Gaia Hotel and Reserve - Located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is an adults only luxury boutique beach 5 star hotel and resort and a member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the World". Imagine a tropical getaway that offers sublime luxury in a spectacularly exotic locale. This is Gaia. The Gaia Hotel achieves an ideal blend of modern amenities and natural scenery. Nestled in the magnificent coastal forests of Costa Rica, the hotel’s well-appointed, terraced suites and villas offer views of lush and pristine wild surroundings that are beyond compare.

Gaia also offers more conveniences than the guest could need, including an on-site restaurant, room service 24/7, spa, gym, and pool, plus the availability of a myriad of personal services. Gaia presents to the guest all that is desirable in an eco-friendly environment.

The hotel sits on a vast tract of lowland coastal forest, teeming with spectacular and rare wildlife. Originally serving as the site of Jardín Gaia, a center for native orchids conservation and endangered wildlife rehabilitation, today the land remains set aside as a refuge for these many precious species. It is here that the privileged guest may take in the sights and sounds of Costa Rica’s lush and exotic natural gifts.

The Gaia Reserve is Costa Rica in its most pristine state. It is where native species thrive, their future secured by the commitment of the Gaia Hotel and Reserve project: to preserve this natural reserve for generations to come.

Gaia Hotel & Reserve has been developed as a state-of-the-art, five star boutique-style hotel. The club house offers all the services and amenities provided by world class facilities. Our top priority is providing top of the line service to our guests in a personalized setting. The Gaia signature is underscored by personalized concierge service for each room. A concierge will cater to your personal and/or business needs including laundry, room service, tours within and outside the facility, transportation, restaurant recommendations and reservations, and personal shopping when needed. This service is provided as part of your room rate. Gaia's rain forest location offers its guests overwhelming vistas of both the jungle and the Costa Rican Pacific Coastline. The natural setting is integrated with a modern, up-to-date design.

The list of things you'll want to see and do in Costa Rica would be much too long to include here. But to give you an idea of what's in store, here's a sampling:

Guided tour of National Park
Scuba Diving
Hiking Tours
Sea Kayaking
Deep Sea Fishing
Mangrove Tours
Horseback Riding Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Horseback Riding on Beaches
River Rafting Canopy Tours
Mangrove Kayaking
Sailing Trips
Dolphin Tours
Sunset Cruises
Motorcycle/4 wheeler rentals
Surfing Lessons
Surfing Trips
Snorkeling Trips
Jet Ski Tours
Parasailing

Many of the tours above feature ½ day or full day options and offer either breakfast, lunch or a snack.

The dining experience at GAIA offers superb cuisine with a 360 degree panoramic vista of the Pacific coastline and surrounding rain forest.
La Luna

"La Luna" features dishes from a variety of menus including international, local and special dietary need selections. Sample specialties such as grilled local jumbo shrimp and polenta nestled on a bed of mixed greens with shaved parmesan & mango-pineapple chutney served with dressing of your choice and warm Cuban bread; "El Plato Tipico" could consist of thin-shaved slices of local-grown roasted beef, rice and beans, picadillo (sautéed mixed vegetables) and our delicious homemade Tico bread; a low-carbohydrate dish could consist of low fat cut of meat prepared with natural spices and a vegetable soufflé topped off with carb and fat-free pudding for dessert. La Luna also provides our Late Night Menu encompassing our 24/7 dining experience.
The Amber Lounge
"The Amber Lounge" offers a succulent array of tapas including Patatas Bravas, Ceviche in Cucumber Cups and many others.

All breakfasts are included in your room rate with your choice of setting, in the privacy of your room or in La Luna Restaurant.
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The gym provides the latest exercise equipment at your disposal. Yoga and a variety of exercise classes are offered. Appointments with a personal trainer to personalize your workout can be arranged.

