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Villas Ela

Your private paradise in Bahía Ballena

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4 Rooms in the Complex + Private Apartment
Bahía Ballena, Osa
Pool · 2 Jacuzzis · Rancho
WhatsApp 8989-0016

About us

Where nature
embraces you

Villas Ela is a boutique tourism complex in Bahía Ballena, near the Whale's Tail and Marino Ballena National Park — one of the most biodiverse destinations in Costa Rica.

We offer 4 rooms within the complex that share a pool, 2 jacuzzis, a rancho, and gardens, plus a fully self-contained apartment with a private pool.

Complex + Apartment5 places to stay
Pool & 2 JacuzzisShared in the complex + private in the apartment
Tropical gardensTerrace, rancho, and balcony
Prime locationSteps from the Whale's Tail
Villas Ela
Pool Jacuzzi

Our accommodations

Choose your ideal space

Villas Ela Apartment Self-Contained ApartmentPrivate pool

Villas Ela Apartment

A private unit with a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, its own pool, lounge, and terrace. Set apart from the main complex.

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Room 1 Studio with Kitchen

Room 1

A studio with its own kitchen. Access to the complex's pool, rancho, 2 jacuzzis, terrace, and gardens.

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Room 2 The largest

Room 2

The largest room in the complex. Private bathroom, cable TV, private terrace, and hand-painted murals. Access to the pool, rancho, 2 jacuzzis, and gardens.

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Room 3 Private Room

Room 3

A comfortable room with garden views. Private bathroom, cable TV, private terrace, and hand-painted murals. Access to all common areas.

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Room 4 Superior Room

Room 4

A superior room with a private bathroom and rustic-tropical style. Access to all common areas.

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Complex Common Areas

Pool, 2 jacuzzis, rancho, shared kitchen, balcony, elevated terrace, tropical gardens, and more.

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Discover Villas Ela

What to do nearby

Attractions & Activities

Bahía Ballena will surprise you at every turn — from pristine beaches to one of the most biodiverse rainforests on the planet.

Whale Watching
⭐ Signature Experience

Whale Watching

Humpback whales, dolphins, Playa Ventanas, and the Whale's Tail. Snorkeling in the dry season (Dec–Mar). Departs 8:30 AM.

Corcovado and Isla del Caño
Ecotourism · Full Day

Corcovado + Isla del Caño

A guided hike through the most biodiverse forest on Earth and snorkeling at the Isla del Caño Marine Reserve. Departs 6:30 AM.

Playa Uvita — The Whale's Tail
Beach

Playa Uvita · The Whale's Tail

The iconic golden sandbar shaped like a whale's tail, just minutes from Villas Ela. Perfect for low-tide walks, surfing, and sunsets.

Available tours

All tours with Villas Ela Tour & Travel

Half day & late departure

Humpback whale breaching in Bahía Ballena
8:30 AM

Marino Ballena Combo Tour

Whale and dolphin watching, the Ventanas Caves/Beach, and a swim in the ocean near the Whale's Tail. Snorkeling included in the dry season (Dec–Mar).

✓ Water · Fruit · Certified guide · Snorkel gear (dry season)

Guided walk along the Whale's Tail sandbar
6 AM · 1 PM

Whale's Tail Walk

A guided walk along the Playa Uvita sandbar at low tide. Seabirds, iguanas, raccoons, and unique rock formations.

✓ Park entrance · Water · Fruit · Certified guide

Scarlet macaw in Marino Ballena National Park
8:30 AM

Sloths & Birds

A naturalist walk through Marino Ballena National Park to spot sloths, tropical birds, and coastal ecosystems.

✓ Park entrance · Water · Fruit · Naturalist guide

Sloth spotted on the night tour
6:00 PM

Night Wildlife Tour

An educational night walk through the rainforest. Tree frogs, snakes, and insects. Perfect for families, photographers, and nature lovers.

