Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Hotels
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Independent
9.6 (57 reviews)
From the ICE tower 500 mts South, and 250 mts East, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 51-1017 , Cóbano , CR
1-860- 333- 6199

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Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Terrace
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Golfing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great views
Private rooms with pool
Excellent service
Good dining options
Cons:
Limited nearby attractions
Mixed feedback on pricing
Desire for more amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Rooms were generally clean, with some minor maintenance issues mentioned.
Service
8.8
Staff were consistently friendly, helpful, and attentive, ensuring guests had a positive experience.
Location
8
The hotel's location offers privacy and great views, but may require transportation to access nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were well-appointed, with private pools and ocean views, enhancing the overall guest experience.
Amenities
7.2
Some guests mentioned the availability of on-site amenities, while others may have expected more variety or services like a spa.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed feedback on pricing, with some guests feeling it was reasonable for the location, while others found it a bit high for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast and restaurant services were well-received, contributing positively to the dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests had a positive overall experience, praising the service, room quality, and dining options.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 15:29

Property Description

Discover the tranquil paradise of Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only, where every moment is crafted for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Indulgent Spa Services
Unwind with a range of luxurious treatments including massages, body scrubs, and rejuvenating facials, ensuring a serene retreat that revitalizes both body and soul.

Inviting Recreational Amenities
Take a dip in our stunning outdoor pool, explore the surrounding beauty with our bicycle rentals, or sip a cocktail poolside while soaking up the sun. Your leisure awaits!

Exceptional Accommodations
Our ten individually decorated guest rooms feature private plunge pools and furnished balconies, providing the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. Enjoy premium bedding and room service designed to cater to your every need.

Escape to paradise today and book your stay at Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 57 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Bosco • young couple • cr
10
Exceptional
2025-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Yves • family with young children • be
10
Excellent and luxurious hotel just outside of Santa Teresa
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel, very comfortable and quiet. Excellent staff, very nice rooms, lovely swimming pool. Good reception by Esteban, nice waiters Andy and Keyner. Keyner even took our boys surfing in the morning!

Cons:

Maybe the breakfast could be a bit more varied.
The road uphill is tricky the first time but is doable with a two wheel drive in first gear.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Dominik • young couple • de
8
Very good
Pros:

Very attentive and kind staff. Amazing food. Small but beautiful and well maintained pool area. Many resident lizards hanging around to say hello in the morning.

Cons:

The short drive up from the main road is hell. Very steep and badly maintained road. Definitely requires a strong 4WD and a cool temper.

2025-06-06 • via Nuitee
D
Dierra • partner
10
Pros:

The staff was super friendly and the property was beautiful.

2025-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Norma • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2025-05-26 • via Nuitee
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andrew
8
Pros:

Stunning view,

2025-05-20 • via Nuitee
H
helen
4
Pros:

Property is gorgeous but room is not sealed up and at dark the room became infested with flying bugs. They came under the doors, over the doors between the doors. They got in my hair and the staff offered nothing to change it. I left after one night because it was digusting

2025-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Lora • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2025-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Anca • young couple • ca
10
A real paradise
Pros:

The location, the confort and the staff! Individual private pool, with a big terrace and a great view on the ocean! Amazing place!

Cons:

Not the case

2025-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Amanda Christina • friends
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay here. Brandon gave us great recommendations for restaurants and exceeded our expectations for customer service. The caoba room had a spectacular view.

2025-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Vernon • group • ca
10
breathtaking and memorable
Pros:

everything was amazing! staff, location, rooms, food the POOLS. The photos don't do it justice - the rooms were beautiful and spacious. we loved having our private plunge pools and seeing the monkeys in nearby trees. Food, cocktails and staff were all excellent. We wished we could have stayed longer :)

2025-04-28 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • partner
10
Pros:

Absolutely private. You stay in very reclusive Villas that protect your privacy. Ideal place to relax, let go and rejuvenate.

2025-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Derek Anthony • partner
10
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful and made sure i had all i needed!

2025-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • partner
10
Pros:

Absolutely incredible staff, very welcoming and attentive. The property was perfect, you’re basically in the jungle so be prepared for some ants but also incredible up close views of monkeys, iguanas and birds!

2025-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Alan • young couple • us
8
Very good
2025-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Katy • young couple • gb
9
Beautiful ocean views
Pros:

Beautiful suites with views out over the ocean, the rooms are spacious and incredibly comfortable. The private pools and terrace areas are private and make a lovely relaxing space from which we saw lots of wildlife!
Others have mentioned the road up, we had a compact SUV in dry season and had no issues at all - it is steep but no concern, you couldn't attempt this in a low clearance car.

Cons:

The doors to the room do not fully seal so bugs and little lizards get in very easily, all food/drink needs to be properly sealed away due to ants. Our villa was at the bottom of around 100 steps so be aware if any mobility issues to mention this!
Due to the hill up you do have to drive anywhere from the hotel.

2025-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • young couple • gb
10
Relaxing luxury stay
Pros:

Everything. Wanted to stay longer.
Amazing boutique hotel with only six villas.
All in their own space with incredible views of the pacific. Beautifully decorated. Everything we could need and more. In front of room private plunge pool, sun loungers, chaise lounge, table and chairs. Great place to spot wildlife. The room was perfect with emperor sized four poster. Bathroom had double sinks and shower that had a door to outside area as well as into the bathroom.
The staff were very attentive and helpful.
A deliciously cool drink on arrival.
Also amazing cocktails and delicious breakfast and dinner. All served in a beautiful dining space overlooking the Pacific and gardens.
Would stay again and recommend.

Cons:

We had to leave!
The track up to the hotel is very steep but it was easy for our 4x4 jeep. As long as you have a high clearance vehicle it is possible to drive.

2025-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Akanksha • young couple • us
7
Good
2025-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • young couple • ca
10
This was a wonderful introduction to this part of Costa Rica. We rented an ATV which made the trip even more memorable.
Pros:

The individual villas were very roomy and private. The staff were amazing.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Tom • young couple • gb
9
Fantastic. Really enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend!
Pros:

Lovely place to stay with wonderful staff (Andy was a star). Food was really nice in the restaurant.

Cons:

The only downside to the hotel was the fact that without a car it was a relatively isolated place which meant getting around wasn't that easy or cheap as taxis were the only options.

2025-02-17 • via Nuitee