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Hotel Villas Gaia

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, cribs (free)
Garden
Property grounds
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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35KM al Sur de Dominical, En playa de Osa, Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Place, Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Ballena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinuela Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, cribs (free)

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Villa, Garden View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, cribs (free)

Superior Villa, Garden View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Villa | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, cribs (free)

Family Villa

  • Garden view
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Playa Ballena and Marino Ballena National Park. Also, Pinuela Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Arco Beach is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Marino Ballena National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Ballena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pinuela Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Hacienda Baru - 31 min drive - 18.9 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Villas Gaia

3-star beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools
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 Bahía 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
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 Bahía 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.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

How close is Hotel Villas Gaia to the airport?

Hotel Villas Gaia is 135.3 mi (219-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Villas Gaia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Villas Gaia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 120000 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Hotel Villas Gaia to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Pinuela Beach and 4.6 mi (7-min drive) from Uvita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Villas Gaia offer free breakfast?

Hotel Villas Gaia offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Villas Gaia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villas Gaia?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Villas Gaia?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Villas Gaia have a pool?

Hotel Villas Gaia features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Hotel Villas Gaia have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Villas Gaia have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hotel Villas Gaia to downtown Bahía Ballena?

Hotel Villas Gaia is 5.1 mi away from Bahía Ballena.

Hotel Villas Gaia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

8/10 Good

Jose

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

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 review

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 review

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