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Villas Kalei

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Grande Beach

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Villas Kalei puts you a short five-minute drive from Grande Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and scuba-diving are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include microwaves and kitchen islands.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

A room with a large window overlooking a garden with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a hat on the floor.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area by a large window.
A garden with a gravel path, wooden fence, and potted plants.
A modern room with a built-in bed, a small seating area, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator, Garden View (Nalu)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
A modern room with a bed, a seating area with a chair and ottoman, and a large window overlooking a garden.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a seating area, and a view of lush greenery outside.
A room with a bed, a chair, and a table. There are plants around the room.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of lush greenery outside.

Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator, Garden View (Kai)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
A modern bedroom with a glass wall, two beds, and a seating area with white cushions.
A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a sofa, and a large window.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small sofa, a chair, and a compact refrigerator.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a garden with various plants and a seating area with cushions.

Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator, Garden View (Kawai)

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
A room with a bed, two chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A modern outdoor living space with a wooden roof, glass walls, and a seating area with lounge chairs.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of lush greenery outside.
A spacious room with a large bed, a smaller bed, and a seating area with a view of a garden.

Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator, Garden View (Coqui)

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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Del Restaurante Cafe del Pueblo, 200 Metros Norte, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 41 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 43 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Playa Langosta - 52 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 78 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪El Pelícano - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Monkey - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Villas Kalei

  • Villas Kalei puts you a short five-minute drive from Grande Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and scuba-diving are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include microwaves and kitchen islands.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Children's games

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2019
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Outdoor shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay (surcharge)
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of CRC 23 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of CRC 23 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for CRC 10.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
State tax ID – Guanacaste
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Villas Kalei Hotel Playa Grande
Villas Kalei Hotel
Villas Kalei Playa Grande
Villas Kalei Playa Grande
Villas Kalei Hotel
Villas Kalei Cabo Velas
Villas Kalei Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Villas Kalei?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Villas Kalei?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Villas Kalei?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villas Kalei?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. There's a charge of CRC 23 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Villas Kalei?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (23-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Villas Kalei and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Does Villas Kalei have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

What's the area around Villas Kalei like?

Villas Kalei is a short 17-minute walk from Las Baulas National Marine Park and 19 minutes' walk from Grande Beach.

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Villas Kalei Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The owners provided helpful dining tips and recommended a nearby restaurant, Restaurante La Estrella, with excellent food. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the owners were extremely helpful with dining tips and places to see. We absolutely loved our experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeisha and Marcos are amazing. You feel like family members are welcoming you !
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10/10 Exceptional

We had such an amazing stay at Villas Kalei in Playa Grande, CR 🌴✨ If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, this is the place. The views are absolutely stunning, and it’s just a short distance to the beach, perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. The whole atmosphere is so tranquil, we didn’t want to leave. The villa itself was incredibly clean, spacious, and had everything we needed to truly relax and enjoy the pura vida lifestyle Costa Rica is known for. It felt like a home away from home, but with even better views. The owners, Marcos and Jeisha, were so friendly and welcoming. They really made our stay special with their kindness and thoughtful recommendations. One of our favorites was Restaurante La Estrella, Huacas (about 20 minutes away). We had one of the best ribeye steaks we’ve ever had away from home! Thank you, Marcos and Jeisha, for creating such a beautiful and relaxing place we’re so grateful for your hospitality and hope to be back 💛 We’re already wishing we could return to Playa Grande. Highly recommend Villas Kalei if you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica 🌊☀️
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10/10 Exceptional

Secluded, quiet and very private place owned and managed by a wonderful and friendly couple. You’ll love that you can pull away the curtains and watch wildlife through all glass walls of your unit. Each unit is fenced around and provides your own front and back yards with seating areas. Everything is elegantly and tastefully designed and decorated with attention to detail. The place has a long and narrow infinity pool, a nice community kitchen, where the renters of the four separate units (bungalows) can hang out. It also has many small and quiet sitting and lounging areas. The property is gated and it is a short 3 min drive away from a beautiful beach (playa grande), a surfing paradise. A variety of restaurants are nearby (1-10 min driving distance), even a grocery store/pharmacy) is only a min away. The place is about an hour drive away from Liberia International airport. We fell in love with the beauty of this place and also with the warmth and welcoming friendly nature of our hosts. Definitely a ten out of ten.
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10/10 Exceptional

Expectations were perfectly amazing ! Everything well taken care of .. on point welcoming and perfectly endless vacation .. thank you for the hospitality.. Recomendable to all
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay was truly phenomenal. Jeisha and Marcos are super kind and accommodating. They provided me with amazing tips about excursions and local restaurants and truly helped me feel like I was at home. The property is peaceful and beautiful. I wish I could stay longer. I will surely be back. I thank Jeisha and Marcos for making my first trip to Costa Rica unforgettable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place near Playa Grande Guanaaste. Perfect place to relax.
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10/10 Exceptional

This property is beautiful and immaculately cared for
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10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved how nice the owners were; so inviting. The grounds are amazing; gorgeous, clean, great flow. The glass bungalows are breathtakingly beautiful. I can’t believe we found this place. It is definitely a 10/10. Claudette & Lorraine
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10/10 Exceptional

Très agréable séjour en famille. Les lieux sont superbes! Nous avons adoré nos vacances.
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10/10 Exceptional

We could not have imagined a better place to stay on our trip to Costa Rica. The owners of Villas Kalei were extremely kind humans who truly cared about their guests and their experience. The property itself is gorgeous and a perfect mix of private and communal. There are a family of monkeys who are extremely fun to watch climb at the tops of the trees. Villas Kalei is also walking distance to amazing restaurants and the beach! You will not be disappointed with this property and the service you receive here! A must stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

we loved everything, quiet, comfortable, secure. a serine environment. totally enjoyable .loved this property.
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10/10 Exceptional

The place is gorgeous and brand new.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Villas

Villas Kalei are so beautiful and we loved everything about it! Beautiful touches in the rooms, excellent food close by and very peaceful. Very close to playa grande which was our favorite beach to hang out. The owners are so kind and very helpful in recommending places for food/activities. Definitely recommend for a relaxing getaway. There’s also a group of monkeys that hang out in the trees around the property so that was fun to see. Hope we will be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is tranquil and beautiful. It is within walking distance of restaurants. Seeing the monkeys in the trees added to the stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

You can’t go wrong staying here.

