Balu Retreat Center | Apartment in Playa Junquillal

Q: How much does it cost per night to stay in Balu Retreat Center?

Best-rates for the Balu Retreat Center starts from $60 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, View, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Pool, Ocean View, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Parking, Oceanfront, Laundry, Security/Safety, Hot Tub, Internet with all other facilities. PetFriendly is committed to making every traveler feel comfortable and have the best stay, whether they are traveling solo, with a date, with a pet, or as a family.

| 9.4 (32 Reviews) | Pet Friendly 9 Bedrooms 9 Bathrooms 25 Guests Long-Stay Friendly

Junquillal Apartment | Balu Retreat Center

9 Bedroom Apartment in Junquillal, Playa Junquillal

A recently renovated apartment in Playa Junquillal, Balu Retreat Center offers outdoor fireplace, private parking, and sports facilities. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free Wifi throughout the property, and family rooms. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace, and a private bathroom with a shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels. A mini-market is available at the apartment. Yoga classes and fitness classes are organized at the fitness room on site. Bike rental and car rental are available at the apartment, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. In addition to a year-round outdoor pool, Balu Retreat Center also offers kids pool. Junquillal Beach is a 16-minute walk from the accommodation. Tamarindo Airport is 19 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service..

Balu Retreat Center is located in Playa Junquillal.

This 9 Bedrooms Apartment is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 32 reviews with the average score of 9.4 . Coming to Playa Junquillal and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Apartment for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 9 Bedrooms Apartment if you want to learn more about this PetFriendly place in Playa Junquillal. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Balu Retreat Center in Playa Junquillal is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Balu Retreat Center”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Apartment, please let us know.

Hotel Balu Junquillal, Tierra Pacifica L24, Playa Junquillal, 50303, Costa Rica

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pet Friendly

Pool

View

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Oceanfront

Transportation/Shuttle

Security/Safety

Sports/Activities

Wellness Facilities

Fireplace/Heating

Bar

Guest Services

Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking

Child Friendly

Hot Tub

Internet

Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking

Private Parking

Parking

Free parking

Parking on site

Activities

Back massage

Horseback riding

Fitness center

Cycling

Diving

Beach

Foot massage

Yoga classes

Tennis court

Massage

Full-body massage

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Snorkeling

Couples' massage

Head massage

Fishing

Hiking

Fitness classes

Hand massage

Neck massage

Playground

Fitness

Entertainment

Board games/Puzzles

General

Family rooms

Air conditioning

Safe

Wifi in all areas

Smoke-free property

Non-smoking rooms

Pet friendly

Convenience store on site

Guest Services

Daily housekeeping

Pet bowls

Car rental

Express check-in/out

Private check-in/out

Laundry

Airport shuttle

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Internet

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool (year-round)

Picnic area

Outdoor furniture

Terrace

Outdoor pool

Sun deck

Outdoor fireplace

Garden

BBQ facilities

Security/Safety

24-hour security

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Physical distancing in dining areas

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

First aid kits available

Process in place to check health of guests

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Cashless payment available

Physical distancing rules followed

Contactless check-in/out

Spa

Shallow end

Kids' pool

Swimming pool

Beach chairs/Loungers

Heated pool

Pool with view

Infinity pool

Pool cover

Saltwater pool

Plunge pool

Pool bar

Waterslide

Transportation/Shuttle

Airport pickup

Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Pet Policy

Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:

9.47

Location:

9.74

Staff:

9.61

Facilities:

9.61

Comfort:

9.47

Cleanliness:

9.47

Zuschlag

Mar 19, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 10

USA

Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: Off the beaten path, close to beach and relaxing.

Summary: Had a great time!

