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4.3 out of 5

"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 f ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 30 Jun 2018

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Hotel Description

3-star beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools

Seaside stay

Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Playa Ballena and Pinuela Beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

2 outdoor pools

This smoke-free hotel features 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Families will appreciate the children's pool, kid-friendly dining, and babysitting. Enjoy a meal from the restaurant and perks like free breakfast and free self parking.

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Villa, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Villa

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Hotel Villas Gaia ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Villas Gaia

Everyone (3)
3 out of 5
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.

Posted by , from Minnesota on Jun 30, 2018

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5 out of 5

Convenient location...

Cons: The Travelocity reservation and payment info to the hotel.
It's a good location for a stop from San Jose to the Osa Peninsula. Although the sign is hard to see from the road, especially at night, it's convenient and good staff and food. Had some trouble with my Travelocity reservation and payment showing, but hope that gets better... all in all I would recommend Viallas Gaia to friends and visitors.

Posted by on Aug 30, 2016

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5 out of 5

Nice hotel close to the beach

Location: Convenient and close to the beach and main road.
Great eco-lodge in the forest and close to the beach, but also easy to find off of the main road. Heard and saw howler monkeys from the property. Great restaurant too!

Posted by , from Baltimore, MD on Aug 17, 2015

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Property Features

You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Bring your whole family to Hotel Villas Gaia for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Art Deco hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1996
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and beach shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Villas Gaia offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • Sitting area
  • Select Comfort beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Hotel Villas Gaia has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

  • 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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property.

This property does not have a front desk.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 7000.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International.

  • No front desk
  • Pets allowed (no fees)

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.