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Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with spa services and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Interior
Poolside bar
Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais offers an oceanside sanctuary exclusively for adults. Guests can enjoy Pilates sessions, cycling, and spa treatments. The poolside bar provides refreshments, and the restaurant serves meals with peaceful garden views.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Villa Suite | Terrace/patio

Villa Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 121 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Villa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in CĆ³bano, Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only is in a rural area and near the beach. Jungle Butterfly Farm is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and ziplining nearby.
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From the ICE tower 500 mts South, and 250 mts East, Mal Pais, CĆ³bano, Puntarenas, 51-1017

What's nearby

  • Playa Mal PaĆ­s - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmen Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 21 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 25 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • CĆ³bano Airport (ACO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖThe Bakery - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖBanana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖLa DoƱa - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖEl Carmen - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖLas Piedras - ā€¬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only

Luxury upscale hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like Pilates and cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial, or a body wrap. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 3 2025 to July 5 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per room (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
At least 24 hours noticed is required for dinner reservations.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Casa Chameleon
Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais Cobano
Chameleon Hotel
Casa Chameleon Mal Pais Cobano
Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
Hotel Chameleon
Casa Chameleon Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Casa Chameleon Mal Pais Coban

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only located?

Situated by the ocean, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Mal PaĆ­s and Carmen Beach. Santa Teresa Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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