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Hotel Villas Gaia

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near the beach

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Hotel Villas Gaia

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2 outdoor pools
Property grounds
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Living room
Reception

Overview of Hotel Villas Gaia

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
35KM al Sur de Dominical, En playa de Osa, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPlaya Ballena1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPinuela Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBallena Bistro19 min walk
  • Popular LocationFusion Restaurant & Bar5 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Family Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Superior Villa, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 36.0 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, Hotel Villas Gaia is in a rural area and near the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Punta Uvita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Travelling with kids? Consider Topolandia and Parque Reptilandia. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and rafting adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 1 min walk
  • Arco Beach - 2 min drive
  • Ventanas Beach - 5 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 7 min drive
  • Playa Tortuga - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Choza de Alejo - 6 min drive
  • Restaurante Marino Ballena - 7 min drive
  • Sibu - 8 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Fogata - 8 min drive
  • Mirador Don Roger - 5 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
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
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

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM–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
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1996
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

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

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

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 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).

Hotel Villas Gaia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

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" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great swimming pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

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

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

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

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