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Located within 13 km of Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 29 km of Nauyaca Waterfalls, Club Marino Ballena features rooms in Uvita. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

An à la carte, continental or vegan breakfast is available at the property.

Club Marino Ballena offers a children's playground.

Located in Monterrey, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Natura Eco Park and Arenal Volcano National Park. This luxury resort is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Ecoglide Arenal Park and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Lake Arenal.

A stay at Hotel Ballena REY places you in the heart of Bahía Ballena, within a 5-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Catarata uvita. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Uvita Beach and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Playa Colonia.

When you stay at Montaña de fuego Mountain Resort & Spa in La Fortuna, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano National Park. This spa hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Kalambu Hot Springs and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Baldi Hot Springs.

With a stay at this aparthotel in Bahía Ballena, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. This aparthotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Catarata uvita and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Secret Lau Pool.

Boasting garden views, Gamai Full House Monteverde offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 3.4 km from Treetopia Park. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The villa is located on the ground floor and has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. The villa offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Selvatura Adventure Park is 5.6 km from the villa, while Monteverde Orchid Garden is 2.2 km away. Fortuna Airport is 82 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

When you stay at Hotel Lavas Tacotal in La Fortuna, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs. This spa hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Los Lagos Hot Springs and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Baldi Hot Springs.

Set in Fortuna in the Alajuela region, Charming Cabin in La Fortuna wHot Tub Brand new! has a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 11 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.1 km from Kalambu Hot Springs.

The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 12 km from the holiday home, while Sky Adventures Arenal is 13 km away. Fortuna Airport is 18 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, Villa con las mejores vistas al volcán Arenal para 4 huéspedes is set in Fortuna, 11 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 12 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The air-conditioned accommodation is 11 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.9 km from Kalambu Hot Springs.

With 1 bedroom, this recently renovated villa features a terrace, a living room and a flat-screen TV.

You can prepare your own food in the kitchen and the villa also offers a coffee shop.

For guests with children, Villa con las mejores vistas al volcán Arenal para 4 huéspedes provides a children's playground. Hiking and walking tours can be enjoyed nearby.

Venado Caves is 18 km from the accommodation, while Arenal Natura Ecological Park is 3 km away. Fortuna Airport is 18 km from the property.

Casa Uvita Bay is situated in Uvita and has a pool with a view and garden views. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The apartment provides guests with a patio, pool views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and free toiletries. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Uvita Beach is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 14 km from the property.

Boasting mountain views, Casa Oasis de Ballenas offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 14 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. A car rental service is available at the apartment.

Nauyaca Waterfalls is 30 km from Casa Oasis de Ballenas.

Located in Bahía Ballena, Villas Bungalows Ballena is a 1-minute drive from Uvita Beach and 10 minutes from Playa Ballena. This cabin is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Ventanas Beach and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, garden view and a balcony, Villas Altos del Arenal is situated in Fortuna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.

The villa is located on the ground floor and has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a toaster, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. Additional in-room amenities include fruits.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

La Fortuna Waterfall is 11 km from Villas Altos del Arenal, while Kalambu Hot Springs is 4.6 km from the property. Fortuna Airport is 18 km away.

Located in Gigantes, 27 km from Tortuga Island, Beach resort playa Leona provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

At the resort each room is fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Beach resort playa Leona offers certain rooms with pool views, and each room includes a coffee machine. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the accommodation.

Cobano Airport is 48 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Featuring hot spring baths, sauna, massages services, luxury spa treatments and 5 swimming pools, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park.

The rooms and suites offer modern décor, garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and minibar. The bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The suites also feature a living area.

Guests can enjoy a swim up bar, lobby bar and Los Tucanes restaurant and Ave del Paraiso restaurant serving local dishes and international gourmet cuisine. The property also offers free valet parking, a welcome cocktail and unlimited access to its on-site hot springs.

Activities such as volcano tours, rappel, hiking through suspension bridges and rafting can be also arranged.

This complex is 20 minutes’ drive from La Fortuna main square and 1 hour’s drive from Venado Caves. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.

Located in Uvita, 1.3 km from Uvita Beach and 14 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Colibrí Villa, 800 m from Beach provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This holiday home also has a heated pool. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub.

Set in Uvita, Casa Jalapa with private pool offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the villa's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

The villa is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with pool views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The villa features a picnic area and a terrace.

Uvita Beach is 1.9 km from Casa Jalapa with private pool, while Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 14 km away.

Offering an open-air bath and garden view, Uvita Oasis Retreat with Villa Cabins and Apartment is set in Uvita, 2.7 km from Hermosa Beach and 14 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. The property features mountain and pool views, and is 2.4 km from Uvita Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The units at the holiday home come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, the units have bed linen and towels.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Guests can make the most of the garden, pool with a view and yoga classes on offer at the holiday home. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Uvita Oasis Retreat with Villa Cabins and Apartment can arrange a car rental service.

Nauyaca Waterfalls is 30 km from the accommodation.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa Macaw, Uvita, 1BR 1BA, poolside, near beach is situated in Uvita. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.8 km from Uvita Beach.

The 1-bedroom villa has a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 14 km from the villa, while Nauyaca Waterfalls is 29 km from the property. La Managua Airport is 60 km away.

Set in Uvita, 2.8 km from Uvita Beach and 14 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Villa Tucan, Uvita 1BR 1BA, poolside, near beach offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This villa also has a private pool. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls.

The 1-bedroom villa is fitted with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

La Managua Airport is 60 km from the property.