Hotel El Tecal

Bahía Ballena beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Dates

November 2025

11

December 2025

Deluxe Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel El Tecal, by the ocean, offers a tranquil retreat with breakfast, a lush garden to unwind in and laundry facilities for your convenience. Connect to WiFi or take advantage of an outdoor pool. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Pool
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Air conditioning

Main amenities (11)

Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoor pool
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

Refrigerator
Television
Garden
Laundry facilities
Bathtub or shower
Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Tomorrow

Nov 12 - Nov 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Rice cooker

Coffee/tea maker

323 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

409 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Superior Triple Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

431 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

344 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

772 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

592 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

12486 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

2 bathrooms

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

861 sq ft
Sleeps 7
3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

2 bathrooms

538 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

Rainfall showerhead

Oven

Cable channels

1292 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

2 bathrooms

861 sq ft
Sleeps 7
3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

592 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

807 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 12
4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

4 bedrooms

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

807 sq ft
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 16
6 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Pool
Airport transfer
Pet friendly
Free parking

$46 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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About the neighborhood

300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011

What's nearby

Uvita Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Marino Ballena National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Catarata uvita - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Punta Uvita - 13 min drive - 2.9 km
Playa Hermosa - 15 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Drake Bay (DRK) - 30.6 miles/49.2 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬2 min drive
‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬4 min walk
‪The Bakery - ‬3 min drive
‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
‪Los Barriles - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tecal

Situated by the ocean, Hotel El Tecal is a great choice for a stay in Bahía Ballena. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 12 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle*

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Barbecue grills

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities

Facilities

Built in 2011
Garden
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Refrigerator

More

Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

There is no hot water on site.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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

Does Hotel El Tecal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel El Tecal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.