Hotel Villa Caletas

4.0 star property
Resort with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
Land view from property
Master Suite
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AU$505
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 50.80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite Superior

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 111 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Standard Deluxe

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 46.17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian Suite at Zephyr Palace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 44.30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 75.11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Oriental Suite at Zephyr Palace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

El Barco Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

The 20s Suite at Zephyr Palace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 128 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 122 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Regular

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 50.80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

New World Suite at Zephyr Palace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

African Suite at Zephyr Palace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 129 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Central Pacific 5 miles before Jaco, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 12358 - 1000

What's nearby

  • Herradura Beach - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 17 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Jaco Beach - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Mantas Beach - 22 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Playa Blanca - 26 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hook Up - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar 8cho - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zoe Restaurante - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC Herradura - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Caletas

Upscale boutique resort near Herradura Beach
A poolside bar, a terrace and an art gallery on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Villa Caletas. With a nearby private beach, free beach cabanas and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage, Ayurvedic treatments and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Anfiteatro, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has designer shops on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, childcare services and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 for adults and USD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Anfiteatro
  • Mirador

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 18 for adults and from USD 18 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60000 per vehicle
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Caletas
Hotel Villa Caletas Herradura
Villa Caletas
Villa Caletas Herradura
Villa Caletas Hotel
Hotel Villa Caletas Jaco
Villa Caletas Jaco
Villa Caletas
Resort Hotel Villa Caletas Jaco
Jaco Hotel Villa Caletas Resort
Resort Hotel Villa Caletas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Caletas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Villa Caletas?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Villa Caletas on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$505.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Villa Caletas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Caletas?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Caletas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Caletas?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Villa Caletas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Caletas located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Tárcoles resort is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Herradura Beach and Playa Agujas. Playa Bochinche and Playa Limoncito are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Hotel Villa Caletas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 654 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RENATA EDYTA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

muzaffar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of scenery around. Hallways were dark and reptiles @ night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fito

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a perfect place to get married or impress your significant other with romance. The views are remarkable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Arina

Travelled with partner
The exterior is charming, but the rest is very average. If you have sophisticated taste and pay attention to details you would be disappointed. Didn’t worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efraim

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY NICE QUIET. STAFF VERY HELPFULL
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tze yu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spectacular views and scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful paradise surrounded by Costa Rica plants and animals. Piece of heaven !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous over the top room with view and hot tub . Excellent food and beautiful surroundings .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AWESOME !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Penelope

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views- very serene!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sonal

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Tired
Property is beautiful but a little tired now.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anoushka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of this property. The views of the ocean, mountains, and sunsets were truly spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Denver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful rooms. Absolutely not worth the price point
This was like visiting a hotel from the twilight zone. The grounds are well maintained and the views are beautiful but the rooms are in a terrible shape. The room we got smelled poorly, the furnitures were run down, hardware in the crowded bathroom were broken and rusty. The linens were thin from use, far from white crispy linens you would expect from a 5 stars hotel that charges $600 per night off season. The room decor was extremely distasteful in tacky red and black, so dated. The room is located where you cant access carts so getting to the room was steep and slippery, having to get to it in a really rainy weather, felt unsafe. The door keys didn’t work, power dropped, wifi reception is inconsistent. Staff at the front desk was standoffish, didn’t offer a different room despite asking a few times. It was so unpleasant we tried to avoid staying in the room except for sleep I was extremely uncomfortable there. Total waste of money. Service was inconsistent, restaurant was ok. If you want to see the views pay for a day pass. So disappointed. See pictures attached: the pics on the site are misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023