The Terra Spa at Gaia entices you with a vast array of personal or couples treatments, offering luxurious details found only in the best spas of the world, all while overlooking the surrounding green rain forest. Dry sauna, steam bath with mud-pack room, facial treatments, Vichy Rain Shower, dermatological clinic and our beauty salon are only a few of the highlights at Terra, offering a level of privacy meant to impress even the most well-heeled traveler. Terra Spa guarantees the ultimate in relaxation for your mind, body and spirit.

The pool area includes two pools at different levels, connected via a cascading waterfall. Also included in the pool area is a whirlpool, a snack bar, a bar and table dining in the water. The entire pool area offers breathtaking views of the Manuel Antonio area, the volcanic mountain range and the Pacific coastline.

All accommodations feature cable television with entertainment centers, air conditioning, portable telephones and internet connectivity. Top

To further guarantee your personal satisfaction, upon your internet or phone reservation, you will be presented a menu of options available to be ordered and waiting for you in your room prior to your arrival. The shopping list will have choices like:
Fresh Fruit Platter
Fresh fruit and cheese
Cold Cuts Breads, crackers and condiments
Fruit drinks, sodas and teas
Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
We also offer gourmet platters prepared in our restaurant within an hour of your arrival. Some favorite selections are:
Gourmet Delight - a succulent assortment of fruits & cheeses. To start your visit off on the right note choose from a vast selection of appropriate wines from our extensive wine cellar.
Cheese Platter - an array of different cheeses, both local and imported, accented with bread, crackers and 3 types of mustard.
Chilled Fruit Platter - tantalizing selections, all grown locally of mango, melon, kiwi, strawberries, papaya, pineapple and other available fruits.

Just let us know in advance the items you would like waiting for you in your room and we'll take care of the rest.

The Travel Help Desk will assist you in every possible aspect of your travel needs: private ground transfers, car rentals, limousine reservations, domestic air travel within Costa Rica as well as all local outings.

The Concierge System - The GAIA signature is underscored by providing personalized concierge service for each room. A concierge will be available to show you to your room and around the facilites, as well as cater to your personal or business needs. This includes arranging laundry service, tours within and outside the property, transportation, restaurant recommendations and reservations, and personal shopping when needed. This service is provided as part of your room rate.

In-Room Options - To further guarantee your personal satisfaction, upon your internet or phone reservation, you will be invited to fill out our guest profile so we can better serve your needs. Those items will be waiting for you in your room prior to your arrival. The shopping list will have choices like:

Fresh Fruit Platter
Fresh fruit and cheese
Cold Cuts Fruit drinks and sodas
Non-alcoholic beer
Herbed teas

We also offer some gourmet platters prepared in our restaurant within an hour of your arrival. Some favorite selections are:
Gourmet Delight - a succulent assortment of fruits & cheeses. To start your visit off on the right note choose from a vast selection of appropriate wines from our extensive wine cellar.
Cheese Platter - an array of different cheeses, both local and imported, accented with bread, crackers and 3 types of mustard.
Chilled Fruit Platter - tantalizing selections, all grown locally of mango, melon, kiwi, strawberries, papaya, pineapple and other available fruits.
Just let us know in advance the items you would like waiting for you in your room and we'll take care of the rest.

 

La Luna restaurant offers a variety of menus including international, local and special needs cuisines, along with a 24/7 menu which includes different salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts. The restaurant is located in a natural setting with unobstructed magnificent views of the Manuel Antonio - Quepos area. A full breakfast is included in your room rate and will be either served in La Luna restaurant, or the privacy of your room.

Room service is offered 24 hours, 7 days featuring selections from our special menus.

**All special-diet requirements should be submitted to your concierge 48 hours in advance.

The GAIA signature is underscored by providing personalized concierge service for each room. A concierge will be available to show you to your room and around the facilites, as well as cater to your personal or business needs. This includes arranging laundry service, tours within and outside the property, transportation, restaurant recommendations and reservations, and personal shopping when needed. This service is provided as part of your room rate.