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Hotel Tucan

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Ballena with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Family Room
Triple Room | Room amenity
Triple Room | Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
100 Mtrs Este del Banco de Costa Rica, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Catarata uvita
    16 min walk
  • Secret Lau Pool
    16 min walk
  • Soda Ranchito Doña María
    2 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (BAI)
    93 min drive

Room options

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Family Room (Large)

Family Room (Large)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Pool View

Shower, towels

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Children's books
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Children's books
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Uvita

At Hotel Tucan you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, Tucan Bar & Resto, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Ballena guest house, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Uvita Beach and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Playa Colonia.
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What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 16 min walk
  • Arco Beach - 5 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 6 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 6 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 7 min drive

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 coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel Tucan. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Hotel Tucan was completed in November 2021.

This Ballena guest house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Tucan offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. This Ballena guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
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, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Tucan?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Tucan?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Tucan on 1 Jan 2025 start from AU$211.51, 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 Hotel Tucan?

Yep, Hotel Tucan has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Tucan?

The closest beach to Hotel Tucan is Uvita Beach (3 km).

Does Hotel Tucan have a pool?

Hotel Tucan has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Hotel Tucan family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Tucan is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Tucan serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Tucan?

No, Hotel Tucan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Tucan?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Tucan?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hotel Tucan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dinia

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great outdoor hostel and restaurant
We stayed only a few nights while we went to the beach, toured Corcovado, and went whale watching. Eventhough we weren't at the hostel the majority of our time, we still were pleased with our stay. Our room had an AC and sink. There is a shared kitchen where we cooked food and stored groceries in the fridge. There are a few shared bathrooms so it wasn't difficult to find an open shower each night. The restaurant had a lot of affordable options for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was under 3,000 colones while most dinner was less than 6,000.

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our time at the Tucan and even saw one there
Fun,relaxing, friendly place. Pleasant outdoor space for some great nature watching. Nice indoor areas for socialising. Good location near bus stop, shops,restaurants etc.Shortish walk to waterfalls. Useful free shuttle to beach. Good food in restaurant and also decent shared kitchen. Amazing,helpful friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very colorful place!
We stayed six nights. Wednesday and Saturday were a little loud with the live band. Everything shuts down at 10 p.m. though. Nice to walk to the waterfall, bamboo forest, and local restaurants. Very close to a supermarket and having the communal kitchen was great.