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 you really want to see a place that hasn't been overly americanized and have a unique experience, this could be for you. The roads are rugged and this is a very natural place so be ready to explore.

What I loved about CC is that it is luxurious in a natural way. It's not overbuilt or overdone, but has a great sense of fitting in with the surroundings. The design of the room(regular, not the honeymoon suite) was perfectly situated in the jungle, with great views. The jungle is all around and the room, or villa rather, is completely separate offering great privacy. The details are what I particularly enjoyed. There was a basket of things I found useful such as binoculars, books, and other bits and pieces that were a great touch.

The service is exceptional and David took care of every need without ever imposing. My husband played soccer with Jorge at the most amazing soccer field I've ever seen. If you speak any spanish, it is such an added experience to enjoy some local activities. Jorge helped build the hotel and is just a sweetheart! This was a perfect place for us because it has that something special without being detached from the local flavor of the area and Costa Rica.

I must also add that having the private chef was a real treat! We also enjoyed the local restaurants, so it really depends on your tastes. We thought having a special dinner one evening and trying the restaurants the other 4 days was a perfect experience.

Also, their recommendation to rent a car was very helpful. To really get through the rugged roads and see the area this was necessary. The hill to the hotel is steep, but once you do it once it's a piece of cake. It's well worth it to have the views. I thought the location was terrific because it is actually in Mal Pais which is a nicer area . It was ideally centered for all of the activities and restaurants we enjoyed.

It was tough for us to get a booking here because they only have 3 villas and have a lot of return guests, but it was worth the wait . They were also kind enough to forewarn me about the ruggedness of the area due to some of my initial questions. I appreciated the candor and found it refreshing that they didn't want me to book if we weren't going to enjoy it. They actually underplayed how great it is, which is probably why they get such favorable reactions. We hope they'll have us back and we will stay longer next time!

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 seen anything like it. I knew people said it was private but it was PRIVATE. Our view was of just the ocean with jungle trees around. The villa was HUGE and the pool started only a few steps from our bed. It was tough to even leave since we were served meals in our room whenever we wanted to. We did breakfast, lunch and dinner TWICE. But we finally went out and Mal Pais was great! It was supposed to be their "busy time" but we had beaches to ourselves. This place is everything it's cracked up to be and MORE!

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 these words imply) is the epitome of the perfect escape. It is located up a steep hill, yet the hill is completely cemented and it is not far from anything.

We walked down to the place on the sand for dinner. Local food that was very good and very inexpensive. The walk back up the hill was steep, but only took us 5-10 minutes, pausing along the way. Note:Bring your flashlight

We drove to most places, because as they pointed out upon booking, things are very spread out here. It was actually the perfect location. We turned left for Marys restaurant, the canopy tour(worth doing even if you are afraid like I was), the fishing village, snorkeling, and the road to Montezuma. We turned right for the surfing beach, other restaurants and beaches. It did not take more than 5 to 10 minutes in the car to get to most places. It would not have been fun walking on the dusty roads. I felt sorry for the people on bicycles. The dust was too much on the main road.

Actually, after driving around the dusty roads during the day we considered this hill our gateway to Paradise! As soon as we would pull in the drive, we felt completely relaxed. The entire property has a serenity about it. We have never experienced such true service. There is a happiness about the place that makes it very special. As the last reviewer wrote, "There is a magic here".
There certainly is! We look forward to returning!

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 all- inclusives or big resorts.
We could not have been more pleased with our choice. We felt that the resort was a hidden oasis in this town. We enjoyed using the maps and our explorations.
However, we loved having our private retreat to return to. We felt safe and comfortable every time we pulled into the gates. Everything was top notch. The villa was marvelous with the private pool. The views serene and spectacular.
Most of all, I would have to say the service rivaled that of any place we have ever stayed. Even those which were much more expensive. It was a wonderful vacation and we will return!