Press and Media Coverage Casa Chameleon

We are incredibly honored that Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas has once again been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys for 2026. Recognizing our unique cliffside retreat, the MICHELIN Guide notes: “The formula works: spacious and sustainably built villas with private terraces, saltwater plunge pools, and hammocks with ocean views.” When you are staying in a destination quite literally designed to please you, no one would blame you for staying put.

Tucked along Guanacaste’s coast, Las Catalinas is a car-free town built for walkable living, where nearly everything is steps from Casa Chameleon, recognized for its outstanding design and hospitality. That same spirit carries over into the culinary scene, where Sentido Norte leads with cooking built on local ingredients and unforgettable ocean views.

Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas has been honored as one of the Top 3 Resorts in Central America in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Voted by readers worldwide, this accolade highlights our cliffside ocean-view villas, private plunge pools, and commitment to authentic Costa Rican luxury. We are deeply grateful to our valued guests and community for their trust, votes, and continued support.

Celebrated for its iconic “pura vida” lifestyle and unwavering commitment to nature, Costa Rica sets the global standard for eco-conscious travel. Set within the coveted Blue Zone of the Nicoya Peninsula, Condé Nast Traveler highlights Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas as the perfect blend of romantic seclusion and privileged access. Perched on a scenic cliff above a charming car-free community, the boutique hotel offers just 21 private villas, each featuring a personal saltwater plunge pool. The experience is anchored by its Sentido Norte restaurant, drawing guests nightly for its panoramic views, crafted cocktails, and iconic daily sunset ceremony.

Tumbling waterfalls, dense jungles, winding rivers, smoldering volcanoes, and secluded beaches make Costa Rica an idyllic destination. What’s more, Costa Rica has prioritized protecting its natural beauty in a country that once had some of the world’s highest deforestation rates. Sustainable practices have taken hold at the country’s best hotels and resorts. As a member of the culinary-focused Relais & Châteaux hotel collection, Casa Chameleon is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, personalized service, and exceptional cuisine. The culinary options here are truly impressive.

Experience the essence of Latin America’s happiest country at Casa Chameleon, where our breathtaking coastal views and proximity to one of the world’s original Blue Zones offer the ultimate sanctuary for a life lived Pura Vida. Immerse yourself in the soulful luxury of our villas and discover firsthand why this stunning stretch of Costa Rica is the global benchmark for happiness and longevity.

In a world defined by noise, Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas offers a sanctuary designed to help the world “loosen its grip”. Whether dining on wood-fired, ocean-caught cuisine at Sentido Norte or exploring the car-free, cobblestone streets of the nearby town of Las Catalinas, guests are invited to trade chaos for the “powerful luxury” of stillness. By blending mindful intention-setting with cinematic sunsets , Casa Chameleon distills the pura vida ethos into a retreat where time doesn’t just pass—it softens.

As luxury travel evolves into a pursuit of intention and well-being, Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas serves as a sanctuary for the soul. The property invites guests to “dive deep” into the Pura Vida lifestyle with 21 private villas, saltwater plunge pools, and panoramic ocean views that foster a profound connection with nature—proving that true indulgence is now defined by meaningful, restorative experiences rather than material excess.

Settle in at Las Catalinas, a car-free town about one hour from the Liberia airport, on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Casa Chameleon boasts 21 villas, each with an infinity-edge plunge pool and panoramic ocean views. (You’ll be spending a lot of time wowing over both.) More reason to not leave your private oasis: Some spa treatments, like massages and facials, can be done in-room.

Casa Chameleon has a formula that works: spacious and sustainably built villas with private terraces, saltwater plunge pools, and hammocks with ocean views. Their second Costa Rica location is in Las Catalinas, an adorably tiny beach village between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean on Costa Rica’s northwest coast, a town purpose built to accentuate views of the landscape, eliminate the need for cars, and leave the wilderness alone.

On Thrillist’s list of standout 2025 events, Flavors Beyond Borders (June 18–22, Las Catalinas, Costa Rica) delivers high-quality food, a singular atmosphere, and none of the usual festival pitfalls. This CIA–Casa Chameleon partnership raises scholarships for women through chef-led cooking classes, catamaran tours, yoga, coffee cupping, and more—making for a uniquely Costa Rican culinary escape.

Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas is a Relais & Châteaux-designated hotel revered for its breathtaking cliffside location overlooking the Guanacaste coast and Catalinas Islands. While it’s perched on the hillside, it’s a short walk (or golf cart drive) to two beautiful beaches…

Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas is honored to be featured in a recent interview with Laurent Gardinier on Relais & Châteaux’s Evolution. This prestigious interview marks a significant milestone, celebrating 70 years of unparalleled luxury in the hospitality industry.

The exclusive write-up commemorating the 70th anniversary of Relais & Châteaux can be found in the pages of EnVols, the prestigious in-flight magazine of Air France, showcasing the allure and elegance of Casa Chameleon to a global audience.

Casa Chameleon Hotels is honored to be featured in Relais & Châteaux’s vision for the next 70 years of luxury hospitality shared in an interview of Relais and Châteaux president Laurent Gardinier to Globetrender Magazine!

We’re thrilled to share that Casa Chameleon Hotels has been named one of the top 13 all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica for both beach lovers and hiking enthusiasts by The Points Guy!

Discover why over 2 million visitors chose Costa Rica in 2023, and why Casa Chameleon should be your next destination.

We are thrilled to be featured in Ocean Home Magazine, a publication dedicated to the very essence of luxury oceanfront living – a lifestyle you can now embrace at Casa Chameleon Residences.

You’ll be ahead of the curve if you snap up a second home in Las Catalinas. It’s a secure community that’s located on Playa Danta and Dantita, a region that offers a lovely blend of nature, beaches, and what Engel defined as “abundant conveniences.”

If yard work isn’t your idea of fun, consider the Casa Chameleon Hotel, which is situated at a high point within Las Catalinas. This offers some of the best views in the area and has residences currently up for sale.

An assortment of Casa Chameleon Residences are on the horizon, with four new four- and five-bedroom villas, 15 luxury condominiums, family-friendly amenities, and an expansive teaching kitchen.

Owners and their guests will get privileged access to the resort’s restaurants, led by chef Jose Lopez: the romantic, open air Sentido Norte, with a fresh catch-inspired menu and views of the Pacific on three sides; the casual steakhouse La Pampa Grill; and Grotto 12º, a new 12-seat cellar serving curated tasting menus with pairings by the resident sommelier.

The luxurious jungle hideaway of Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas lies in the secluded northwest corner of Costa Rica. This boutique hotel combines eclectic luxuries with endless adventure.

The cliffside resort boasts 21 villas, each with a private saltwater plunge pool and breathtaking Pacific Ocean views. Though, if you can pry yourself from your own pool, the infinity-edge public pool stuns with vistas of the pristine Guanacaste coast. Linger here with a cocktail as the sun sets and the pool lights up with in-water fire pits.

Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province is known for its stunning beaches and biodiversity, and you can live right in the middle of it thanks to Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas. The luxury property, located hillside above the car-free resort town of Las Catalinas, just announced it is developing four private villas and 15 two-, three-, and four-bedroom condominiums.

Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas perfectly places you in a romantic bubble from the rest of the world. Located along the pristine Guanacaste peninsula, prepare yourself for surreal solitude and relaxation. It’s in-house restaurant, Sentido Norte, filled with Buddha statues and artistic sunsets, is a cliffside haven of dining dreams. Dining at this award-winning restaurant will feel as if you’re dining in a local friend’s gourmet kitchen.

Stretch your arms out to the expansive Pacific Ocean and feel the sun on your skin at Casa Chameleon Hotel at Las Catalinas. Perched high on a hilltop above a storybook town, this intimate hideaway is made for sunset lovers. Perfectly named Sunset Villas boast elevated views over the Guanacaste Coast and Catalinas Islands, making it the ideal spot to take in the setting sun. Dive into your personal saltwater plunge pools and enjoy peaceful privacy as you admire a world-class Costa Rican sunset right in front of you.

Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas is a luxury hotel where romance is the name of the game. Boasting 21 villas that overlook the Sugar and Penca beaches, the Guanacaste coast, and the Catalina Islands, this is a place where you can truly immerse yourself in the gems of nature that Central America beholds. Featuring an impressive saltwater infinity pool, outdoor rain showers with coral floors, private plunge pools in each villa, and sea-and-farm-to-table ingredients in their cliffside restaurant, this is a place you would only imagine in your wildest dreams.

