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Tropical Beach

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Aerial view
Aerial view
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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$139 total
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About the neighborhood

Uvita

Oceanside stay.You'll find Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Ballena hotel. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 12 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 16 min walk
  • Arco Beach - 6 min drive
  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 17 min drive

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

3-star beach hotel with outdoor pool
Tropical Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Tropical Beach. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 11 for adults and USD 6 to 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tropical Beach to the airport?

Tropical Beach is 131.6 mi (216-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical Beach?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical Beach on Feb 23, 2025 start from $45.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tropical Beach have an airport shuttle?

Tropical Beach offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 130.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Tropical Beach to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Playa Colonia and 12-minute walk from Uvita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropical Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Tropical Beach, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 11 for adults, USD 6 and 11 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Tropical Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tropical Beach?

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

Is there free parking at Tropical Beach?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tropical Beach have a pool?

Tropical Beach features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Tropical Beach have a restaurant?

Tropical Beach is home to El Tabernaco, which features Mexican cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Tropical Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tropical Beach to downtown Ballena?

Tropical Beach is 0.7 mi away from Uvita.

Tropical Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 121 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

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all, good stay. We booked a really nice whale watching trip through the hotel. The restaurant was not open, but the hostel next door was great. The staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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