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Ocio Villas Mal Pais

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

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Poolside bar
Terrace/patio
Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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From the ICE tower 500 mts South, and 250 mts East, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 51-1017
  • Place, Playa Mal País
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

Villa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa Suite | Terrace/patio

Villa Suite

  • 1302 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean 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)
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Malpais

Ocio Villas Mal Pais places you within a leisurely stroll of Playa Mal País and Carmen Beach. This 10-room, 4-star hotel has private in-room plunge pools along with an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Playa Mal País - 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

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Piedras - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Adults-only hotel with spa services and an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, spa services, and express check-in are featured at Ocio Villas Mal Pais. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 60 per room one way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Other amenities at this adults-only hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and wedding services.
Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and Select Comfort beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Private plunge pools, furnished balconies or patios, and iPod docks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Ocio Villas Mal Pais?

Ocio Villas Mal Pais offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Ocio Villas Mal Pais?

This hotel is located in Cóbano, a short 9-minute walk from Playa Mal País and also 15 minutes on foot from Carmen Beach. You'll also find Santa Teresa Beach and Cocal Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ocio Villas Mal Pais?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Ocio Villas Mal Pais?

Spa services at the hotel include body wraps, couples treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Ocio Villas Mal Pais include a casino?

No, Ocio Villas Mal Pais doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ocio Villas Mal Pais?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Ocio Villas Mal Pais a good place to stay for couples?

At this adults-only hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including a private plunge pool and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Does Ocio Villas Mal Pais have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Ocio Villas Mal Pais have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Ocio Villas Mal Pais serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Ocio Villas Mal Pais allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Ocio Villas Mal Pais.

Does Ocio Villas Mal Pais have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Ocio Villas Mal Pais?

The closest major airport to Ocio Villas Mal Pais is Cóbano Airport (ACO), which is 9.1 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tambor (TMU), which is located 20.2 mi away (48-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ocio Villas Mal Pais?

Yes, every guestroom at Ocio Villas Mal Pais comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Does Ocio Villas Mal Pais offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Ocio Villas Mal Pais.

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