The Zancudo LodgevsGaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Gaia Hotel & Reserve and The Zancudo Lodge are both praised by travel writers. Overall, The Zancudo Lodge is the choice of most professionals compared to Gaia Hotel & Reserve. The Zancudo Lodge scores 84 with accolades from 2 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
The Zancudo Lodge
Playa Zancudo, Golfito, Costa Rica
From $250/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most luxurious retreat in Zancudo by a long shot, this 16-room lodge sits amid landscaped grounds, complete with trickling water features, bamboo stockades, and spacious, tranquil rooms." Full review
Fodor's
"Most guests here are well-heeled, avid anglers on all-inclusive sportfishing packages, but the young owners have completely transformed this beachfront property into a top-notch luxury resort that can be enjoyed by those who have never dropped a line." Full review
Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
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
Lonely Planet
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
Condé Nast Traveler
"Studios, the smallest accommodations, are spare and urbane in style, with views of green hillsides." Full review
Fodor's
"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
Jetsetter
"Sleek Costa Rican retreat with a multilevel infinity pool, swim-up bar and intimate spa with jungle views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"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
Travel + Leisure
"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
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This luxurious retreat comprises immaculately furnished studios, terrace suites and three-story villas." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This luxurious retreat comprises immaculately furnished studios, terrace suites and three-story villas" Full review
Oyster
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