Name: Tropical Beach
Address: Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas, Uvita, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.13

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9.1

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Based on 1,019 verified reviews

What guests think

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At Tropical Beach, guests often highlight the walkable location near Marino Ballena beach, the helpful staff, and a good on-site restaurant and pool, while noting inconsistent hot water and limited parking as recurring drawbacks.

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10

Rebecca

7 Apr 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

It's starting to get a little run down, but has everything we need. We love tropical beach hotel. Walking distance to beach and super friendly staff!

10

Lindsay

16 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Location was great. Staff was very helpful in making local recommendations. Clean with good privacy and a decent bed which in my experience was hard to find in CR. Proximity to beach and the pool was great to have. We had limited time but Uvita seemed like a great town.

2

Carol

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

No hot water the first night. No working tv during our stay. No coffee maker. The music next door, at night, was so loud that we checked out a day early.

8

crystal

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Beds were hard, room was small. A/C worked well, saw lots of wildlife, places to eat within walking distance

8

Maria Venetia

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

OK hotel near the beach, rooms near the pool are a bit small (bed is almost against the wall on one side and there's no bedside table or lamp on the other side, as there's no space), but overall a good option for staying in Uvita. Breakfast is an extra 5000 colones and has 3 options: granola with yogurt & fruit (they call is muesli but it's granola), Costa Rican (gallo pinto with eggs), and American style (eggs, bacon & toast)

Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas

Location

Located in Bahía 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.

Playa Colonia(0.6 Miles)

Uvita Beach(0.6 Miles)

Marino Ballena National Park(0.9 Miles)

Punta Uvita(1.9 Miles)

Uvita Arts Center(2.9 Miles)

Catarata uvita(2.9 Miles)

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Check-out

From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately USD 9 to 12 for adults and children.

Pets are not mentioned as allowed at the property. Service animals are typically exempt from such restrictions.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of USD 130.00 per vehicle (one-way) and is available 24 hours. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

The property is located in Bahía Ballena, within a 15-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. It is 1.8 mi from Marino Ballena National Park and 2.7 mi from Catarata Uvita.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours are not specified.

Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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