Press and Media Coverage Casa Chameleon

Las Catalinas is often called the “Amalfi Coast of Costa Rica,” and the second you step onto its car-free cobblestone streets, you understand why. If you want to dive into a romantic, Amalfi-style cliffside retreat, Casa Chameleon offers private bungalows with plunge pools and sweeping ocean views that rival any Positano sunset.

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.

If romance by the sea is what you seek, Las Catalinas is a lovely backdrop for a dreamy honeymoon. Stay at Casa Chameleon, a boutique resort perched high above the ocean, where each villa comes with a private infinity pool—ideal for sharing intimate moments as you watch the sun dip into the horizon, painting the sky in breathtaking hues.

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.

We are honored to be amongst the Forbes 2025 Travel Guide Star Award winners and receive a wonderful 4-star rating for the sixth year in a row.

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 is a Relais & Chateaux luxury boutique hotel that’s all about romance, and you won’t be disappointed by the culinary offerings at the property’s four restaurants.

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.

Relais & Châteaux has added ten new member houses to their collection, bringing the total of new hotels to 27 in 2023. The President of Relais & Châteaux, Laurent Gardinier, expressed delight and shared that their network shares the same vision of making the world a better place through cuisine and hospitality.

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.

Casa Chameleon has taken it upon themselves to offer a wide range of packages for their visitors. One of their Costa Rica all inclusive resorts packages is the Sabbatical Buyout–which grants you 30 blissful days at the resort, with all meals covered by a private chef. Every week, you and your partner can try your hand at a new activity.

This is for couples with no budget limits and are looking for the ultimate month-long romantic vacation.

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.

These Costa Rica beach resorts are paradise — pure and simple.

In Costa Rica, some properties straddle the line between hillside and beachfront. Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas, a tropical hideaway on the Guanacaste coast, is one of them. A sustainable thread runs throughout the resort, which leads the eco charge through water conservation efforts and does regular beach cleanups.

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.

While some countries safely reopen and others continue to outline health-focused strategies, buyouts have become an innovative way of promoting social distancing while allowing groups to make up for lost times or opportunities.

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.

Casa Chameleon breaks the mould for luxury lodging in Costa Rica, from its stunning oceanfront setting and world-class infinity pool to the Buddhas and other statues scattered around the grounds.

At sundown, a gong sounds and three fiery jets in the infinity pool are lighted, creating an unforgettable setting for pre-dinner cocktails.

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.

JUST OFF a protected beach on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, the year-old Casa Chameleon, a secluded hotel, sits high on a ridge overlooking a small town. One morning last spring, while the honeymooners were still sleeping, I returned to my villa from snorkeling in the bay to find my “house mama” cutting fruit.

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.