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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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November 2025

December 2025

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Exceptional

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Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Place, Arco Beach
Place, Uvita Beach
Place, Playa Ballena
Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)

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Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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 ecotours and mountain biking.

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What's nearby

Arco Beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Uvita Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
Playa Ballena - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
Catarata uvita - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
Marino Ballena National Park - 13 min drive - 5.3 km

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬10 min drive
‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬9 min drive
‪The Bakery - ‬11 min drive
‪Sibu - ‬11 min drive
‪Ballena Bistro - ‬11 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.

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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

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Communication

10/10 Excellent

ULANA

8 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Really enjoyed our stay - thank you very much!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

12 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean and the maintenance guy was super nice showing us the property and how to get in

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

1 May, 2025

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

Niamh

3 Mar, 2025

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

Natalie

27 Jun, 2025

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

Martin

9 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Found Paradise in Costa Rica!

I have been traveling for pleasure and for work throughout my life. I have been using hotels.com for on average 50+ hotel nights per year last 10 years. And finally, I felt I should leave a very positive review. Canavida Villas & Resort is the first booking where the everything exceeded the expectations. Top Location, service, communication, quality of stay, THE VIEW, the staff, the people, the pool, THE GRILL, the nature... I don't know where to start or to end. Basically images are in most hotel presentations showing a refined view of reality, in this case the nice photos of the property did not reflect the reality, IT WAS EVEN BETTER IRL! If you want to have a weekend or a week at one of the best locations in CR, then you just found it. Yes, it is on a hill = there is a challenging climb with your car, but you can get there with a 2 wheel drive. Uvita as location is also very nice, but why bother to go there except for grocery shopping, this resort is a paradise you don't want to leave!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berco

15 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great villa. All new and well maintained. Stunning location, close to the jungle and overlooking the pacific. House has all facilities. Be mindful there is a 15 min or so gravel road to the main road / village

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

4 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Su piscina infinita con vista a la cola de la ballena y el atardecer la amamos 100/10 Las fotos se quedan cortas a lo hermoso y de buen gusto. Los masajes y tours super recomendados!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

27 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Absolutely amazing location with stunning views. The property is new, well maintained, clean and has everything to need for your stay. We stayed in the Tucan villa, the pool was perfect and the covered deck was great on warm rainy days. The staff was super friendly and easy to connect with through What’sApp. Uvita beach is a short drive away, lots of good restaurants nearby. We stayed 12 nights and didn’t want to leave! We will definitely come back here if in Costa Rica again.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

27 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Maison bien équipée avec une vue splendide. Explications fournies par la propriétaire pour atteindre la maison très claires. Par contre route d'accès cahotique sans 4x4 et longue (5km). Une fois qu'on a atteint la maison, on n'a pas très envie de ressortir dîner.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian clay

5 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed for 8 nights in the Caracara house. It had everything we needed and had a great stay! Alberto and all the staff were helpful, friendly and amazing. The views were breath taking. We stayed in June 2025, during the rainy season and were so thankful we rented a 4wheel drive vehicle. We explored a lot and had a blast!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osiris

1 Jul, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

New place, clean and friendly!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

1 Jul, 2025

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

Prein

18 Jun, 2025

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

Jason

11 Jun, 2025

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

Jose

28 May, 2025

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

Michael

26 May, 2025

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

Wai Hing

9 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We drove from Ojochal side and the Google map link took us through the right road side. We eventually did get there. We stayed in Toucan (3 bedroom). The communication was on point. The road is indeed unpaved and it takes us about 15 min. We did have a 4x4 but didn’t really need to use the function only when it rained. We did notice the adjoining bedrooms, we can hear each other’s conversation. We were 2 couples and had to decide which rooms would give us more privacy. The place was real nice and cool. There’s AC in all the bedrooms and living room. The kitchen has most of what you’ll need to cook a meal. We couldn’t get the AC on and it was immediately addressed. We had to play with the shower to get the right temperature. It’s either very hot water or cold. We didn’t get a chance to address this. We’d stay here again. We felt safe and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

11 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pure Paradise at Casa Oropéndola – A Dream Getaway

We stayed at Casa Oropéndola at Canavida Resort from March 31st to April 4th, and it was nothing short of magical. The property is absolutely stunning—tucked into the lush hills of Uvita with breathtaking ocean views and surrounded by nature. Waking up to the sound of howler monkeys and tropical birds, then taking a dip in our own private pool while watching the sunrise—unreal. The 2-bedroom home is beautifully designed, with a perfect balance of modern comfort and eco-luxury. Everything was spotless and well-equipped, especially the kitchen, which made it easy to enjoy meals at home. We spent most of our time outside on the patio or in the pool, soaking in the peaceful vibes. The location couldn’t be better. It’s close to the beaches, waterfalls, and the national park, but still feels totally secluded and serene. The drive up is part of the adventure (definitely recommend a 4x4), and the views are 100% worth it. The hosts were fantastic—super responsive and thoughtful, making sure we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. We left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and already planning our return. If you're considering a stay here—do it. You won’t regret it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Laure

9 Apr, 2025

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

Marie

9 Apr, 2025

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

Andrea

3 Apr, 2025

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

2 Apr, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

24 Mar, 2025

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

Kim

24 Mar, 2025

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

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10/10

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9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

ULANA

ULANA

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Tyler

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stephen

10/10 Excellent

Niamh