Kalawala

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kalawala in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Meals include brunch, lunch, and high tea. Convenient Location: Located less than 1 km from Negra Beach and 4 km from the Jaguar Rescue Center, Kalawala provides a central base for exploring the area. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, express services, luggage storage, and free on-site parking enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Cornelia
Germany Germany
“A beautifully furnished house in a good location very close to the beach. It was clean and comfortable.”
Ria
Canada Canada
“We loved the closeness to town and the bakery, as well as the discount at the bakery. It was a very cozy spot and the bedrooms were great and very comfortable.”
Jacqueline
Ireland Ireland
“It was a bit confusing at the beginning but once we made contact with the host everything went very smoothly . The staff on location when we arrived didn't have any English and unfortunately we had limited Spanish but one of the girls went to the...”
Pearlie
United States United States
“The accommodations were excellent. Tom patiently answered any questions I had. I also highly recommend the bakery downstairs. My family and I enjoyed the savory pastries and coffee.”
Piotr
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The house was very comfortable and the balcony was great. The host responded to everything we asked for. We would definitely recommended it.”
Mónica
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“A very comfy place. Really close to the center of Puerto Viejo. Those who assisted me were extremely friendly and helped me with everything.”
Lindsay
Canada Canada
“Loved the location, the unique loft bedroom, and the convenience of being near great restaurants and beaches. The beds are really comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need”
Mauro
Italy Italy
“Italian staff, Italian style. Kitchen tools for any needs, excellent soap, towels and products in the bathroom, very nice house. Near the centre, the beach and major Parks.”
Fabienne
Switzerland Switzerland
“It was located close to the town and the Host (Tom) was very helpful and well organized. The check-in and check-out was very easy. And the bakery close by is absolutly amazing!!”
David
Israel Israel
“The place was great, beautiful, well decorated and very maintained. We had everything we needed and more. The kitchen is equipped with everything you can think of and all like new! It sure is and by far, the best place we've been in Costa Rica....”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tommaso Ribaudo

Company review score: 9.6Based on 227 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am Tommaso, and we are an Italian family living in Puerto Viejo. My family and I will try our best to make you feel at home in any way we can, and we will be happy to see you at the bakery to enjoy some coffee and pastries!

Property information

Welcome to Kalawala, a four apartment complex in the heart of Puerto Viejo. The two units, one on top of a beautiful Italian bakery and the other right behind it, provide a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, a terrace, A/C, and one bathroom. We will be very happy to host you during your holidays in Puerto Viejo.

Neighbourhood information

The houses are in the heart of town, at a walking distance to the supermarket, restaurants, and bars. A jungle trail will lead you to Cocles beach in 10 to 15 minutes. There are multiple places in the nearby area that will offer bikes and motorcycles for rent which can be used to explore the local beaches (Punta Uva, Playa Grande, Arrecife) or the local parks (Manzanillo National Park and Cahuita National Park). I personally recommend visiting the Jaguar Rescue Centre, as it is a vital player in the protection of wildlife in the province of Talamanca. they offer public and private tours in their facilities and private reserve.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Degustibus Bakery
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Kalawala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.