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Canavida Villas & Resort

4.0 star property
Holiday home with 10 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Marino Ballena National Park

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Beach nearby
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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Calle la Union, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪169 min drive‬

Room options

4bdr House in Uvita LORO | Panoramic Ocean Views

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 114 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

4bdr House in Uvita QUETZAL | Costa Rica

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 104 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

4bdr Home in Uvita | TOROGOZ | Private Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 116 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

2bdr House in Uvita CARACARA | Panoramic Ocean Views

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 91 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

3bdr Villa in Uvita LAPA | Private Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Love Nest in Uvita COLIBRI | 180° Ocean Views

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2bdr Luxury Villa in Uvita OROPENDOLA | Private Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3bdr Villa in Uvita TOUCAN | Jungle Ocean View | Luxury

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 121 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

1bdr Moderne House CUSINGA | Panoramic Ocean View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1bdr Condo 3 | GECKO | 180° Ocean Views

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1bdr Condo 4 | SALAMANDRA | 180° Ocean Views

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1bdr Condo 5 | LIZARDO | Amazing

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bdr Condo 6 | RANA | 180° Ocean Views

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1bdr Condo 2 | IGUANA | 180° Ocean Views

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Bahía Ballena

At this holiday home, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Marino Ballena National Park and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Catarata uvita. Highlights at this holiday home include 10 outdoor swimming pools, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .Home is individually decorated and features Smart televisions with digital channels, along with free wired Internet, a private garden and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Select Comfort bed and a pillow menu welcome you to a good night's rest, and other nice touches include free toiletries. A TV, a down duvet and in-room massages are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Bahía Ballena holiday home include Playa Ballena and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Catarata uvita - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Playa Ballena - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canavida Villas & Resort

Holiday home with 10 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Marino Ballena National Park
Canavida Villas & Resort offers its guests 10 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Canavida Villas & Resort. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
This holiday home offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet
  • Fee: CRC 13,000 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 14 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: CRC 20000 per accommodation, per stay, (varies per unit)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Canavida Villas Resort
Canavida Villas & Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Ballena
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home
Canavida Villas & Resort Private vacation home Ballena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Canavida Villas & Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Canavida Villas & Resort?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canavida Villas & Resort on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$78.17, 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.

Is parking available at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Yep, Canavida Villas & Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Canavida Villas & Resort?

The closest beach to Canavida Villas & Resort is Uvita Beach (3.3 km).

Does Canavida Villas & Resort have a pool?

Canavida Villas & Resort has 10 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Canavida Villas & Resort?

This property features 10 outdoor pools, as well as Select Comfort beds and a private yard.

Is Canavida Villas & Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, 10 outdoor pools and free infant beds, it's no surprise that Canavida Villas & Resort is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Canavida Villas & Resort?

No, Canavida Villas & Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.