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Canavida Villas & Resort

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Located close to Playa Ballena and Catarata uvita, Canavida Villas & Resort provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is ฿2,168
฿3,855 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

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House, Private Pool (# 1 Loro) | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

House, Private Pool (# 1 Loro)

  • Ocean view
  • 114 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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House, Private Pool (# 2 Quetzal) | Outdoor banquet area

House, Private Pool (# 2 Quetzal)

  • Ocean view
  • 104 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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House, Private Pool (# 4 Torogoz) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

House, Private Pool (# 4 Torogoz)

  • Ocean view
  • 116 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

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House, Private Pool (# 3 Caracara) | Terrace/patio

House, Private Pool (# 3 Caracara)

  • Ocean view
  • 91 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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House, Private Pool (# 6 Lapa) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

House, Private Pool (# 6 Lapa)

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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House, Private Pool (# 7 Colibri) | Terrace/patio

House, Private Pool (# 7 Colibri)

  • Ocean view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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House, Private Pool (# 8 Oropendula) | Terrace/patio

House, Private Pool (# 8 Oropendula)

  • Ocean view
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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House, Private Pool (# 5 | Toucan) | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

House, Private Pool (# 5 | Toucan)

  • Ocean view
  • 121 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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House, Private Pool (# 9 Cusinga) | View from room

House, Private Pool (# 9 Cusinga)

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Condo, Pool Access (# 3 | Gecko)

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Condo, Pool Access (# 4 Salamandra)

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Condo, Pool Access (# 5 Lizardo)

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Condo, Pool Access (# 6 Rana)

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

Condo, Pool Access (# 2 Iguana)

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

House, Private Pool (# 10 Pavon)

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marino Ballena National Park and Catarata uvita. Playa Ballena and Playa Hermosa are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide
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Calle la Union, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach
    Uvita Beach
    11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    Marino Ballena National Park
    13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Arco Beach
    9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Playa Ballena
    11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Catarata uvita
    13 min drive - 6.4 km

Restaurants

  • Sibu
    11 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena
    10 min drive
  • La Choza de Alejo
    9 min drive
  • The Bakery
    11 min drive
  • Kinsu
    12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canavida Villas & Resort

This smoke-free holiday home features 10 outdoor pools, concierge services and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. The holiday home features free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop. Comforts include a Select Comfort bed and a pillow menu, and guests will also find conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dining table. Housekeeping is available on request.
This holiday home offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

10 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Playground

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet
  • Fee: CRC 13,000 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 15 units
  • Built in 2024
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning fee: CRC 20000 per accommodation, per stay, (varies per unit)