I informed Jeisha and Marcos that I typically only leave reviews if my experience is really good or really bad. My experience on their property was WAY better than I expected. I thought the pictures were cute but honestly the instant I stepped on the property I knew I made a good decision. The property was very stylish, very clean, good location, and the owners were SUPER PERSONABLE. I felt very comfortable on the property and enjoyed having some time to speak with them both. A part of me doesn’t want to share any info because I want it to be “my place” that I stay when I’m in CR. However, this place needs to be applauded. No complaints outside of the fact that I only spent a few days. I’ll be back for sure. Thanks Marcos and Jeisha.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in Playa Grande!

Wonderful cozy place to stay in Playa Grande. Clean rooms/cabins with nice design touches (outdoor shower, big sliding doors that open up the rooms). It’s a newer property so everything is in new condition. Just 4 cabins on the property. Pool was great! Jeisha and Marcos are such kind, welcoming hosts. Close to the beach for daily surfing and near a few great local spots like Pots and Bowls, Casa Inti, and a gym. Stay here if you’re visiting Playa Grande!
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is absolutely gorgeous! Very unique. Loved the way the grounds were laid out with every villa having a private mini yard/place to sit outside with hammock and outdoor shower! Very peaceful. The shared grounds were very well kept up. We loved the shared kitchen and that it was outside. Again, very unique! The owners were so very pleasant and welcoming and shared their knowledge of the area and recommended places to see and based on their recommendation of a tour company, with a few emails, all our excursions were taken care of. If you stay here, you should have a car. While you can certainly walk to places near by, there isn't really a town. It was our first time in the country and I was nervous about driving so did not get a car. After being there, it was my only regret. This is a place to stay if you prefer your vacations to be away from the hustle and bustle of crowds and a lot of people.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with modern villas!! Would definitely stay here again :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Highlight of Our Trip to Guanacaste, Costa Rica

My 12 yr old daughter and I had 3 blissful days and nights at the Villas Kalei. The design of the Villas, the selection of furniture, the comfortable linens, mattresses...it looked and felt like we were staying in the pages of a travel and design magazine. We spent time in the beautiful pool, prepared meals and played cards in the communal kitchen/dining area, and just relaxed in the villa, which had great air conditioning as well as ceiling fans. Lighting makes a huge difference, and the interior and exterior lighting of the property makes it feel warm, welcome and safe, even in the dark of night. We loved the rose quartz lamp in our Kawai villa. Bathrooms were wonderful, with an indoor and outdoor shower; river rock and polished concrete materials made it seem like a spa. The owners, Jeisha and Marcos, built a special hotel property that reflect an elegant, family oriented lifestyle. We did not have a car, but I was able to take yoga classes each day at the yoga studio a 7 minute walk away, and we dined at nearby restaurants and even had delicious Thai food delivered one night! If you are planning a visit to Guanacaste, put this gem of a place on your radar. You will not regret it!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Villas right near an amazing beach. Wonderfull owners as well. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Vacation bliss

we recently took our first big family vacation (minus our toddler) to CR. My husband and I wanted locations that were comfortable for the kids, didn’t feel like a generic, oversized resort, and that were close to the beach! My husband researches locations like crazy and we ended up wanting to stay near Playa Grande. Everything he showed me was so boring and not authentic. The second he brought up the page to Villa Kalei I was SO excited! The photos online, though nice, don’t do it justice. We immediately felt so welcomed. Jeisha and Marcos were beyond hospitable and helpful. They spent a lot of time patiently sharing the best recommendations - they never seemed bothered or rushed. They were so personable. We saw an iguana, howler monkeys, lounged in the pool, and LOVED the showers. Plus after a long day at the beach the clean and cool room was perfect. Our room fit myself, my 6”2 hubby and our two teenager kids so comfortably- it was so spacious! The whole Having a kitchen outside was wonderful too, especially as I have dietary restrictions that can make eating out difficult. it’s so close to so many beaches, just the perfect home base to check out a TON of the most gorgeous beaches! All in all, wonderful atmosphere, a safe setting, lots of interesting nature, fantastic hosts who are beyond welcoming, and some super interesting villas to rest and relax in! We could not recommend Villas Kalei enough - thank you so much for having us, Jeisha and Marcos!
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb

Villas Kalei is a spectacular property. The owners, Jeisha and Marco's superb aesthetic, attention to every detail, and hospitality are unforgettable. You will love it - and them.
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10/10 Exceptional

New Year’s family vacation.

We had a perfect stay at villas Kalei. Everything about this place was amazing. Very quiet and secluded, but also a few minutes walk to a nearby restaurant, a convenient store and about 15 minutes walk ( 2 mins drive ) to playas grande (beach). The rooms in the private villas are very beautiful and spacious. The outdoor shower was also a plus. Waking up everyday with an amazing view of nature was breathtaking. Our hosts Jeisha and Marcos were excellent and made us feel welcomed.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at Villas Kalei for three nights, and we enjoyed every minute there. The athmosphere, the area, the villas (which were way beyond our expectations) and the hosts. We felt so welcome and safe the whole time.