Saltish Hotel & Villas

3.0 star property
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Exterior
Exterior
Food court
Food court
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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About the area

Uvita

When you stay at Saltish Hotel & Villas in Ballena, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Punta Uvita and Uvita Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Playa Colonia and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from 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 an outdoor pool
Saltish Hotel & Villas offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Fan

Bathroom

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

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

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 percent 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 onsite 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
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

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