Vista Ballena - Uvita

4-star hilltop hotel with direct views of the Whale Tail formation in Uvita

Views & Grounds

Hotel Vista Ballena sits on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Whale Tail formation in Marino Ballena National Park. Two infinity pools, one with a waterfall, offer ocean views from every angle. Outside, sun loungers and an outdoor terrace provide spaces to watch sunsets and see migrating humpback whales from the bar area.

Rooms

All 25 rooms at Vista Ballena include a private balcony with ocean views, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Each Standard, Superior Double, and Deluxe Room has a dining area with a refrigerator and coffee machine. The balcony from every room looks toward the Whale Tail formation, and guests report seeing toucans and parrots from their rooms.

Dining

The on-site Mi Amore Ristorante serves farm-to-table Costa Rican dishes and wines for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is included for all guests, with à la carte options and fresh fruit juices available each morning. The bar offers cocktails made with local fruits, and guests can order poolside service for drinks and meals throughout the day.

Wellness & Spa

The Hart Healing Center at Vista Ballena Hotel runs specialized wellness programs, including daily yoga classes in a dedicated shala overlooking the ocean. Guests can book spa and wellness packages that incorporate local healing practices, massages, and open-air baths. A public bath and spa and wellness center are on-site, providing treatments without leaving the hotel grounds.

Activities & Location

The hotel is 10 minutes by car from the beach and 2 miles from Marino Ballena National Park, where guests can book whale-watching tours, snorkeling, and hiking trips. The tour desk arranges trips to Corcovado National Park and Playa Tortuga for turtle watching. Live music and happy hour events happen on-site, and the hotel offers a shuttle service and car hire for exploring the region.

• Location: Hilltop with direct views of Whale Tail formation, 10 min from the beach
• View: Two infinity pools overlooking Pacific Ocean and whales
• Room: Private balcony with ocean view in all 25 rooms
• Dining: Mi Amore Ristorante with farm-to-table dishes and poolside bar
• Wellness: Hart Healing Center with yoga shala and spa packages
• Activity: Tour desk for whale watching, snorkeling, and Corcovado National Park trips
• Guest: On-site happy hour, live music, and shuttle service