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Golden Pineapple Villas

4.0 star property
Hotel in Ballena with free breakfast and fitness centre
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Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View | Living room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
The price is NZ$1,160
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
3km East of Banco Costa Rica, Camino a Racho Pacifico, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Catarata uvita
    3 min drive
  • Secret Lau Pool
    6 min drive
  • The Whale's Tail
    13 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (BAI)
    128 min drive

Room options

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Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 79 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Villa, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 242 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Ballena

At Golden Pineapple Villas you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Catarata uvita and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Secret Lau Pool. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .The restaurant, The Crown, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ballena hotel include Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena.

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 3 min drive
  • Secret Lau Pool - 6 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 12 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 17 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Golden Pineapple Villas

Hotel in Ballena with free breakfast and fitness centre
Golden Pineapple Villas offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Golden Pineapple Villas. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Golden Pineapple Villas offers 7 accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Crown

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Pineapple Villas?

Golden Pineapple Villas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Pineapple Villas?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Pineapple Villas on 16 Jan 2025 start from NZ$1,159.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Golden Pineapple Villas?

Yep, Golden Pineapple Villas has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Pineapple Villas?

The closest beach to Golden Pineapple Villas is Uvita Beach (4.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Golden Pineapple Villas?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Golden Pineapple Villas have a pool?

Golden Pineapple Villas has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Golden Pineapple Villas a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Golden Pineapple Villas.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Golden Pineapple Villas?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.

Does Golden Pineapple Villas serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Pineapple Villas?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Golden Pineapple Villas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Pineapple Villas?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Pineapple Villas?

No, pets are not allowed.

Golden Pineapple Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Melody, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beautiful room and views. Things missing that should be basic at any luxury hotel: no black out curtains so I was up at 5:50 every morning because of the bright sun (& no one wants to get up that early every day while on vacation). No luggage rack, no full length mirror, no tissues or Q-tips. No doormat in front of the room which meant we tracked mud into the room every day. No dimmers on the lights and no lamps so it’s a choice beteeen bright and complete darkness. I could go on but I think there enough.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views!!! The staff was so helpful and nice. It was a little scary navigating up to the villa but manageable. Definitely rent a 4x4 vehicle. If you are looking for a peaceful vacation, this is the place for you. Pura vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rashina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rashina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG the pictures don’t do it justice! Sooooo beautiful. The staff is SO accommodating. Very clean but remember you are in the middle of the jungle so there are bugs and insects. The food is delicious. You will absolutely need a 4x4 to get there. No complaints. Would def stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FIRST TIP: Make sure you have a 4x4 truck, the mountain incline decline is very steep. Outside of that my stay here was outstanding. I just got back from celebrating my birthday and the staff as well as the owner was very kind, very welcoming. They stayed up all night and giving us directions and leading us up the mountain until we got there and I truly appreciate that. And then on my birthday they made a cake and sing Happy Birthday it was very sweet. The cleaning staff does an amazing job keeping the rooms clean. Once we left and came back to our rooms it was spotless smelled amazing and they kept the pools clean as well. The chef did his thing every night and the food was very delicious. Thank you for showing me a great time while there. The views were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the golden pineapple was wonderful. My husband and I love to travel to new countries and hotels. This was by far the best place we have ever stayed. The drive up to the hotel does require a 4x4 vehicle. However, we did not view this as a negative. Nothing amazing comes easy! The views were spectacular and actually enticed to want to stay at the resort which says a lot as we typically prefer to leave each day. The food was great. And service was even better! From start to finish, everything was perfect. The previous negative reviews have unrealistic expectations or blame this property for things out of their control. I would definitely come back again and encourage anyone to stay here when visiting CR. So much to do nearby! Thank you Jessie for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing experience. The staff were responsive, professional, and friendly. The food was delicious and the included breakfast was exceptional. We have a perfect view of whale tale beach both from the common area and our private balcony. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Villas are private and very well appointed. My only suggestion is to stock up on groceries so you can make your own meals if you want to. The kitchens have everything you need to do so. Amazing property and amazing staff!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZIAD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was fantastic, the food was fresh and delicious. The view absolutely gorgeous. The privacy of our villa was the perfect experience. The service was on point. Definitely a highlight in our trip. The only negative I can say was the drive to the villas. The roads are unpaved for about 15min. Very bumpy and steep roads. Highly dont recommend arriving there at night. Other than that, it was amazing !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for birdwatching and wonderful cuisine. Private setting for relaxing and being at peace with nature and great ocean views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start Treated by Juan with a cold sparking pineapple drink Walking through main bar , pool ( shared area) was breathe taking - We staying in villa 4 - first class property with comfortable bed / pillows and an unbeatable view over the whale tail Wild life a plenty flying across vista The food was incredible and staff , particular Marlon’s constant smile and chuckle made us feel at home - Jessie and Oval - you have a gem of a property. We were sad to leave Bryn / Georgina

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was magical. The drive up the mountain was an adventure. Place is safe and guarded my security. The villas are beautiful and clean. It was breathtaking. The staff so nice and quick with all their services. The room was cleaned everyday and smelled so good. The restaurant was so convenient to have right next to us. We could eat at the restaurant or order our food to eat in our villa which was great on the days we were very tired from excursions. It was better than I could imagine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. Just wow. First up - Leo was our host and was awesome. Great work Leo! All the staff was great. I'm tired of booking hotels that look good in the pictures then turn out to be disappointing. Golden Pineapple goes the other way. It's breathtaking. Everything here is top notch. I won't repeat everyone else, the rooms are amazing. Outdoor showers, tub and personal pool - brilliant. You can sit outside, (naked if you want!), in your own suite surrounded by jungle mountainside watching CR birds and animals around you. I was worried about the restaurant prices being too high. They are not - in my opinion they match most other table restaurants or even lower than most other 4-5 star hotel restaurants, in my experience. And the food is excellent - a little more rich than fresh, but still quite pleasing. This hotel is on a mountain and the road to access it is too. Don't be a hero. You're not getting up here with a 2wd car. If the rentals are all out of 4wd then you're paying for the taxi. This is the only downside of being here, the taxis are now charging $25 USD per trip from the nearby town. (Feb 2024). That adds up if you want to go out a lot. But honestly, book this hotel just to stay in the beautiful room and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet private. Good place to unwind after very active trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus, Hopkinton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very special and private place. Our villa was nicely decorated and had a nice private pool with view of the ocean. The staff was outstanding. First night we ordered room service for dinner. The breakfasts and the dinner the following night we had in the central building with a great view of the whale tale. We appreciated the quiet and very private villa while having access to a large pool and the amenities of full stacked bar and restaurant. A nice touch was the welcome sign and the artfully sliced pineapple as a welcome gift. One word of caution. This place is only reachable with a 4WD. It is impossible to climb up the hill otherwise. We highly recommend this place and will be back some time in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Marlon, Leo and Juan were absolutely amazing! This villa is as beautiful in person as it is in pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias, Bogota

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and being in touch with nature and your partner/family, the service, the Villa and the food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy, Tampa, FL

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing in the hills over Uvita
Completely enjoyable and relaxing. Service was attentive to all our needs and was so complete we just stayed instead of going out and exploring. Wonderful view overlooking the ocean and Marino Bellena park. Delightful owner. Despite being a small hotel, the restaurant delivered very good food for all the meals during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here last year and forgot to review. I recommend this stay for everyone. and my wife and I met the owner who was amazing. They have great customer service and beautiful view.

10/10 Excellent

Ce Ce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We celebrate our 14 year wedding anniversary. Staff was friendly professional food was amazing awesome breathtaking atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023