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Whale Tail Hotel

2.0 star property
Riverfront hostel with 2 bars/lounges, near Playa Hermosa

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Traditional Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hiking
Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Yard
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Snack bar/deli

Room options

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Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Uvita, 750 East From BCR, Laureles Rd., Ballena, Provincia de Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Uvita Beach - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Playa Ballena - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 12 min drive - 4.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Whale Tail Hotel

Whale Tail Hotel 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 Whale Tail Brewery, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 40 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Whale Tail Brewery - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Whale Tail Hotel Lobby - This bar serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Whale Tail Brewery - This gastropub serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Tagua Cafe Vivo - Onsite café. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Frequently asked questions

Does Whale Tail Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Whale Tail Hotel 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 Whale Tail Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Whale Tail Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Whale Tail Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Whale Tail Hotel?
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 Whale Tail Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like horseback riding and snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Whale Tail Hotel?
Yes, Whale Tail Brewery offers American cuisine.
Does Whale Tail Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio and a yard.
What's the area around Whale Tail Hotel like?
Whale Tail Hotel is located by the river, a short 11-minute walk from Catarata uvita and 12 minutes' walk from Secret Lau Pool.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Good place to stay
Air conditioning in the room was great, breakfast we re good, the staff was great and being near of the Whale tale brewery was interesting.
Roger, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The brewery attached to the property was very convenient.
Richard, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nope!! Not fabulous!! Not fabulous at all!!!
Karen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Decent hotel room, choices of nice breakfast, very pleasant staff at reception and overall very relaxed atmosphere with lots of green trees, bushes and flowers. Also we spotted monkeys right overhead and 2 macaws fighting next to monkeys. It was spectacular!
taras, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A good stay
When we first arrived we were a little disappointed that the rooms are so basic, and the bathrooms could have been cleaner. However, the rest of the hotel made up for this considering the price. The staff were very lovely, the common areas are nice and spacious, the breakfast has lots of freshly made options. The beds were comfy, air con worked well and the showers were hot. The one thing I wasn’t happy with was the lack of security box in the room. We were assured the property was safe and that was our impression as well, but it would have given us peace of mind going out for the day to know our passports were locked away.
Charlotte, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful garden location, refreshing/relaxing pool..helpful and friendly staff..loved the tea, coffee and juice bar..very good price, would recommend to others
Charlene, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We really like the staff! Danielle especially, she was so personable, helpful and friendly:) the property was super large and had multiple amenities! The room was very comfortable and the ac was a bonus!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Overall great area with tons of options to explore. Room was simple and clean but overall had mold growing all over enough to get onto pillows and bedding from structural/maintenance not kept up.
Stephanie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great!
Therese, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

No es tan bueno!!
La verdad me quede esperando la amabilidad de la que otros hablan. Los de recepción bastante pesados hasta ingreidos, a ecepción del muchacho que me reicibio el día que llegue, Los otros muy antipaticos, en el restaurante fue lo mismo, la muchacha que me antendio la primera noche muy amable. en la segunda noche, fatal la salonera llegaba a cada rato, a vigilarme como si fuese a robarme algo. Yo me quede en ese hotel, porque necesitaba estar cerca de unos clientes que estaba visitando, por lo que andaba de trabajo no de paseo. No soy un tipo del más aspecto ni que se vea como un delicuente, pero así me hizo sentir esta persona. lamentablemente no me acuerdo del nombre de ninguno. El personal a ecepción de los que comente, no son nada amables, son arrogantes y prepotentes, no se dan cuenta que tienen trabajo gracias a todas las personas que nos alojamos en ese lugar, que sin clientes se quedarian sin trabajo. Sin duda alguna la mayoría necesita un curso de servicio al cliente.
David, 2-night business trip
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