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Canavida Villas & Resort

Holiday home with 10 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Marino Ballena National Park

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
S$111
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Calle la Union, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪169 min drive‬

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About the area

Bahía Ballena

Located in Bahía Ballena, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marino Ballena National Park and Catarata uvita. Playa Ballena and Playa Hermosa are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Catarata uvita - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Playa Ballena - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Que Tuanis Café - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Canavida Villas & Resort

Holiday home with 10 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Marino Ballena National Park
This smoke-free holiday home features 10 outdoor pools, concierge services and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and provides free WiFi and free wired Internet. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
This holiday home offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

10 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: CRC 20000 per accommodation, per stay, (varies per unit)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Canavida Villas & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 10 outdoor pools.

Is Canavida Villas & Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Canavida Villas & Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canavida Villas & Resort located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Marino Ballena National Park, Catarata uvita and Playa Ballena. Playa Hermosa and Pinuela Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Canavida Villas & Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Osiris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
New place, clean and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Canavida condo. The place was clean, modern, and comfortable. The view is spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ULANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay - thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Canavida Villa was amazing! The views were stunning, the space was clean and beautifully designed and the host was incredibly welcoming. We loved every moment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Emplacement de rêve ,le chant de la nature au coucher du soleil est d’une richesse sans nom, hôte très sympathique et vue à couper le souffle
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Beautiful setting and wonderful host. She had a wonderful vision and brought it to fruition. The view is unparalleled. Well worth the climb up the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excelente atención e instalaciones
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Idéal en famille ou avec des amis pour y séjouner

Très belle vue mer. Bel endroit. Logement très pratique avec sa cuisine, piscine débordante très agréable L'accueil québécois et très chaleureux.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Canada vida is definitely a great experience, breath taking views, very clean, very friendly staff this property is a must visit. Highly recommended…
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully furnished and comfortable condo nestled in a jungle setting overlooking the ocean. Sparkling clean infinity pool, full kitchen, BBQ pit on back patio, excellent service from host and staff. The 5k maintained rock road to get there from main hwy is a bit of a rough drive but well worth it. This was our 5th trip to Costa Rica and we have stayed at many wonderful places- but none as amazing as CanaVida. Only stayed 2 nights- wish we had stayed 2 weeks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Séjour inoubliable L’endroit est incroyablement magnifique un havre de paix avec une vue à couper le souffle . Tout est fait pour vous sentir bien . Jessica la gérante est au petit soin et chaleureuse. Ce séjour restera inoubliable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing stay

Our stay was absolutely amazing. Canavida is a beautiful place in the mountains sounds by nature. Very peaceful. And Jess was the most amazing host helping us out with everything from the moment we arrived. Can 100% recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house, beautiful environment, beautiful birds, nearby. So pretty much perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were able to experience 2 of the properties on our vacation. Both were absolutely beautiful. The
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernal

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Precioso

Es precioso y Perfecto. Y la atención del personal súper linda. Una vista al mar, perfecta
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Simply amazing

An INCREDIBLE time at Canavida. The area is stunning. The team that runs the resort is fabulous. We stayed at Casa Oropendola. The view of the Pacific was INCREDIBLE. As was the wildlife. The whale tail beach (and national park) is just down the hill and it's amazing. Playa Hermosa is also great (and has lifeguards). Loved the local waterfalls too (just a short drive away). I suggest renting a 4x4. It will make the drive easier. Lots of options for groceries at the bottom of the hill. We stayed for 6 nights and could have happily stayed even longer. FYI, Uvita is used to tourists so you can get around with little/no Spanish.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Bon rapport qualité prix

Bel endroit et logement bien équipé. Route d’accès de 5km non asphaltée mais cela reste praticable. Belle vue de la piscine. Avoir conscience que lieu est équipé de 5 condos donc promiscuité…, toutefois sans difficultés ou nuisance pour nous. En synthèse, bon séjour de 2 nuits et bon rapport qualité prix.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing! I have been traveling to Costa Rica since 1990 and I can tell you Canavida is one of the best values ever. From the initial communication and through the entire stay I was impressed. The condo we stayed at was perfect. Clean, well appointed, ocean views right out the back sliding glass doors, etc. I could go on. This is 100% a place I would highly recommend when in the Dominical/Uvita area. Just make sure to get a 4x4 to make access to the property as it is up the hill a little but do not let that discourage you. It is more than worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Jungle Paradise

Highly recommend Canavida. It was genuinely special. Set in the middle of a luscious jungle with incredible views of the ocean. Breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is amazing, the property is beautiful and the condo has all you need! Jessica is very kind and helpfull
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceptionnel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lækkert sted oppe og væk fra det meste.

Det er et fantastisk sted som kun kan anbefales! Vi havde lidt udfordringer med cikader som larmede helt vildt og ødelagde lidt af oplevelsen, men det var stadig virkelig fedt! Ligger 20 min væk fra byen og vejen dertil er bumpet og kraftigt kuperet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruslana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is super clean, mattresses are comfortable and kitchen is fully equipped. View is just breathtaking, you can enjoy sunset from pool. Owner and staff are friendly and responsive, feels like home. Just only one thing to be aware of is gravel road to the property that takes about 15 minutes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Traumhafte Location, erst vor einem Jahr fertiggestellt. Jesseca ist sehr nett und kümmert sich um das Wohlbefinden. Mega Aussicht und traumhafte Geräusche des Dschungels. Anfahrt über 4 km Schotterweg teilweise steil bergauf war sehr beschwerlich. Wir konnten den Weg mit 4x4 bewältigen. Werden die Zeit dort oben nicht so schnell vergessen
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved Canavida! If you want the hustle and bustle of a city, this place isn't for you. But if you want to be in the middle of nature with spectacular views, this place is heaven. It is well equipped with everything you need, and is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Just make sure to bring in whatever groceries you need before you start the drive up the long dirt road. The road was fine, but we were glad we had a 4x4 with high clearance. We could have driven without it, but it was easy with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025