Frommer's Review
It's hard to find a luxury hotel in Costa Rica with a more spectacular setting than this. Perched 350m (1,148 ft.) above the sea, Villa Caletas enjoys commanding views of the Pacific over forested hillsides. The regular rooms are all elegantly appointed and spacious, but you'll definitely want to stay in a villa or suite here. Each individual villa is situated on a patch of hillside facing the sea or forests. Inside you'll find a main bedroom with a queen-size bed and a comfortable sitting room with couches that convert into two single beds. The villas feature white-tile floors, modern bathrooms, and a private terrace for soaking up the views. The larger junior suites come with their own outdoor Jacuzzis. The suites and master suites are larger still -- and even come with their own private swimming pools. There are only two master suites, and one is a vigorous hike downhill from the main hotel building and restaurants. The same is true of some of the villas and juniors.
Opened in 2007, Zephyr Palace is a new 7-suite addition, located a little bit below the main hotel and villas. The rooms here are immense and thematically designed -- you can choose from an African suite, an Arabian suite, an Oriental suite, and more. The Imperial suite has its own gym and sauna. All have beautiful ocean views, home theater systems, Jacuzzis, and private balconies.
Although most guests are happy to lounge around and swim in the free-form "infinity" pools that seem to blend into the sea below and beyond, Villa Caletas offers hourly shuttle service to its own little private beach, as well as a host of tour options. A Greek-style amphitheater hosts periodic sunset concerts of jazz or classical music.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; 2 midsize pools w/spectacular view; spa; concierge; tour desk; beach shuttle; in-room massage; laundry service
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
