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.
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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
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 60 min drive - 25.4 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
Tamaonda - 23 min drive
Rural - 19 min drive
Nari - 23 min drive
Pico Bistro - 23 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
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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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
Beach nearby
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
Window screens
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
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
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Housekeeping once per stay (surcharge)
In-room safe
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of CRC 33 (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 22 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
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
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 33 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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Reviews
Villas Kalei Reviews
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Jeisha and Marcos are amazing. You feel like family members are welcoming you !
Lucas
Lucas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2019
Beautiful place near Playa Grande Guanaaste. Perfect place to relax.
LuisChiang
LuisChiang, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2023
This property is beautiful and immaculately cared for
jon
jon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
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 🌊☀️
Paulina A
Paulina A, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Apr 2023
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
Claudette
Claudette, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
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.
Julia
Julia, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 2023
Très agréable séjour en famille. Les lieux sont superbes! Nous avons adoré nos vacances.
Marie Pier
Marie Pier, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2022
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!
Stephanie
Stephanie, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 2022
we loved everything, quiet, comfortable, secure. a serine environment. totally enjoyable .loved this property.
Betty
Betty, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2021
The place is gorgeous and brand new.
Alexander
Alexander, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2021
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!
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2021
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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4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2021
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.
Nana
Nana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2021
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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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2021
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.
Stacey
Stacey, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2020
Beautiful property with modern villas!! Would definitely stay here again :)
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4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2020
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!
Jessie
Jessie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2020
Beautiful Villas right near an amazing beach. Wonderfull owners as well. Highly recommend.
Sam
Sam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2020
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!
David
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2020
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.
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2020
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.
Christine N.
Christine N., 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2020
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.
Marte
Marte, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2019
Perfect Playa Grande Bungalow
Amazing place! Pictures do not do it justice. Brand new. Probably the best place I've stayed in Costa Rica. Everything was constructed as a person would want to have as an inviting home.
Jeisha and Marcos are amazing and so cordial.
Stephen
Stephen, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2019
My stay at Villa Kalei was amazing. It is an absolutely beautiful place in an amazing location to see amazing beaches and Costa Rican treasures like hot springs, waterfalls, etc. Jeisha and Marcos are wonderful hosts. They greeted us warmly on arrival even tho we arrived quite late. They were available during our stay to offer advice on our outings, point us toward the best beaches, restaurants, etc. They even arranged a boat cruise one evening.
The villas was stunning. There are 4 homes on the property. Ours was modern, immaculate, and well appointed. We even had a private outdoor shower. The photos don’t do it justice. The pool was lovely, and we took a dip each morning before we headed to the beach, and after dinner before bed. It was quiet and peaceful.
I traveled alone with my two teen daughters. I felt very safe and taken care of the whole time. Jeisha and Marcos have something very special at Villas Kalei. I hope you gonand experience it!