Honeymooners hoping for plenty of alone time will love the private villas with saltwater infinity plunge pools and sweeping vistas of the Guanacaste coast.

Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas ticks all the boxes for a Costa Rica honeymoon. It’s the perfect marriage of hillside haven and beachfront bliss, puts an emphasis on sustainability (its water conservation efforts are particularly admirable), and caters exclusively to grown-up guests.

That promise of riches and countless other adventures is hidden at Casa Chameleon, an intimate boutique hotel tucked away in a remote part of the Mal Pais jungle in Costa Rica.

The views are captivating. On one side is Dansa Beach and on the other is Sugar Beach, each forming a curve of volcanic sand, with green islands in the coves and hills rising from the shore. The rooms are separate, individual buildings on the flanks of the bluff. The sound of the surf below is mesmerizing. Each suite has an infinity plunge pool, and we wasted no time before dipping in.

Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas has been included in Vogue Magazine’s Costa Rica surf tour, and we were thrilled to be featured in their June edition article.

Since the announcement that it would reopen its borders to international travelers on November 1, Costa Rica has once again become a beloved destination for surfers, beach bums, explorers and all-around adventurous spirits. Now, thanks to some of the country’s most unique and innovative resorts, we can add working professionals to that list.

Not everyone loves snow. Should you prefer a warmer chill, head to this car-free, seaside spot that was built to encourage sustainable living (no motorized vehicles, and 80 percent of the land has been untouched, left in its natural state) on the Guanacaste peninsula. Start with morning yoga on the beach, then head out to the waters for paddle boarding, snorkeling and kayaking, or head into the backyard of dry forest hills and valleys for mountain biking, hiking, trail running or horseback riding.

For some of us, the words “Costa Rican boutique villas” are more or less all that’s needed. Throw in “Pacific coast” and “Nicoya peninsula” and the chance that you still need convincing drops by half again. For the rest of you, the short version: Costa Rica, one-time low-budget backpackers’ haven, has expanded its upscale offerings, and a place like Hotel Casa Chameleon is the perfect venue for acquiring some first-hand knowledge of this trend.

Just opened last February, Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas is Costa Rica’s newest boutique hotel. With 21 villas perched high atop a cliff with private plunge pools and panoramic views from every angle, guests can relax at an infinity pool where drinks are delivered via floating trays or take a mixology class to learn how to craft signature Costa Rican cocktails.

Casa Chameleon’s head mixologist, Aleeza Bender is using indigenous ingredients and creating her own tropical cocktails featuring guaro in several of them.

A night at Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas in Guanacaste, Costa Rica benefits Alfalit, a worldwide literacy and education nonprofit, which has helped more than 8 million people achieve literacy since 1961.

A traveler’s nightly donation provides basic resources for students learning to read, write and do basic math.

Beyond supporting education, the eco-friendly hotel adheres to green initiatives that help protect the local environment, including the adjacent 1,000 acres of tropical forest.

Located on the unspoilt Guanacaste Coast of Costa Rica, Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas is a gateway to the many natural wonders, cultural delights, and unique adventures this country has to offer. The property is a collection of 21 private villas with mesmerizing ocean views and infinity plunge pools. All units blend classy minimalist design with deluxe amenities such as Bluetooth speakers, in-room dining, and fully-stocked minibars. Dining occurs in a charming open-air cliffside restaurant and focuses on local ocean- and farm-to-table cuisine.

My trip was during the hotel’s soft launch week of preview for friends & family so I’d have to come back again to experience it as a full fleshed buzzing retreat.

My 3 day stay was relaxing to say the least.

Endless sunshine, with a fresh and flavorful menu by chef Jose Lopez in the hotel’s restaurant: Sentido Norte.

However, the icing on the cake for me, is the panoramic views that goes with every meal.

If you happen to be reading this from a negative-edge saltwater pool in Costa Rica right now, feel free to skip the rest and get back to everything you’re not doing.

For everyone else…

Feel free to do as they’re doing at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas, a tropical paradise of a Costa Rican resort, now taking reservations for a February 10 opening and looking identical to this.