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249 reviews

Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Quepos-Manuel Antonio, Km 2.7, Manuel Antonio, 60601, Costa Rica

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Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Adults only

Free wifi

Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only is a 5-star retreat in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Located about 0.6mi from the city center, the property sits at Quepos-Manuel Antonio, Km 2.7. The adults-only oasis has 249 reviews, offering a polished resort vibe in a lush coastal setting.

Featured amenities include free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool, along with a restaurant and spa/wellness packages. Additional conveniences include a free shuttle service, room service, a fitness center, and streaming services (like Netflix). Soundproof rooms, private entrances, a terrace, and garden or ocean views enhance comfort, while non-smoking rooms and wheelchair accessibility welcome diverse guests.

Set in a tropical paradise, Gaia Hotel & Reserve offers ocean views, sun deck, balcony, and beach amenities such as umbrellas and chairs. The address is Quepos-Manuel Antonio, Km 2.7, in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, just 0.6mi from downtown. Guests can enjoy a range of experiences, including spa and massage options, and activities like horseback riding (extra charges) during stays at this adults-only haven.

Gaia Hotel & Reserve rises as an adults-only oasis in a tropical paradise, where ocean views, a sun deck, and balconies frame each day. Beachgoing is easy with umbrellas and chairs at hand, and the outdoor rooftop infinity pool offers a plunge, a shallow end, and panoramic vistas that make every swim feel like a scene from a postcard.

On-site dining centers the experience with La Luna Restaurant, serving International cuisine in traditional and romantic settings. Spa and massage options invite relaxation, while adventures like horseback riding (extra charges) add a dash of Costa Rican excitement. A free shuttle service helps guests explore the surrounding area, and streaming services provide cozy entertainment after sunset.

Pets are welcome (charges may apply), and payment options include Diners Club, Visa, American Express, and Mastercard (cash is not accepted). A diverse lineup of accommodations—ranging from villas to suites with garden or ocean views—ensures a stylish home base for exploring Manuel Antonio’s coastal beauty.

Closest airports

Quepos La Managua Airport

2.6mi

Tobías Bolaños International Airport

37.4mi

Juan Santamaría International Airport

40.1mi

Palmar Sur Airport

57.1mi

Drake Bay Airport

59.9mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Steam room

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Elevator

Balcony

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bidet

Rooms

Loft Suite in Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

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Loft Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

795 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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The Loft Suite located in the Clubhouse is a luxurious 800 square foot, 2-level unit consisted of of a dining and living area with one King size bed, one full size - and two twin size sofa beds, bathroom with stone shower, two sinks, separate toilet, closet and an upper loft unit connected via an interior staircase. The upper loft offers tropical Rainforest View. The lower unit offers direct access to the semi-private splash pools. The special touches include 2 Smart TV´s with Netflix, DVD player, natural wood and stone floors, mini-bar, central air conditioning, internet connectivity, 2 wireless telephones, safety box and top of the line toiletries.

Suite in Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

700 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

View

Private entrance

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A luxurious unit that features one bedroom, a bathroom, a living room and dining room area for four as well as a beautiful private balcony overlooking the tropical rain forest. Other amenities include a king size bed with 500 thread count linens, an LCD flat screen TV unit with cable, home entertainment center, one sofa bed, natural wood and stone floors, mini-bar, central air conditioning, internet connectivity, wireless telephone, top of the line toiletries, as well as your personalized concierge service.

Studio in Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

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Studio

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Minibar

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Studio King Size Bed

Deluxe Suite in Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

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Deluxe Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

700 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Suite Deluxe

Jungle Studio in Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Jungle Studio

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Minibar

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Two-Bedroom Villa in Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Villa, 2 King Size Beds, 2 Bedroom

2 Sofa Beds

2 King Size Beds

1990 sqft

Hot tub

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Jungle Suite in Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Jungle Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

700 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Minibar

x4

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Villa, 2 Bedroom

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Villa Two Bedrooms

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2 Bedroom

x4

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x3

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Two Bedrooms

Suite Club

x8

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Suite Club

Villa Grand

x20

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Villa Grand

Suite Superior

x8

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Suite Superior

Guest reviews

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Featured reviews:

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James

10

April 2025

This was the 5th hotel that we’d stayed in on our honeymoon Costa Rica travels. I can honestly say the stay from start to finish was the best I’d ever experienced. We were greeted with much help and a refreshment at reception. Our concierge, Catalina was extremely helpful and helped us with any questions/needs. The rooms, studios and grounds are perfect… the hotel has its own reserve with trails so wildlife is on your doorstep… beautiful to wake up to. All the staff are soo friendly and go above and beyond to help you with any of your needs… Johnny makes the best cocktails… Abraham is welcoming and helpful with luggage/golf buggy drop offs and pick ups. He is also informative for local amenities for travels. Although the hotel has everything you need and the food is out of this world… breakfast, lunch and dinner. Totally recommend the fine dining menu with wine to compliment each dish. We can’t thank Gaia Hotel and Reserve enough for our stay and we will look to come back and stay here again in a couple of years time. Thank you again, love Colleen and James XX PURA VIDA ❤️🇨🇷🙏🏼

