General

A five-star eco-friendly resort, Gaia Luxury Boutique Hotel & Reserve is dedicated to providing an exotic getaway for adults and teenagers. Located on Manuel Antonio Beach, it blends modern amenities like well-appointed suites and a sumptuous spa with the natural beauty of wild, coastal forests. Fine dining, personalised service and the opportunity to explore the local area through a range of tours make for an unforgettable experience.

Spa

Relax to the sounds of the Pacific Ocean while gazing out across the tropical rainforest from the luxurious comfort of the Terra Spa at Gaia Hotel & Reserve. Six tranquil treatment rooms set the scene for highly trained therapists to assess the individual needs of each guest and carry out services including facials, body wraps and scrubs, as well as massages ranging from Swedish and Thai to Chocolate. Couples’ treatments such as aromatherapy and mud baths are also available.

Room Description

From studios and suites to a decadent two-bedroom villa, the accommodation at Gaia Hotel & Reserve is luxuriously stylish. Choose a Jungle View Studio for 350 sq ft of living space and special touches like flat-screen cable TV and an entertainment centre, or upgrade to a 700 sq ft suite with private balcony or rooftop terrace with pool. Go for all-out decadence with the 2,000 sq ft villa, featuring a living room, dining room and two bathrooms over three floors.

Activities

Explore the private nature reserve within Gaia Hotel & Reserve or take one of many tours around Manuel Antonio National Park. Get up close and personal with crocodiles and local birds, take a sport fishing trip and try ocean kayaking before sampling surfing. Save some time to sunbathe beside one of the resort’s three-tier infinity pools with waterfalls and, if you have the energy, head to the well-equipped gym for a workout.

Dining

Glide to the swim-up bar for a tropical cocktail, keeping an eye out for iguanas, sloths and squirrel monkeys, then snack on tasty tapas. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, La Luna Restaurant serves international and local cuisine such as fresh meat and fish alongside traditional black beans. Romantic seven-course meals can also be arranged at Gaia Hotel & Reserve, as can wine-pairing menus and cooking classes, while a daily Happy Hour takes place in the Ambar Lounge from 4-6pm.