✓ Naturalist guide · Flashlights · Boots · Snack

Uvita Waterfall
7:30 · 10:30 · 2 PM

Canopy & Uvita Waterfall

Ziplines, rappelling, and the Monkey Drop. Swim in a natural pool and slide down the waterfall. Adrenaline surrounded by rainforest.

✓ Guide · Lunch included

Horseback tour along Playa Hermosa
9 AM · 3 · 4:30 PM

Horseback Riding — Playa Hermosa

Three routes: rainforest and wildlife (monkeys, sloths), a beach gallop, or a Pacific sunset from Playa Hermosa.

✓ Local guide · Full gear · Safety briefing

Coffee tour: farm visit and coffee tasting
8:30 AM

ATV / SXS with Coffee Experience

Mano del Morete, San Luis waterfall, and a ride through the countryside. Ends at a coffee farm with a tasting and a coffee class. Ages 18+ with a license.

✓ Water · Snacks · Helmet and safety gear

ATV tour to the Uvita Waterfall
8:30 AM · 1:30 PM

ATV to the Uvita Waterfall

Back roads through coffee and banana plantations and stream crossings. Ends at the Uvita Waterfall: a natural rock slide, a pool, and jumping platforms.

✓ Helmet · Guide · Waterfall entrance · Snacks

Kayaking and snorkeling in Marino Ballena National Park
High tide

Kayak & Snorkel — Marino Ballena

Kayak out to the Whale's Tail, guided snorkeling on the reef, a fresh-fruit break, and a mangrove tour with an ecosystem talk.

✓ Park entrance · Water · Guide · Kayak and snorkel gear

Kayaking in the Térraba-Sierpe mangroves
High tide

Kayaking in the Térraba-Sierpe Mangroves

The largest mangrove in Costa Rica. Birds, crocodiles, pre-Columbian stone spheres, and Indigenous history. A one-of-a-kind biodiversity experience.

✓ Boat transport · Bilingual guide · Safety gear

Full-day excursions

Sea turtle at Isla del Caño
6:30 AM

Corcovado + Isla del Caño

The best of the South Pacific in a day: a guided hike in Corcovado (monkeys, macaws) and snorkeling at the Isla del Caño Marine Reserve (turtles, corals).

✓ Guide · Transport · Lunch · Entrances · Snorkel gear

Corcovado National Park rainforest, San Pedrillo Station
6:30 AM

San Pedrillo Station, Corcovado

Two interior rainforest trails. Monkeys, macaws, toucans, and tropical plants. A typical local lunch at the end of the tour.

✓ Corcovado entrance · Transport · Lunch · Certified guide

Snorkeling at Isla del Caño
6:30 AM

Snorkeling at Isla del Caño

Snorkeling at two different spots: tropical fish, corals, turtles, and manta rays. Ocean views from the lookout and a local lunch.

✓ Reserve entrances · Transport · Lunch · Certified guide

Nauyaca Waterfalls
8:30 AM

Waterfalls Tour

Visit 3 different waterfalls and a beach in a single day. The most complete tour for lovers of water and nature.

✓ Transport · Water · Fruit · Lunch

The Nauyaca Waterfalls deep in the rainforest
8:30 AM

Uvita & Nauyaca Waterfalls

A full-day excursion to the two most spectacular waterfalls in the area. Trails, natural pools, and lunch along the way.

✓ Guide · Transport · Water · Snacks · Lunch

Tour bookings and information: villaselatours@gmail.com · +506 8989-0016 / 8312-6767

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Where we are

Bahía Ballena,
Costa Rica

Close to the Whale's Tail, Marino Ballena National Park, and the most beautiful beaches on Costa Rica's South Pacific coast.

200 m south of Plaza Bahía, south side
Bahía Ballena, Uvita · Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Marino Ballena National Park · 5 min
Playa Uvita — The Whale's Tail
Playa Dominicalito · 10 min
Corcovado National Park · 1.5 hrs
Palmar Sur Airport · 45 min
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Contact

Ready for your
perfect getaway?

Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get right back to you with availability, rates, and everything you need to know.

