Name: Villas Alturas
Address: San Martin Norte, Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.25

Guest reviews

9.3

Superb

Based on 172 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

44%

Family

39%

Group

12%

Solo

2%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Villas Alturas, travelers highlight sweeping ocean views, friendly and attentive staff, and a serene, wildlife-rich hilltop setting, while noting the steep gravel access road where a car—often 4x4—is recommended.

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10

Brenda

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very clean hotel with incredible views. It has a great bar and restaurant on site and the pool overlooks the ocean. My only regret is not staying longer.

10

Julie

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were clean, staff was amazing and the view was incredible. Love this place. Will definitely be coming back.

10

Sunny

6 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Both my kids loved it. They enjoyed the pool more than anything. Breakfast options were great. Our two bedrooms villa was perfect.

10

MICHAEL

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Charming villa. Staff super nice and helpful.

10

KEVIN

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Room was great! Amazing place to relax. The hotel lobby and restaurant is a perfect place for a family.

San Martin Norte, Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica

Location

Located in Bahía Ballena, Villas Alturas is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 6 minutes from Dominicalito Beach. This spa resort is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Playa Dominicalito and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Hacienda Baru.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary(0.1 Miles)

Playa Dominicalito(2.2 Miles)

Dominicalito Beach(2.8 Miles)

Hacienda Baru(3.5 Miles)

Playa Dominical(4.3 Miles)

Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons(4.8 Miles)

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Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 21:00

Before 11:00

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property features a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible registration desk, and limited wheelchair accessibility in some areas. However, there is no elevator as the property is single-level.

The property is located in Bahía Ballena, just a 1-minute drive from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 6 minutes from Dominicalito Beach. It is 2.2 miles from Playa Dominicalito and 3.5 miles from Hacienda Baru.

Yes, the property features a swimming pool with access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

The property does not provide extra beds or cribs, and only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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