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Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
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4.0/5
Based on 109 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor pool
- Free comp. breakfast
- Airport shuttle available
- 19 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 2 floors in property
- 4 suites in property
- Check in: 14:00
- Groups & Meetings rating of 9.0/10
- 2 meeting rooms in property
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Local Attractions
Marine National Park "Ballena", Corcovado National Park, Caño Island Biological Reserve, Sierpe-Terraba Mangroves
Landmarks and Location of Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Property Description
Our beautiful 4-star hotel, with its open café-style Bar - Restaurant “Pura Vida”, is located in the midst of its own 12-hectare grounds, very close to the unique “Marino Ballena” Marine National Park and mountains covered in rainforest.The hotel is located at Costa Ballena, at the South Pacific area of Costa Rica.This currently strong developing area is 15.5 miles south of Dominical and 4 miles south of Uvita. It is about 185 km from San Jose and 30 minutes from the Palmar Sur Airport.Hotel**** Resort & Spa Cristal Ballena is situated in a grand scale of 12 hectare (30-acre) private tropical garden, embedded on a hill between the Pacific Ocean and rainforest-covered mountains.This unique position allows breathtaking ocean views while a cooling breeze is coming from the mountains. Especially the daily sunsets are occasions in your life you will never forget.The entire resort is built in a very generous way with lots of green areas. All buildings are designed in elegant Mediterranean style and it has 18 Suites, from which 15 are Junior Suites, 2 are Master Suites and 1 is a Family Suite all equipped with air conditioning, mini bar, telephone for local and international calls, coffee maker, satellite TV, hot shower, hair dryer, fan and safe. We also provide our guests with Front Desk Tours, WiFi, games room, reading room, gardens, fitness trail, rainforest trail, transfer to the beach, swimming pool, our Spa "Cristal" and a conference room which can accommodate 100 persons for your special events. We also can arrange your wedding here at our Pavilion with ocean view.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 14:00 |
| Check Out: | 12:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2012 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 19 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 2 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1292 sq. feet |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11AM - 10PM |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual:Cancellation not received prior to the prepayment date:High Season: 29 to 16 days before arrival: 50% refund15 to 7 days before arrival: 25% refund7 to 0 days before arrival: no refundGreen Season:15 to 7 days before arrival | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 13.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 13.00% |
| Spa Fee: | 75.00 Per Item |
| Additional Room Fees: | 100.00 Per Day |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 29.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 7.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 7.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Baggage storage facilities
- Car rental
- Child facilities
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Internet - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Mini bar
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Shop
- Shower
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
Airport & Shuttle Information
Local Airport Palmar Sur, 30 kms from the hotel and is $60 one way
Local Shuttle Info: Free Shuttle to Ballena Beach from 8AM to 4PM
Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Only small pets are allowed in the room, they can't be around the restaurant or by the pool only in green areas
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa.
Feel free to use the Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Costa Ballena event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Meters) | Size (sqm.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Salon Cristal | 20 x 6 x 2 | 120 | --/70 | 70 | 80 | 70 | 70 | 70 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Salon CristalThe air-conditioned Salon “Cristal” is located on the first floor of the restaurant area and offers wide views to the ocean, the lush hotel area and to the rainforest covered mountains.It can be rented for exclusive events, such as weddings and meetings.There are windows all around the walls, they might be darkened if required.WLan is available.Following capacity is possible:Banquet: 70 paxClassroom: 80 pax Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1291.7 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 6 x 2 M. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 20 Windows: 11 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $112.00 USD Full Day Rental: $112.00 USD    | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
What time is check in?
Check in time is 14:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa have?
There are 19 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Can I get a AAA rate at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a pool at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
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