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Hotel Villa Caletas

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Junior Suite
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Central Pacific 5 miles before Jaco, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 12358 - 1000
  • Hacienda las Agujas
    8 min drive
  • Auto Mercado Herradura
    9 min drive
  • Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park
    10 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU)
    200 min drive

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | View from room

Standard Twin Room

  • 50.80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite Superior

Junior Suite Superior

  • 111 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Deluxe

Standard Deluxe

  • 46.17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian Suite at Zephyr Palace | Living area

Egyptian Suite at Zephyr Palace

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa

Villa

  • 44.30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 75.11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Oriental Suite at Zephyr Palace

Oriental Suite at Zephyr Palace

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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El Barco Suite

El Barco Suite

  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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The 20s Suite at Zephyr Palace

The 20s Suite at Zephyr Palace

  • 128 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

Master Suite

  • 122 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Regular

Suite Regular

  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double

Standard Double

  • 50.80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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New World Suite at Zephyr Palace

New World Suite at Zephyr Palace

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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African Suite at Zephyr Palace

African Suite at Zephyr Palace

  • 129 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tárcoles

Located in Tárcoles, Hotel Villa Caletas is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Hacienda las Agujas and Auto Mercado Herradura. .This beach resort is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Jaco Beach and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Herradura Beach.
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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

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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

Resort with private beach, full-service spa
Hotel Villa Caletas offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Victorian resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Grab a bite to eat at Anfiteatro, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Anfiteatro - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Mirador - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 18 for adults and USD 18 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Anfiteatro
  • Mirador

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Art gallery
  • Designer shops
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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 available
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: approximately USD 18 for adults and USD 18 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60000 per vehicle
  • Housekeeping is 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 elevators
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 December 31
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, super nice staff, great dining and great spa. However, the hotel needs to be renovated. Furniture in common areas is old. Rooms and bathrooms could be in better conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is breathtaking. The staff is top notch! Unfortunately the original hiking trail was closed due to the country’s struggle to get back to normal after the pandemic. Transportation into town is costly so it’s best to rent a vehicle if you can. Property not recommended for small children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023