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Crystal blue skies greet you, the cool breeze blowing in from the Pacific and over golden sand beaches, while the enchanting Gaia Hotel & Reserve emerges from the emerald rainforest. Nestled in central Costa Rica's coastal forests, near Manuel Antonio National Park, this property exudes luxury in harmony with nature. Bright, peaceful rooms greet you with abundant sunshine, designed to create a seamless flow between the modern comforts indoors and the natural splendor just outside. Gorgeous wood floors lead from serene bedrooms with plush king-sized beds, past stylish bathrooms offering enticing 2-person Jacuzzis, and out to a fabulous separate living room. Enjoy the use of your own home entertainment system as you relax on deep, comfortable couches, then step outside onto your expansive private balcony. As you breath in the crisp, fresh air, soak in the sun, and take in the unforgettable view, understand the true beauty of Costa Rica and the fabulous Gaia Hotel & Reserve.
Gaia Hotel & Reserve
KM 2.7 Carretera Quepos A Manuel-Antonio, Quepos
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
6350
Nearest Airport: SJO
We spent four nights at Gaia Hotel and Reserve in March 2026 and were extremely pleased with our stay. We stayed in a signature loft suite, which was extremely comfortable for me, my wife and our adult daughter. The service at the resort was outstanding - every staff member was extremely friendly and provided an outstanding level of service. I was concerned about using a golf cart to go from the parking area to the hotel but this was unfounded - transportation was available whenever we needed it. We had several early mornings where we left before breakfast was served. This was no problem as our concierge was able to arrange a to-go breakfast for us that was delivered to our room at the exact time promised each and every time. Our personal concierge (Edson) was outstanding - he checked on us via text throughout the stay to ensure that we had everything we needed. We would not hesitate to stay at Gaia again if our travels bring us back to Quepos/Manuel Antonio.
disandro - Charlotte, North Carolina
Highly recommend Gaia. The service was amazing and they took care of every detail. You get a concierge to help schedule and reserve anything you need The restaurant is excellent, especially the sushi. It is also very convenient. The servers, especially Abraham, Riccardo, Jack, Danny, and Tony were all exceptional. They made our stay very welcoming. The grounds are amazing and you see animals daily, including macaws, toucans, sloths, iguanas, and monkeys. There are also numerous other birds that you see from the restaurant and around the grounds. The spa is excellent, and the massage by Astrid was very relaxing. Sunset in the pool with a pina colada in hand was a highlight. Although not walking distance to beach (none of the hotels/ resorts are), there is a convenient shuttle and they help reserve chairs and umbrellas for a small fee you pay directly to the guys on the beach. They keep an eye on your stuff and bring you menus to order food. We can’t wait to come back!.
James C - Portland, Oregon
Incredible! Best massage ever- and I've had many. Then enjoyed the pool after! Astrid was fantastic!
MelanieH287 - Tampa, Florida
Stayed a couple of nights at Hotel Gaia and enjoyed it. We were in Room 222. The room had a lovely sitting room, bedroom with lots of storage, a balcony and a spacious, well-stocked bathroom. In addition, it had a private terrace from where we watched a variety of birds early mornings. It also provided great sunset views. The sunset view from the restaurant is spectacular. The restaurant was served good vegetarian food for vegetarians, and mouth-watering desserts. Smiling and courteous staff made for a great hotel experience. When we left for the long drive back to San Jose, we were given a small bag of cookies and chocolate for the journey. The only small area for improvement would be that the guide to the MA Park and the driver of the shuttle that takes guests to the Manuel Antonio Park co-ordinate timings, and be a bit flexible for the guest pick-up so that guests don’t end up waiting for long periods in the sun after visiting the Park. As the shuttle had just left, and there wasn’t one for the next 50mins, we took an Uber back to the hotel. It was a great finish to our holiday to see a couple of crimson macaws at the hotel itself.
CoolAboutTravel - London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed our 3nt stay. The staff and owner were friendly and helpful. The food was very good as were the views from the restaurant. We particularly enjoyed the nature walk and the detailed knowledge of our guide. I had a massage at the hotel Terra Spa, my massuse, Astrid, was excellent.
Andy B - Bristol, United Kingdom
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The highest standards of style, modern amenities and service - all set in one of the most wonderful nature reserves in the world - is what the Gaia Hotel & Reserve is all about...
We'll be back!
-J. Godson
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay in Gaia Hotel & Reserve. This place is dream-like, but if it were not for its special people it would not feel like home. And that's exactly how it felt...
-J. Houra
Our honeymoon here was perfect, the staff made us feel very welcome and the service was outstanding. This hotel is truly one of the best we have ever seen.
-M. & M. Yacoumis