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Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is AU$179 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$179
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Located in Bahía Ballena, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena.
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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Located in Bahía Ballena, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute drive of Playa Hermosa and Playa Dominical.
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Golden Pineapple Villas

Golden Pineapple Villas

4 out of 5
3km East of Banco Costa Rica Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is AU$1,062 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$1,062
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Located in Bahía Ballena, Golden Pineapple Villas is in the mountains, a 3-minute drive from Catarata uvita and 6 minutes from Secret Lau Pool.
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Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Calle Perezoso, Ojochal Ciudad Cortés Puntarenas
The price is AU$762 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$762
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Ciudad Cortés, Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only is within a 15-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Tortuga Beach.
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El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Calle Perezoso Ciudad Cortés Puntarenas Province
Located in Ciudad Cortés, El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Turtle Beach Street and Playa Garza.
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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 km al Sur de Uvita Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is AU$426 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$426
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa in Bahía Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Arco Beach and Pinuela Beach.
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La Cusinga Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge

3 out of 5
Km166 Costarena Sur Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is AU$271 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$271
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at La Cusinga Lodge in Bahía Ballena, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Arco Beach and Marino Ballena National Park.
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Villas Alturas

Villas Alturas

3.5 out of 5
San Martin Norte Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$398 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$398
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Located in Bahía Ballena, Villas Alturas is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 6 minutes from Dominicalito Beach.
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Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Located in Bahía Ballena, Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa is on the riverwalk, a 4-minute drive from Catarata uvita and 11 minutes from Marino Ballena National ...
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Hotels in Punta Mala

Using your suitcase as storage instead of an actual suitcase? Beginning to look like your passport photo? It’s time for a holiday. Head to Punta Mala and pick from 6 hotels within 5 kilometres of the centre with the help of your pals at lastminute.com.au.

Catch some Z's near the main hotspots at the El Castillo - Adults only.

You might also like to check out the Kura Design Villas or the Rancho Pacifico. The Kura Design Villas is 16 kilometres away from the centre of Punta Mala, and the Rancho Pacifico is 16 kilometres away. The Villas Tekoa, 30 kilometres away, and the Villas Alturas, 25 kilometres away, are some alternate choices.

Attractions and Hotels Near Punta Mala

But don't just limit your travels to Punta Mala. Take some extra time to experience some of the incredible sights and activities that the wider Costa Rica region offers. Nature buffs should visit Punta Mala's gorgeous beaches, forests, rainforest and rivers. A few other must-see sights to put on your hit list are nature museums and open-air markets. Also, don't be shy to try your hand at one or two popular local activities like mountain biking, hiking and zip-lining.

Still haven't got your perfect room? You might just find the thread count you've been searching for in San Isidro de El General. You'll also be able to check out the Samaritan Chocolate and the Canaan Cheeses. The Rancho La Botija Hotel de Montaña and Best Western Hotel Zima are some of the accommodation options here. 40 kilometres to the south of Punta Mala you can also stay at Drake Bay, home to the Aguila De Osa Inn and Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort. Drake Bay Beach and School & Soccer Field are among the more popular sites to explore when visiting Drake Bay.

Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito, Parque Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito and Golfito Marina are just a couple of the sweet things to see and do in Golfito. This regional centre is 70 kilometres southeast of Punta Mala and has a population of 7,000. Port Captain and Piedras Blancas National Park are a couple more attractions which are sure to offer up some photo ops. There are a great selection of accommodations in Golfito, with the Esquinas Rainforest Lodge and Hotel Casa Roland Golfito Resort topping the list.

What are you waiting for? Book a hotel room, pack your gear and you'll be adventuring through Punta Mala before you can say lastminute.com.au!

Punta Mala hotels essential information

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852 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$179
Highest Price
AU$1,062
Popular hotels
Canavida Villas & Resort, Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa, Golden Pineapple Villas, Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only, El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel, Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa, La Cusinga Lodge, Villas Alturas, Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

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