Hotel La Gaviota Tropical
Location: 158 4, Playa Hermosa, cr
Star Rating: 9.4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Tropical Paradise in Playa Hermosa
Garden Oasis and Mountain Views
Hotel La Gaviota Tropical offers a serene garden, perfect for relaxing strolls, and some rooms boast stunning mountain views from private balconies.
Exceptional Service and Amenities
Enjoy a seamless stay with a 24-hour front desk, convenient airport transfers, and indulgent room service. The hotel also provides free WiFi, ensuring you stay connected throughout your tropical getaway.
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Features
Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box. The private bathrooms are stocked with free toiletries and a hairdryer, promising a comfortable and convenient stay.
Experience the beauty of Playa Hermosa at Hotel La Gaviota Tropical - Book your stay now for an unforgettable tropical escape!
Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Massage services
- Happy hour
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
- Fishing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Double Room
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Accessible by lift
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Deluxe Family Room
This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with mountain views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Accessible by lift
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Junior Suite
The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This air-conditioned suite consists of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels a seating area and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Accessible by lift
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Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Accessible by lift
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Superior Family Room
The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The family room's kitchenette is available for cooking and storing food. This family room has a dining area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Accessible by lift
Guest Reviews
- Gerardo (9/5): Excelente experiencia, muy buen servicio del personal, muy atentos. Las instalaciones muy limpias. - La piscina en la terraza con la mejor vista de la zona Que cierran la piscina muy temprano
- Norma (9/5): Great place - Only 5 rooms in this place. Right on the beach Food is ok. But there is a good restaurant close by: la casita de mariscos
- Mike (10/5): -
- Erin (10/5): The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and Roberto's food was delicious. - Breakfast is included and delicious . Huge portions and kids can play on the beach when they are done sitting, which makes for a relaxing atmosphere. The rooftop pool is not large but it is absolutely beautiful panoramic views. We went during November and the beach felt nearly empty. We had 1 issue with the drain in our shower but it did not impact our stay. The staff recognized the issue and tried their best to resolve it. Our room was large and comfortable.
- Jan Willem (9/5): Heerlijk - Locatie Nvt
- Julian (8/5): Whilst it could do with a refresh it is still lovely hotel. - Great location and great staff.
- Olivier (8/5): Homey feeling - The vibe, it felt very homey , very relaxing We didn’t have much hot water and we were missing blackout curtains… didn’t prevent us to enjoy the place though
- Pip & Roger (9/5): Fabulous little place right on the beach at Playa Hermose - We really enjoy this boutique hotel right on the beach at Playa Hermosa …. it exceeded our expectations.
We were welcomed by a lovely, young lady at check in and also a cold drink. Our room didn't have a view of the water but was very quiet as I requested as we had a long flight hone the next day. The room was a wonderful surprise … very spacious and beautifully appointed spotlessly clean and with a large bathroom. The bed was very comfortable.
All the staff were pleasant, polite and helpful. Roberto's restaurant was great, and we enjoyed lunch and breakfast there. Overall we were thrilled with our choice and would definitely stay there again. Many thanks to all the staff. Nothing
- Sandro (9/5): Wir hatten einen sehr erholsamen Aufenthalt mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht und durften Affen und Leguane beobachten. - Die Aussicht und die Lage sowie das grosse Zimmer hat uns gut gefallen. Das Essen im Hotel hat Luft nach oben aber das ist Geschmacksache😉
- George (10/5): Epic vacation, look forward to coming back in future years. - Hotel restaurant was best on the beach, we ate there for most meals during 3 day stay, the staff was excellent. Hotel rooftop pool was one of a kind and beautiful view.
- Tariro (9/5): Superb - Great staff and food. A bit expensive
- Rose (10/5): This is the perfect location for a quiet relaxing beach vacation! - Everything! The location, the staff. The restaurant, the room - all excellent! Nothing
- Andrea (8/5): Very good -
- Bryson (10/5): Quiet , comfortable hotel with a rooftop pool and great friendly staff. Will stay again for sure - Food was wonderful as was the staff, accommodating and friendly. Room was very clean and the beach was clean and not crowded at all.
- Robert (10/5): Relaxing, comfortable - The restaurant had high quality food and a very attentive staff. Met all our expectations. This was our second stay.
