Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Pros: I cannot recommend Ocio Villas enough. The place is soooo beautiful, full with wild life. Photos of the Villas dont do them justice. Sooo pretty. I stayed for 2 nights and had my last nights of the trip free so I decided to return. Brandon at the reception is really cool and helpful dude. Also need to mention its very reasonably priced.

Pros: The room was very beautiful and tastefully designed, offering a high level of comfort and privacy. Having a private pool was a real highlight, and the sound system added a nice touch to the overall experience. The views from the room were stunning and made the stay feel special and relaxing.

Cons: The road to the hotel probably needs a 4x4 vehicle, there was no breakfast included, and sometimes noise from the nearby road could be heard.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

Amazing, relaxing stay, with great rooms, views, wonderful staff and delicious food. Would definitely return. Need 4x4.

Pros: Amazing small property. 10 rooms. Fabulous individual very private suites. Fantastic staff. Amazing views. Delicious food.

Cons: Nothing! If I had to make one comment it would be to have more recliners around the pool as the standard rooms don’t have them on their terrace.

wonderful week in paradise

Pros: Casa Chameleon is a lovely hotel. My partner and I spent a week there and we had a wonderful time - really is a little bit of paradise. Breakfast was included and it was a great way to start the day. The staff were really accommodating, helping with any of our requests (e.g. booking tours, arranging a transfer to the airport, putting a bottle of drink in our room for arrival, keeping us informed of any changes/ cost increases in the tours etc). The hotel is up a steep hill, so you get your steps in when walking, but we also hired an ATV for a few days. Food was lovely, had dinner there most nights. View from our room was stunning. Would recommend highly!

Cons: nothing really.