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Our top choices for Bahía Ballena family-friendly hotels

1. Alborada Boutique Stay

Alborada Boutique Stay
2.5 star property
Bahía Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"10/10 recommendation for couples. Jimmy was a great cook and very friendly. He’s definitely an asset. Room was comfortable and clean. Pool was very relaxing and refreshing. First time in Costa Rica and it was perfect staying here."
United States
Ryan
The price is ฿3,380
฿3,819 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Alborada Boutique Stay

2. Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection

Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection
4.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Amazing views, great rooms, and relaxing "
United States
J
The price is ฿22,034
฿24,899 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection

3. Ballena Paradise Apartments

Ballena Paradise Apartments
3.5 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Very secure and A/C!!!"
United States
Jason
The price is ฿2,690
฿3,040 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ballena Paradise Apartments

4. Cabinas Costa Tropicana

Cabinas Costa Tropicana
3.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay, a ton of things to do nearby. The host was great and the property perfect for a stay in the tropics"
United States
Shanea
The price is ฿2,947
฿3,331 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Cabinas Costa Tropicana

5. Golden Pineapple Villas

Golden Pineapple Villas
4.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (136 reviews)
"Beautiful resort very well built, the staff was amazing and the place was relaxing and gorgeous"
United States
Karinne L
The price is ฿12,365
฿13,973 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Golden Pineapple Villas

6. Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
4.5 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (325 reviews)
"Awesome experience. Great resort. Food and drinks were superb."
United States
Randy
The price is ฿9,069
฿10,706 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

7. Hotel Tucan

Hotel Tucan
2.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (55 reviews)
"Cute, quirky hotel in a great location for waterfall and whale watching trip. Room was basic but clean and comfortable, ideal for our 2 night stay."
United Kingdom
Jan
The price is ฿1,718
฿1,942 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Tucan

8. Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY
3.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"We had the 2 bedroom apartment that stepped right out to the pool. It accommodated our two couples very well. It was a very clean place with,helpful cheerful staff. Breakfast was a good bonus."
United States
Loana
The price is ฿3,343
฿3,777 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Ballena REY

9. Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Bahia Selvatica Lodge
3.0 star property
Uvita
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"Excelente hotel"
Mexico
Erika
The price is ฿2,770
฿3,130 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Bahia Selvatica Lodge

10. Uvita Paradise

Uvita Paradise
3.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Clean and near Fun adventures. "
United States
Gregory
The price is ฿4,334
฿4,898 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Uvita Paradise

11. Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay in a great"
United States
Cheyenne
The price is ฿6,566
฿8,274 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Uvita Forest

12. Morning Glory

Morning Glory
2.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"What a great stay we had at this beautiful, relaxing place! The owners had clearly put a lot of care into providing for guests needs. Well equipped kitchen. Range of seating on the balcony overlooking the fantastic pool and garden."
United States
Kath
The price is ฿1,392
฿2,249 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Morning Glory

13. Cool Waters Jungle Villas

Cool Waters Jungle Villas
2.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Is very quiet and in the middle of the jungle but still 5 mins from the beach. Staff is really nice, will come back for sure!"
United States
Victor
The price is ฿2,700
฿3,623 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Cool Waters Jungle Villas

14. Sueños de maria

Sueños de maria
2.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"Great spot if you’re passing through."
United States
Clayton
The price is ฿1,453
฿1,642 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sueños de maria

15. Tropical Beach

Tropical Beach
3.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (165 reviews)
"The location is perfect. We were a block from our whale watching tour, two blocks from the beach (parque nacional marina ballena), and there were some smaller but very good restaurants nearby. It was easy access to the highway as well. We enjoyed the pool and the shower and A/C worked well. It was very convenient for everything we came to do. Also recomment the restaurant La Boba La Ballena nearby."
United States
Anthony
The price is ฿1,560
฿1,763 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Tropical Beach

16. Yuli Hotel

Yuli Hotel
3.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (91 reviews)
"A wonderful place to stay, we loved it."
United States
Brian
The price is ฿2,079
฿2,350 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Yuli Hotel

17. Hostel Cascada Verde

Hostel Cascada Verde
3.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24 reviews)
"Loved my stay here. I had a private room & it was great. Sad to leave! "
United Kingdom
Charlotte
The price is ฿760
฿859 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hostel Cascada Verde

18. Casa Uvita

Casa Uvita
4.0 star property
Bahía Ballena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the time in Casa Uvita , it was perfect for our family , the kids have a great time on the pool "
United States
Liliana
The price is ฿3,648
฿6,453 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Casa Uvita

19. Hotel El Tecal

Hotel El Tecal
2.5 star property
Bahía Ballena
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (80 reviews)
"Unfortunately the hot water runs off Solar. We were there on a rainy day so… no hot water."
United States
Gary
The price is ฿2,888
฿3,263 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel El Tecal

20. Vista Ballena

Vista Ballena
3.5 star property
Bahía Ballena
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (116 reviews)
"Gorgeous views from pool, bar and dining area. Room not great. Balcony small but nice views. The building with rooms are down steep stairs. They should paint outside a nicer color."
United States
Lesley
The price is ฿6,546
฿7,397 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Vista Ballena
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Frequently asked questions

What's Bahía Ballena like for family-friendly holidays?
The remote destination of Bahía Ballena is a good choice if you've been thinking about a trip with your children. The whale watching, swimming spots and wildlife are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Fly into Drake Bay (DRK), which is located 32 mi (51.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Bahía Ballena?
Villas Rio Mar is a hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa and Hotel Cuna Del Angel.
How many hotels that welcome families will I find in Bahía Ballena?
Expedia has 6 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Bahía Ballena.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Bahía Ballena?
The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Bahía Ballena are October, August, November and July, with each month seeing an average of 1052 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Bahía Ballena?
While you are visiting Bahía Ballena, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Parque Reptilandia and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons.