Gaia Hotel & Reserve
A 5-star adults-only eco-boutique resort set within its own private nature reserve, perched atop a hill with sweeping Pacific views, cascading infinity pools, a rooftop bar, guided wildlife tours and a strong sustainability ethos.
Location: Manuel Antonio
Area
Perched atop a private nature reserve on Manuel Antonio Beach’s western edge, Gaia Hotel & Reserve is a boutique eco-sanctuary framed by verdant coastal rainforest and sweeping Central Pacific vistas. It’s just a 7-minute drive from the park’s white-sand shores.
Amenities
• Three-level adults-only infinity pool set among the treetops
• Additional freshwater pool overlooking the forest canopy
• Terra Spa with six treatment rooms, steam bath, sauna and beauty salon
• Fully equipped fitness center and daily sunrise yoga classes
• Gaia Skylounge—360° Pacific-view bar serving craft cocktails and tapas
• Complimentary EV charging and shuttle service to the beach and national park (07:30–16:30)
Rooms
22 total: Studio Rooms, Suites, Loft Suites and Two-Bedroom Villas. Many feature rainforest or ocean views, private plunge pools or jacuzzis
Dining
• La Luna Restaurant – Healthy, locally sourced menus served on a panoramic rainforest-overlook terrace
• Skylounge – Small-plate tapas and signature cocktails as the sun dips below the Pacific horizon
• In-Room Dining – 24-hour gourmet service with bespoke menu options
Spa
The Terra Spa offers body scrubs, signature massages, facials and hydrothermal facilities
Why Book
Gaia blends intimate, artfully designed accommodations with conservation. Wake to howler monkeys outside your window, wander forested trails by day and sip sunset cocktails at a sky-high lounge by night, all within a zero-edge eco-retreat. Plus, we love that this is an adults-only resort.