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Canavida Villas Resort
Canavida Villas & Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Canavida Villas & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 10 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Canavida Villas & Resort?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canavida Villas & Resort on 19 Apr 2026 start from ฿2,168, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Canavida Villas & Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canavida Villas & Resort located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Marino Ballena National Park, Catarata uvita and Playa Ballena. Playa Hermosa and Pinuela Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Canavida Villas & Resort Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean, staff was attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was spotless and owner was so helpful with everything making our stay there the best we have had in Costa Rica, the views are breathtaking and unbeatable. We highly recommend Canavida
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a Great Ocean View from the private Pool of the House!! I also stayed in one of their apartments, their pool as well have a spectacular vie to the Pacific Ocean and breathtaking sunsets. The hosts and their team are very helpful and friendly. And the best: our dogs were welcome and enjoyed their stay as much as we did. To Dog owners: to maintain this place dog friendly control your dogs and clean up after them, thank you! Overall one of the best places we stayed in the Uvita region!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The combination of stunning nature, a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean, and excellent service really makes this place stand out. The private pool was a plus! The place was really CLEAN, the Staff was amazing, attentive and caring. Highly recommended, we will definitivamente be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful condo with outstanding view. The infinity pool was awesome!! We enjoyed seeing, monkeys,toucans macaws and butterflies. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was wonderful and had good wi-fi. Excellent stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just what we needed. Very clean and comfortable modern bungalow that had a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved it here!! The sunsets were absolutely stunning. The owner was super nice and if we had any questions or needed anything a staff member was there quickly to help. The villa had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We rented a 2x4 car and was able to get there, you just have to give it some gas in a couple of places. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Canavida has got to be the best place to stay in Uvita. Staying here included an exceptional view from the condos, a very clean room and the most accommodating and kind owners. It is clear that the owners love taking care of their customers and accommodation. We asked for a second mattress as we found the sofa bed uncomfortable and they personally delivered a second mattress to our room. In addition the communication from the staff at Canavida was exceptional. My favourite part of our stay was the gorgeous sea view from the condos, especially during sunset. My only regret is I didn’t book a longer stay at Canavida.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jessica is very friendly, accommodating and very helpful with activities and dining options. Great with communication and service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Although the location is a little out of the way, about 5km up the mountain on a rocky road, the view was amazing! Rooms were clean and employees were helpful! We had a little trouble with the ac but they were very attentive and brought fans right away until we got it squared away. They also helped with activity recommendations and bookings. We had in room massages that were awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love this property! This is our second time staying here and highly recommend. The property has amazing views, the rooms/villa are all new and well appointed with all you may need. I recommend a 4x4 as it is up the hill but the drive is well worth it. Communication is always amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Canavida condo. The place was clean, modern, and comfortable. The view is spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and perfect service by the team.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Canavida Villa was amazing! The views were stunning, the space was clean and beautifully designed and the host was incredibly welcoming. We loved every moment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely amazing location with stunning views. The property is new, well maintained, clean and has everything to need for your stay. We stayed in the Tucan villa, the pool was perfect and the covered deck was great on warm rainy days. The staff was super friendly and easy to connect with through What’sApp. Uvita beach is a short drive away, lots of good restaurants nearby. We stayed 12 nights and didn’t want to leave! We will definitely come back here if in Costa Rica again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Canada vida is definitely a great experience, breath taking views, very clean, very friendly staff this property is a must visit. Highly recommended…
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Beautiful setting and wonderful host. She had a wonderful vision and brought it to fruition. The view is unparalleled. Well worth the climb up the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing stay

Our stay was absolutely amazing. Canavida is a beautiful place in the mountains sounds by nature. Very peaceful. And Jess was the most amazing host helping us out with everything from the moment we arrived. Can 100% recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully furnished and comfortable condo nestled in a jungle setting overlooking the ocean. Sparkling clean infinity pool, full kitchen, BBQ pit on back patio, excellent service from host and staff. The 5k maintained rock road to get there from main hwy is a bit of a rough drive but well worth it. This was our 5th trip to Costa Rica and we have stayed at many wonderful places- but none as amazing as CanaVida. Only stayed 2 nights- wish we had stayed 2 weeks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is amazing, the property is beautiful and the condo has all you need! Jessica is very kind and helpfull
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were able to experience 2 of the properties on our vacation. Both were absolutely beautiful. The
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Jungle Paradise

Highly recommend Canavida. It was genuinely special. Set in the middle of a luscious jungle with incredible views of the ocean. Breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruslana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is super clean, mattresses are comfortable and kitchen is fully equipped. View is just breathtaking, you can enjoy sunset from pool. Owner and staff are friendly and responsive, feels like home. Just only one thing to be aware of is gravel road to the property that takes about 15 minutes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fabulous location and (mostly) fabulous villa, lovingly decorated with fun, little holiday decorations . What a view! The indoor kitchen and living areas were adequately supplied with everything we needed to live comfortably. We also really enjoyed the outdoor living areas - - the pool setting, comfy chairs, covered porch area with a really nice grill and - -bonus - - outdoor grassy play area complete with a trampoline!!! While the Quetzal villa was delightful, it did have a couple issues that we noticed and reported to management. They were immediately responsive but were unable to resolve the issues while we were there. (1. sewer gas smell in bathrooms - - we solved by covering sink and shower drain pipes and 2. AC in Master BR made clicking sound which they said is normal and we eventually got used to it.). We would definitely stay here again - - and will probably ask for this unit if we make it back to Canavida in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing! I have been traveling to Costa Rica since 1990 and I can tell you Canavida is one of the best values ever. From the initial communication and through the entire stay I was impressed. The condo we stayed at was perfect. Clean, well appointed, ocean views right out the back sliding glass doors, etc. I could go on. This is 100% a place I would highly recommend when in the Dominical/Uvita area. Just make sure to get a 4x4 to make access to the property as it is up the hill a little but do not let that discourage you. It is more than worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025