Balu Retreat Center | Apartment in Playa Junquillal

| 9.3 (26 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   7 Bedrooms  7 Bathrooms  25 Guests
Junquillal Apartment | Balu Retreat Center

7 Bedroom Apartment in Junquillal, Playa Junquillal

Balu Retreat Center offers air-conditioned rooms in Playa Junquillal. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking, and free Wifi. The apartment provides an infinity pool with a pool bar, as well as a hot tub and full-day security. At the apartment complex, every unit includes a desk. All rooms have a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms include a fully equipped kitchen. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. 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. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this apartment offers plenty of opportunities to relax. Junquillal Beach is a 16-minute walk from Balu Retreat Center. Tamarindo Airport is 19 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Balu Retreat Center is located in Playa Junquillal.

This 7 Bedrooms Apartment is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 26 reviews with the average score of 9.3 . 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 7 Bedrooms Apartment if you want to learn more about this 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.

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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
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Horseback riding
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Head massage
  • Neck massage
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Back massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Hand massage
  • Foot massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Massage
  • Hiking
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Private check-in/out
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Saltwater pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool bar
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Kids' pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Heated pool
  • Waterslide
  • Pool cover
  • Pool with view
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

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
Annastasia
May 17, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Beautiful, quiet, great facilities and the kitchenette had everything I needed. The bed was really comfy and being able to get Netflix was a great bonus as a solo traveller. The ice bath was AMAZING and the pool was stunning!! The hosts were so nice, had a great variety of classes in the yoga shala (additional cost) a few food places that deliver (take cash if you don’t have a car like me) a shop within walking distance which stocked most things you would need, walking distance to the beach and driving distance to some great towns, beaches and restaurants. I felt really safe, comfortable and at home here. It was a wonderful stay and a lucky find!
Negative: My room was quite dark inside in the daytime which I know is probably on purpose to keep it cool but I was doing a working retreat and was hoping for a bright / well lit space. Definitely more of a me problem 😂! Could maybe do with some more sun loungers around the pool - there was only once during my stay that they were in use when I wanted to use them but if you were hiring the space as a retreat centre and gave everyone some downtime it would maybe be an issue.
Summary: Beautiful, peaceful, dreamy ❤️
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 74 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Safe, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Private entrance

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Dining table, Wine glasses, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view, View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool, Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Infinity Pool, Heated pool, Pool towels

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Garden View
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 46 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Microwave, Dining table, Wine glasses, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view, View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Private apartment in building

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool, Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Infinity Pool, Heated pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Garden View
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 46 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Safe, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Private entrance

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Microwave, Dining table, Wine glasses, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view, View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Private apartment in building

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool, Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Infinity Pool, Heated pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Garden View
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 46 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Safe, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Private entrance

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Microwave, Dining table, Wine glasses, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view, View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Private apartment in building

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool, Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Infinity Pool, Heated pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Pool View
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 37 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Hypoallergenic, Hardwood or parquet floors, Fan, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Wine glasses, Dining table, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Inner courtyard view, Pool view, View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool, Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Infinity Pool, Heated pool, Pool towels

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Apartment with Pool View
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 37 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Hypoallergenic, Hardwood or parquet floors, Fan, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Wine glasses, Dining table, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Inner courtyard view, Pool view, View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool, Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Infinity Pool, Heated pool, Pool towels

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe King Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 58 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Air conditioning, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Dining table, Wine glasses, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Pool view, View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool, Shallow end, Pool with a view, Plunge Pool, Infinity Pool, Heated pool, Pool towels

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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