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Tropical Beach

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Classic Double Room
Front of property
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Bahia Ballena, Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Playa Colonia
    11 min walk
  • Uvita Beach
    12 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    16 min walk
  • Drake Bay (DRK)

Room options

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Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Uvita

Located in Ballena, Tropical Beach is on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Marino Ballena National Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Catarata uvita.

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

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

Beach fun with a children's pool
Tropical Beach offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with Mexican cuisine at El Tabernaco, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
El Tabernaco - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 6-11 for adults and USD 6-11 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • El Tabernaco

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 11 for adults, and USD 6 to 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130.00 per vehicle (one-way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Tropical Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 111 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quality for the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host I.was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had an excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lugar muy conveniente por ubicación y precio
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Farrah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

Lynda, Eastham

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, overland park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was as stated. Pablo the manager was very helpful and pleasant to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!! 😀💕🇨🇦

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was enjoyable! Pool was great for kids with a close walk to the national park and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Tathiana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aida Rosina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alix-Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If only the restaurant was available for lunch and dinner! Though that forced me to go walking in the rain lol
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Miller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022