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Surrounded by lush tropical gardens this resort offers a spa an outdoor pool and Mediterranean-style suites with ocean views. The Ballena Marine National Park is a 15-minute walk away.Cristal Ballena Hotel Resort & Spa is situated in Costa Ballena between the Pacific Ocean and rainforest-covered mountains. The resort offers a beach shuttle and has a private rainforest hiking trail.Each spacious air-conditioned suite has a four-poster bed satellite TV and a balcony. A minibar and coffee maker are included and bathrooms come with toiletries and a hairdryerThe poolside Pura Vida bar-restaurant serves Costa Rican and international dishes and has wonderful ocean views. The varied buffet breakfast includes home-baked bread and fresh fruit.The Cristal Ballena can arrange diving and snorkelling sessions or whale-watching trips in the nearby Marine National Park.