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Hotel Villas Gaia

3.0 star property
This oceanfront retreat balances peaceful relaxation with adventure opportunities, offering poolside lounging alongside nearby hiking trails and exciting ecotours

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Hotel Villas Gaia welcomes families with its oceanfront location and complimentary breakfast. Guests can sip drinks at the poolside bar, enjoy views from the terrace, or spend time at two outdoor pools, including a separate area designed specifically for children.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Villa, Garden View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Superior Villa, Garden View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Villa | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Family Villa

  • Garden view
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Bahía Ballena, Hotel Villas Gaia is in a rural area and by the ocean. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uvita Arts Center and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and rafting adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Bahía Ballena travel guide
Map
35KM al Sur de Dominical, En playa de Osa, Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach
    Uvita Beach
    10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    Marino Ballena National Park
    10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Playa Ballena
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pinuela Beach
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Catarata uvita
    16 min drive - 12.7 km

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo
    6 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena
    7 min drive
  • Kinsu
    9 min drive
  • Fernando’s Restaurante
    10 min drive
  • Restaurante Nativo
    9 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villas Gaia

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar and a terrace at Hotel Villas Gaia. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as ecotours and hiking/biking trails, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 7000.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 120000 per vehicle (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 120000 (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 7000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Villas Gaia
Hotel Villas Gaia Ballena
Villas Gaia Ballena
Villas Gaia
Hotel Villas Gaia Hotel
Hotel Villas Gaia Ballena
Hotel Villas Gaia Hotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villas Gaia have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Villas Gaia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villas Gaia?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villas Gaia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villas Gaia?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Villas Gaia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 120000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villas Gaia located?

This family-friendly Bahía Ballena hotel is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Playa Ballena and Pinuela Beach. Arco Beach and Marino Ballena National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Villas Gaia Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Great place to settle for a few days

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights, and enjoyed the beautiful grounds, we especially enjoyed the terrace at sunset looking for wildlife. Toucans and monkeys were there to entertain us. The room had a nice deck to sit on! The staff was helpful and attentive!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

sergio

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lontano dalle rotte turistiche

Non facile individuare il sito sprovvisto di insegne ben chiare sulla strada. La location nonostante bella e immersa nel verde è troppo vicina alla strada nazionale. Colazione scarsa e personale disinteressato. Il sentiero dall'albergo per accedere a piedi alla spiaggia è poco curato e con alcuni divieti parziali. Viene permesso l'accesso alla piscina anche a persone non ospitate nell'hotel probabilmente famigliari dei dipendenti. Sicuramente da apprezzare le stanze spaziose e immerse nella vegetazione a contatto con animali e fiori. A piedi puoi raggiungere una panetteria e più lontano nel piccolo paese un supermercato. indispensabile un'auto per apprezzare le bellezze naturali vicine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

María José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Mejoras

Estuvo bien, pero seria bueno que cambiaran el aire acondicionado de la villa 1 y ademas q pusieran TV. X lo demas todo bien! El personal super atento.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel fonctionnel grande chambre et personnel très sympathique Un peu proche de la rue
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our villa was located at the front of the property and there is 24/7 noisy heaven truck traffic on the road not twenty yards away. Also the signs on the main road are tiny and easy to miss. Jose, the manager, was wonderfully accomodating and made up for any other deficits with his helpfulness.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel located on the main highway just outside Ojochal. Ambience was jungle perfect with a peekaboo view of the ocean. A good walk from the beach but no problem if you have a car. Truck noise at night was annoying at times. Restaurant and meals were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The propert consists of several different cottages spread throughout the property and offer a great deal of privacy. The staff was very friendly and helpful at the front desk and restaurant. However, the room was fairly dirty. There was a significant amount of mold in the shower and brown stains on the purportedly clean towells. While the floors looked like they had been swept, it also appeared as though it needed a good mopping. Needless to say i was very happy to only have stayed one night there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

