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Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais vs Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve

Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gaia Hotel & Reserve scores slightly better than Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais. Gaia Hotel & Reserve has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 5 publications including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.

Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
7 / 10
Punta Barrigona, Mal Pais, Costa Rica
From $394 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A mountainside retreat atop Mal País." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Nature fuses with South Asian flair at this luxe love nest perched above a boho beach town on the Nicoya Peninsula." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"At this mountainside retreat near Playa Mal País, upscale villas are tucked into a cliff overlooking the Pacific." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Those seeking secluded luxury will love the location high up in the hills, neighbor-free. Ten stylish villas -- all stand-alone and individually decorated -- have private pools with flora, fauna" Full review
Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
8 / 10
Km 2.7 Carretera Quepos a Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park 6350, Costa Rica
From $201 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This luxurious pile comprises studios, terraces suites and three-story villas and offers nature tours within its expansive grounds – a former wildlife rehabilitation center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Studios, the smallest accommodations, are spare and urbane in style, with views of green hillsides." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"On 13 acres of private reserve, this boutique hotel is contemporary and very chic, with rooms rendered in slate, hardwood, and rattan with Italian fittings." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Sleek Costa Rican retreat with a multilevel infinity pool, swim-up bar and intimate spa with jungle views." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Terra Spa at Gaia is set in the rainforest with views of the Pacific and a menu complete with Reiki energy treatments and Thai and Swedish massages." Full review
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