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Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
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Deluxe Casita, 1 King Bed Heliconia | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rancho Pacifico Road, Ballena, 60504
  • Catarata uvita
    4 min drive
  • Secret Lau Pool
    6 min drive
  • The Whale's Tail
    11 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (BAI)
    128 min drive

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Deluxe Casita, 1 King Bed Aracari

  • 49 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Casita, 1 King Bed Heliconia

  • 49 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Casita, 1 King Bed Mariposa

  • 49 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Casita, 1 King Bed Palmas

  • 49 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena. .This bed & breakfast is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Uvita Beach and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Arco Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 4 min drive
  • Secret Lau Pool - 6 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 12 min drive
  • Arco Beach - 16 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel

Adults-only bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services
Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel offers 4 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star bed & breakfast have kitchenettes with cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ballena bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Mediterranean bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property – August 2020
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Please note: 4x4 vehicles are required to access this property.
Guests will receive a WhatsApp message with check-in instructions.

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Nature's Edge Cabinas B&B Uvita
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Nature's Edge Cabinas B&B Ballena
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Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel Bed & breakfast
Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel Bed & breakfast Ballena

Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning nature. Excellent, kind proprietors.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ehrin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended our first trip to Costa Rica, in Uvita, at Nature's Edge. We travelled the Pacific Coast, but it wasn't until we got to Uvita that we experienced the true jungle. Nature's Edge is tucked away about 2 miles up a steep road (you truly do need a 4x4 to access it, but we had a little AWD Suzuki, that we put in manual mode, and that did the trick just fine). Once you turn into the property you pass the first two casita's on your left, and if you're lucky, you booked one of the lower casitas (Aracari and Heliconia), which brings you to the breathtaking views. We stayed at Aracari (named after a small toucan - we saw the Fiery billed) and the views and sounds of the jungle were incredible. We woke each morning to a view of the mountains, sounds of Howler monkey's, Yellow Fronted toucans, and various other birds and insects; it's like, "Alexa, play sounds of the jungle" in real life. Joe & Keith leave you wanting for nothing. The casitas are well equipped. Although there isn't a full kitchen, there is a shared kitchen by the salt water pool, and the casitas have everything you need to prepare a meal, as well as a dorm-sized fridge. Keith & Joe also offer their spices, herbs from their garden, oils, pots/pans, and cooking utensils for guests to use. This is also where you'll have a delicious, home-made by Joe, breakfast each morning. The casita's balcony serves as an outdoor living room with a hammock and two rocking chairs. We spent most of our time out here marveling at
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A touch of tropical paradise
Simply amazing from start to end . I can not sing the praises of this place enough - a touch of heaven- the views are to die for. Lots of wildlife to see on your doorstep and the welcome from joe and Keith unmeasurable. We had a nightmare with our car rental which was supposedly a 4x4 but clearly not. When Keith says make sure you have this he’s not joking - you can not !!! Get there without one , but my god was it worth it - joe and Keith were so kind to help us and go the extra mile , which we are so grateful- their hospitality and recommendations spot on ! Thank you 😊😊😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are spectacular. The hosts are awesome and really go out of their way to give you a home away from home. 4x4 definitely needed, but well worth it when you arrive on property. Just stunning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place
We loved every minute of our stay at Natures Edge. Keith and Joe made us feel extremely welcome. They cooked us an amazing breakfast every morning which we enjoyed by the pool. The accommodation was perfect and we had amazing views of the jungle and sea from our room. The pool area is stunning with breathtaking views. As there are only 4 casitas, it was always very peaceful. This was our favourite place to stay on our 2 week trip and we can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the most wonderful stay here this week. The area is just breathtaking, and my villa was the most comfortable out of the 12 hotels I’ve stayed at while being in Costa Rica. I loved.. - Beautiful designed, private villa with comfortable bed, gorgeous bedding, high pressure shower, lovely decor, private balcony with hammock and lots of little special touches throughout the room - Stunning jungle views. Toucans right outside your balcony - Insta worthy pool with a view to die for - Yummy breakky every morning with the most amazing view - Only 4 villas in the hotel which made my stay very peaceful - Loved meeting the friendly owners Keith & Joe (and their pup Louie). They made sure I had everything I needed and made my stay extra special I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
We absolutely LOVED our stay. From the little to the big, everything had been thought about. The room was clean and comfy with an amazing view, and although it was easy to order up food we really enjoyed cooking with the other guests (and hosts!) and sharing travel stories. Keith and Joe couldn’t have been more helpful or lovely. Our only issue was that we didn’t book for longer, we will be coming back and staying for as long as possible next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent individual cassitas to stay in facing mountains and the jungle. Woke up to birdsongs and holler monkeys sharing the sunrise with us. Fantastic hosts and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne, Tamarindo Costa Rica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Views are amazing, staff is super friendly & accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! A warm and friendly reception from our hosts, delicious breakfasts and simply amazing views from the cabina (Heliconia). The cabina and Pineapple Lounge were well appointed, clean and fresh - Michelle and Fabiana have done an amazing job in creating Nature's Edge - a wonderful retreat! The under cover cooking and dining area was great - if only we had the climate to do similar back in England. You will need a 4x4 to get up the track to Nature's Edge (or a CG125 motorbike with knobbly tyres if you;re a local, it seems). The drive up and down is absolutely fine; yes, it's steep in places, but take it steady and you'll have no problems at all. Best moment - watching a coati sitting in the tree to the right of our cabina and loads of fiery-billed aracari toing and froing close to the cabina. What we didn't like? Leaving!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michelle and Fabiana are amazing hosts, with an unbelievable property! Wildlife at your porch step, from toucans to monkeys, and homemade breakfast to booking local tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple Getaway
We were passing through Uvita and only stayed here one night but we wish we could have stayed at Nature's Edge longer! We have stayed at many places in the area and this is one of THE BEST we have stayed in. The sounds of the frogs and bugs at night, but sounds of birds and monkeys in the morning really helps you experience the jungle in an amazing yet very comfortable way. There is an amazing view from the time you wake up. Be sure to have 4 wheel drive to get there and make it there before dark, (but it is like that for most places in the area). Once you are there you will love it! (food was fresh and delish, hosts were great!)
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
An amazing drive up the mountain (you'll need 4 wheel drive) yielded beautiful cabinas in a pristine location. The cabinas are modern and comfortable and allow you to see and hear wildlife from above. Michelle went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable with friendly conversation and breakfast with a smile. Right down the mountain are some of the great Uvita restaurants and shops for whatever you may need. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kara, Dillingham, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Next time I'll stay 48 days
This was the highlight of our Costa Rica stay. We so enjoyed our time here. Next time I'll stay 48 days! Don't try to get up the hill with a 2 wheel drive (and don't forget to press the button to engage 4WD). Its not a rough road, it just very very steep and requires lower gears. The facilities are simply elegant, efficient, and well designed. The bed was extremely comfortable with lots of pillows.The cabina we stayed in had a beautiful deck that overlooked a valley full of beautiful birds. Toucans visited the tree below the deck most every morning and evening. The breeze blew most of the night cooling things down nicely. If you get tired of the heat at the beach, climb back up the hill into the wonderfully cool mountain air. There is a common pool area with an outdoor kitchen that is perfectly designed and a great big beautiful wood table. Breakfast was served in the common area at the big table. This gave us a chance to meet the other guests and get to know our hosts. If you are planning a bunch of activities in Uvita, plan for some down days to simply enjoy the cabina and the pool. There is an excellent and convenient restaurant about half way down the hill (Osos Thyme) and a grocery store at the bottom of the road. Nature's Edge cabinas are a destination in and of themselves! We will definitely plan our next Costa Rica trip around an extended stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

David scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Natures edge cabinas rock!
The owners just opened up these awesome Cabinas and I have to say after 6 weeks of Central America traveling they were the nicest and most relaxing mountain top view accommodations I had. Very well thought out cabinas with privacy, really comfy beds, incredible views, and a delicious breakfast. I had a howler monkey outside my place at 5:30 am to help with my set alarm clock to go surf early session. What an awesome way to wake up. Be sure to rent a 4x4 to get here. It’s at the top, and a ways up the hill, but that’s where the views are the best. Compared to other options in Uvita, I think the price is right for the quality of the room and the accommodations. Bring cash too, as they are not set up for credit cards yet because of how new they are. Did I mention how awesome the included breakfast was? Fresh fruit, egg Sammy, and some organic baked goods.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a quiet retreat close to Uvita and the sea. Only 4 casitas, very well equipped, just beautiful. The hosts have thought of everything to the smallest detail. Everything works, is in great condition and very clean. The king bed is so comfortable and they have high quality linen. Amazing view! We would go back even just to relax on the terrace and enjoy the views and the birds. A 4x4 is really needed but it's worth it to go uphill. It's not as hot as in town. Joe cooks a wonderful breakfast every morning. Natures Edge is a great base for exploring the area. You can easily stay 5 nights or longer without being bored. The only thing you won't like is when you have to leave. Price-performance ratio is fantastic. Look at other places in the area and you know what we are talking about. Keith and Joe are the nicest hosts you can imagine. Their communication is like nothing we experienced before. They help with everything even before you stay with them. They respect your privacy and are happy to share local recommendations. We liked that there was no TV. The cabins are partially open (with mosquito screens) but there is no noise by other guests. (The host ask for quiet hours.) We really appreciated that and loved listening to the birds. We would love to return more sooner than later and visit again.The other good thing - N.Edge is not far from the best restaurant in Uvita - TRIBU. They have the best food here, it's fine dining for a good price. Just try-you will love it!

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Étape de rêve sur la costa ballena
Merveilleux séjour dans cette établissement intime et de haut standing. Les propriétaires sont au petit soin pour vous aider à passer un excellent séjour. Le petit-déjeuner est très bon et copieux. Les chambres sont décorées avec goût et très bien équipé avec une vue magnifique sur la jungle et les toucans ! Nous recommandons à 200%
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANDRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020