Accommodation bookings: villaselacr@gmail.com

Tour information and bookings: villaselatours@gmail.com

Phone: 8989-0016 · 8312-6767

· Villas Ela Apartment
Villas Ela Apartment
Self-Contained Apartment

Villas Ela Apartment

Sleeps up to 2 1 bedroom · full bathroom Private pool

About this space

The Villas Ela Apartment is a fully self-contained unit set apart from the main complex. It features a private bedroom, equipped kitchen, full bathroom, terrace, lounge area, and its own private pool. The ideal choice for guests seeking maximum privacy and independence in Bahía Ballena. Available on Booking.com and Airbnb.

What's included

  • 1 private bedroom
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Full bathroom
  • Private pool
  • Lounge area
  • Private terrace
  • Patio
  • Fully self-contained
  • WiFi
  • Bed linens included

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· Room 1
Room 1
Studio with Kitchen

Room 1

Sleeps up to 2 Double bed · private bathroom ~28 m²

About this space

Room 1 is one of a kind at the complex: it has its own built-in kitchen, giving you complete freedom to prepare your own meals. As part of the Villas Ela complex, you'll have access to the pool, rancho, 2 jacuzzis, balcony, terrace, gardens, and shared kitchen.

What's included

  • Its own built-in kitchen
  • Double bed
  • Private bathroom
  • WiFi
  • Access to pool and jacuzzis
  • Rancho and gardens
  • Elevated terrace
  • Bed linens included

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· Room 2
Room 2
Private Room

Room 2

Sleeps up to 2 Double bed · private bathroom ~35 m²

About this space

The largest room in the complex, comfortable and well equipped. Private bathroom, cable TV, private terrace, and hand-painted murals. Part of the Villas Ela complex, with access to the pool, 2 jacuzzis, rancho, balcony, terrace, gardens, and a shared kitchen between rooms 2, 3, and 4.

What's included

  • Access to shared pool
  • 2 jacuzzis
  • Social rancho
  • Equipped shared kitchen
  • Balcony over the pool
  • Elevated terrace
  • Tropical gardens
  • WiFi
  • Parking
  • Bed linens included

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· Room 3
Room 3
Private Room

Room 3

Sleeps up to 3 Double bed + extra bed · bathroom ~45 m²

About this space

A bright, comfortable room with large windows and views of the tropical garden. Private bathroom, cable TV, private terrace, and hand-painted murals. Full access to all common areas: pool, 2 jacuzzis, rancho, terrace, balcony, and shared kitchen.

What's included

  • Access to shared pool
  • 2 jacuzzis
  • Social rancho
  • Equipped shared kitchen
  • Balcony over the pool
  • Elevated terrace
  • Tropical gardens
  • WiFi
  • Parking
  • Bed linens included

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· Room 4
Room 4
Superior Room

Room 4

Sleeps up to 2 Double bed · private bathroom ~30 m²

About this space

The most elegant option in the complex. Private bathroom, rustic-tropical decor, and full access to the pool, 2 jacuzzis, rancho, elevated terrace, balcony, and gardens. Shared kitchen between rooms 2, 3, and 4.

What's included

  • Access to shared pool
  • 2 jacuzzis
  • Social rancho
  • Equipped shared kitchen
  • Balcony over the pool
  • Elevated terrace
  • Tropical gardens
  • WiFi
  • Parking
  • Bed linens included

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· Common Areas
Common Areas
Villas Ela Complex

Common Areas

For all complex guests Shared spaces Large outdoor area

About this space

The Villas Ela complex offers beautiful common areas for all guests: a pool, 2 jacuzzis, a social rancho, an equipped kitchen, a balcony overlooking the pool, an elevated terrace with panoramic views, lush tropical gardens, and an entrance adorned with artistic murals.

What's included

  • Shared pool
  • 2 jacuzzis
  • Social rancho
  • Equipped shared kitchen
  • Balcony over the pool
  • Elevated terrace
  • Tropical gardens (18 photos)
  • Artistic entrance
  • Parking
  • WiFi throughout the complex

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