Saltish Hotel & Villas

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ballena with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Beach nearby
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Outdoor dining

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Playa Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Uvita Beach
    16 min walk
  • Playa Colonia
    16 min walk
  • Punta Uvita
    2 min drive
  • Buenos Aires (BAI)
    95 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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About the area

Uvita

At Saltish Hotel & Villas you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Ballena B&B include Punta Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park.

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Punta Uvita - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Catarata uvita - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 5.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Saltish Hotel & Villas

Bed & breakfast in Ballena with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Saltish Hotel & Villas. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ballena bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Saltish Hotel & Villas offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 7 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 7 per cent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Saltish Hotel & Villas Ballena
Saltish Boutique Bed Breakfast
Saltish Hotel & Villas Bed & breakfast
Saltish Hotel & Villas Bed & breakfast Ballena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Saltish Hotel & Villas?

Saltish Hotel & Villas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Saltish Hotel & Villas?

Yep, Saltish Hotel & Villas has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Saltish Hotel & Villas?

Yep, Saltish Hotel & Villas is a short 16-minute walk from Uvita Beach.

Does Saltish Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Saltish Hotel & Villas has an outdoor pool.

Does Saltish Hotel & Villas serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Saltish Hotel & Villas?

No, Saltish Hotel & Villas does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Saltish Hotel & Villas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Saltish Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

5.0
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7.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms are basic, clean, and functional. The air conditioner was barely able to cool the room enough for daytime sleeping probably due to poor seals around the window and door.The shower was cold water only and was missing a shower head so water just poured out of an open pipe....functionally okay. The bathroom was stocked with paper and a couple kinds of soaps. The towels and bedding were of decent quality and clean. The shared refrigerator was very full so space was limiting and the ice maker could keep up with guest demand. The kitchen was decently stocked and the dinning area was nice but a bit stuffy.....could use some ceiling fans. Be prepared to pay in full in cash upon arrival because they have no online or credit card capability and there's no ATM in the neighborhood. The reasons for the unsatisfied review are due to way the host, Natalia, handled a couple issues as follows: 1. There is no sign to turn off the air conditioner when not in the room. We returned to a hot and stuffy room one night because the power to the air conditioner was disconnected without any explanation or note. Since the host was not there it took awhile to get the situation remedied. 2. Without going into too many details just be warned that NO guests are even allowed on site. This requirement is not clearly listed anywhere. This means if a friend comes there to go to lunch with you they have to wait outside on the street. The unsatisfied review is mainly due to this issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property, nice pool, air conditioning, access to fridge and kitchen. The wifi signal was very weak, tiny bathroom too small to get dressed in was a problem staying with three people. The hotel listing doesn't match the actual hotel. The hotel is located down a long rocky dirt road. It's a 15 or 20 minute walk to get food in the heat unless you have a car or take an uber. It would be nice to have access to food closer but mainly as a traveler without phone service in Costa Rica I needed the wifi to be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020