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Hotel Villas Gaia

3.0 star property
Family beach fun and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools
Property grounds
Garden
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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35KM al Sur de Dominical, En playa de Osa, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Playa Ballena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Playa Tortuga
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪158 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Villa

Family Villa

Highlights

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

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Superior Villa, Garden View

Superior Villa, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Ballena

A family-friendly stay in Ballena awaits you at Hotel Villas Gaia. Within steps you'll find Playa Ballena and Pinuela Beach within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .The hotel's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool along with access to ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ballena hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Marino Ballena National Park and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Arco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pinuela Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Uvita Beach - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 11 min drive - 7.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kinsu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Que Tuanis Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mirador Don Roger - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villas Gaia

Family beach fun and 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 Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1996
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are 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 features a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. This Ballena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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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 to 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
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 120000 (return)
  • 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Villas Gaia?

Hotel Villas Gaia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Villas Gaia?

Yep, Hotel Villas Gaia has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Villas Gaia?

Yep, Hotel Villas Gaia is a short 6-minute walk from Pinuela Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, body boarding and kayaking.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Villas Gaia?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Hotel Villas Gaia have a pool?

Hotel Villas Gaia has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Villas Gaia a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Villas Gaia.

Is Hotel Villas Gaia family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Villas Gaia is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Villas Gaia serve breakfast?

You bet, free local cuisine brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Villas Gaia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Villas Gaia?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Villas Gaia?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.