Canaima Chill House

Hotels
8.5 (92 reviews)
400 metres up the hill from Selina North Hostel , Santa Teresa Beach , cr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Access requires a 4x4
Steep access road

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Specific sentiment from text indicates a clean and beautiful hotel.
Service
9.18
Staff described as super friendly and charming.
Location
7.22
Location is central but requires a 4x4 vehicle to access.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms are described as spacious and beautifully decorated.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities such as good air conditioning, wifi, and a beautiful pool were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.66
Overall value is aligned with the provided amenities and service.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall a wonderful and beautiful stay, just a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:55

Property Description

Unique Eco-Friendly Boutique Hotel in Santa Teresa

Luxurious Suites and Relaxing Amenities
The Canaima Chill House suites boast bamboo hanging beds, balconies, and spacious en-suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the outdoor hot tub, swimming pool, and massage services, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Convenient Location and Activities
Situated just 500 meters from Santa Teresa Beach, this hillside hotel offers easy access to the ocean. Guests can partake in activities like horse riding and snorkeling on Tortuga Island, making it an ideal choice for adventure seekers.

Concierge Services and Shuttle Options
With helpful staff to arrange ATV rentals or 4x4 cars, guests can navigate the area effortlessly. Additionally, the hotel provides airport shuttles to Tambor and Juan Santamaria International Airport, ensuring a stress-free journey.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and nature at Canaima Chill House.

Important information:

Please note that a fixed amount of of the first night price will be charged as deposit to confirm your reservation. Reservations are not confirmed until this deposit is paid. The deposit won´t be refunded in case of cancellation. Please check our cancellation policy. The rest of the payment will be made upon arrival in your check in.

A discounted booking cannot be modified. In case of early check-out for such a booking, no amount will be refunded.

The property recommends a 4x4 vehicle for the dry season from December to April , and during the wet season between May - November it's needed. If you wish to rent a 4WD car in San Jose or have a 4x4 Quad Bike upon your arrival at the Hotel, they can help you to organize it for you. Just get in contact with them.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 8 and older are allowed.
    Children from 8 years old to 17 years old stay for US$89 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 92 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 7.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Bogart couple au
5
Okay nothing special. Terrible parking.
Pros:

Nice pool and pleasant staff.

Cons:

The parking situation in this place is horrible. It is a steep hill and they do not have enough parking spots to cater for all their guests. The house is pretty worn and outdated and the bathroom is badly designed.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Georgie couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautifully quiet and secluded from the main buzz of the town, immersed in nature. Very comfortable bed, amazing what feels like outdoor shower and great kitchen. A really perfect place

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Indra couple nl
6
Met wat kleine aanpassing kan dit een geweldig verblijf zijn.
Pros:

De locatie lag erg centraal in Santa Teresa.

Cons:

Het rook nogal muf in de kamer, er liepen mieren over het aanrecht, de wasbak stonk, het was niet helemaal schoon.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple gb
9
Not too far from town, clean and immersed in the jungle.
Pros:

Spacious, clean room. Nice view and surroundings.

Cons:

The air conditioning unit dripped water and my expensive shoes were underneath it all night, thy were wet through by the morning as I hadn’t realised.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller nl
6
Leuk bedacht, maar niet de juiste locatie voor een relaxed verblijf
Pros:

Het complex is omringd door groen wat je echt het jungle gevoel geeft, vooral door de langslopende aapjes. De kamer is schoon en mooi, het bed comfortabel en een hele fijne, warme douche. Vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

De herrie die de hele dag hoorbaar is, is allesbehalve ‘chill’ aan dit complex. Het verkeer wat langs raast is ongekend. Auto’s, vrachtwagens, motoren en quads gaan af en aan over de heuvel naast het complex. Daarbij komt ook nog dat de grotere suites boven de kleine zitten, dus groepen vrienden of familie zullen continu hoorbaar zijn tijdens je verblijf. De kamers en veranda’s zijn niet soundproof!
De kamers worden goed schoongemaakt, maar het buitenverblijf nauwelijks. Zwembad en jacuzzi zitten vol zand en andere troep en je voeten zijn pikzwart na een kort loopje van het zwembad naar het ligbedje. De tuin/klusjesman houdt zich liever bezig met het kijken van soaps op z’n telefoon op luid volume, dan dat hij het buitenverblijf onderhoud.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Stefan couple nl
7
Pros:

Zwembad en loungeplekken. Genoeg pannen en serviesgoed. Groot terras. Grote kamer. Airco plafondventilator en klamboe. Schoonmakers hebben zelf onze afwas gedaan!

