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Hotel El Tecal

2.5 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view
BBQ/picnic Area
Beach
Hotel El Tecal sits on the ocean, offering a peaceful getaway with breakfast service. Guests can relax in the garden, use laundry facilities, connect to WiFi, or enjoy the outdoor pool. The property consistently earns enthusiastic reviews from guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Rice cooker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 1160 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
3 bathrooms
Oven
Cable channels
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Single Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 75 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 75 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in Bahía Ballena, Hotel El Tecal is in a national park and by the ocean. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting.
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300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Catarata uvita - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Punta Uvita - 13 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive - 7.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tecal

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Hotel El Tecal and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Barbecues and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel El Tecal offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, baths or showers and shampoo
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
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
There is no hot water on site
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel
Hotel El Tecal Ballena
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel El Tecal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Tecal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Tecal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Tecal?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel El Tecal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel El Tecal located?

Situated in Bahía Ballena, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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