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Hotel El Tecal

2.5 star property

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Beach
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Superior Double Room | Dining room
Aerial view
Superior Triple Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Colonia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table with a plant, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Uvita

At Hotel El Tecal you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Highlights at this beach hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Free full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this Bahía Ballena hotel, you'll find Marino Ballena National Park.

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa Colonia - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Punta Uvita - 16 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 39 min drive - 37.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nativo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tecal

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel El Tecal. Self parking is free.

This Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Hotel El Tecal offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead. This Bahía Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Tecal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Uvita
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel
Hotel El Tecal Ballena
Camping y Cabinas El Tecal
Hotel El Tecal Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Tecal?

Hotel El Tecal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Tecal?

As of 28 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Tecal on 29 June 2026 start from AU$133, 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 Hotel El Tecal?

Yep, Hotel El Tecal has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Tecal?

Yep, Hotel El Tecal is a short 7-minute walk from Uvita Beach.

Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool?

Hotel El Tecal has an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel El Tecal serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Tecal?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Tecal?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Tecal?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel El Tecal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 74 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times with our dog and it is a convenient halfway point between Hermosa and Pavones. Very secure and safe, great restaurant onsite, and big, clean rooms with everything you need for a short or extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMIRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helfful,friendly and down to earth.It's a huge property with decent size room and on site restaurant.Very close to National park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality rooms and the restaurant has good food. Outside of the main town, walkable to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd night good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. People were nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful room with all we needed. Full breakfast and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerardo Fallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bettina

Disliked: Amenities
The place was a bit run down and really noisy especially early in the morning and even during breakfast , a LOT of construction going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower head was coming out of the wall. Nothing exciting but decent basic accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access, clean. Well worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pkave!

Great place, nice pools and breakfast was wonderful. Started early enough for us to eat before heading out on our adventures. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a few noisy neighbors our first night, they have a pool looked nice did not use, 2 minute drive to whale tail beach entrance. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gita

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and bathroom were very spacious, staff were very accommodating, and 5-7 min walk to beach so fabulous location. Only reason why score is lower is party was going on one of nights and feel they could’ve let us know that music was going to be blaring no matter where you were in the hotel! Also, service outside of breakfast is very slow and forgot to put our lunch order thru so waited over an hour - although they did comp it which was decent of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was worth the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

More than we expected

Amazing big and clean room with a balcony. Did not expect it would be that huge and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning unit in our room stopped working staff were quick to move us to another room, my only complaint is there were no chairs in the room to sit in and sitting on the bed was uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just book it.

Loved this place so much we booked to stay longer. Fantastic location just 5 mins walk from the national park beach which is stunning. The grounds of the hotel are lovely with two pools to cool down in after a hot day in the beach. Staff are exceptionally helpful snd kind. There is a restaurant attached to the hotel and a Mexican restaurant just along the road. We had the superior double room with a large kitchen and terrace so nice that we went to Maxi Palí supermarket at the end of the road and bought food to cook in the lovely kitchen. Now sitting in a hotel further up the coast and wishing we hadn’t left paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived in the pouring rain, we could not check in because the front desk clerk was away despite open hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For such an economical price i did not expect a nice breakfast included. Or a pool. Or a kitchen in our units. The staff are very courteous and keep the facilities clean. This place is definitely a good bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right next to the beach, walking distance and great location. Across the street is a great restaurant! The staff is so friendly. Breakfast there starts at 6:30am and is made to order. The beds are comfortable and you have a fridge and freezer and can control your own AC temperature. They give you two towels each which is very nice. They have a pool and showers. There is a cute orange and white hotel cat. I wish they had a lamp and towel hangers in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and balcony views

We had a wonderful stay at El Faro. The location was perfect for our family. The beach and Manuel Antonio National Park are very close. The view from our balcony was amazing. We knew about climbing the hill beforehand and really didn’t think it was that bad (our ages were 58, 49, 48, 46, 15, 14, 12, and 11). The hotel staff helped bring up and down our luggage, so that wasn’t an issue, and a golf cart ride was easily available, whenever needed. We also really enjoyed our breakfasts each morning, and the hotel staff were very accommodating with booking tours and answering any questions we had during our stay. Beware of the capuchin monkeys. There is a reason they are called La Mafia. They are cool to watch… from a distance. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

There's not enough space in the rooms. Kind of uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024