Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais - Adults Only

Guests appreciate the spacious, comfortable rooms with beautiful views and exceptional service from friendly staff. The facilities, including an infinity pool and exclusive pools, enhance the overall experience.

My wife and I stayed here for a week in early February. I had booked a superior room and was not disappointed. There are only 10 rooms at Casa Chameleon and privacy was assured. The rooms are beautifully appointed with a four poster bed, coffee and tea making station, fridge. Our room had a plunge pool with a magnificent view over the Pacific Ocean. It was delightful having an aperitif each night looking at the sunset. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Thanks to Nicole, Mariono, Andy, Tyner and Brandon who made our stay a real treat. The restaurant food was very good Cooked breakfast is included in the rate The only negative point I would make is that the lunch menu was expensive for what was on offer ( the same menu as dinner) and a couple of the wines rather expensive in relation to quality It’s useful to be aware that there is not much wildlife in and around the property which does not have grounds so to speak ( it’s quite contained on a steep hillside). It is also definitely worth going out to dinner in Santa Teresa a few nights where there is a great youthful vibe and some excellent eating spots. Note that it is too far to walk to Santa Teresa and you will either need to rent a car, an ATV or as we did cut a deal with a local taxi driver of you plan to stay for long. The regular rate each way is $20. The beach at Santa Teresa is great for surfing and swimming. The sand here is yellow not dark as in some parts of Costa Rica. Our favourite lunch time spot was Carmen’s Restaurant at the near end of Santa Teresa from the hotel. The food is excellent, the atmosphere laid back and you can just hang around taking in the beach vibes We would definitely return to Santa Teresa combining a stay here with a wildlife excursion in the Osa Peninsula

Casa Chameleon Mal Pais is beautiful. Also, you should know before you go that it is not for everybody. First, the great... There are only ten villas, offering a level of quiet and calm that is refreshing. Each villa has its own pool, which is delightful. Each villa also has a lovely view of the ocean and a measure of privacy. The restaurant on site is great for several reasons: each of the staff is terrific (special shout out to Diego), the view from the restaurant is gorgeous and the food never disappoints. Kudos to the restaurant. Some things to be aware of: there are lots of steps and they are not necessarily well lit at night. Some of the villas enjoy more privacy than others (ours was somewhat lacking in this regard). The wall between the bedroom and the bathroom does not reach the ceiling so middle of the night visits to the bathroom light up the entire place, likely waking your partner. The drive up the hill to the location is an intimidatingly steep road with lots of potholes and off and on pavement/concrete. We didn’t mind it, some would. If you want something a little different, where you feel exclusive, this is it. Overall a lovely experience.