Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Near Playa Ballena
With a stay at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Uvita Beach and Arco Beach. This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Ballena and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Marino Ballena National Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this Mediterranean resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ballena? This resort has 861 square feet (80 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
German, English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Secured parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
On Private Beach
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Master Suite
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Family Suite
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
85.7%
Beaches nearby
Arco Beach
2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Pinuela Beach
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Ventanas Beach
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Tortuga Beach
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Uvita Beach
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
What's nearby
Playa Ballena
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Marino Ballena National Park
3 km / 1.9 mi
Playa Colonia
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Playa Tortuga
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Punta Uvita
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Playa Garza
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Catarata uvita
9.7 km / 6 mi
Secret Lau Pool
10 km / 6.2 mi
Playa Hermosa
12.3 km / 7.7 mi
El Pavón Waterfall
15 km / 9.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
On Private Beach
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Secured parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Secured parking
Things to do
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Conference space size (feet) - 861
Conference space size (meters) - 80
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Pool umbrellas
Billiards or pool table
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Free beach shuttle
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Conference space size (feet) - 861
Conference space size (meters) - 80
In-room massage available
Languages spoken
German
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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