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Villas Kalei

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Grande Beach

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A modern house with a wooden ceiling, glass walls, and a seating area with bean bags.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area by a large window.
A view from a room with large windows overlooking a garden with various plants and a paved area with seating.
Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Del Restaurante Cafe del Pueblo, 200 Metros Norte, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Las Baulas National Marine Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪100 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area by a large window.

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator, Garden View (Kai)

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a seating area, 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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Playa Grande

Close to the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Grande Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Tamarindo Beach with a stay here. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Flamingo Beach are within 12 miles (20 km).

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

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pangas Beach Club - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Villas Kalei

3-star hotel near Grande Beach
As a guest of Villas Kalei, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Villas Kalei also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cabo Velas hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2019
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Villas Kalei offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include kitchen islands. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Cabo Velas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CRC 33
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Villas Kalei

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CRC 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: CRC 33 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: CRC 23 per stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CRC 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - Guanacaste
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is Guanacaste. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Villas Kalei.

Property is 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

How close is Villas Kalei to the airport?

Villas Kalei is 6.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villas Kalei have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villas Kalei.

How close is Villas Kalei to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (5-min drive) from Grande Beach and 9.2 mi (31-min drive) from Tamarindo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villas Kalei offer free breakfast?

Villas Kalei does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villas Kalei?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Diria (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Villas Kalei?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in costs CRC 33 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Villas Kalei?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villas Kalei have a pool?

Villas Kalei features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Villas Kalei have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Villas Kalei to downtown Cabo Velas?

Villas Kalei is 0.9 mi away from Playa Grande.

Villas Kalei Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the owners were extremely helpful with dining tips and places to see. We absolutely loved our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expectations were perfectly amazing ! Everything well taken care of .. on point welcoming and perfectly endless vacation .. thank you for the hospitality.. Recomendable to all
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Jeisha and Marcos are amazing. You feel like family members are welcoming you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LuisChiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place near Playa Grande Guanaaste. Perfect place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful and immaculately cared for
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulina A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 🌊☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie Pier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très agréable séjour en famille. Les lieux sont superbes! Nous avons adoré nos vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we loved everything, quiet, comfortable, secure. a serine environment. totally enjoyable .loved this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is gorgeous and brand new.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is tranquil and beautiful. It is within walking distance of restaurants. Seeing the monkeys in the trees added to the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with modern villas!! Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Villas right near an amazing beach. Wonderfull owners as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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