Reviews of Calipso Ocean Lodge- Avellana Beach Hotel
Playa avellana, 50309 Playa Avellana, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Too many ants inside the room
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation is great - you can walk to restaurants, a playground, the beach and a little shop.
The lack of breakfast, quality of sheets, no lamps, no shampoo, all made it feel a bit overpriced.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSuper Nice place, and host! Very helpful, even with our needs as a group.
Great place, the rooms are not very big, so just know that if you travel with a family (kids) . And if you need AC just make sure you chose a room with this feature.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe setting is amazing with numerous nooks were you can chill that are shared by the guests. NIco is a great host and we loved cooking in the shared outdoor kitchen!
The rooms are on the smaller size, but clean and adequate and you're probably not spending much time inside.
Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNico and his wife are very nice and helpful. We appreciated atmosphere at this property, it is close to the beach and other staff. Not as busy as other spots close Tamarindo even this location starting to be highly recommended. Every morning nice surprise by different kind of animals, like it! Place for JOGA is amazing for chill after surfing!
Nothing! We like to be close to nature as it was!
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLocation was perfect! Nico was awesome helped us out with anything we needed. Highly recommend this place
Reviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewHost Nico takes very good care of the hotel and supports you in every conceivable way. The communal area is beautifully designed and invites you to linger. The kitchen is well equipped and there is always hot coffee. We felt very welcome and would come back anytime :)
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewIt was incredible! Fantastic spot
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewA short 5-10min walk and you’re at the beach and thats what its all about here. Also places for lunch and dinner are right around the corner. Rooms are nice and clean, a beautiful small garden and equipped kitchen and an upper deck to relax a little.
As every rooms is directed to the main path of the Hotel you can’t sleep with curtains open and that makes sleeping without an aircon (which we love) not possible. Private terraces are all right next to each other.
Reviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewSimple . Close to everything
Reviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLaid back, tasteful and in keeping with the nature that surrounds, waking distance to the beach and good eating options around if you don’t want to venture far. Enjoyed the shared kitchen, and yoga deck and pool, and our host Nico made us feel very welcome, wouldn’t hesitate to recomend or stay again.
Reviewed: 31 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe Host, Nico, is a really nice dude! Relaxed but working hard for his Lodge. Great location, 10min walk to the beautiful Playa Avellana.
Cleanliness could be better. Definitely in need of some new towels.
Reviewed: 12 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewFriendly staff and cats (watch out though, they may steal your food :) Kitchen is good Yoga deck is nice but a fan would be a great addition
A few things: 1. The place looked deserted (maybe it's because of the low season) 2. It was a bit noisy during the day - there was construction work going on in the neighboring plots 3. Towels and linen didn't look crispy fresh 4. There were ants and other insects in our room. It didn't bother us at all, but someone else might very well
Reviewed: 12 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewGreat location with quick access (<10 min walk) to the beach for several good beach restaurants. Right next door to a night market which was buzzing with good food and music. The set up was streamlined but very welcoming. The breakfast was very simple - 2 pieces of bread and an apple left in a brown paper bag. Good idea to allow guests to be self sufficient, but perhaps something a little more substantial is preferred especially if you have a long journey ahead.
Reviewed: 24 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewSuper friendly staff and lovely animals, the yoga deck and kitchen were a beautiful way to start the day
Reviewed: 23 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewI felt so welcomed when I arrived and the property was really cozy. I especially liked the yoga deck and the hammocks there. The morning yoga was really good, and there are plenty of other classes held at La Esquina 300 meters away. Internet connection was good and the walk to the beach was fast. Sunset was magical. If I ever were to visit Playa Avellanas agan, it's a given I would stay here!!!
Reviewed: 21 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe kitchen was great and the yoga studio with hammocks was so nice. The rooms were comfy and the location was fantastic!
Reviewed: 15 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewIt's a jungle haven, very relaxing. Hosts are friendly. Will stay again for sure!
Reviewed: 12 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThis a very quiet lovely place to stay with beautiful gardens and trees. This resort is next to great places to eat and also an eclectic mini mall up the street. The ocean and surfing beach is very close and within walking distance. Great surf! And they have air conditioning and a shared public kitchen! Wonderful place.
The only thing we didn't like is that we couldn't stay longer...