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Megan

9.1

January 2025

The staff are incredible, they couldn't be more helpful! Jose our personal concierge and Ada the receptionist were amazing and were so kind and sorted trips and storing our luggage when we went to Drake bay for two nights which isn't as safe. The golf buggy drivers are wonderful too and learn your room to take you there! The pool bar guys are also really lovely. The room is huge and lovely too! The nature hike is fun with Clarence and well worth booking him for Manuel Antonio national park as he spots animals that we would never have seen.

The bed sank in the middle meaning we kept rolling into each other. The pool is gorgeous with a great view but is small with only a few sunbeds. I can imagine there aren't enough for when the hotel is busy.

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Todd

10

April 2025

The hotel and staff were magnificent. We had made a mistake withour booking and the administrator/manager rectified it with no cost to us. Our Concierge, Jose Gamboa, was astoundingly responsive and helpful. We had a tour with Clarence who was the friendliest and most informative tour guide we've ever had. All in all it was a wonderful trip and stay. We especially liked the fact that the hotel is helping to bring Macaw's back from endangered status.

I honestly cannot think of anything to make it better. Maybe stairs along the driveway leading down to the parking lot but that is more of a "would be nice" item than something that is needed. The golf carts and staffs were always available to meet our needs going in and out.

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Daniel

10

December 2024

The first thing that stood out was just how nice the staff were. The bar staff were incredible and happy to chat whenever. The staff that are at the entrance and drive the golf cart ensured that they found a sloth, monkey or scarlet macaw whenever possible and showed us every day which we loved. The food was great and the pools beautiful. It’s also a perfect location for other restaurants and bars and easy access to Manuel Antonio and the local beach! The sunsets make it worthwhile on its own

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Michael

9.1

February 2025

All the hotel staff, beginning with Catalina our concierge, were unfailing polite, helpful and professional. They anticipated and met all our needs. The breakfasts (included) were delicious. We ate a number of dinners at the hotel, and they were all great. Waitstaff could not have been more accommodating. Our room was spacious and well appointed.

The gym could use some updating, some of the equipment was not working properly.

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Trevor

9.1

October 2024

Wonderful and charming Hotel, staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly, no request too much trouble. Great breakfast and restaurant looking over fantastic views. (Sunsets were incredible). Concierge on WhatsApp and will book trips for you (which were great). Amazing wildlife everywhere and courtesy shuttle bus to the beach a real bonus. Rooms spacious, comfortable and immaculate.

Nothing to not like.

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Catalin

10

January 2024

In this place you’ll feel at home right away. Well, a more exotic home, that is. Everybody has a personal concierge that is ready to help at anytime (we had Alex, he was great). The pools are genuis and the view from there is perfect. You can see some iguanas or monkeys right as you are taking a dip and sipping on a margarita. Last but not least, visiting the Macaw reserve on the proptety it’s a must. To be honest, I found the hike and the reserve itself more authentic, not to mention more private, than famous Manuel Antonio National Park. The sunsets from the viewpoint are unique. All in all, an amazing experience and hope to come back soon.

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Anonymous

9.1

June 2025

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

Whilst there was a shuttle until 4 pm it would have been good to have act so could explore more food options . Whilst the other restaurants are not far away there are no paths so cannot walk safely at night

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Samir

9.1

December 2024

Remarkable hillside pool perfect for watching the sunset. The property features a nature preserve and we saw many animals including a sloth and her baby climbing near the pool and a few iguanas and anteaters. The service and staff was exceptional and the food in the restaurant was the best we had in our whole trip.

The villa was clean, comfortable and well appointed but slightly dated.

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Matthew

9.1

April 2022

The staff were amazing. Jose was a great concierge and was super accommodating with everything. The restaurant was great, and it was amazing being in a nature reserve. Seeing animals fly around, lounge in trees and by the pool was very cool. Their shuttle to Playa Espadilla and Manuel Antonio Park was always timely and super convenient.

It’s advertised as adult only, but that’s not true. There were kids in the restaurant and they define adult as 13+. It was fine but definitely not what I expected.

Points of Interest Around Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Attractions

Manuel Antonio National Park

2mi

Rainmaker Park

11.9mi

Matapalo Beach (Playa Matapalo)

14.6mi

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

26.6mi

Restaurants

La Luna Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Rooftop
  • With plunge
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Steam room

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Elevator

Balcony

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bidet

Stay rules - Gaia Hotel & Reserve- Adults Only

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property