Ocio Villas Mal Pais
Private plunge pools and jungle views near Mal Pais beach
About this stay
The private plunge pool attached to each of the ten villas is the detail that separates Ocio from a standard hotel room, giving every stay its own quiet corner alongside a shared public pool with jungle and ocean views. There's no restaurant or bar on the property, so the fully equipped kitchens do the real work, backed up by staff recommendations for local restaurants when cooking isn't the plan. Two rooms can take an extra bed, though the minimum age on property is ten, which keeps the atmosphere calmer than a typical family resort. Paid activities include fishing, horseback riding, canopy zip-lining and trips to nearby nature reserves, alongside spa treatments for a quieter day. The property sits a five-minute drive from Mal Pais beach and about thirty-five minutes from Cobano's local airport, and renting a 4x4 or ATV is the practical way to explore beyond the villa gate.
- Private plunge pools
- Public pool with jungle views
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Fishing and canopy tours
Our take
I would recommend Ocio Villas Mal Pais to travelers who want a boutique villa with a king bed, a private terrace and a plunge pool of their own, near Mal Pais. Rooms are fully equipped for self-catering, since there is no restaurant or bar on site, and fishing, horseback riding and canopy tours can be booked. The 9.1 rating from 106 reviews is strong. If you want on-site dining, I would look elsewhere.
- ✓Rent a 4x4 or ATV for the stay, since the property itself recommends it for reaching Mal Pais beach and the wider area comfortably.
- ✓Stock up on groceries early in your trip, since the villas are fully equipped to cook but the property doesn't run a restaurant or bar.
- ✓Book canopy zip-lining or a nature reserve visit through the property directly, since these paid activities are arranged on site rather than through a separate operator.
Why we love it
- A private plunge pool at every one of the ten villas
- Jungle and ocean views from the public pool
- Fully equipped kitchens for genuine self-catering
- Paid canopy tours and reserve visits arranged on site
Why guests love itOcio Villas Mal Pais is a ten-room, four-star boutique property near Mal Pais. Each villa has a king bed, a private terrace and its own plunge pool, and a public pool looks out over the jungle and the ocean. There is no restaurant or bar on site, so the rooms are fully equipped for self-catering. Fishing, horseback riding and canopy tours can be booked. A 9.1 rating from 106 reviews is strong. Plan your meals before you arrive.