Name: Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Address: 7 km al Sur de Uvita Costa Ballena, Ballena, 60504, CR
Telephone: +61 3 8827 0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Ballena Puntarenas

Check in 2:00 PM

Check out 12:00 PM

Wake up to the symphony of waves at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa, your personal slice of coastal paradise, 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 4 minutes drive to Playa Ballena and 9 minutes drive to Pinuela Beach.

Bask in beachfront bliss with complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, in-room coffee & tea facilities, premium bedding, a private balcony, cable & satellite channels, daily housekeeping and air conditioning, sand between your toes within steps. Conveniences include bathrobes, a phone, an iron and ironing board, a desk, an alam clock and an in-room safe.

See all nearby hotels

Property Details

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.

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gift shops or newsstand
Pool umbrellas
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference space size (meters) - 80
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Designated smoking areas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
RV, bus, truck parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Free buffet breakfast
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free breakfast
Horse riding nearby
Ecotours nearby
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Rafting nearby
Secured parking
Uncovered parking
Books
Banquet hall
Fishing nearby
Picnic area
Garden
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free beach shuttle
Rock climbing nearby
Wheelchair accessible – no
Luggage storage
Billiards or pool table
Business center
Front desk (limited hours)
Number of restaurants - 1
Library
Golfing nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Free self parking
Kayaking nearby
Conference space
Terrace
Hair salon
Pool sun loungers
Conference space size (feet) - 861
Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Playa Ballena - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Arco Beach - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Marino Ballena National Park - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Pinuela Beach - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Ventanas Beach - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Tortuga Beach - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Uvita Beach - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Playa Colonia - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Playa Tortuga - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Punta Uvita - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Playa Garza - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Catarata uvita - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Secret Lau Pool - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Playa Hermosa - 12.3 km / 7.7 mi
El Pavón Waterfall - 15 km / 9.3 mi

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.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Contactless check-in is available
Essential workers only - NO
No elevators

Pets

Service animals not allowed
Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

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

Other charges

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.

Location

7 km al Sur de Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas 60504, Costa Rica

See all nearby