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Rancho Pacifico

4.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View
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Outdoor spa tub
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$879
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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1 Rancho Pacifico Road, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 0
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Down duvet
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View | View from room

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 195 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View | Private pool

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bahía Ballena

A luxury stay in Bahía Ballena awaits you at Rancho Pacifico. You'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Catarata uvita and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Uvita Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Whale's Tail Grill, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Bahía Ballena hotel include Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena.

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Secret Lau Pool - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Punta Uvita - 21 min drive - 7.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Barriles - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Rancho Pacifico

Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
Rancho Pacifico offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Rancho Pacifico. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Rancho Pacifico offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Whale's Tail Grill

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 260 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Rancho Pacifico Costa Rica/Uvita
Rancho Pacifico Hotel Uvita
Rancho Pacifico Hotel
Rancho Pacifico Uvita
Rancho Pacifico Ballena
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Hotel Rancho Pacifico Ballena
Hotel Rancho Pacifico
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rancho Pacifico?

Yep, Rancho Pacifico has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Rancho Pacifico?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho Pacifico on 1 Nov 2025 start from AU$879.43, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Rancho Pacifico?

The closest beach to Rancho Pacifico is Uvita Beach (5.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Rancho Pacifico?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Rancho Pacifico. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Rancho Pacifico have a pool?

Rancho Pacifico has an infinity pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Rancho Pacifico?

Rancho Pacifico features an infinity pool, a full-service spa and free pool cabanas. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Rancho Pacifico a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rancho Pacifico.

Is Rancho Pacifico family-friendly?

No, Rancho Pacifico is an adults-only property.

Does Rancho Pacifico serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rancho Pacifico?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rancho Pacifico?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rancho Pacifico?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rancho Pacifico?

No, pets are not allowed.