Calipso Ocean Lodge- Avellana Beach Hotel

Pros: Amazing spot, extremely well kept by the owner Nico and his wife. Perfect blend of a guest hosue/self catering with a great common kitchen. Amazing swimming pool and less than 10minutes walking to Avellanas beach

Pros: Very nice accommodation immersed in nature and perfectly located close to Avellana beach and the main cafès/restaurants in the area. The owners are very nice and gave us lot of super useful tips. The friendly dog and cats are a plus!

Pros: Calipso was for me a gorgeous experience. I liked everything ! *positive points:* - fully equipped kitchen with large storage space - ⁠several space to chill - ⁠very calme - ⁠safe (against human and wild animals thanks to lovely owner’s dog) - ⁠owners living on the spot very available - ⁠very clean garden, swimming pool - ⁠a bar (fresh beers ) and grill at hostel

Cons: Negative points:* - Far from grocery store, bank (need a car)

Would come back!

Pros: Super Nice place, and host! Very helpful, even with our needs as a group.

Cons: Great place, the rooms are not very big, so just know that if you travel with a family (kids) . And if you need AC just make sure you chose a room with this feature.

Thank you Nico for your hospitality and for all of your advices! We appreciate that!

Pros: Nico and his wife are very nice and helpful. We appreciated atmosphere at this property, it is close to the beach and other staff. Not as busy as other spots close Tamarindo even this location starting to be highly recommended. Every morning nice surprise by different kind of animals, like it! Place for JOGA is amazing for chill after surfing!

Cons: Nothing! We like to be close to nature as it was!

Beautiful, very well-kept hotel

Pros: Host Nico takes very good care of the hotel and supports you in every conceivable way. The communal area is beautifully designed and invites you to linger. The kitchen is well equipped and there is always hot coffee. We felt very welcome and would come back anytime :)

Pros: A short 5-10min walk and you’re at the beach and thats what its all about here. Also places for lunch and dinner are right around the corner. Rooms are nice and clean, a beautiful small garden and equipped kitchen and an upper deck to relax a little.

Cons: As every rooms is directed to the main path of the Hotel you can’t sleep with curtains open and that makes sleeping without an aircon (which we love) not possible. Private terraces are all right next to each other.

Calypso Ocean Lodge :)

Pros: Laid back, tasteful and in keeping with the nature that surrounds, waking distance to the beach and good eating options around if you don’t want to venture far. Enjoyed the shared kitchen, and yoga deck and pool, and our host Nico made us feel very welcome, wouldn’t hesitate to recomend or stay again.

Great location - unfussy, clean apartments with everything you need for an overnight stay

Pros: Great location with quick access (<10 min walk) to the beach for several good beach restaurants. Right next door to a night market which was buzzing with good food and music. The set up was streamlined but very welcoming. The breakfast was very simple - 2 pieces of bread and an apple left in a brown paper bag. Good idea to allow guests to be self sufficient, but perhaps something a little more substantial is preferred especially if you have a long journey ahead.

Great, chilled spot a short walk from sea and surf

Pros: Super friendly staff and lovely animals, the yoga deck and kitchen were a beautiful way to start the day