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ORBIT OPINION: This maybe should be called a palace rather than a hotel. 5 Star maybe too low for this
SIX STAR PROBABLY IS MORE IN LINE WITH WHAT THEY HAVE.
IT IS DIFFERENT THAN FOUR SEASONS------VERY DIFFERENT ONE CLIENT TOLD US.
LIKE LIVING IN ONE OF THOSE FABLED SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD.
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Gaia Hotel and Reserve - A Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, luxury boutique beach 5 star hotel and resort member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the World". Imagine a tropical getaway that offers sublime luxury in a spectacularly exotic locale. This is Gaia. The Gaia Hotel achieves an ideal blend of modern amenities and natural scenery. Nestled in the magnificent coastal forests of Costa Rica, the hotel’s well-appointed, terraced suites and villas offer views of lush and pristine wild surroundings that are beyond compare.
Gaia also offers more conveniences than the guest could need, including an on-site restaurant, spa, gym, and pool, plus the availability of a myriad of personal services. Gaia presents to the guest all that is desirable.
All accommodations feature cable television, air conditioning, portable telephones and internet connectivity.
Two Bedroom Villa
From $700.00/night |
| A luxurious 2,000 square feet three level unit with two bathrooms, two bedrooms, dining room for six, one balcony and one roof terrace. The special touches include top of the line king size bed with 500 thread count linens, two LCD flat screens, stereo equipment, Jacuzzi for four persons, two sofa beds, natural wood and stone floors, three mini-bars, cable TV, central air conditioning, internet connectivity on all living areas, telephones, a bedroom terrace of over 150 square feet and a private sun deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean and rain forest of over 500 square feet. |
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Deluxe Suite
From $350.00/night |
| A luxurious 1,300 square feet unit comprised of a bedroom, a bathroom, a dining room for four persons, a beautiful balcony and terrace, both overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the tropical rain forest. The special touches include top of the line king size bed with 500 thread count linens, an LCD flat screen, stereo equipment, Jacuzzi for two persons, one sofa bed, natural wood and stone floors, one mini-bar, cable TV, central air conditioning, internet connectivity on all living areas, telephones, top of the line toiletries and, of course, your personalized valet service. |
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Suite
From $300.00/night |
| A luxurious 700 square feet unit comprised of a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, a dining room for four persons and a beautiful balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the tropical rain forest. The special touches include top of the line king ize bed with 500 thread count linens, an LCD flat screen, stereo equipment, Jacuzzi for two persons, one sofa bed, natural wood and stone floors, one mini-bar, cable TV, central air conditioning, internet connectivity on all living areas, telephones, top of the line toiletries and, of course, your personalized valet service. |
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Studio
From $250.00/night |
| A luxurious 350 square feet unit comprised of a bedroom, and a bathroom. The special touches include top of the line king size bed with 500 thread count linens, an LCD flat screen, stereo equipment, Jacuzzi for two persons, one sofa bed, natural wood and stone floors, one mini-bar, cable TV, central air conditioning, internet connectivity on all living areas, telephones, top of the line toiletries and, of course, your personalized valet service. |
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Amenities
The list of things you'll want to see and do in Costa Rica would be much too long to include here. But to give you an idea of what's in store, here's a sampling:
- Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
- Beach, swimming and sunbathing
- Boating, kayaking, rafting and sport fishing tours
- Whale and dolphin watching
- Sunset cruises
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- Jungle River Cruise
- Scuba Diving
- All-terrain vehicle tours
- Biking
- Butterfly Gardens
- Canopy Tours
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Many of the tours above feature ½ day or full day options and offer either breakfast, lunch or a snack.
For those that require business connectivity and meeting spaces, GAIA provides private conference rooms with full access to the outside world. Fax, copier, scanner and internet services are included. Audio-visual equipment is also available.
For individuals or groups that desire a serious work area in a more informal setting, outdoor computer work stations are available.
Full catering services are available for any size group in either or both areas.
The dining experience at GAIA offers superb cuisine with a 360 degree panoramic vista of the Pacific coastline.
La Luna
"La Luna" features items from three different menus: international, local and low-carbohydrate dishes…grilled local jumbo shrimp and polenta nestled on a bed of mixed greens with shaved parmesan & mango-pineapple chutney served with dressing of your choice and warm Cuban bread; "El Plato Tipico" could consist of thin-shaved slices of local-grown roasted beef, rice and beans, picadillo (sautéed mixed vegetables) and our delicious homemade Tico bread; a low-carbohydrate dish could consist of low fat cut of meat prepared with natural spices and a vegetable soufflé topped off with carb and fat-free pudding for dessert.
