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Hotel Amenities
Renovations + Closures
The property will be renovating from June 13 2024 to June 23 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
- Swimming pool
During renovations, the inn will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Property Features
Vista Ballena features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The inn offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
This business-friendly inn also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.
Vista Ballena is a smoke-free property.
- Picnic area
- Daily
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free breakfast
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Pool sun loungers
- Free valet parking
- Smoke-free property
- Children's pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Terrace
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Concierge services
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 20
- Number of floors - 2
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
Family Friendly Amenities
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Children's pool
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
Room Amenities
Vista Ballena offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ballena inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Air conditioning
- Room service (limited hours)
- Television
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Premium bedding
- Wireless internet access
- Shower only
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- TV size measurement: inch
- Towels provided
- Number of bathrooms - 1
- Bed sheets not available
Parking
Free self parking , Free valet parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food & Drink
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Spa Services
- Massages
Nearby Activities
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Ecotours on site
- Snorkeling nearby
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Fees
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per person
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70
- Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Temperature checks are available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Security system
Debit cards not accepted
Protective clothing is not available to guests
Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Smoke detector
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
We should mention
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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