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Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Manuel Antonio, Km. 2.7, Manuel Antonio, Quepos 60601 Costa Rica
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#3 of 114 hotels in Manuel Antonio
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Horseback riding
Free shuttle or taxi services
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Rooftop pool
Pool with view
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Snorkelling
Water sport equipment rentals
Aerobics offsite
Fishing
Patio
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Taxi service
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Massage chair
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Adults only
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Non-smoking hotel
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Doorperson
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Bathrobes
Dining area
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
57Somewhat walkable
Grade: 57 out of 100
45Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
10Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
Manuel Antonio, Km. 2.7, Manuel Antonio, Quepos 60601 Costa Rica
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The resort was good especially the staff who were excellent. Our concierge, Alex, could not have been more helpful. Area for improvement is the food which did not match the star rating of the hotel. This needs to be greatly improved. Also another area for improvement is the external pool areas which need an update in quality and appearance.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Thanks for the positive comments, and we will take your constructive comments under review.
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How do I start? Gaia was a TOP NOTCH resort and treated us like royalty the entire time we were there. Every staff member we came across was more than willing to assist us and everyone spoke excellent English. We had a Concierge, Carlos, and he was available to us for anything we needed and responded immediately, even when he wasn't working! We used Whatsapp and it worked perfectly. He made sure we got to our excursions on time and had what we needed. He recommended restaurants and offered to arrange reservations for the onsite restaurant, La Luna, or around town. He was an indispensable resource, especially needed since it was our first time in Costa Rica. The waitstaff was really wonderful and always was pleased to see us. They knew us by name and face before we even got there which was shocking to us. They made it a point of knowing who we were and making us feel very welcome and important. With only 22 guest rooms they treated you like family for sure. A few key people that made our stay most enjoyable were Gian, Nelson, Marco, Johnny, Walter, both Carlos' and Elizabeth in reception office. EVERYONE was wonderful. Thank you again and hope to see you soon! If you are going to Costa Rica I would not hesitate to recommend Gaia. Boris, the hotel owner, was also very nice and personally assisted us when we found him in the office one day when we had a few questions. He runs a very nice hotel and pays attention to details. Thank you Gaia!…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 12 Feb 2023
And thank you for the wonderful review! We really appreciate it and hope to have the chance to host you again in the near future!
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The people at Gaia really make it a unique place to be. Together with an awesome restaurant and food you never want to leave again. Location is 5 min to the beach and 10 min to Manuel Antonio national park.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Thanks for taking the time to post your review, and please visit again soon!
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Great place to stay! Staff was very attentive and the views are incredible. Well located between Quepos and Manuel Antonio and with our fantastic concierge Alex, you want miss a beat, he has you covered for any questions you might have or excursions you'd like. Highly recommend staying here to treat yourself!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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A big thank you from the entire staff at Gaia, we are all so happy you enjoyed your stay!
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Very friendly staff make this an enjoyable hotel to base your rain forest exploration from. Our concierge Stephanie was truly helpful, and we loved the hotels local guide , Clarence’s, animal insights. We liked eating at the hotel, with all the homemade specialities, unique breads, ice creams and especially the pumpkin squash soup! The hotel is on a steep hill, so bring footwear that will grip in the rain if you come during rainy season. We did see monkeys, and macaws from our balcony, and a sloth was in a tree on property for two days during our stay. Sometimes , the local birds loudly wake you up on clear mornings around 5:30 am, probably common all over the local area.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the review! Pura Vida
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We had a perfect stay in this most wonderful place. Staff was really friendly, helpful and offering a very good service! Worth visiting ! Food was very tasty and a lot of choice. A lot of activities can be booked! We recommend the sailing tour
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Our entire staff appreciates your review, and hope to host you again in the near future! pura vida
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Aesthetically this place is breathtaking, a combination of being in the jungle but gorgeous ocean views. The ambiance was incredible. Their on-site restaurant, La Luna, is top notch. Last but not least, they also have the friendliest and most attentive staff ever. We highly recommend using their tour guide, Clarence, for a tour of Manuel Antonio national park. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, and truly the best! Diego, our concierge, was dedicated to making sure everything went smoothly and went above and beyond with recommendations and coordinating cabs/shuttles/reservations for us. Thank you Gaia! We will miss all of you!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Try not to leave your AC remote on the bed if you are getting your sheets changed! Make sure to...
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Responded 2 weeks ago
And we will miss you as well, hoping you can return soon! Thanks for the great review!
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We Visited this hotel after a guest in our hotel recommended it -Thank the lord they told us about this gem . We visited 3 x and every time they remembered our names ,nothing was a problem .The food was brilliant and also very reasonably priced for the quality you was getting . One night when we left -it was raining very heavily -We think it was the hotel manager who arranged for somone to drop us off to our hotel -we was really touched by this kind gesture . Cannot fault this place -please visit and experience the hospitality 😌
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
We'e so happy you enjoyed your dining experiences with us and hope you return soon!
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From the moment we stepped on property out we were treated like respected human beings and attended to like no other hotel has ever done and we’ve been quite a few places. Alex, our concierge, went above and beyond, even providing late night food from outside the hotel to be waiting for us when we got back late from activities and the kitchen was closed! He even booked our last minute excursions with no issues. I can’t say enough good things about Alex. We thank you for making our vacation just that much more special and awesome. Oh! Did I mention the OWNER of the hotel gave us a ride to a wedding we were attending because the shuttle was making us wait! And he said we looked too great to be waiting! Again I can not say enough good things about this hotel. Peaceful, clean, modern and the views from the pools absolutely breathtaking. When we return to Costa Rica we will definitely make a stop here again! Try the surf and turf at La Luna, soooo good! Pura Vida ❤️…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Definitely try the breakfast and dinner once and then eat off property.
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Your review warms our hearts, thanks from the entire staff! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the near future! Pura Vida
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Beautiful resort Excellent food Excellent service And the organisation is very eco friendly And the resort saved the Costco Rican Macaws from extinction So close to Manuel Antonio Beach one of the best in the world The entire experience was amazing
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 3 weeks ago
We appreciate your review, thanks so much for taking the time to post!
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PRICE RANGE
£178 - £346 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
gaia hotel and reserve, gaia hotel reserve
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of PuntarenasQueposManuel Antonio
NUMBER OF ROOMS
22
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Which popular attractions are close to Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Nearby attractions include Tropical Waterfalls Tour (0.6 miles), Pacific jungle adventures (0.6 miles), and Club Karma Lounge (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, a rooftop bar, and free wifi.
Which room amenities are available at Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, a rooftop bar, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Conveniently located restaurants include Namaste Indian Restaurant, Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar, and Love Indian Cuisine Manuel Antonio.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve have airport transportation?
Yes, Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the centre of Manuel Antonio.
Are any cleaning services offered at Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.