Casa Chameleon Hotel at Las Catalinas

We had the absolute pleasure of staying at Hotel Las Catalinas, and it exceeded all our expectations. The hotel itself is beautiful — clean, welcoming, and ideally located — but what truly made our experience unforgettable was the exceptional service. A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to Dayana, Ailyn, and Andrés! From the moment we arrived, they provided some of the best service we’ve ever experienced. Always friendly, professional, and attentive, they went above and beyond to ensure we felt at home. Whether it was during breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they greeted us with a warm smile and consistently made sure everything was perfect. If you're visiting the area, I highly recommend staying at Hotel Las Catalinas. Not only will you enjoy a beautiful hotel, but you'll also be taken care of by an amazing team who truly love what they do. Can’t wait to return!

My wife and I traveled to Casa Chameleon to celebrate a milestone birthday. We have young children, and the escape provided by the adults-only resort was welcomed. This meant our stay was quiet and composed, without our children or anybody's children running around, screaming, or having tantrums. I love my kids, but just being honest on this point... We stayed in a suite which had a small living room attached to the bedroom. The extra space provided by the suite was very nice, as we also entered a regular room during our stay for a massage (more on that, below) and the suite definitely provides nice extra space to stretch out. Every accommodation has a plunge pool (as I understand it) which is a surprisingly nice way to conclude a morning workout to cool down, and also to spend part of the afternoon when it is very hot, the sunset to wind down the day, and after dark hours to just relax and have a nice conversation with your companion. The plunge pool was simply a major amenity, allowing enjoyment in so many different ways. So, so nice... The views from every location on this property are stunning. Our room faced to the sunset which was just amazing every day. The beautiful blue water and the waves gently arriving at the beach were soothing to look out at throughout the day. We also watched the boats transiting through the area, with sailboats of different sizes and fishing boats as well. The boats were a nice touch of activity to complement the already beautiful ocean views. The views from the restaurant and bar were just as good. The sunset ceremony at the bar was a fun punctuation to each day. While the views and the rooms were excellent, they weren't even the best part of the stay. That distinction belongs to the service provided by the staff. Without exception, every employee across the board - from initial arrival at check-in to landscaping to housekeeping to spa providers to restaurant/bar staff - was exceptionally professional, took the time to learn our names, and singularly focused on our enjoyment during our stay. Whatever we needed, they were eager to provide and followed through promptly with a smile. It really took our stay to the next level. The spa treatments available on the property were quite a nice touch as well. There were a range of service provided, usually in your own room for convenience and privacy, but at some times of the year (including during our stay) in a designated room on the property. I actually preferred going to another room for the couples massage my wife and I enjoyed. I had a deep tissue massage while my wife had a combination massage service. Paula and Marcela were exceptionally proficient massage therapists who left my wife and I feeling so relaxed after our massages. We really didn't want the massages to end. I feel like I could go on and on, because the stay at Casa Chameleon was so enjoyable. I very highly recommend this accommodation if you want someplace utterly relaxing where you will be treated like a combination of royalty and family. My sincere thanks to all the staff at Casa Chameleon for going above and beyond during our stay!

Casa Chameleon is a beautiful resort. The people & service are great. The food was amazing (albeit very expensive) at the resort & Las Catalinas. We went during the "rainy season" in late August-early September and maybe it was just when we went but the resort & Las Catalinas felt very empty. There were hardly any activities or people around other than staff. There were times when we were bored because there just really isn't much to do at the resort on days we didn't have excursions planned. We were the only ones at the pool most days. This can be great for some people but we were looking for more things to do & not such a quiet resort. Of note the rooms do not have TVs. The beach is subpar at best. It's a public beach that you can walk 10 minutes to or the golf cart can take you. There are also no chairs to sit on. We were also hoping for much more wildlife than we saw. We didn't see any monkeys or sloths, just saw 1-2 iguanas. We did see their raccoon population though and a few crabs & kitties. Overall if you are looking for a very quiet relaxing vacation & don't want to see very many people then I highly recommend it. We would definitely go back to Costa Rica but I don't think we would go back to Casa Chameleon given we want more activities & wildlife.

My husband and I enjoyed the four days we stayed at Casa Chamaleon. The attention to detail is next to none. Immaculate cleanness. Every one of the people who work there are extremely attentive. Food... delicious, drinks excelent. Honestly not one single complaint. I had one of the BEST MASSAGES EVER. Pau and Marcela are very professional. We will definitely recommend this beautiful place and make sure everyone gets a massage!

The hotel is beyond beautiful and the staff are incredibly kind. The service was exceptional. Our room was spotlessly cleaned twice daily. Our plunge pool was lovely and the view was like none other. The bed was huge and super comfy. I would absolutely stay here again. My ONLY complaint is everything in Las Catalinas is insanely over-priced. Not just typical touristy prices, but actually comical. Plain iced coffee was $10. A cheeseburger was $34. Less than 5 miles away are other beach towns (like Potrero) with much more reasonable pricing. Do not book anything through the hotel. They quoted me $180 round trip for a 15 min drive. When I declined they came back with $70 round trip. We ubered for $10 each way. Excursions were similar with insane price hikes compared to what we paid. Book directly for the best prices. Highly recommend staying here but leaving to eat, drink, and play!