The Gaia Grill
"The Gaia Grill" provides our 24-hour menu with a succulent array of grilled meats, fresh salads consisting entirely of local ingredients, on-site prepared soups, breads, sandwiches and desserts.
All breakfasts are included in your room rate with your choice of setting, in the privacy of your room or in The Gaia Grill.
The gym, opening in April, provides the latest exercise equipment plus a trainer to personalize your workout.
The Spa at Gaia entices you with personal or couples massages, and features an outdoor hydro-massage pool overlooking the jungle for the ultimate in relaxation. Dry sauna, steam bath with mud-pack room, facial treatments, dermatological clinic and total privacy will impress even the most well-heeled traveler.
The pool area includes two pools at different levels, connected via a cascading waterfall. Also included in the pool area is a whirlpool, a snack bar, a bar and table dining in the water. The entire pool area offers breathtaking views of the Manuel Antonio area, the volcanic mountain range and the Pacific coastline.
To further guarantee your personal satisfaction, upon your internet or phone reservation, your will be presented a menu of options available to be ordered and waiting for you in your room prior to your arrival. The shopping list will have choices like:
- Cereals and milk
- Fresh fruit and cheese
- Cold Cuts
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- Breads, crackers and condiments
- Fruit drinks, sodas and teas
- Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
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We also offer some gourmet platters prepared in our restaurant within an hour of your arrival. Some favorite selections are:
- Gourmet Delight - a succulent assortment of meats & cheeses with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, olives, roasted peppers, bread and 3 types of mustard.
- Cheese Platter - an array of 15 different cheeses, both local and imported, accented with bread, crackers and 3 types of mustard.
- Chilled Fruit Bowl - tantalizing selections, all grown locally, of mango, 3 types of melon, kiwi, strawberries, papaya and pineapple. These can be straight from the tree or sliced and chilled waiting in your refrigerator.
Just let us know in advance the items you would like waiting for you in your room and we'll take care of the rest.
**All in-room options are in addition to your room rate.
The Travel Help Desk will assist you in every possible aspect of your travel needs: airline reservations to and from Costa Rica, car rentals, limousine reservations, domestic air travel within Costa Rica as well as all local outings.
The Valet System - The GAIA signature is underscored by providing a personal valet for each room during your entire stay. Your valet will cater to your personal or business needs including laundry, room service, tours within and outside the facility, transportation and personal shopping. This service is provided as part of your room rate.
In-Room Options - To further guarantee your personal satisfaction, upon your internet or phone reservation, you will be presented a menu of options available to be ordered and waiting for you in your room prior to your arrival. The shopping list will have choices like:
- Cereals and milk
- Fresh fruit and cheese
- Cold Cuts
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- Fruit drinks and sodas
- Non-alcoholic beer
- Herbed teas
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We also offer some gourmet platters prepared in our restaurant within an hour of your arrival. Some favorite selections are:
- Gourmet Delight - a succulent assortment of meats & cheeses with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, olives, roasted peppers, bread and 3 types of mustard.
- Cheese Platter - an array of 15 different cheeses, both local and imported, accented with bread, crackers and 3 types of mustard.
- Chilled Fruit Bowl - tantalizing selections, all grown locally, of mango, 3 types of melon, kiwi, strawberries, papaya and pineapple. These can be straight from the tree or sliced and chilled waiting in your refrigerator.
Just let us know in advance the items you would like waiting for you in your room and we'll take care of the rest.
**All in-room options are in addition to your room rate.
The restaurant will offer from three different menus; international, local and low carbohydrate cuisines. The coffee shop will provide the 24/7 menu which will include different salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts. The restaurant and the coffee shop will be located in a setting with unobstructed magnificent views of the Manuel Antonio - Quepos area. The coffee shop menu will be offered as part of room service. All breakfasts will be covered as part of your room rate and will be either served in the Clubhouse or the privacy of your room.
Room service is offered 24 hours, 7 days featuring selections from both restaurants.
**All special-diet requirements should be submitted to your valet 48 hours in advance.
The GAIA signature is underscored by providing a personal valet for each room during your entire stay. Your valet will cater to your personal or business needs including laundry, room service, tours within and outside the facility, transportation and personal shopping. This service is provided as part of your room rate.
Reserve
 The hotel sits on a vast tract of lowland coastal forest, teeming with spectacular and rare wildlife. Originally serving as the site of Jardín Gaia, a center for native orchids conservation and endangered wildlife rehabilitation, today the land remains set aside as a refuge for these many precious species. It is here that the privileged guest may take in the sights and sounds of Costa Rica’s lush and exotic natural gifts.
The Gaia Reserve is Costa Rica in its most pristine state. It is where native species thrive, their future secured by the commitment of the Gaia Hotel and Reserve project: to preserve this natural reserve for generations to come.
RESERVATION FORM
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