OCiO Villas Mal País

Everything about our stay was perfect. Brandon was more than an employee there, he is a host. He curated some magical experiences for my fiance and I. Actually my fiance proposed while we were here and Brandon helped him find a wonderful private candlelight dinner along the beach with tiki torches. It was so romantic. Our room was turned over every day and it just always felt so fresh. If we didn’t know what to do with our day staying in the room was plenty of entertainment. You have wonderful AC, how showers, a Bluetooth speaker for the room. We had our own private pool but the common area was really nice too. I took my computer there to work and watch tv. There is an ice machine in the common area which was so nice to fill my bottle up each day. Each morning you see monkeys outside in the trees. Iguanas too! This place is magical. The drive to get there is a bit messy with construction and I hope they fix the roads there soon but overall perfect

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this hotel. There were a few positive aspects, but the negative ones left a stronger impression: Positives: +Beautiful view +Newly renovated rooms +Comfortable bed with mosquito net Negatives: –No daily housekeeping, although this was stated in the listing. Because of that, we ended up with an ant problem during the night. –Breakfast only offers three choices, two of which are very plain and repetitive. –The minibar contained only one bottle of water. –No welcome drink or any other beverages available. –No restaurant, even though there’s a great grill setup onsite. –And to top it all off, on our departure date our breakfast was completely forgotten. All we received was a brief “sorry” Additional note: Be aware that I would recommend a 4x4 vehicle — the street leading to the hotel is quite steep. I couldn’t find this information in the Booking description.

We stayed at Casa Chameleon Malpais for the second part of our honeymoon in June and it was amazing! Our room was gorgeous and had an amazing view, and was well cleaned everyday. The food was great and drinks delicious. The staff was friendly and facilitated everything we needed (and even made sure pre-booked excursions were on time). My favorite meal there was the typical breakfast with the turialba cheese & the coco-loco (which i tried on an excursion and become obsessed with it, so they remade it for me)! The romantic dinner was absolutely adorable and so nice also! The road to get up there was a little iffy, but otherwise everything was fantastic. Big shoutouts to Andy, Keyner, Brandon, Nicole and Esteban, you guys made our stay amazing! We will definitely be back!

Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - is a lovely boutique hotel with 10 bungalows all well pointed and comfortable. Each bungalow has it's own pool and you can hear the ocean (and see in most units) from your balcony. The land is lush and there is a lot of life in the jungle - you could hear the Howler Monkeys for miles, we had visits from White Faced Monkeys (pictured), Toucans and even a very large kinkajou in the trees afar. The staff was welcoming and courteous from the moment we arrived, addressing us by name and greeting us with a welcome drink (non-alcoholic and refreshing!). Estaban is super friendly and professional, as is the rest of the staff. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that breakfast (sans cappuccinos) was complimentary.|The menu, for all meals, is limited, however, everything we ate was delicious!|Our only hiccup was one of our bungalows was without hot water and although the resort offered to move the couple we were 5 days into our trip and it was decided the move was not convenient. The hotel compensated us instead, with a very lovely. meal on our last night at the property.|This resort it for relaxing and resetting. ||The beaches in the area are not the best for swimming, however, the Secret Beach has a small sandy spot you can enter the ocean. There are tide pools when it's low tide and that is fun to experience.||The nights are so dark you can get a great view of the Milky Way.|||One note for anyone traveling in/out of Cobano Airport (ACO), ensure you are AT the airport a minimum 1-hour before your departure. While many locals will say 30 minutes is plenty of time (because the airport is so small), you may find yourself in a bind with the airline should you decide to only go 30 minutes in advance. Heed this warning so the challenges do not over-shadow your visit to Casa Chameleon).|Do NOT fly Sansa Airlines but choose Green Air instead.

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was overall a wonderful experience. The room was very impressive with the plunge pool and amazing views. All the rooms are very private as well. ||The staff were very friendly and helpful. We maybe weren’t able to fully enjoy our time because my husband and I got sick the first night there (to no fault of the hotel) but the staff were so kind and helpful in our recovery. They even let my husband ride with an employee to town when going to the pharmacy so we didn’t have to pay for a taxi. ||We were at least able to enjoy our last few days and did one of the excursions offered through the hotel. We took the tour to Isla Tortuga which was a fun experience I would recommend! ||The only potential “downside” is that if you are planning to rent a car and drive yourself, I would recommend getting a 4x4 because the road to the hotel is quite steep and bumpy. But overall Casa Chameleon exceeded our expectations!

When we first got there, we weren’t too sure about the location, but the views and service made it so worth it. Our honeymoon stay was amazing! Esteban and Nicky really took care of us, along with Andy and the rest of the staff. They made us feel right at home with their hospitality, and we honestly can’t wait to come back. One tip for future guests: make sure you book a flight from the international airport to the smaller airport near Mal País, otherwise the drive will take a minimum of 5 hours.

We had a phenomenal stay – truly unforgettable! The view from the property is absolutely breathtaking, and the rooms were amazing. Each one had its own private little pool and stunning panoramic views. It felt like pure luxury from the moment we arrived.||The staff were all incredibly kind and welcoming, but we want to give a special shoutout to Andy, Keyren, and Estefan. They were all super friendly and went out of their way to make our stay perfect. Keyren even picked us up early one morning (on his own time!) to take us surfing – he brought us to Playa Mar Azul, and it turned out to be one of the absolute highlights of our trip.||If you’re into surfing, Andy and Keyren are the guys to go to. They know all the best spots, are super knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Estefan was also incredibly helpful and friendly throughout our stay – just great vibes all around.||We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly, highly recommend!

We had an absolutely amazing stay at Casa Chameleon. The Estrella suite was absolutely stunning! Very private with an amazing view. We loved the plunge pool and outdoor shower. There was nothing quite like waking up to the birds chirping, monkeys saying hello, and a stellar view of the ocean. The "hike" to this suite was more than we anticipated but definitely manageable and well worth the trek!||Beyond the room, the staff was top notch. Everyone was so kind. They even took special care to make sure my food allergens and sensitivities were covered. I have to give a special shout out to Brandon who was so sweet and helpful. I loved that he made the table decorations and handpicked the arrangements. You can tell that he and every single staff member loves what they do.||We absolutely loved every part of our stay and hope to visit again.