Title: Hotel Villas Gaia Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Villas Gaia Family beach fun and 2 outdoor pools ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1597900/1597883/260048ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1597900/1597883/e86f413d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1597900/1597883/80ab5d72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bars/lounges, poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1597900/1597883/1347be52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1597900/1597883/010ee08b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Villas Gaia welcomes families with its oceanfront location and complimentary breakfast. Guests can sip drinks at the poolside bar, enjoy views from the terrace, or spend time at two outdoor pools, including a separate area designed specifically for children. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Pool - Room service - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 18 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=1597883&PinnedHotelID=1597883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=1597883&PinnedHotelID=1597883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 19 - Oct 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=1597883&PinnedHotelID=1597883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=1597883&PinnedHotelID=1597883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=1597883&PinnedHotelID=1597883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=1597883&PinnedHotelID=1597883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=1597883&PinnedHotelID=1597883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=1597883&PinnedHotelID=1597883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1597900/1597883/e26fb02f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate sitting area Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Premium bedding Separate bedroom Ceiling fan - 388 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Superior Villa, Garden View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1597900/1597883/b85ebfaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 - 388 sq ft - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Family Villa | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1597900/1597883/1dfa2165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Villa ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Ceiling fan Premium bedding - 775 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDominical-Hotels-Hotel-Villas-Gaia.h1597883.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDominical-Hotels-Hotel-Villas-Gaia.h1597883.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.11363%2C-83.69422&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dTiBcuzNDjAo7CeIOeMQPnix8eE=) 35KM al Sur de Dominical, En playa de Osa, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas #### What's nearby - Playa Ballena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Pinuela Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Ventanas Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - Uvita Beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles - Playa Tortuga - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tagua Specialty Coffee - ‬13 min drive - ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ballena Bistro - ‬19 min walk - ‪Kinsu - ‬9 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 - Multilingual staff, wedding services 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 ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99191900/99191804/bbcbf0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Luz de Luna Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=99191804&PinnedHotelID=99191804&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33380000/33371600/33371547/5a000e85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Vive Uvita Bahía Ballena - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.8 Good 40 reviews £33 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=33371547&PinnedHotelID=33371547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386900/1386896/7b0fad1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa Bahía Ballena - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 220 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=1386896&PinnedHotelID=1386896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107300400/107300345/8415c7d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palco del Mar Bahía Ballena - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £230 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=107300345&PinnedHotelID=107300345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104910000/104906700/104906626/7a136c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Walking Dist. To the Beach Uvita - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly £436 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=104906626&PinnedHotelID=104906626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100010000/100003500/100003490/10a1324b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire property Shelterfromthestormvillas Puntarenas Province - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer £1,809 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=100003490&PinnedHotelID=100003490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81790000/81782800/81782726/17086484.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vayu Retreat Villas Tres Ríos - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 16 reviews £251 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=81782726&PinnedHotelID=81782726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38112400/38112311/030f4f69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great studio apt w/ pool near the Whale's Tail! Uvita - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave £438 includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=38112311&PinnedHotelID=38112311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26820000/26815500/26815479/b093631c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Uvita Paradise Bahía Ballena - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 46 reviews £82 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=26815479&PinnedHotelID=26815479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101560000/101555100/101555001/06207164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cool Waters Jungle Villas Bahía Ballena - Pool - Kids pool - Free WiFi - Housekeeping 10 Exceptional 7 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=101555001&PinnedHotelID=101555001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 Bahía 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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