (from 4 to 11 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 105000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 70000 (one-way), (up to 11 years old)
  • Late check-out 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.

Hotel Names

  • Cristal Ballena
  • Hotel Resort Cristal Ballena
  • Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel
  • Cristal Boutique Hotel
  • Cristal Ballena Boutique
  • Hotel Cristal Ballena Osa Peninsula
  • Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa Costa Rica/Uvita
  • Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel Spa
  • Hotel Resort Spa Cristal Ballena
  • Cristal Ballena & Spa Ballena
  • Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel Spa
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  • Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa Ballena
  • Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa Resort Ballena

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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