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Hotel Tucan

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Ballena with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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100 Mtrs Este del Banco de Costa Rica, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Catarata uvita
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

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Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Large) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Large)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Uvita

Hotel Tucan places you within a mile (2 km) of Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool. This 10-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 13 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Punta Uvita - 14 min drive - 2.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tucan

Guesthouse in Ballena with free breakfast and a coffee shop
Renovated in 2021, Hotel Tucan offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Tucan Bar & Resto

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - November 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property 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 and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tucan Uvita, Puntarenas
Hotel Tucan
Tucan Uvita, Puntarenas
Hotel Tucan Uvita
Tucan Uvita
Hotel Tucan Hostel Uvita
Hotel Tucan Hostel Ballena
Tucan Ballena
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hotel Tucan - Hostel Ballena
Ballena Hotel Tucan - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel Tucan - Hostel Ballena
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hotel Tucan - Hostel
Hotel Tucan
Hotel Tucan Hostel
Tucan
Hotel Tucan Hostel
Hotel Tucan Ballena
Hotel Tucan Guesthouse
Hotel Tucan Guesthouse Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Tucan?

Hotel Tucan offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Hotel Tucan?

This guesthouse is located in Ballena, a short 16-minute walk from Catarata uvita and also 16 minutes on foot from Secret Lau Pool. You'll also find Uvita Beach and Marino Ballena National Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Tucan?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Hotel Tucan include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Tucan doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Tucan?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Tucan?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Hotel Tucan have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Tucan feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Tucan serves free continental breakfast at Tucan Bar & Resto each morning.

Does Hotel Tucan allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, dogs can stay for free at Hotel Tucan.

Does Hotel Tucan have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Tucan?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a furnished patio where guests can enjoy hill or pool views.

Hotel Tucan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tucan staff are great and they all work hard. They organised a lot of trips for me and they were very helpful. Shi
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

The breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amparo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people is very nice and the place is really clean
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Very helpful staff. The owner Piere gave us some excellent personalized tour advice, those were super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gertruf

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Ma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young woman at the front desk from Argentina was very very helpful . Spoke good English and was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outgoing. The staff treated us nicely and patiently. Excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, location and food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and quaint. A bit primitive but well run. The staff was amazing and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

SB, San carlos. ÇA

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

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a double room with private bathroom but was disappointed to be in a stuffy room with no air flowing and very little space. All the rooms are very dark with no natural light. Breakfast not tasty but there is a baker not far from the hotel as an alternative. Recommendations for things to do in the area were not helpful and we had to insist to be booked on a certain tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allen

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

So great!

Great people and awesome smoothies
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Mary, Canada

Liked: Staff & service

Sleeping in the jungle

Overall our experience was positive, the people working here are great and we enjoyed our breakfast and drinks from the bar. The location is a bit far from the beach but very convenient for the bus. We stayed in one of the outdoor rooms and I doubt we would be will to do it again. The bed was not very comfortable and I worried about bugs. Plus it rained through the entire night. It was a unique experience. We were also the only customers so the atmosphere was missing. Looks like it would be a fun place with more people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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

Kid Friendly and Great Staff!

This place was great for our family of four. The staff was so friendly and helpful, the community kitchen was well equipped, it was cozy to hang out on rainy days And the food was great!

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hosts, very helpful. Well located