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Hotel Villas Gaia

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

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2 outdoor pools
Property grounds
Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Family Villa | Living room
Beach nearby, beach shuttle
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
35KM al Sur de Dominical, En playa de Osa, Ballena, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPlaya Ballena1 min walk
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Tortuga10 min drive

Room options

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Family Villa | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Family Villa

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Villa, Garden View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Superior Villa, Garden View

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

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Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ballena

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

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 1 min walk
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 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

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 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 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free 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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

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 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
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 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 1.7 mi (2-min drive) from Arco 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 Ballena?

Hotel Villas Gaia is 0.1 mi away from Ballena.

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler, Traveled 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 traveler

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 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

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

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