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2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Interior
Outdoor pool, an infinity pool, free cabanas, sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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2km noreste de Catarata de Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Place, Catarata uvita
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Secret Lau Pool
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Vista Celestial

4.5-star Bahía Ballena hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Vista Celestial offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and private hot 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 hot 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.
Vista Celestial features a full-service spa, 6 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Vista Celestial is a smoke-free property.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 9 Degrees Lounge

Things to do

  • 6 hot tubs
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Infinity pool
  • Library
  • Natural pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
Vista Celestial Hotel
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
Vista Celestial Hotel
Vista Celestial Ballena
Vista Celestial Hotel Ballena

Vista Celestial Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tekera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful eco conscious property, luxurious rooms with amazing views of the surrounding forest and the ocean, excellent chef on property and very friendly staff. The owners made a point of greeting each guest personally. It was truly a 5 star experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, who referred to you by name. Beautiful views off the deck from the plunge pool, laying in bed and from the bathroom. Breakfast was delicious and included in stay. Quite the drive up the hill, would recommend a 4x4. Jose (the server) was very helpful and the sweetest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saima Tajamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vejen op til er ikke så god men selve stedet er meget smukt og service er også virkelig g
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessz

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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