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

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!

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.

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.

Personnel

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

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.

Außergewöhnlich gut organisiertes u geführtes Hotel. Wunderschöne Aussicht (wenn man das richtige Zimmer bucht). Tolles Essen. Super Concierge Service!
Große, saubere Zimmer mit bequemen Betten!

The property was in a gorgeous hilly nature reserve. We had our own personal concierge Jose who was amazing. From the moment we got there, through the entire stay he communicated regularly and took care of absolutely everything we needed, including booking tours, taxis etc. The food was excellent and the views and sunsets were stunning!

The service was absolutely wonderful. We also discovered the reserve is a Macaw rehabilitation centre which was lovely to learn more about.

The breakfast and sushi was great
The staff are attentive
Beautiful grounds and the free macaw hike was a bonus

If you are considering staying at the Gaia Hotel, go ahead and book the reservation. You will not be disappointed … this place is fabulous! The staff is very attentive and accommodating, the views are fantastic and you will see many animals on the property. We truly enjoyed our stay at the Gaia Hotel & Preserve!

The breakfast was amazing! The food was great and the view from the restaurant was spectacular. The service was excellent.
The hotel offers a free guided nature walk of the property where you see all kinds of wildlife. My brother saw a sloth and her baby close up. They have a scarlet macaw breading/reintroduction program and you can see beautiful scarlet macaws. The hotel is situated in the jungle with over the tree top views of the ocean and wonderful sunsets over the Pacific.

I spent five nights here with my friend and absolutely loved it. The room was great and very spacious, and loved sitting on our balcony watching the beautiful red macaws and then the sunset at the end of the day.

The restaurant was also great where we did dinner every night, and can’t say enough about the sushi. We also had treatments in the spa which were also wonderful. The hotel provides a list of activities, and we booked a zip line and a national park tour. Both excellent. The two level infinity pool was incredible also. A few shoutouts on some of the staff:

Clarence led two of our tours and he was top notch. Very knowledgeable and fun.

Ada was our concierge and answered our WhatsApp inquiries very quickly and consistently asked up if we need anything else.

Jack served us several meals, drinks at the pool, and drinks on the roof. This guy seemed to be everywhere! He was so helpful and friendly, always smiling, and made us feel so welcome.

Finally, the owner of the hotel Boris greeted us while we were having breakfast and again was a real star. When we checked out, I left something in the room, and not only did he offer to get to us, he got it to us next day where we were staying in San Jose. For anyone that has done the drive from San Jose to the hotel knows that it can take anywhere from 3-7 hours. However he got it to us, he told us it was ‘magic’. Talk about customer service.

In sum the place is great and definitely recommend you staying here.