Perfect for bird watching and wildlife holidays in Costa Rica
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & SpaThe hotel offers all services and facilities for a perfect beach, adventure, and nature vacation.
Enjoy fine dining at the gourmet restaurant, relax by the bar, enjoy swimming in a huge swimming pool, go and explore the trails or walk through the manicured tropical gardens watching exotic birds.
7km south Uvita, Costa Rica
+ (506) 2786-5354
info@cristal-ballena.com
www.cristal-ballena.com
Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel and Spa is a tropical garden with exotic birds on a hill between the Pacific Ocean and rainforest-covered mountains.
This unique position allows breathtaking ocean views while a cooling breeze comes from the mountains. Especially the daily sunsets are occasions in your life you will never forget.
With the ocean in front and endless tropical jungles in the back, the resort offers a gourmet restaurant and bar, a spa, a large outdoor pool, and Mediterranean-style suites with ocean views.
Perfect for bird watching and wildlife holidays in Costa Rica
Birding Cristal Ballena grounds and Costa Ballena area is very productive since in the area have been reported more than 400 species of birds, including very special regional endemics. The hotel's location between the humid tropical forest at the foothill of the Fila Costeña mountains and the Pacific coast gives a great mix of forest and marine birdlife.
The boutique hotel reserve is home to more than 250 species of birds, and visiting the local birding hotspots, the range of birds is more extensive. Local hotspots include the Ballena Marine National Park, especially for sea and shorebirds, and the Terraba-Sierpe Wetlands, home to the endemic Mangrove Hummingbird and the Yellow-billed Cotinga. The Caño Island, the Corcovado National Park, Hacienda Baru Wildlife Refuge, and Oro Verde private reserve.
In a 2 hours morning birding around the grounds of the property, it is easy to find some of the most stunning birds in the area, especially the iconic highlights of the property and nearby. Check out the complete list of birds in the Cristal Ballena and Ballena Beach in eBird, the premier app for birdwatchers.
Unique location
The Hotel Cristal Ballena is situated near Playa Ballena, Uvita. Take a spectacular whale-watching tour and visit the Humpback whales in the ‘Marino Ballena National Park.
The Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel is a paradise for birding and is in the center of all the essential attractions of the south of Costa Rica. The Corcovado National Park to the south and the Manuel Antonio National Park to the north are within driving distance.
Visit Caño Island, the Nauyaca Waterfalls, and the Hacienda Barú, or enjoy one of the many outdoor activities available in one of the world's most biodiversity-rich areas.
The Rooms
The luxury suites are very spacious and have been tastefully decorated.
Each unit has air-conditioning, satellite TV, an ocean-view balcony, a mini bar, a coffee maker, WiFi, a telephone, and a safe.
Restaurant and pool bar Pura Vida!
While staying at Cristal Ballena, enjoy a refreshing specialty cocktail or freshly prepared International dish from Pura Vida! Restaurant while lounging by the crystal clear pool as you watch the macaws fly overhead. Relax to the rhythmic jungle sounds and ocean views while the friendly and attentive staff cares for your every need. Take advantage of the on-site spa, offering a variety of massage and cosmetic treatments.
Regardless of how you spend your day, every minute at Cristal Ballena will help you feel treated, tranquil, and comfortable. This small boutique hotel, with large open spaces, will make you feel like you´ve found your private paradise.
Costa Rica Tropical Weddings. We are thrilled to take care of all the details for your special day!
Plan Your Wedding or Business Event with Us
Are you looking for a unique retreat space for a business event? Cristal Ballena has a spacious seminar room with audio and video capabilities and high-speed Internet access. Plan a weekday retreat and allow your group to enjoy the beautiful hotel, walking trails around the property and into the rainforest, the refreshing pool, and international cuisine from the Pura Vida Restaurant.
Beautiful grounds with natural Costa Rican flora can provide the perfect backdrop for your intimate, inclusive wedding. Let the hotel staff manage the details in preparation for your special day.
At Hotel Cristal Ballena’s immense swimming pool, you can enjoy a refreshing swim, cool drinks, and poolside dining.Combine adventure with relaxation!
To find out more information or make a reservation:
+(506) 2786-5354
info@cristal-ballena.com
www.cristal-ballena.com
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