Hotel El Tecal
San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)
Hotel Specials
NYC
Package Specials
Package Specials
Superior Triple Room
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
431-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Superior Double Room
1 Double Bed
344 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
344-sq-foot room with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Quadruple Room
2 Double Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Family Room
4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
807-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views
Layout - 3 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Family Room, 3 Bedrooms
3 Queen Beds or 1 Large Twin Bed
Overlooking the courtyard
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Deluxe Apartment
2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Overlooking the garden
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Deluxe Studio Suite
2 King Beds
Overlooking the pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Family Room
1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Family Studio, 1 Bedroom
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Overlooking the garden
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Family Apartment
6 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
807-sq-foot room with garden views
Layout - 4 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Standard Double Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
323-sq-foot room with pool views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Standard Quadruple Room
2 Double Beds
409-sq-foot room with garden views
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Superior Quadruple Room
2 Queen Beds
772 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Air conditioning and fresh towels every 2 days
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Location
When you stay at Hotel El Tecal in Ballena, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Playa Colonia and Uvita Beach. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Marino Ballena National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Arco Beach.
Accommodation Details
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include microwaves and rice cookers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Restaurants, Lounges & Bars
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Meetings & Conventions
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Nearby
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Playa Colonia - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Uvita Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Marino Ballena National Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Punta Uvita - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Catarata uvita - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Playa Ballena - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Secret Lau Pool - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Arco Beach - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Playa Hermosa - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Pinuela Beach - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Ventanas Beach - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Tortuga Beach - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Playa Tortuga - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Playa Garza - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Playa Dominicalito - 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Daily
- Free WiFi
- Free breakfast
- Free full breakfast
- Free self parking
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Garden
- Housekeeping on request
- Laundry Services
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Picnic Area
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
(*) = Free, some restrictions may apply