18-Room Boutique Hotel in Bahia Ballena | 18 Bed / 22 Bath

This turnkey 18-room hotel in Bahia Ballena is one of the most compelling Costa Rica real estate investments on the Southern Pacific coast. Sitting on 2,429 m² (0.6 acres) of thoughtfully designed grounds, Hotel Sueños de María delivers authentic Costa Rican character — vibrant colors, indigenous décor, open-air courtyards — with the kind of meticulous upkeep that tells you this property has been loved.

The 10,000 sq ft property features 22 bathrooms and a flexible mix of room types: two-bedroom apartments, one-bedroom apartments, single and multi-sleeper rooms, and two private suites with dedicated pools and patios. Guests enjoy two large swimming pools, a jacuzzi, umbrella-shaded lounge areas, two outdoor kitchens, and a spacious ranchero with BBQ and lawn space perfect for group events. Every room is equipped with zoned AC, and the entire property runs on solar power — dramatically reducing electricity costs and selling surplus energy back to the ICE grid.

The income potential here is serious. Occupancy rates are strong, reviews are excellent (8.4 on Booking.com, 4.4 on Google), and a street-facing commercial restaurant space with its own parking and entrance is ready to lease or owner-operate for additional revenue. Ample parking at the front entrance includes a reception area and security office, with overflow parking at the rear.

What makes this Bahia Ballena property for sale especially attractive is the location. Everything is within walking distance — beaches, grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and the coastal bus line. No 4x4 required. You are steps from Marino Ballena National Park, home to the iconic whale tail sandbar formation visible at low tide and some of the best whale and dolphin watching in the country. The surrounding area offers world-class snorkeling, surfing, scuba diving, waterfall hikes, ziplining, horseback riding, and boat tours.

Bahia Ballena sits within the Costa Ballena corridor on the Osa Peninsula, a region that continues to draw expat buyers, digital nomads, and eco-tourists in growing numbers. For anyone exploring Costa Rica homes for sale with real cash-flow potential, this is the kind of property that rarely comes to market — priced to sell and ready for its next chapter. Contact us today to schedule a private tour.