Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

The property is small- only 22rooms. So not crowded. Staff got to know us quickly. Great location on top of hill, overlooking the canopy to the ocean. Sunset views from all rooms, pools, restaurant/bar Terrific architecture, design, landscaping, style Very good food, especially terrific breakfasts

“Location”- its in Manuel Antonio and the national park is like Disney World without people mover. Not many animals, almost mo birds, but 2,500 people per day.

Everything! Our concierge Edson and everyone else who helped us were so kind and welcoming. The location is perfect, with a very easy (and free!) shuttle taking you to the beach and the park just 10 minutes away, while getting to stay up in the reserve. It made our stay!

Nothing!

Das gesamte Personal war sehr freundlich. Toller Shuttlebus Service. Zimmer war riesig, leider jedoch ohne Ausblick. Das Essen im Restaurant war sehr gut und auch das Frühstück war klasse. Die gebuchte Hotel Tour zum National Park war auch sehr schön.

Die Rooftop Bar könnte man schöner gestalten.

I tend to agree with another reviewer, the hotel now over 20years old is becoming dated and needs some updating! The air conditioning units are old and cranky and the sound proofing is pretty non existent. Our room was spacious though without a window in the bedroom, just into the living area, it feels strange and slightly claustrophobic. The bathroom is quirky though could definitely do with updating. The golf carts and complimentary bus service are delightfully efficient, could the bus back from the beach not be a little later than 4pm? The restaurant was good and the staff are top notch and couldn’t be more pleasant and helpful, though we were lucky and found that in every hotel we stayed in Costa Rica.

I cannot overstate the superior quality and service at this 5 star luxury resort. I can honestly say that the Gaia deserves an 11/10 ! The hotel itself is tucked away in the midst of a nature reserve and its panoramic views, along with the exquisite decor in every corner of this property, is astounding. True quality runs throughout the complete Gaia experience. First and foremost, the personal and professional service, from the owner who is ever present on site, to all of the staff - is at the highest level you can expect. The rooms are large, well furnished with all amenities, the bed super-comfortable and the power-shower a blessing ! We enjoyed the Luna restaurant for breakfast and dinner all 4 nights of our stay - a first for us! The cuisine was simply outstanding in choice, quality and presentation - we didn’t want to try any other restaurant in the area. The praise and accolades are well-deserved and anyone looking for over-and-above 5-star quality in Manuel Antonio, should look no further than the Gaia.

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Le confort du lit.

Amazing experience! The hotel is great. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Private and secluded feeling like you’re in the middle of the jungle. Tons of wildlife. We will be returning soon. Thank you Gaia!

i loved the treehouse/jungle feel and how secluded the suites felt. i loved the wildlife viewing, the guided tours with Clarence were amazing, and the golf cart rides from top to bottom were fun. room and bed was comfortable, showers were awesome, bathroom and suite in very good condition and very nice. i love that they are actively working on conservation efforts regarding macaws. pools were awesome too. concierge services were overall accommodating but did lack follow-up

food was good, but the restaurant staff were disappointing- as a supposed “5 star resort”, i expect 5 star service and we did not get that. we constantly had to chase down the staff for something as basic as a water or coffee refill. failed at refreshing toiletries without being asked, charged a criminal amount for laundry. they claim to be a 5 star resort but i would rate them at 4 stars at best

We stayed 3 nights at Gaia Hotel and Nature Reserve and it was absolutely wonderful! The location is beautiful with an incredible view, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the food is delicious. The entire staff is very friendly and goes out of their way to be sure you have a great stay. I highly recommend if you plan to stay in Manuel Antonio.