Chameleon Las Catalinas
Adults-only hilltop sanctuary with open-air architecture, intimate scale, and a genuine focus on Costa Rican cuisine. Feels personal rather than corporate. Think private plunge pool, hammock, Pacific sunset, and a serious cocktail menu — not a sprawling mega-resort.
Non-guests can access the Sentido Norte pool day by spending $95+ per person on food/drinks (9am–5pm); add $25 more to stay for sunset
Why It Matters
Two MICHELIN Keys (2025). Relais & Châteaux member. Forbes Travel Guide Global Partner since 2020. Named #2 Resort in Central America by Travel + Leisure and one of the World's Top 100 Hotels two years running. The only hotel in the car-free planned town of Las Catalinas, with every one of its 21 villas featuring a private saltwater plunge pool. Four distinct on-site restaurants, including Sentido Norte led by Chef Jose Lopez.
Twenty-one adults-only private villas on a hilltop above Las Catalinas, Costa Rica's planned car-free beach village on the Guanacaste coast. Every single villa comes with its own saltwater plunge pool and Pacific views. It's a Relais & Châteaux member with Two MICHELIN Keys, and the food program earns its keep — four on-site restaurants, the headliner being Sentido Norte, which CNN placed among the world's most romantic restaurants and which also ranks in TripAdvisor's global top 10%.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Sunset Villa with Plunge Pool
West-facing villas with elevated views over the Guanacaste Coast and the Catalinas Islands. Designed specifically to frame the sunset. Same private saltwater plunge pool setup as the standard villa, slightly larger. Includes complimentary extras: specialty coffee station, cooking demonstration, and mixology class.
King · 68 sqm
Villa Suite with Plunge Pool
The largest category on property at 108 sqm — nearly 60% more floor space than the standard villa. Hillside locations with views of either the Guanacaste Coast or the Catalinas Islands. Full privacy, a personal saltwater pool, and all complimentary extras included. This is the pick for longer stays or anyone who wants room to spread out.
King · 108 sqm
Villa with Plunge Pool
Individual one-bedroom villas facing south, overlooking Sugar and Penca Beaches. Partial ocean views and a personal saltwater plunge pool on a private terrace. The entry-level villa and still genuinely private — each one is its own standalone unit.
King · 67 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Over 1,200 meters of zipline platforms and hanging bridges through the Guanacaste forest. An Extreme Canopy option adds Tarzan swings and Superman-style ziplines.
A 2.5km hike at the base of Tenorio Volcano featuring three hanging bridges through primary and secondary rainforest ecosystems.
Access to 22km+ of trails accessible directly from the Las Catalinas town, with both hiking-only and multi-use (hiking/biking) routes. The resort fee includes an all-access pass plus map for over 80km of groomed trails.
Horseback tour departing from the town of Brasilito. Ride across Beaches Conchal and Brasilito with coastal and mountain views.
A hands-on cooking class teaching how to prepare a classic Costa Rican dish at home. Complimentary for Sunset Villa and Villa Suite guests.
Learn to prepare one of the property's signature cocktails. Complimentary for Sunset Villa and Villa Suite guests.
Learn the secrets of Costa Rican coffee and brewing methods, tasting single-origin beans. Complimentary for Sunset Villa and Villa Suite guests.
A tour of a local Costa Rican coffee farm, about 1.5 hours from the hotel. Learn the process behind one of the country's key exports.
A private sunset viewing spot with a chef-curated picnic basket and rosé, arranged by the concierge.
Kayak on the warm waters of nearby Playa Danta. Sunrise paddles or all-day sessions available.
A fully private catamaran tour of the Guanacaste Coast, visiting beaches at Portero, Prieta, Sugar Beach, and the Catalinas Islands.
Half-day or full-day deep-sea fishing excursions. Boats available from 27 to 60 feet for small or large groups.
SUP on the calm waters of Playa Danta.
Surf lessons on the warm Guanacaste swells with experienced instructors.
Class II–III float down the lower Rio Colorado with guides.
Access to scheduled weekly yoga and fitness classes included in the resort fee. Yoga mats provided in each villa.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available for group meetings and corporate retreats as part of the Work Bubble Trip package.
All-access pass with map included in the resort fee for 80km+ of groomed trails directly accessible from the property.
Every one of the 21 villas has its own individual saltwater plunge pool on a private terrace. Saltwater not chlorine — noticeably easier on the skin.
Electric golf carts used for on-property transport, consistent with the eco-friendly, low-impact design of the resort.
Courtesy shuttle to and from the beach by request, included in the resort fee.
Accessible with poolside day access at Sentido Norte.
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