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Vista Celestial

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View
Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2km noreste de Catarata de Uvita, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Secret Lau Pool
    8 min drive
  • Catarata uvita
    11 min drive
  • The Whale's Tail
    1 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (BAI)
    161 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ballena

When you stay at Vista Celestial in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Arco Beach. .This luxury hotel is within the vicinity of Punta Uvita.

What's nearby

  • Secret Lau Pool - 8 min drive
  • Catarata uvita - 11 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive
  • Arco Beach - 18 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Vista Celestial

Luxury hotel with 6 spa tubs and a full-service spa
Vista Celestial offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and private spa tubs. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include minibars and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

6 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring private plunge pools and private spa tubs. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy international cuisine at 9 Degrees Lounge, a poolside restaurant which features a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
9 Degrees Lounge - This poolside fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • 9 Degrees Lounge

Things to do

  • 6 hot tubs
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private plunge pool
  • Private hot tub
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 220 per vehicle (one-way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Vista Celestial Hotel Uvita
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Vista Celestial Uvita
Vista Celestial
Vista Celestial Hotel Ballena
Vista Celestial Ballena
Hotel Vista Celestial Ballena
Ballena Vista Celestial Hotel
Vista Celestial Hotel
Hotel Vista Celestial
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Vista Celestial Ballena
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Vista Celestial Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and its views are top notch. Loved our stay and the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Villa Celestial is aptly named, beautiful
An absolute gem of a property. Amazing views, amazing staff, awesome food and privacy prevails. Whether it is lounging in your own plunge pool/hot tub overlooking the Whales Tail, or doing your own exploring in the vast jungle, you can do as much or as little at Vista Celestial. In some places you can take the statement, "4x4 a most" to get to the property, with a grain of salt, not here. YOU NEED A 4 wheeled drive vehicle to transverse up to the property over some very steep terrain. But don't worry if you don't, they will come get you, but it is a really fun drive up and down. Also, getting from main house to villas is a nice climb/descent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful private location with an amazing view. Tough road up mountain especially when it’s being worked on.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessz, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed at many places all over the world and this is my favorite. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and offer impeccable service. The property is heavenly. From the beautiful view to the waterfall and animals, you will love this retreat! Great food too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon in Paradise
My wife and I enjoyed an amazing 1-week honeymoon here. A beautiful place operated by wonderful people. I came across VC through searches for resorts that provide gluten-free dining options, so it wasn't a factor for us (Celiac) during this special week. They were responsive to my queries beforehand and all the staff were extremely attentive. At one point, the food was so good we began doubting that it actually could be GF. They noticed and graciously had the chefs describe their recipes/ingredients. Above and beyond! The pictures are true. The clean villas have a spectacular valley and ocean views (of Uvita's Whale Tail). We ventured out for snorkeling (Cano Island) and nature-watching (Rio Sierpe), which were both fun and run by good operators. VC covered all of the arrangements, which made things easy. For NYE, they brought in two fantastic salsa dance pairs. We otherwise lounged at our villa, in the private hot tub, sipping champagne, listening to the birds, and staring at the stars. We flew into SJO and had planned to connect on a regional flight to Quepos to trim the travel time. Be aware that the immigration line at is long, and that Sansa Air will give your pre-booked/paid seats to others and tell you the flight is closed for maintenance. We had to take a 3-hour van at night to connect to our 1-hour taxi to VC, which made for a very long travel day. But at the end of a very steep and bumpy road is paradise, well worth the journey!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place!!!!!!!
Ett fantastiskt litet hotell som levererar utmärkt service och trevlig personal, underbar mat, fantastisk miljö där man är mitt i regnskogen och kan uppleva djur och natur på nära håll. Passar människor som vill ha en lugn och skön semester! Martin och Cecilia Sweden
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018