Elan at Ballena Beach  

In Bahía Ballena, tucked inside a national park and a short drive from sandy shores. This beach aparthotel sits about 4 minutes from Ventanas Beach, 8 minutes from Uvita Beach, 3.7 miles (6 km) from Tortuga Beach and roughly 9.5 miles (15.3 km) from the Terraba Sierpe wetlands.

Eighteen individually decorated guestrooms with full kitchens—think full-size refrigerators, ovens, microwaves and in-unit washers/dryers—plus private furnished balconies. Rooms include 42-inch LED TVs with cable and daily housekeeping. Accessible features include an elevator and facilities designed for guests with disabilities.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or melt into the hot tub, then fire up the barbecue in the picnic area. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, on-site laundry, concierge services, free self-parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) keep things easy. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings from your balcony.

A conference hall and express check-in make small meetings simple. Luggage storage, concierge assistance and complimentary wireless internet help keep work on track.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine for a taste of the region, while picnic and barbecue areas offer casual, al fresco options.