Hotel Luz de Luna

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ballena with outdoor pool and restaurant
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Outdoor pool
Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Single Room, Pool View
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
200 m al suroeste, del Puente del Río Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Catarata uvita
    4 min drive
  • Uvita Beach
    7 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata
    1 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (BAI)
    93 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Single Room, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Uvita

At Hotel Luz de Luna you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from Uvita Beach and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Playa Colonia. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, La Fogata, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Ballena hotel include Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool.

What's nearby

  • Punta Uvita - 4 min drive
  • Catarata uvita - 4 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 5 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 7 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Luz de Luna

Hotel in Ballena with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Luz de Luna. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Dining venue
Hotel Luz de Luna offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, German, 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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Fogata

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10 per person

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
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 Discover.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Luz de Luna?

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

Is parking available at Hotel Luz de Luna?

Yep, Hotel Luz de Luna has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Luz de Luna?

The closest beach to Hotel Luz de Luna is Uvita Beach (2.3 km).

Does Hotel Luz de Luna have a pool?

Hotel Luz de Luna has an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Luz de Luna serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Luz de Luna?

No, Hotel Luz de Luna does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Luz de Luna?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Luz de Luna's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Luz de Luna?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Luz de Luna?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Luz de Luna Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 62 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Faheem

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

DHIRAJ

Disliked: Staff & service
Ok. New management needs to make improvements
We stayed here for 4 nights during Envision festival. Hotel is under new management now and I felt like cleaning service was lacking. Our mattress kept sinking in. Our room was not cleaned every day. We ran out of shower gel and toilet paper. Rooms did not have any luggage rack or hangers or closet. Restaurant and the breakfast was excellent and is still managed by the old owner (Philippe). The staff was very friendly. Hopefully the hotels new management takes this feedback and makes improvements.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Dori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little gem nestled in the heart of Uvita is the brain-child of Jade and Tyler; two millennials who have both energy and vision. Since taking over in early January, they have made major changes to the facility. It's clean, unpretentious and ticks all the boxes. They have teamed with Roxie, the proprietor of the restaurant 'La Fogata' next door where you can enjoy a huge and wholesome breakfast. Actually having dinner there was also an excellent option. Very good food! The only thing we missed was a bar fridge in our room... which I was assured has been ordered and is on a truck somewhere moving slowly along those Costa Rican roads! Oh well.... Next time!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is amazing and the lady cation ideal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uvita
Great place, pool, nice restaurant and food. Very close to Ballenas State park.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lived the property and the service! Everyone and everything was just wonderful. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chey, Maine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real gem. Stayed here for the second time for envision festival. The owners are so nice and helpful. The breakfast spread was amazing and FREE. The mattresses are comfy and the rooms are clean. We will be staying here again. Highly highly recommended if you’re in the Uvita area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay. Amazing owner!!
Excellent hotel. The owners are super friendly and very accommodating. Location is fantastic 5 mins walk to the city center. They serve delicious breakfast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, affordable, and clean...all you can need!
Hotel Luz de Luna is a really small, quaint hotel on a side street in Uvita. It is clean, but simple. Good room, secure, and staffed by VERY nice people. The restaurant next door is also ran by the hotel owners and has fantastic food. Not really walkable to the beach, but a short drive on a quiet, untraveled road and you're there. The bed is not very comfortable, unless you are into REALLY firm mattresses. The mattress is fine, but it sits on a concrete block base, which hardens the mattress a little too much. But there is free WiFi and breakfast and it is not expensive at all. I cannot emphasize how accommodating and nice the staff is. Anything you need, including a late check in, and it was taken care of. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
OK Lodgings in a Great Place
This is a nondescript motel with a god restaurant in a great area. The bed wasn't very comfortable and the WiFi barely worked. Neither did the light outside our room. On the plus side, it had a god bathroom and the restaurant is a deservedly popular and lively place. Overall it seemed a bit overpriced for what we got, but Uvita is great with lovely beaches and access to all that this fantastic part of Costa Rica offers. Try to do better than this motel, but if you can't stay here and enjoy the Costa de Ballena.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple beach motel with amazing restaurant
This hotel was more like an American motel, very basic but clean with tiny rooms and particularly comfortable beds. Fit our needs for a one night stay just to sleep, as it was close to the beach and had a (fabulous) pizza restaurant attached to it. Breakfast at the restaurant (included in our reservation) was the best we had on our entire trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filipe, the owner, was very nice and is in the process of improving the property. He has a ways to go. The rooms are small, with limited amenities, but very clean. No coffee maker (but breakfast is included), no seating in the room other than the bed (but no room for chairs anyway). The AC was great, which is nice in Uvita at this time of year. Filipe gave us detailed information on things to do in the area. We are pulling for him to make this place a big success. One other thing, the food at the attached restaurant is really good, especially the pizza.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is difficult to find using GPS (Garmin) which does not think it exists and there are no signs along the road to direct you. Even the locals walking along the unpaved road nearby did not know it existed. Management agreed they need signs. The service we got was great, and the food was the best we ate in our two week stay traveling around Costa Rica. Their restaurant, Fogata, was well known to the locals who came as couples and families to especially enjoy their pizzas, spit roasted chicken, and other great offerings including the best corvina and mussels we have ever eaten in our travels! The room was very small but the bed, AC, and bathroom were good, and there is only space for a couple of cars to park in their lot and the rest must park on the dirt road. We would stay here again or recommend it to friends. A special person was Rosanna, "Roxy," who served our food and helped us with whatever we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
basic and clean
March 2018 Hotel is on a dirt road a quarter a mile from the main road. Its a basic, small, clean room with exposed shelf and no where to hang clothes.No safe in the room. Swimming pool on premised but did not use it. We had memory foam bed. Not my favorite but adequate. Hot water and air conditioning worked. We were on second floor which had a table and chairs on the balcony away from the room. Nice to sit there and watch birds. Good breakfast and nice staff. The hotel is on the road to Whale's Tail about one and half mile from the hotel. Little to far to walk in the heat. Parking is available at park entrance, $4 for the day. The beach is hot,large and beautiful with shade at the forest edge. The ocean is like a lake and in the upper 80s. Beach towels where not supplied by the hotel. There are no chairs or umbrellas at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Brigitte, CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staying in Uvita at local Hotel
This Hotel is in the center of Uvita, clean and comfortable. Walking distance to town, yet too far for beach, but a short ride in a taxi. The pool is small but a great place to relax. The hotel offers tea in the afternoon, even at the pool side. Star gazing decks. Restaurant has local food, great pizza and lovely breakfast - often breakfast buffet Parking is secure .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

david, canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a dump
W e got there at 5:00 in the afternoon.the place was a real dump beside a gravel road. we had paid in Sept. through Expedia. the place was rented to somebody else. i would never recommend that dump. the pictures on line are not even the same
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel near the national park beaches.
I'd give this hotel 3.5 stars. My room was quite basic, but clean. The location was good for access to the nearby national park. The associated restaurant was also good and breakfast was free for guests. Fair value for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay
Room was in terrific shape. The hotel and restaurant staff was so nice and friendly. I wish I could have stayed longer!