10/10 Exceptional
All good, enjoyed the stay and the breakfast was good
Tania
Tania, 1-night trip
Hotel Tucan
Bahía Ballena guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant
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Perched by the ocean, Hotel Tucan offers a refreshing retreat with continental breakfast and a coffee shop. Savor local and international cuisine at Tucan Bar & Resto, or unwind in the garden or arcade/game room.
9.2
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Pet friendly
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Outdoor pool
- Room service
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Meeting rooms
- Terrace
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Arcade/game room
Feel at home (6)
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Arcade/game room
$62 nightly
$70 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Check availability for these dates
Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Double Room
- 107 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Double Room, Accessible
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 151 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Double Room
- 118 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View
- 225 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Family Room (Large)
- Hill view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Family Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Double Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 118 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Double Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 151 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Shared Dormitory
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Family Room
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood
100 Mtrs Este del Banco de Costa Rica, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
What's nearby
- Catarata uvita - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Secret Lau Pool - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Uvita Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- Uvita Arts Center - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
- Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
Restaurants
- Sibu - 3 min walk
- Restaurante Marino Ballena - 15 min walk
- La Choza de Alejo - 3 min drive
- The Bakery - 1 min walk
- Café Vivo - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Tucan
Situated by the ocean, Hotel Tucan is a great choice for a stay in Bahía Ballena. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Tucan Bar & Resto, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total)
- Service animals welcome
- Pets must be supervised
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite parking limited
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Shared refrigerator
- Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
- Children's games
- Children's books
What to do
- Pool table
- Beach nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Ziplining nearby
Working away
- Meeting rooms
- Computer station
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Bicycle rentals
- Pool loungers
Facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Library
- Communal living room
- An outdoor pool
- Arcade/game room
- Lockers available
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- No elevator (single level property)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
- Air conditioning
Sleep well
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Shower only
- Towels
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
More
- Daily housekeeping
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- Local maps
- Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Tucan Bar & Resto - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Tucan Uvita, Puntarenas
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Tucan Uvita, Puntarenas
Hotel Tucan Uvita
Tucan Uvita
Hotel Tucan Hostel Uvita
Hotel Tucan Hostel Ballena
Tucan Ballena
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Ballena Hotel Tucan - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel Tucan - Hostel Ballena
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hotel Tucan - Hostel
Hotel Tucan
Hotel Tucan Hostel
Tucan
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Hotel Tucan Ballena
Hotel Tucan Guesthouse
Hotel Tucan Guesthouse Ballena
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Tucan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Tucan 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.
Is there a pool at Hotel Tucan?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Tucan?
Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Tucan?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Tucan?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Tucan and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Hotel Tucan also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Tucan?
Yes, Tucan Bar & Resto offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Tucan like?
Hotel Tucan is a short 16-minute walk from Catarata uvita and 17 minutes' walk from Secret Lau Pool.
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Hotel Tucan Reviews
Wonderful
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Outstanding hotel in a good location with amazing staff and owner definitely will visit again
Richard L
Richard L, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The breakfast was amazing
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The people is very nice and the place is really clean
Lucy
Lucy, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff are friendly
Amparo
Amparo, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Fair hostel
Great service, rooms were a bit rustic though
Loic
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent service. Very helpful staff. The owner Piere gave us some excellent personalized tour advice, those were super helpful.
Mohib
Mohib, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Tucan staff are great and they all work hard. They organised a lot of trips for me and they were very helpful.
Shi
calvin
calvin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This was a very unique property for us. It's part hostel part hotel. Our room was small but was fine. The staff was super nice and gave a tour of the property. We enjoyed the bar and the pool and we were within walking distance of a fabulous dining spot.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff was attentive and very willing to help you…Steven was very nice and gave us a welcome tour of the property and amenities…the only draw back and it was very small..no outlet in the bathroom…other than that the price was more than reasonable for the stay..🙂
Dinia
Dinia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This was my first time being in a hostel and i am happy it was at this location. Pierre and his staff were amazing. They made sure everyone was taken care of. The dormatories from what inwas told are a lot better here then your average hostel. Pierre is more than willing to help you with your itinerary and where to eat. My stay in Uvita was a lot better because Tucan.
Jose
Jose, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
hostel type atmosphere but definitely had a focus on selling you drinks and food at high prices. In commercial area just off main road, not near beachside. Breakfast was disappointing and not comparable to other hostels; no juice. Good smoothies but other drinks were $10usd or more. Good staff but limited knowledge of area behind tours they sold.
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Très original et de bon rapport qualité prix
Alain
Alain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Una estadía agradable, la habitación limpia, el personal simpático y el ambiente relajado. Lo recomendamos
Pierre
Pierre, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jätte bra personalen
mohamad
mohamad, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Atypique et personnel très sympathique merci Pierre pour accueil !
Francis
Francis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The young woman at the front desk from Argentina was very very helpful . Spoke good English and was amazing
Ellen
Ellen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very outgoing. The staff treated us nicely and patiently. Excellent location!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
La convivialité à l’honneur
Certainement le meilleur hotel dans lequel nous sommes allées pour l’instant!
La déco est parfaite, les patrons et les employés/volontaires sont adorables, il y a tous ce dont on peut avoir besoin (ustensiles de cuisine, serviettes, vélos, etc.)
Seul petit bémol, la route est un peu bruyante mais ca ne m’a pas dérangé plus que ça.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Tican
Incredible staff running the hotel! Only down side is many dogs at the hotel that also poo wherever they like so if you don’t like dogs it wouldn’t be nice. Overall incredible place though and we really enjoyed it!
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We had such a warm welcome at this hostel. It's a laid back place, where you can have some space and chill-out time, but also you can get some great tips from others also staying. We ate in one night and had a really great meal. The owners had just come back after a couple of years away and were beginning to make changes/update rooms.
There is a great bakery opposite (try the cinnamon rolls) and the supermarket is a couple of minutes away. The kitchen facilities are ample and lots of fridge space. There are also lots of great restaurants nearby.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing service, location and food
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Cute and quaint. A bit primitive but well run. The staff was amazing and accommodating.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Highly recommended
Nice place, nice room, friendly staff, great cocktails, usefully kitchen.
The Tucan hotel is the kind of place you feel well, that you don't want to leave.
We can't tell all what we like about this place, well organised, shadowed parking... near to facilities and still a quiet place to sleep.
Eric
10/10 Exceptional
Great place.
Thank to Alex, Maria and Miguel. As a team and individuel you made our stay a Fun Mémorial Vacation.
My sons AJ and Karl love this place. Very convenient and affordable. Like very much the fact we can cook our meal in the commun kitchen. Plenty Space to relax and meet other travelers.
SB
SB, 9-night trip