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Casa Chameleon

Casa Chameleon
Average price*: $235 (year-round)
  • Rooms: 3
    • Address
      Mal Pais
      Costa Rica
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars 74 reviews
74 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 hotels in Mal Pais
Description:
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... 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

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars Based on 74 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 68 reviews Rooms
    • 5 based on 68 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 68 reviews Value
    • 5 based on 68 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 11 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 90% based on 69 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 20% based on 69 reviews Older travelers
    • 20% based on 69 reviews Young singles
    • 20% based on 69 reviews Pet owners
    • 10% based on 69 reviews Couples/romantics

Reviews of Casa Chameleon

( 11-20 of 74 )
5 of 5 stars
Newton Centre, MA
May 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

On the basis of glowing reviews on TripAdvisor, my wife and I decided to spend 3 nights (out of 14 in Costa Rica) in the luxury villa at Casa Chameleon to celebrate our 40th anniversary. When I got back and wrote down my thoughts, I realized how many other guests had had the same experience. There IS magic here! You... more

Apr 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I spent our honeymoon in Costa Rica at Hotel Casa Chameleon and we can honestly say there was not a bad thing about our trip! When we arrived, we were greeted by Dave- a young, enigmatic, wonderfully kind host. We were given a tour of the grounds that night but we had no idea the marvels we... more

5 of 5 stars
San Diego
Apr 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We read some reviews before visiting here so I figured it fitting to add some feedback. Even after reading about this place it was better than expected. First, I must emphasize that this is NOT YOUR REGULAR VACATION. If you are someone that just has to have typical anything, you are better off at a Marriot or Four Seasons. If... more

Mar 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was our first location on our honeymoon and we were spoiled for sure! It was the first time either of us have left the states and we were well taken care of! We were both excited and nervous on the bumpy roads in but boy was it worth it! We had the villa with private pool and I've never... more

Mar 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

In the freezing cold now, my husband and I are reliving our wonderful vacation at this paradise. This was a vacation of special moments. It is not a place where you even think of mundane things. For us, the stress just melted away after the first few hours of being there. This boutique hotel( which is much more special than... more

5 of 5 stars
Baton Rouge, LA
Mar 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We discovered Casa Chameleon online. The more we read, it did sound like the place we wanted to visit. We usually vacation in Mexico and sometimes Hawaii. We have also been to the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico, and Australia once(nice, but much too far for an annual trip) We do like smaller places. We do not enjoy... more

5 of 5 stars
milwaukee
Feb 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is paradise. After reading the reviews I was excited but didnt know how amazing this place really is... The villa's are magical...everything is thought of... the views take your breath away. Its so wonderful you dont want to leave your room and the grounds but you have to because mal pais is amazing and this is just the jewel... more

5 of 5 stars
Wichita,KS
Feb 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My new wife is a genius! She read about this place in one of her bride magazines and I fought her for months. I really thought we should go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. When we were comparing the cost and what we would get it just kept bringing us back to Costa Rica. She kept showing me reviews on... more

Feb 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This place is off the hook! Never seen anything like it, anywhere! The parking lot was even cool! We had such a great time we already booked for November. Every single person there, the owners, staff were great, nice, and super cool! They all really want everyone to have a great time. The villas were first rate with every detail... more

5 of 5 stars
Santa Cruz, CA
Feb 13, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We had an amazing surf vacation beginning in Nosara and heading down the coast ending up in Mal Pais! The surf was great, water warm, and no crowds! Driving was gnarly because of the dirt roads, bumpy and dusty, but a fun adventure! Definitely want to return and spend more time in Mal Pais at Casa Chameleon! Awesome hotel with... more

Reviews of Casa Chameleon

( 11-20 of 74 )
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