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Hotel Tucan

2.0 star property
Ballena guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Reception
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Terrace/patio
Perched by the ocean, Hotel Tucan offers a refreshing retreat with continental breakfast and a coffee shop. Savor local and international cuisine at Tucan Bar & Resto, or unwind in the garden or arcade/game room.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Large) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Large)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Mtrs Este del Banco de Costa Rica, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Uvita Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 13 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Punta Uvita - 14 min drive - 4.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tucan

Situated by the ocean, Hotel Tucan is a great choice for a stay in Ballena. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Tucan Bar & Resto, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
STAR_OUTLINE

Special features

Dining

Tucan Bar & Resto - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Fees & policies

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Hotel Tucan Uvita, Puntarenas
Hotel Tucan
Tucan Uvita, Puntarenas
Hotel Tucan Uvita
Tucan Uvita
Hotel Tucan Hostel Uvita
Hotel Tucan Hostel Ballena
Tucan Ballena
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hotel Tucan - Hostel Ballena
Ballena Hotel Tucan - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel Tucan - Hostel Ballena
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hotel Tucan - Hostel
Hotel Tucan
Hotel Tucan Hostel
Tucan
Hotel Tucan Hostel
Hotel Tucan Ballena
Hotel Tucan Guesthouse
Hotel Tucan Guesthouse Ballena
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Tucan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Tucan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Tucan?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Tucan?

Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Tucan?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Tucan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Tucan and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Hotel Tucan also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Tucan?

Yes, Tucan Bar & Resto offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Tucan like?

Hotel Tucan is a short 16-minute walk from Catarata uvita and 16 minutes' walk from Secret Lau Pool.

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Hotel Tucan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The people is very nice and the place is really clean
Lucy, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are friendly
Amparo, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Tucan staff are great and they all work hard. They organised a lot of trips for me and they were very helpful. Shi
calvin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service. Very helpful staff. The owner Piere gave us some excellent personalized tour advice, those were super helpful.
Mohib, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was attentive and very willing to help you…Steven was very nice and gave us a welcome tour of the property and amenities…the only draw back and it was very small..no outlet in the bathroom…other than that the price was more than reasonable for the stay..🙂
Dinia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a very unique property for us. It's part hostel part hotel. Our room was small but was fine. The staff was super nice and gave a tour of the property. We enjoyed the bar and the pool and we were within walking distance of a fabulous dining spot.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first time being in a hostel and i am happy it was at this location. Pierre and his staff were amazing. They made sure everyone was taken care of. The dormatories from what inwas told are a lot better here then your average hostel. Pierre is more than willing to help you with your itinerary and where to eat. My stay in Uvita was a lot better because Tucan.
Jose, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel in a good location with amazing staff and owner definitely will visit again
Richard L, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

hostel type atmosphere but definitely had a focus on selling you drinks and food at high prices. In commercial area just off main road, not near beachside. Breakfast was disappointing and not comparable to other hostels; no juice. Good smoothies but other drinks were $10usd or more. Good staff but limited knowledge of area behind tours they sold.
Jill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cyril, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Patrik, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Gertruf, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The young woman at the front desk from Argentina was very very helpful . Spoke good English and was amazing
Ellen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very outgoing. The staff treated us nicely and patiently. Excellent location!
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

La convivialité à l’honneur

Certainement le meilleur hotel dans lequel nous sommes allées pour l’instant! La déco est parfaite, les patrons et les employés/volontaires sont adorables, il y a tous ce dont on peut avoir besoin (ustensiles de cuisine, serviettes, vélos, etc.) Seul petit bémol, la route est un peu bruyante mais ca ne m’a pas dérangé plus que ça.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tican

Incredible staff running the hotel! Only down side is many dogs at the hotel that also poo wherever they like so if you don’t like dogs it wouldn’t be nice. Overall incredible place though and we really enjoyed it!
6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had such a warm welcome at this hostel. It's a laid back place, where you can have some space and chill-out time, but also you can get some great tips from others also staying. We ate in one night and had a really great meal. The owners had just come back after a couple of years away and were beginning to make changes/update rooms. There is a great bakery opposite (try the cinnamon rolls) and the supermarket is a couple of minutes away. The kitchen facilities are ample and lots of fridge space. There are also lots of great restaurants nearby.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, location and food
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute and quaint. A bit primitive but well run. The staff was amazing and accommodating.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jérémy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

Nice place, nice room, friendly staff, great cocktails, usefully kitchen. The Tucan hotel is the kind of place you feel well, that you don't want to leave. We can't tell all what we like about this place, well organised, shadowed parking... near to facilities and still a quiet place to sleep.

10/10 Exceptional

Great place.

Thank to Alex, Maria and Miguel. As a team and individuel you made our stay a Fun Mémorial Vacation. My sons AJ and Karl love this place. Very convenient and affordable. Like very much the fact we can cook our meal in the commun kitchen. Plenty Space to relax and meet other travelers.
SB, 9-night trip

6/10 Good

Stayed in a double room with private bathroom but was disappointed to be in a stuffy room with no air flowing and very little space. All the rooms are very dark with no natural light. Breakfast not tasty but there is a baker not far from the hotel as an alternative. Recommendations for things to do in the area were not helpful and we had to insist to be booked on a certain tour.
2-night trip