Calipso Ocean Lodge- Avellana Beach Hotel

Location 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.

Calipso was for me a gorgeous experience. I liked everything !*positive points:*- fully equipped kitchen with large storage space - ⁠several space to chill- ⁠very calme- ⁠safe (against human and wild animals thanks to lovely owner’s dog)- ⁠owners living on the spot very available - ⁠very clean garden, swimming pool - ⁠a bar (fresh beers ) and grill at hostel

Negative points:*- Far from grocery store, bank (need a car)

Super 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.

The 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.

Nico 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!

Host 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 :)

A 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.

Laid 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.

The 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.

Friendly staff and cats (watch out though, they may steal your food :)Kitchen is goodYoga 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 plots3. Towels and linen didn't look crispy fresh4. There were ants and other insects in our room. It didn't bother us at all, but someone else might very well

Great 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.

Super friendly staff and lovely animals, the yoga deck and kitchen were a beautiful way to start the day

I 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!!!

The kitchen was great and the yoga studio with hammocks was so nice. The rooms were comfy and the location was fantastic!

This 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...

The charm of Calipso Ocean Lodge lies in its stunning natural setting and heartfelt embrace of the Pura Vida lifestyle, creating an unforgettable experience that goes beyond mere aesthetics to touch the soul. Every aspect, from the eco-friendly design to the warm, welcoming staff, serves as a testament to the joy and beauty of simplicity, making it a true paradise found.

While the facilities at Calipso Ocean Lodge might not meet every expectation, this imperfection is precisely what captures the essence of Pura Vida, reminding us that true beauty and relaxation lie in the simplicity and authenticity of the experience. It's a gentle nudge to embrace life's imperfections, finding joy and contentment in the raw, unpolished treasures of the world.

Well maintained, nice common area, comfortable room.

Pool difficulties so not really usable.

Very chill environment - clean, simple and lovely. Owner, Nico, makes everything work. A very friendly, helpful, very hands on owner.

Electric sliding door ?

Monica and her husband were amazing! They were extremely easy to get a hold of, assisted in acquiring a taxi last minute from the airport to the stay and recommended a ton of activities for the family. We only stayed one night due to other plans but wished we had stayed longer! The place is a little oasis and a short walk to the beach. The area is alot quieter and smaller than Tamarindo but that's what makes it so great! Would definitely love to return and stay longer next time!

Wish we stayed longer.

Different from most places very accommodating and has a community feeling, close to the beach and the restaurants.