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La Paloma LodgevsGaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
La Paloma Lodge and Gaia Hotel & Reserve are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, La Paloma Lodge is the choice of most professionals compared to Gaia Hotel & Reserve. La Paloma Lodge ranks #11 in Costa Rica with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
La Paloma Lodge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Drake Bay, Costa Rica, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
"Sweeping ocean views, impeccably appointed accommodations, and lots of tropical-foliage privacy make this lodge the area's most romantic option." Full review
"Drake Bay’s swankiest accommodations don’t come cheap, but they do come in a package deal." Full review
9.0
"Panoramic views, ocean breezes, rustic luxury and fine dining await you here, and it won’t cost you a king’s ransom either." Full review
"The Lodge overlooks the Pacific on 14 acres backed by tropical jungle just a short walk to secluded black-sand beaches"
15 Best All-inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica
May 11, 2022
Top Choice
"This hillside lodge provides guests with an incredible panorama of ocean and forest, all from the comfort of the sumptuous, stylish quarters." Full review
Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Km 2.7 Carretera Quepos a Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park 6350, Costa Rica
From $201/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Top Choice
"This luxurious pile comprises studios, terraces suites and three-story villas and offers nature tours within its expansive grounds – a former wildlife rehabilitation center." Full review
"Studios, the smallest accommodations, are spare and urbane in style, with views of green hillsides." Full review
"On 13 acres of private reserve, this boutique hotel is contemporary and very chic, with rooms rendered in slate, hardwood, and rattan with Italian fittings." Full review
"Sleek Costa Rican retreat with a multilevel infinity pool, swim-up bar and intimate spa with jungle views." Full review
"The Terra Spa at Gaia is set in the rainforest with views of the Pacific and a menu complete with Reiki energy treatments and Thai and Swedish massages." Full review
"Won the award for Leading Green Hotel for Central America by the World Travel Awards for its efforts in conservation...operates the preserve while offering suites, studios, and villas." Full review
Top Choice
"This luxurious retreat comprises immaculately furnished studios, terrace suites and three-story villas." Full review
Top choice
"This luxurious retreat comprises immaculately furnished studios, terrace suites and three-story villas" Full review
Luxury
"This intimate luxury hotel located a 10-minute drive from the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the area's top options" Full review