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Tropical Beach

3.0 star property
Beach hotel in Ballena with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Aerial view
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Aerial view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is $46
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

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Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Bahia Ballena, Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Arco Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 17 min drive - 6.4 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

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tropical Beach

Situated by the ocean, Tropical Beach 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 El Tabernaco, which serves Mexican cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a children's pool, and a terrace.

Languages

English, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 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

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 allowed
  • 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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

El Tabernaco - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 11 for adults, and USD 6 to 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 130.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Tropical Beach Apartment Ballena
Tropical Beach Ballena
Tropical Beach Hotel
Tropical Beach Ballena
Tropical Beach Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tropical Beach 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 Tropical Beach?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Tropical Beach?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Tropical Beach?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Tropical Beach?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 130.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tropical Beach?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Tropical Beach and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tropical Beach?
Yes, El Tabernaco offers Mexican cuisine, garden views, and poolside dining.
Does Tropical Beach have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Tropical Beach like?
Tropical Beach is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 16-minute walk from Marino Ballena National Park and 12 minutes' walk from Uvita Beach.

Tropical Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

I would never stay in this hotel again
Poor room condition. You have to hold the shower to take showers, water temperature keep changing while taking showers. No coffee machine in the room, no safer either. Good location though. No wonder no one else stays there other than our two rooms
Biao, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great quality for the money
Kristen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The host I.was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had an excellent experience.
Ben, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lugar muy conveniente por ubicación y precio
Marco, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff was friendly and helpful. Pool was welcoming and good music vibes all day. Room was super basic and I think our toilet or shower had a leak. We checked but all we could find is the water on the floor.
Jeremiah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

OK for one night.
The place is a bit run-down. Parking was off-street on dusty road with no security. There is an on-site parking lot but it is extremely small and fits about 4 cars but there were 6 crammed in upon our arrival. Hotel room is very bare bones, no hot water while we were there. If we had to stay more than the one night I'd look elsewhere but ok for the 1 given the price.
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really liked Tropical Beach - highly recommend!
Really great choice in Uvita. This was a huge unit with 2 bedrooms with Queen beds and a futon in the living area. Nice pool area that we didn't have time to use. Walking distance to Uvita Beach - which is a great beach! We arrived early for check-in and since our unit was ready, we were allowed to check-in early which is always really helpful. I would definitely stay here again if in the area. Also had air conditioning, which helped to dry out some of our clothes, which were damp from our time in Bahia Drake.
Kristine, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I arrived late, not realizing the hotel had a 10 PM deadline to check-in. When I arrived, the hotel manager was incredibly ride to me and told me that I had no reservation, which I did have. He tried to charge me for the stay, but he credit card machine was down. He showed me to a room anyways after I contested that it wasn't my fault the credit card machine was down. He eventually showed me to a room and then immediately disappeared. I quickly noticed that our ground floor room window was broken and did not lock. I was unable to sleep all evening because it was not secure. When I complained in the morning about the broken window, he insisted I broke the window and that I had to pay for my room then and how he was lucky he wasn't charging me for the window that I broke! I can not tell you how rude this man was. I want to request a refund for my stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The place was ok. The room smelled heavily of bug spray and our sheets were stained and possibly dirty. There isn’t enough parking space so we had to move our car so other people could get out. This was a pit stop for us which was ok I wouldn’t stay more than one night.
Lynda, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property was as stated. Pablo the manager was very helpful and pleasant to work with.
John, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shane, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I was very happy of my stay at Tropical beach. The manager Mauricio was helpful and very friendly. He made you feel like you were family. I stayed in a standard room and the cleanliness was top notch. the room was air conditioned which was nice as it is very hot in Costa Rica. The pool was refreshing and well maintained. The hotel was close to the beach. There is a restaurant on site and the owner Kevin is helpful and very friendly as well. I would highly recommend Tropical beach for lodging while in Uvita. Thank you to the owner Kuba for a wonderful vacation at Tropical beach. Keep up the good work!! 😀💕🇨🇦
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean affordable friendly hotel
Pros: 1. Clean comfortable room 2. Pool, cosy atmosphere 3. hotel restaurant for meals, also other restaurants nearby 4. Helpful friendly staff and services 5. Walking distance to beach 6. Short taxi ride from bus station. Cons: Sometimes noisy neighbor played very loud music until early morning (2am), but hotel has no control
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Our stay was enjoyable! Pool was great for kids with a close walk to the national park and beach!
Angela, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

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.
Samantha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Given room no1. Which stank like a dirty public toilet in desperate need of cleaning. Bed sheets were very old and smelt musty. Kitchen drawers didn’t stay closed and the fridge had a wobble. No wardrobe. Curtains see through. Due to arriving late at the property we only stayed their 1 night before leaving for another hotel. Don’t waste your money and stay here.
Helen, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Tathiana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is a walk away from national park/beach in a cute little community the host was nice. We had a good time. Parking is gated and secure. We came off season and great price.
Aida Rosina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

We arrived late and the property manager made sure that we we knew where to go and how to get in our room when we arrived. We had a long trip and were grateful for the hospitality
Alix-Marie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If only the restaurant was available for lunch and dinner! Though that forced me to go walking in the rain lol
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Stay
Really great little hotel! Room was exceptionally clean, felt really safe, and the property manager was so kind and helpful! The location is very close to the beach and there are a few restaurants within walking distance. Bike rental right down the road too. Pool was always pristine. Would 100% recommend.
Kristin Miller, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Tropical Beach was enjoyable. It’s a beautiful little hotel, has the boutique feeling without the price tag. The manager(s) were accommodating and check-in/out was easy. We arrived at 10:00am and they checked us into our room without any issues, it was appreciated. The hotel is a five minute walk to the national park/beach and a short bike ride or drive to town. I’ve travelled quite a bit and this ranks at the top of the list for value, couldn’t recommend it enough.
Chas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved Tropical Beach. We would have rated 5/5 on all areas, however due to Covid the restaurant was closed for lunch and supper, as many places throughout. We highly recommend This property and the outstanding staff. Looking forward to our next visit, Thank you Maurisico
Georgia, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review