- Foster (8/5): Fantastic location on the beach - Only one English tv station but no big deal
- Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Debra (8/5): Very good -
- Vivien (10/5): Fabulous staff, Roberto restaurant provided sumptuous meals and staff were excellent. Location is amazing . - Stunning location with rooftop pool looking out over ocean Nearby construction noise at 7 am
- Don (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kristin (7/5): A place we will come back to! - Location and restaurant Only that the rooftop pool area was unkempt
- Rzonca (10/5): A gem of a boutique hotel with great food and a superb staff - Boutique hotel/ great atmosphere/ elegant and clean/ restaurant in the hotel was excellent and staff were amazing Everything was amazing
- John (10/5): Amazing place in every way imagineable - The hotel is wonderful. It is a small, boutique hotel with rooms that are good sized and well-appointed. The staff quickly learns your name and how you like things (e.g., when housekeeping comes to the room, how much milk you want in your coffee). All of the employees are very personable and committed to the guests' enjoyment of their stay. The hotel is on a beach, literally, and the sunsets are magnificent. Lots of activities are available directly through the hotel -- we took a sunset cruise and experienced bioluminescence during a magical evening that started and ended right in front of the hotel. Food and service are excellent. By the way, the flan should not be missed!!! Just before our arrival, the area was hit by severe, unseasonal storms. This impacted all of our planned excursions for our visit. Fortunately, things improved dramatically just before we left. The incredibly good food and service, as well as the sunset cruise made the visit more memorable than we anticipated.
- Valerie (8/5): Quiet, boutique hotel with great staff and beach side restaurant. - The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was large and clean, liked private balcony. Rooftop pool was nice but small and there was no hottub. Although the location was right on the beach, there was not much to walk to. Also, because we went during the off season, neighbouring buildings were having construction done so there was noise.
- Sabrina (9/5): Superb -
- Allison (10/5): Exceptional - Location, staff, food Bed was very firm.
- Luis (10/5): Juste du bonheur only happiness - Everything Nothing
- Barbaro (10/5): Exceptional - Right on the beach.
- Coffey (10/5): Exceptional - Location was beautiful and service was excellent
- Noreen (9/5): Perfect - Location, restaurant, staff NA
- Raya (10/5): Exceptional - Great location, right on the beach! Staff is super sweet and always willing to help. Booked a boat day through the hotel that was fabulous. The restaurant on site is delicious! Would totally recommend staying here! nothing
- Tye (9/5): Superb -
- Powell (10/5): We haven’t stopped talking about our wonderful stay here and will be coming back! - The property is absolutely charming and very unique. It was also very clean! We loved that it was right on the sand!
- Roy (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mary (10/5): Fabulous stay at La Gaviota - Great location - right on the beach and an easy walk to restaurants, etc. Our room was comfortable and clean, and had a balcony with view of ocean. Great restaurant - Roberto's - on the premises. Food and menu selections were very good for both breakfast and dinner. One of my favorite parts of this hotel was all the varied spaces where one could sit outdoors: at the restaurant right on the beach (or up under cover out of the sun); on the upper level where there was a small pool and a great view of the sunset over the water; and at least one area on each floor with a couple of chairs/ loveseat/ coffee table. Highly recommend! No complaints here. It was a very nice stay.
- Karen (9/5): Superb -
- Chris (10/5): Wonderful - Awesome time right on the beach at small hotel
- Steve (9/5): Superb -
- Tim (10/5): Wonderful! - The location on the ocean was great. And the staff were top notch… friendly Luis seemed clairvoyant, he anticipated all needs and requests. The shower was not exactly hot, but this is an issue throughout Costa Rica.
- Anonymous (9/5): Superb - Great location and very clean. Friendly staff
- Jozef (10/5): Exceptional -
- Eyal (9/5): Great location - The location is unbeatable right on the beach, and the staff is super helpful. Rooms need a little update
- Serpe (7/5): Good -
- Morgen (10/5): amazing - everything the room was so spacious and the location was right on the beach . the swimming pool is just divine with panoramic views. not enough hot water in the shower
- Marisa (7/5): Good - Typical mediocre CR food The pool was dirty, sheets had stains, towels had stains.
- Boris (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lior (10/5): Exceptional -
- Thomas (10/5): Exceptional -
- Greg (7/5): Good -
- Bernadette (10/5): Exceptional -
- Charles (10/5): Exceptional -
- Xenia (10/5): excellent - excellent location, ocean view, very nice and clean rooms all excellent
- Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jon (10/5): Exceptional - The location was great. The rooftop pool was fun and the restaurant downstairs was excellent
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