Hotel comparison · Malpais
Calacita Cabinas vs Casa Cecilia
A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.
★★★Calacita Cabinas
★★★Casa Cecilia
Star rating
★★★
★★★
City
Malpais
Malpais
Address
Malpais
Malpais
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
15:00 / 11:00
Best rooms
Request an upper-level room on the ocean-facing side, as these are furthest from the main road and catch the sea breeze. The second floor is quieter than ground level.
For the best experience at Casa Cecilia, request a room on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd) as they are likely to be quieter, given the hotel's rural location in Malpais. This will also provide a better chance of enjoying the views of the surrounding countryside.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or parking area, as they can pick up foot traffic and vehicle noise. Also skip rooms facing the street side of the property.
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, as they may be noisier due to potential street noise from the main road. Although the hotel has wheelchair ramp access, the stairs-only access to all floors means that guests and staff may be more active on the ground floor, leading to increased noise.
Wi-Fi
Free WiFi throughout property; typical speed 10–15 Mbps download; no login required (open network 'Calacita_Guest')
free, 10 Mbps, no login required
Parking
Free on-site parking for one vehicle per room in unpaved lot (first-come, first-served, no reservation needed); no valet; nearest public car park at Santa Teresa central lot (3 km north, CRC 5,000/night); no EV charging stations
on-site parking available, ₡5,000 per night; nearest public car park 500m away, ₡2,000 per day; no EV charging
Best-value lunch nearby
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