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Located in Uvita, 1.6 mi from Hermosa Beach, Whale Tail Hotel provides accommodations with a swimming pool, free private parking, and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a garden and offers a barbecue. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. At Whale Tail Hotel, each room is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The accommodations offers a local or à la carte breakfast. Whale Tail Hotel offers a terrace. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Uvita, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Palmar Sur Airport, 24 mi from Whale Tail Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Courtney
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was very friendly and helpful when we needed assistance! The staff cooked our breakfast to order and it was delicious and filling! The common areas had tables, chairs and hammocks! The pool was beautiful and had lounge chairs as well....
  • Steve
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and a great restaurant right next door and a beautiful pool area to relax at, shopping all very close
  • Richard
    Canada Canada
    My favourite property!! The setting was incredible among the jungle. Great pool with little slide while you look up at Costa Rican nature. Good breakfast is included & the staff were great. Did buy a tour and snorkelled at the Whale’s Tail...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Whale Tail Brewery & Gastro Pub
    • Cuisine
      American • Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Whale Tail Hotel Lobby
    • Cuisine
      American • Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Whale Tail Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Waterslide
Spa
  • Waterslide
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Whale Tail Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Whale Tail Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show photo ID upon check in.

Quiet time is between 10PM-6AM.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of $20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Whale Tail Hotel

  • Check-in at Whale Tail Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Whale Tail Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Bungalow
    • Double
    • Family

  • The prices at Whale Tail Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Whale Tail Hotel is 2,300 feet from the center of Uvita. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Whale Tail Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Whale Tail Brewery & Gastro Pub
    • Whale Tail Hotel Lobby

  • Whale Tail Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.