Are pets allowed at Hotel Villa Caletas?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Villa Caletas?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Villa Caletas?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60000 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Villa Caletas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Villa Caletas and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Villa Caletas also has a 24-hour health club and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Villa Caletas?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Anfiteatro.

Does Hotel Villa Caletas have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

Hotel Villa Caletas, Tárcoles: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 2, 2025

Excellent place to stay, will definitely go back. Beautiful property and so many amazing views.

Jennifer, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 25, 2025

Great place to stay

Beautiful setting and spectacular view from our room. The pool is beautiful! The beach is nice, but access to the water is a bit challenging. The service in the restaurant is a bit slow, but not a huge deal, considering the view. All of the food was excellent, as were the cocktails

Michael M Boire, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 24, 2025

I Loved It All!

A slice of heaven: the beautiful beach, the infinity pool, the fabulous food and cocktails, the spectacular views! I loved it all!

karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 28, 2025

Legendary views!

It is one of the most beautiful and romantic spots in Costa Rica. The stunning views are legendary. But there is a lot of stairs and incline, so be prepared. But don’t miss this beautiful place.

Eric, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 25, 2024

spectacular views and scenery.

Ron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2024

It offers spectacular views, good food, and polite customer service. It also has a good spa offering and an amazing yoga spot. You can see a lot of wild animals. The infinity pool is amazing and it offers an incredible view.

RENATA EDYTA, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 27, 2023

We loved the location of this property. The views of the ocean, mountains, and sunsets were truly spectacular!

Anoushka, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2024

This hotel is a perfect place to get married or impress your significant other with romance. The views are remarkable

Fito, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2024

This is one of Costa Rica’s original luxury hotels and a member of the Small, Distinctive Hotels family. Like a castle perched high on a mountain top overlooking Herradura and Javi - Sunsets and dining here are some of the best in Costa Rica. Come here for the views and history, and dining!

Will, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 27, 2023

It’s a private location not close to anything so the traveler must be looking for a place just to relax and enjoy a view. Nice amenities restaurant was very good.

Gordon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 24, 2024

Great view from the balcony

Tze yu, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 24, 2024

Peaceful paradise surrounded by Costa Rica plants and animals. Piece of heaven !

Tatum, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 2, 2024

Amazing views of scenery around. Hallways were dark and reptiles @ night

muzaffar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 30, 2024

Even though it was completely booked, it felt the opposite. Private, secluded and friendly, not to mention breathtakingly beautiful at every turn, we felt like we were one of only a few there. Food and atmosphere was top-notch. Service was exceptional. Would love to return with my entire family one day!

Melissa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 4, 2025

The quality of the service has dramatically decrease. The staff at the receptions are not locals and their knowledge of the hospitality world is null, this was the worst check in and check out process. Not long ago, this was one of the best boutique hotels in Puntarenas. The place is beautiful, the staff seems they don’t care their job. The restaurant is expensive and they are not willing to make small changes in the menu even if the price is 4x what you will pay on average in any other place. Enjoy the view, don’t expect a good treatment from their staff.

Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 27, 2024

A Perfect Hotel

a this is always a perfect place. The rooms are palatial. Everything is spotlessly clean. If a hotel can be perfect this one is. Spa services are great. Food is great. Location is beyond compare. The views are breathtaking. Staff is great. its worth every penny.

James, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 11, 2023

Amazing views, super nice staff, great dining and great spa. However, the hotel needs to be renovated. Furniture in common areas is old. Rooms and bathrooms could be in better conditions.

debbie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 28, 2024

Just stayed one night. We have been there in the past to enjoy the view and lunch with friends . First time overnight. Room wasn’t comfortable old furnishings and not even close to getting your money’s worth. I guess it is all about the View.

mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 22, 2024

The Villa Caletes is one of my favorite places. The setting and views are amazing. The hotel is exquisite- with architecture matching some of the most luxury inns in the world. It does not disappoint in this regards. I was somewhat disappointed with the bed this time. I could feel and hear the springs. I will be back for the view but might stay elsewhere.

Penelope, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2023

The property itself is breathtaking. The staff is top notch! Unfortunately the original hiking trail was closed due to the country’s struggle to get back to normal after the pandemic. Transportation into town is costly so it’s best to rent a vehicle if you can. Property not recommended for small children.

Paris, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2023

Very beautiful location. The views from this property are stunning. We had a private hot tub with our room and that was great to have. The restaurant was nice, a little pricey and they didn’t offer a free breakfast. Parking is also a little awkward and it’s not within walking distance to anything. We had a car and were able to come and go without a problem. But the property itself, gorgeous. The rooms were clean and beautiful and the staff were all very friendly! Would definitely recommend.

6/10 Good

Feb 26, 2025

Mixed bag

I booked this room based on the amazing review but I overall had a mixed experience ! Positive- the good part of this property is the location, it’s very near Jaco beach and around bunch of restaurants . The views from the room and restaurant is amazing and you would really njoy the sunsets . We also loved the architecture it was really nice, the lobby, room decor and the terrace. The room cleaning staff was meticulous and made nice cute design of towels each day for us. Negative- 1. It seems we arrived during a wedding event . I would expect a 4 star hotel to plan accordingly . However we had to park quite far from the reception as the parking was full . Note we were not super late to check in we had arrived, around 4 pm. Secondly we were told they could sit us for dinner only after 8 pm due to the wedding . We had booked months in advance they should have planned better. 2. During dinner we were told that there is nothing vegetarian except 1 salad. In today’s date for a 4 star property not having any vegetarian option was really disappointing. The person who took the order also did not offer anything like a pasta with no meat or something. We are global travelers and in our experience, such restaurants ( where there is nothing vegetarian ) - generally they offer to cook the same dish but without meat, here they did nothing ! Very disappointing ! We ended up getting good food from Jaco which was cheaper :) 3. Maintenance of the property is poor - while the architecture is

arnav, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Feb 17, 2024

Place was very clean and nice, but that’s about it. Hot water didn’t work so we took cold showers. Asked one guy and told him what room we were in and he said he’d let them know. Never got fixed. Water for the toilet ran at all times. I tried to fix it because I was still waiting on them to fix the shower but that didn’t happen, so I gave up and just let it run. I’ve been going there for years to the pool and pool bar and never had an issue. I had read some reviews about bad service but I didn’t think it would be that bad. I was wrong, it was horrible. The dining was not good, food quality or service. I wasn’t even going to leave any kind of review until I finally had enough today. My wife went to the pool bar to order us some drinks and no staff was there. Waited 10 mins and still nothing, so she went upstairs to the bar by the restaurant. The bartender told her he’d be down there in a few. 22 minutes later, still no bartender. Went back upstairs to order drinks, and she finally came down with a beer that was barely chilled, was more warm than chilled. So I went upstairs and the other bartender was apologetic but at that point I wasn’t happy. It’s frustrating paying a premium at what seems like the nicest place in Jaco area and have that bad of food, service, etc. I will never again go there and I've been going there since 2017. Sad to see such a nice place be such a disappointment.

william, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 5, 2025

Excelente

Ricardo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 11, 2025

Pura vida

It's a beautiful hotel. Not a lot to do at the hotel. It was the slow season. Beautiful pool. The staff was very friendly and accommodating when we found a huge spider and some bugs in our first room. They upgraded us to a villa, no extra charge.

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