Tropical Beach

Property class: 3
Family-friendly hotel in Bahía Ballena with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Situated by the ocean, Tropical Beach is a great choice for a stay in Bahía Ballena. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at jaffa, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a children's pool, and a terrace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$46
The current price is $52 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

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A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a microwave and cabinets.

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a view of trees outside.

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Bahia Ballena, Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • Marino Ballena National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Uvita Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Colonia - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Punta Uvita - 15 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 41 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 30.7 miles/49.3 km
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 66.4 miles/106.9 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tropical Beach

  • Situated by the ocean, Tropical Beach is a great choice for a stay in Bahía Ballena. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at jaffa, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a children's pool, and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

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 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Tropical Beach Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was consistently described as pristine, refreshing, and welcoming, making it a great spot to cool off. (13 reviews)
  • The property is within walking distance to the beautiful beach, a great location for a relaxing stay. (14 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant was highly praised for its excellent food, good menu, and friendly staff. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The guy at the front desk was super sweet and helped me a lot. They were kind and the pool was very warm.
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10/10 Exceptional

It's starting to get a little run down, but has everything we need. We love tropical beach hotel. Walking distance to beach and super friendly staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot! Excellent dinner! Beautiful beach!
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8/10 Very good

Lovely spot Great restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly. Location was great. Staff was very helpful in making local recommendations. Clean with good privacy and a decent bed which in my experience was hard to find in CR. Proximity to beach and the pool was great to have. We had limited time but Uvita seemed like a great town.
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8/10 Very good

Beds were hard, room was small. A/C worked well, saw lots of wildlife, places to eat within walking distance
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8/10 Very good

Close to the Nat. Park without being right in all the traffic.The pool and dining room were nice. Dining room closed Tuesdays so went next door to eat -not a good choice as we are still feeling it.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is conveniently located with a restaurant on site. The room was clean and spacious and the restaurant has a good menu and the food is excellent.
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8/10 Very good

Good location, great staff, Great restaurant! Very clean. Fun vibe!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

The staff is really nice, super clean hotel good location, restaurant, pool... We will come back for sure.
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10/10 Exceptional

Waking up with the sound and activity of the ara’s was unique. Furthermore, the apartments were clean and comfortable, service is good, locatuon is perfect, walking distance from the the beach/national park. We (family of 5) had a great time!
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6/10 Good

Over all, good stay. We booked a really nice whale watching trip through the hotel. The restaurant was not open, but the hostel next door was great. The staff was nice
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8/10 Very good

OK hotel near the beach, rooms near the pool are a bit small (bed is almost against the wall on one side and there's no bedside table or lamp on the other side, as there's no space), but overall a good option for staying in Uvita. Breakfast is an extra 5000 colones and has 3 options: granola with yogurt & fruit (they call is muesli but it's granola), Costa Rican (gallo pinto with eggs), and American style (eggs, bacon & toast)
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8/10 Very good

Quaint hotel close to the beach. Small basic rooms at a good price. Small pool in the middle, nice restaurant. Easy walk to the beach, playa Chaman, part of the National Park. Shower did not have hot water.
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8/10 Very good

We love hotel tropical. The staff are friendly and it is close to the beach. The Jaffe restaurant right on the property is yummy. The rooms are starting to show their age. Lots of minor broken things, a ceiling fan, the window lock, etc.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay at Tropical Beach was excellent. We arrived late due to a delayed flight and they made arrangements for us to park and receive our key after hours. The room was spotless and had everything we needed. The staff was friendly and helpful and went out of their way to help us with anything we needed. The pool was a nice respite from the heat and humidity and the restaurant on site was delicious. All that and it was affordable, comfortable, and, yes, they have hot water (I know this is an issue at some other places). We truly enjoyed our stay.
Morning visitor
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10/10 Exceptional

We took the apartment room, and it was very clean and well equipped. Also very close to the beach!
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel very close to NP Ballena beach entrance. Rooms basic but clean and friendly staff. Jaffa restaurant on site serves excellent cocktails beers and dinner, although breakfast service was distinctly slow.
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8/10 Very good

Our stay was enjoyable! Pool was great for kids with a close walk to the national park and beach!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a really nice stay and the front desk was able to help with special requests and information
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean rooms, Efficient staff and the restaurant on site is amazing. Accomodation was very reasonable too. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jose was very helpful and kind on my trip! These place is a beautiful litte gem.
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10/10 Exceptional

A cute little oasis. Thoughtfully designed, helpful staff, everything worked (A/C, hot shower). One of the best hotels at this low price point I stayed in in CR.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is a gem. Our room cabin number 1 was huge. Ac and hot water worked perfectly. The host was extremely helpful. We were steps from the beach, parrots flying in the early morning. The room had everything you could need. There were restaurants very nearby. And one on site. Our favorite was the Native bar next to the beach.