VILLA Gaia

The staff were always friendly and helpful. Jose at the front desk was a pleasure. The pool was fantastic with ocean views. The casita we were in was comfortable for the 4 of us, but the AC was super loud and only in one room. Running it kept my daughter from sleeping well, but we didn't really have a choice since the area is so hot and humid. The entrance door to the casita was beautiful, but really hard to lock. It felt a little insecure and left a huge gap when closed that allowed bugs in. The shower was great and hot, and the beds were comfy. All in all, and despite the little things in the room, our stay was enjoyable. I would recommend as an affordable and comfortable option close to Uvita.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip to Ojochal.

The place needs lots of repairs. We changed rooms twice. The staff was great. The owner needs to spend money. It's great for seeing monkeys and Toucans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Disregarded my reservation and gave room away

This hotel had my reservation, but gave all their rooms away. When I arrived, they just said sorry we don't have any rooms left. Had to scramble to find a room in the area during very busy holiday season. Also, didn't even process a refund quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peacefull place, excellent place to relax and share with the family. Nice places around the hotel, like Uvita and Ventanas
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospedaje regular

La limpieza no es tan buena y a las villas les hace falta mantenimiento! Dentro de lo bueno es que se puede llevar mascotas. El desayuno podría incluir frutas o algo más refrescante por el calor
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a nice place, the first day we didn't got the room we booked and some stuff was damaged, but everything clean. The next day the woman from the staff was so kind and with the best attitude and change us from room where everything was perfect. Really nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Si regresaría! Como recomendación darle mayor mantenimiento a las áreas verdes ya que se veían descuidadas.. además tienen mucho para explotar la cesta y no se hace!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
la villa en la que nos toco la no 1, no le servía el aire acondicionado, el ventilador principal tampoco y en general la iluminación muy deficiente.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jonna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevlig personal men stället passade inte oss.

Vi fick ett för litet rum för oss fem personer och positionen som angavs på hotels karta stämmer inte. Det gick en stor väg utanför och man kunde i te gå ner till havet från hotellet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

laura

Liked: Staff & service
Appartamento spazioso un po’ datato peccato che avevamo il tavolo e il salotto ma non c’era il piano cottura, però sono stati disponibili e mi hanno fatto utilizzare la l’iro cucina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice and confort Hotel. Nice pool with great ocean views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The biggest issue was at night there would be cockroaches, lots of ants, and other insects in our room. Considering we were literally staying in the forest we couldn’t be too mad. We were a more adventurous group so we kept with our booking, but I know many people would have asked to change hotels. The location was farther out than we expected so we ended up renting a car. Car rental is a must for this location. The staff was wonderful and very kind. Breakfast each morning was a highlight. The pool was also a great amenity. Our WiFi barely worked in our room so we often just hung out in the community area in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very nice and great service. The grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Ideal rainforest villa

Comfortable accommodation with lovely pool area with views to the sea. Lots of wildlife seen from the property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Volvería.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Es un hotel tranquilo, armonioso con la naturaleza

Rodeado de jardines, silencioso, se descansa sin distracciones. Hay varias playas cercanas. Ideal para trasladarse a las playas cercanas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Damián

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Espero no tener que volver nunca más a Villas Gaia

La experiencia en Villas Gaia no fue agradable, nos acomodaron en habitaciones que NO reservé, por lo tanto el espacio y un par de servicios más no fue brindado correctamente según la reserva hecha previamente. No saben resolver este tipo problemas de forma correcta, entonces lo resolvieron mintiendo, con comentarios inapropiados, hubo perdida de tiempo y de descanso, entre otros detalles básicos del servicio que no estaban en el nivel esperado.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Liked: Staff & service

Trop bruyant

Les villas sont en bord de la route 34 donc très très bruyant. Les chambres peuvent être correct pour 2 personnes cependant nous étions 3 adultes et le lit simple était inconfortable. Les portes ne ferme pas correctement donc insectes dans la chambre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017