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Superior Apartment Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 46 m² 1 Sofa bed Bed 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Private entrance, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Laptop safe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix) Kitchen Dryer, Stovetop, Washing machine, Toaster, Kitchenware, Microwave, Kitchen, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses Living Area Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet, Linens View Garden view, View Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Building Characteristics Detached Room amenities Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Sofa bed Pool and Spa Saltwater pool, Plunge Pool, Shallow end, Pool towels Safety features Air purifiers Exclusive services Free gym access, Concierge services, Access to private pool Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Garden View Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 28 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Private entrance, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Laptop safe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix) Kitchen Dryer, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine, Toaster, Kitchenware, Microwave, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses Living Area Sitting area, Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs View Garden view, View Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Building Characteristics Semi-detached Room amenities Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing Pool and Spa Saltwater pool, Plunge Pool, Shallow end, Pool towels Safety features Air purifiers Exclusive services Free gym access, Concierge services, Access to private pool Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Garden View Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 28 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Private entrance, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Laptop safe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix) Kitchen Dryer, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine, Toaster, Kitchenware, Microwave, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses Living Area Sitting area, Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs View Garden view, View Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Building Characteristics Semi-detached Room amenities Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing Pool and Spa Saltwater pool, Plunge Pool, Shallow end, Pool towels Safety features Air purifiers Exclusive services Free gym access, Concierge services, Access to private pool Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Garden View Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 28 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Private entrance, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Laptop safe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix) Kitchen Dryer, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine, Toaster, Kitchenware, Microwave, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses Living Area Sitting area, Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs View Garden view, View Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Building Characteristics Semi-detached Room amenities Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing Pool and Spa Saltwater pool, Plunge Pool, Shallow end, Pool towels Safety features Air purifiers Exclusive services Free gym access, Concierge services, Access to private pool Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Pool View Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 23 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Private entrance, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Laptop safe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix) Kitchen Dryer, Stovetop, Washing machine, Toaster, Kitchenware, Microwave, Kitchen, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses Living Area Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs View Garden view, View, Pool view Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Building Characteristics Detached Room amenities Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Sofa bed Pool and Spa Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Saltwater pool, Pool towels Safety features Air purifiers Exclusive services Free gym access, Concierge services, Access to private pool Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Pool View Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 23 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed 2 Sofa bed Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Private entrance, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Laptop safe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix) Kitchen Dryer, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine, Toaster, Kitchenware, Microwave, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses Living Area Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs View Garden view, View, Pool view Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Building Characteristics Detached Room amenities Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Sofa bed Pool and Spa Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Saltwater pool, Pool towels Safety features Air purifiers Exclusive services Free gym access, Concierge services, Access to private pool Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Deluxe King Studio Room Type: Studio Room Size: 37 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Private entrance, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Laptop safe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix) Kitchen Dryer, Stovetop, Washing machine, Toaster, Kitchenware, Microwave, Kitchen, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses Living Area Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Bedroom Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs View Garden view, View, Pool view Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Building Characteristics Detached Room amenities Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Sofa bed Pool and Spa Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Saltwater pool, Pool towels Safety features Air purifiers Exclusive services Free gym access, Concierge services, Access to private pool Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Two-Bedroom House Room Type: Vacation Home Room Size: 130 m² 1 Sofa bed Bed 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Toilet General Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Private entrance, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Iron, Laptop safe Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix) Kitchen Dryer, Stovetop, Washing machine, Toaster, Oven, Kitchenware, Microwave, Kitchen, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses Living Area Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet, Linens View Garden view, View, Pool view Building Characteristics Detached Room amenities Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing Pool and Spa Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Saltwater pool, Pool towels Safety features Air purifiers Exclusive services Free gym access, Concierge services, Access to private pool Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this Balu Retreat Center pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Balu Retreat Center?

Check-in time for Balu Retreat Center starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Balu Retreat Center have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Balu Retreat Center has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Balu Retreat Center?

Best-rates for the Balu Retreat Center starts from $60 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, View, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Pool, Ocean View, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Parking, Oceanfront, Laundry, Security/Safety, Hot Tub, Internet with all other facilities. PetFriendly is committed to making every traveler feel comfortable and have the best stay, whether they are traveling solo, with a date, with a pet, or as a family.

Is Balu Retreat Center a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this apartment 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the apartment has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Balu Retreat Center wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Balu Retreat Center has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Balu Retreat Center?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Balu Retreat Center indicates 1 day stay policy at this apartment. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Balu Retreat Center?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Balu Retreat Center are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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Balu Retreat Center | Apartment in Playa Junquillal

9 Bedroom Apartment in Junquillal, Playa Junquillal

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