Cons:

Donkere kamer en balkon. Erg veel loopgeluid van de kamer boven je. Keuken, maar geen kleine middelen zoals wat olie, koffie, peper en zout. Geen theefaciliteiten. Te weinig parkeerruimte. Door de steile heuvel niet te lopen naar dorp of strand. Receptie tot 3 uur open, daardoor geen ontvangst bij aankomst. Eerste contact was bij uitchecken. Kamer erg vochtig, waardoor muf rook. Groot terras, maar direct grenzend aan looppad.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Floyd solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely hotel and spacious rooms, very loud and bo sound proofing at all.
Pros:

The room and the outside areas were really nice, staff were helpful when around. It had a well equipped kitchen which allowed us to cook most nights which is great as Santa teresa restaurants can be expensive.

Cons:

No sound proofing at all. Were woken up but our neighbours coming home from parting every night between 12am-2am. We did request that to the hotel to ask them to be quiet after 10pm which they said they did, but it made no difference until we spoke to them personally. Obviously we may have just got unlucky with our neighbours, but even then the walls are extremely thin and you can hear all conversations. It is also up a very steep hill, this wasn’t an issue for us as we rented an ATV for our stay, but can imagine it being quite difficult to climb up and down everyday without one.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Leroy couple nl
9
Pros:

The property was pretty, when you’re in the room it looked like you were in the jungle
The room has a lot of space and was very clean when we arrived. The swingbed in front of the room is a nice touch to your room.

The staff is super friendly and will help you with anything (in our case we had an special occassion🙈 a tarantula in the room, which is not very strange since the hotel is located in the jungle. By the way these spiders were harmeless for people)

Cons:

We had a car so for us it was not a problem but the hotel is located on a steep hill, which will be a pain in the ass if you have to walk all the way up

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Louise couple se
7
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Rares solo_traveller nl
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Sylvain couple ca
8
Nic pool
Pros:

Zen atmosphere

Cons:

Proximity with super busy road, vey noisy.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple ch
9
Bel emplacement mais peu chaleureux
Pros:

Emplacement
Cadre
Grand chambre
Grande terrasse
Piscine & jacuzzi

Cons:

Zéro service

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Alicia extended_group es
9
Oasis de paz
Pros:

Entorno muy tranquilo, la habitación y las zonas comunes de piscina y jardín son muy agradables.
El personal muy atento cada vez que necesitábamos algo.

Cons:

Aunque acaban de adoquinar el acceso final al parking, sigue sin ser un acceso demasiado fácil por la pendiente y la curva cerrado.
Algunas cosas de la casa no funcionaban del todo bien, como los fuegos o la tostadora, pero fueron chequeados rápidamente por el personal.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Theresa couple de
8
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Sylvain couple ca
8
Pros:

Very zen concept

Cons:

Location is next to a super busy road

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Pollastri solo_traveller it
9
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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H couple ca
10
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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job family_with_children nl
9
Hele fijne en mooie accommodatie op een zeer centrale plek en toch in de natuur met super vriendelijk personeel.
Pros:

Ruime kamer met heel ruim ‘chill’ balkon voor jezelf in mooie natuurlijke style

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Nina couple be
10
Prachtig verblijf!
Pros:

Heerlijk verblijf, alles aanwezig wat je nodig hebt. Goede airco, wifi, zwembad, keukentje, goeie douche.. Super vriendelijk personeel en heel mooi ingericht. Gewoonweg prachtig!

Cons:

De ligging is inderdaad zeer dicht bij het strand, maar het ligt op een hoge berg dus je hebt zeker een 4x4 nodig om er makkelijk te geraken.

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple it
9
2025-12-03 via Nuitee