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Casa Chameleon

4.0 of 5
Punta Barrigona, Mal Pais, Costa Rica
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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20 reviews 20 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Casa Chameleon is an amazing place. The rooms were large, private, comfortable and clean. The staff welcoming and friendly. The view is incredible. Altogether probably the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at. I would definitely like to go back. The hotel sits on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is not a beach front hotel. The beach is... More

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Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

If you are going to Costa Rica, you need to stay here. We spent 5 nights in Villa Palma and could not have been happier with the views, the food, the service, and the relaxation we experienced. We felt like we were friends with the staff by the time we left and loved eating beautiful meals in our villa looking... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Casa Chameleon is an absolutely fantastic resort in beautiful Mal Pais, Costa Rica! My wife and I spent eight nights total in Costa Rica, and the highlight of the trip was Casa Chameleon. We stayed in Villa Estrella and were absolutely blown away by the views, the accommodations, and the hospitality. The staff is very friendly and also quite helpful... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

My husband and I stayed at Casa Chameleon for four nights, and it was the best part of our trip to Costa Rica. Villa Estrella is unbelievable with stunning ocean views, French doors that open to a private pool/large deck area, and even an outdoor shower. Everything in the villa is top quality, and although there are many fun activities... More

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clemmons
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

If you go to Casa Chameleon you will be spoiled in every way making all other vacations pale in comparison. We stayed at Villa Palma a 600 square foot place. It was plenty big enough and felt very private. The views were amazing. It has to be the only time I have ever felt that the pictures, as beautiful as... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013 via mobile

This is what I imagine a famous person feels like when going to a hotel. They offer personalized service, it's feelt as if every drink and every morsel of food was prepared especially for me. The menu changes daily and the food is prepared with love. Our room was gorgeous! With our own pool. Loved everything about it. This place... More

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Woking, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

We stayed in the Villa Pochote, in short the whole place was amazing - the villa itself, the views, our own private pool, the restaurant I could go on..... The staff especially the girls on reception (Karen and Raquel, sorry if we spelt the names wrong) were really helpful and had some great recommendations, they also organised all our taxis... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

My husband and I stayed at the hotel for 5 nights in 2 different villas as we booked our trip at the last minute. It didn't matter. The staff was so accommodating and made the transition seamless. Moving did not impact our experience at all and it was actually fun to try out different villas. They each had their own... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

My husband and I spent 9 nights at the Casa Chameleon. It was amazing. The food, service, people, room -- everything was great. We simply could not have had a better time. We ate every breakfast and every other dinner at the restaurant. That worked really well for us. The food was amazing. We rented a car, which I would... More

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Victoria, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

A truly beautiful setting up on the hill above the beaches combined with warm hospitality and wonderful food makes for a fabulous stay. Staff are attentive and knowledgable. Not cheap (comparable to silmilar luxe inns in NA or Mexico) but excellent value. Warning re roads - in the dry season be ready for bumpy, dusty roads all over Nicoya. The... More

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CasaChameleon, Owner's Rep at Casa Chameleon, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

Hi Julian Thank you for sharing your good experience, we're glad you had a fabulous stay at Casa Chameleon!! Pura vida! More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
Casa Chameleon Hotel
Casa Chameleon Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Address: Punta Barrigona, Mal Pais, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Mal Pais
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Mal Pais
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Chosen as one of the "Best 101 Hotels in the World" by Conde Nast Publications' Tatler Travel Guide for 2006, Casa Chameleon is a favourite with honeymooners and celebrities to relax and unwind in an enchanted environment. ... more   less 
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