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Welcome to Villa Caletas a luxury boutique hotel in Costa Rica, 1150 feet over the vibrant Central Pacific coast and the rain forest. The hotel is prized not only for its location in the lush tropical jungle, but also for its design, décor, restaurant and private beach. Be prepared to be blissfully taken away and live an enchanting experience where amazing views, outstanding facilities and service are second to none.
Villa Caletas
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Nearest Airport: SJO
Ate dinner here to watch the sunset. Best recommendation ever from our boat guide. Amazing view and fantastic food!
Kelley F
The location is five stars! Beautiful views and sunset. This was our second time there and felt a little disappointed. It feels like it needs some attention and getting old. I travel all the time and typically stay at Hiltons and Hilton Garden Inn to give you a frame of reference. If you’re a Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons traveler you may be disappointed in the lack of attention to detail. The extra care is missing. Black grout in the shower tile is a big concern for mold and if it’s not mold then the lack of deep cleaning is a concern. Our room however did not smell of mold or mildew. The room decor is feeling dated. In 2018 it seemed interesting but the purple walls and red drapes just are giving an old vibe. Room service dishes remained outside in the common area for a couple days at one point. Food was great and service was good. Nothing exceptional. Gym- if you like to workout while traveling you will be disappointed. It’s a covered area but it’s outside so it’s very hot. The one treadmill and two bikes were old in 2018 and they remain the same. Equipment is very dated. They have some free weights but it’s all old. The path to the gym is not light up so once the sun goes down you can’t access it since it’s so dark. Pitch black and a very odd location. Staff could use some training. Bartender didn’t know what club soda was and used tap water. Then took the bottle of flat club soda and put his thumb on the top and shook up the bottle to try and give it bubbles. They used to have a bartender on the private beach but that’s no longer available. It’s still a great location just could use some work to make it five stars.
LJMcK44 - Alexandria, Virginia
Stayed here for a wedding. Staff was extremely friendly, very supportive and accommodating. Best bartender at the wedding, Niko- everyone loved him because he was so attentive, knowing friends preferred drinks and bringing them to them on the dance floor. Hotel room was beautiful as was the pool. And I loved the outdoor gym! Just so cool to be working out and have the most incredible views.
Kari S
This is a must experience luxury vacation. The views are breath taking. The customer service is top-notch. The property is well maintained. If you’re looking for luxury mixed with scenery then this is your place.
Roving59608667616
A quirky hotel with lots of nooks and crannies, fun to explore but could do with more signage around the place. The room was comfortable, little cramped but with amazing views . No extra blanket in cupboards as is the norm. Bathroom was a little dated and could have been cleaner. No hot water in the morning after 5 mins of running, but nice lemon grass scented lotions etc. Resturant has lovely views, dinner was nice but breakfast disappointing, bacon dry and tasteless rather than crispy, toast bland white bread, cooked a while previous. Infinity pool lovely but lots of leaves on floor - not even floating. Like the paths around the property all needed a bit of regular sweeping. Welcome at reception was friendly and golf cart lift to room useful.
JudyOswestryUK - Oswestry, United Kingdom
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I arranged a honeymoon in Costa Rica with the majority of our time spent at Villa Caletas. We arrived at our hotel and were blown away by its beauty, a sublime harmony of architectural style and natural splendor. It's one of the nicest places I've ever stayed.
-T. & L. Clapham
We stayed in Costa Rica at Villa Caletas. The experience provided us with a top-notch hotel room, unique and elegant, with added benefits like spa treatments, horseback riding, dinners with wine and so much more. With the quality of the facilities and the courtesy of the staff, every effort was always made to welcome us.
-B. and R. Marks
We stayed at the Villa Caletas for five nights in a junior suite. We LOVED staying at the boutique hotel in our own villa, with a hot tub on the deck, overlooking the ocean. And they threw in breakfasts and dinners, too! We travel a lot and this was the most amazing place we've ever been!
-S. Specht