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Reviews of Ballena Oasis Homes & Glamping

Bahia Ballena, 60504 Uvita, Costa Rica

#29 of 80 vacation rentals in Uvita

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Review Score

Based on 139 apartment reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    9.0
    Good for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom door was broken and the bed wasn’t very comfortable.

    It has a very beautiful porch and you have your privacy.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for a pit-stop in Uvita
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect for a one-night lay-over in Uvita. Close to the entrance of the national park. Friendly, helpful owner. Great value for money

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, well maintained, great kitchen & social area. Hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. Would go back again!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    9.0
    Great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Difficulty contacting owner

    Nice installation for price all you need is there

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Costa Rica is expensive and this was the first time I found a clean, safe place to stay at a price I could afford. The hosts were wonderful and flexible. I will stay here again if I come back to Uvita.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Beautiful surroundings and very peaceful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cabins were very comfy. It was a tremendous value.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place is awesome i do not understand why it’s so inexpensive, cute little bungalow rooms. Family that owns it is SO unbelievably kind

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is so close to the National Park, I liked most that my room was so clean (is the first thing that I check). A really comfy place!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen was great, common areas all really well setup to provide shade when it's dry but cover for when it's raining. The rooms are small but very cosy and I was still able to fit all my luggage and bicycle in there! Amazing value for money!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay walking distance from national park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good value for the price. Friendly and helpful owners. Location is great, not far from the minimarket, bakery and coffee shop. Walking distance from the national park.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 16 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host family are absolutely beautiful people. I felt safe, cared for and connected as if I was at home with my own family. I'm forever grateful and believe I will be seeing them again in beautiful Costa Rica.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    9.0
    Very nice priperty with very nice and helpful host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    basic cabins

    cheap

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location close to local shops and restaurants. The beach is only a ten to 15 minutes walk and there are lots of activities in the area to book if you wish. The accommodation is comfortable and clean. With a shared kitchen if you want to cook and/or store food.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We got the lowest price room, and that happened to be in a container. Facilities were just OK, very basic. Other houses were most likely better.

    Location was walking distance from the Ballena NP. The whole property is a blooming garden! Very easy communication with the host.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    8.0
    Had an awesome stay, exactly what you can expect of glamping. Good value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Showers and kitchen are a bit old, but nothing too bad. Although the park, restaurants and shops are within 15 minute walk, I’d recommend to get a bike if you’re not a walker or have a car.

    Very cozy houses, great people and just a very nice community vibe. George was so helpful!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    10
    A really friendly and excellent value place for a couple of days to explore Uvita
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really

    n/a. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. There was a great atmosphere in the shared kitchen social area. The 'pods' are basic but do the job well and are brilliant value for money

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Showers and kitchen can be cleaner, but for the price it's ok.

    Very nice owner and his family, great location near the beach, comfortable bed, towels and soap in the shower. Super price!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is very well located. The owner is really nice and helpful ! Very good price for the quality.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Amazing stay in a super familiar environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What a nice little place. Came for two nights and ended up staying a whole week. Attracts some really nice people and felt really nice and social. We had a communal dinner with a bunch of people almost every night. The place feels really secure and is tucked away in a really nice like neighbourhood where most of the neighbours around are part of the family that owns the plans. The owners are super nice and really helpful. Place is close to the beach and right besides a bakery and some small supermarkets. Apperently they are only just getting started, would love to see where the place is going!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely little cozy place. Near mini market and breakfast place, and beach. Owner is a great guy!! Pura vida!! 😊😊

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect suite in great location! Loved the outdoor sitting area and how quiet it was. Short walk to the Park

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    9.0
    A gem of a camping spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is a relatively new camping area- things are being improved daily. The tables and chairs don’t always match in height and the kitchen has an odd assortment of plates and bowls etc. In time, I think they will develop a fridge system so that outgoing people’s food is thrown out and there is space.

    Great atmosphere; really close to the beach and good value for money. George was very helpful. The showers were decent (cold) and the toilets were clean. The cooking and eating area was good.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    8.0
    Good value and a comfortable bed! Friendly staff& close to the beach ~ 10 minute walk
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small coffee maker & small kitchen counter area/space but did have 3 burner stove.

    Close to the Ballena National Park and bus stop. Cute a-frame cabin with a bed inside.

    Stayed in February 2025

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