The romantic city of Quepos is full of attractions, such as Marina Pez Vela and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, and is loved for its beaches and natural parks.
Monteverde is known for its hiking trails, and offers lots of things to see including Curi-Cancha Reserve and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Jacó Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots in the heart of Jacó. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Herradura Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Playa Balsal.
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Manuel Antonio Beach, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Manuel Antonio. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Gemelas, both within a short walk.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Monteverde, why not stop by during your stay. Monteverde has other activities you might want to enjoy such as Arenal Volcano National Park.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Santa Teresa Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from central Santa Teresa. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Cocal Beach located nearby.
Get friendly with the flora and fauna and spend the day at Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Quepos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Nahomi Park and Manuel Antonio Expeditions, both nearby.
If being by the water is a major draw, Herradura Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from central Herradura. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Jacó Beach, Playa Blanca, and Mantas Beach.
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Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only
10/10 Excellent
"The property in on steep land, but transportation is available 24/7 via golf cart and the staff respond quickly. There are many amenities. First, the concierge staff are top notch. Johansy made sure all of our needs were met and she went above and beyond to do so. For example, when we found out the mini bar service was no longer offered, she helped us order snacks and drinks to be delivered from a grocery store to have in our room.
Second, the resort provides its' own guides for the Manuel Antonio National Park. We arranged to have a private tour due to my mobility limitations. We had Clarence Whittaker as our guide, and he was so patient, friendly and helpful, he pushed me in a wheelchair, UPHILL and over gravel and rocks. He was incredible. And of course, he was an excellent, knowledgeable guide. I cannot say enough about him. There is also a free tour of the hotel's own nature reserve, but we didn't go on it.
The food at the restaurant is excellent. The included breakfast is very generous. All the wait staff were friendly and attentive. The view is gorgeous and we watched the sun set from the restaurant and Sky Bar every night. We heard howler monkeys and toucans. The drinks were delicious and not overly sweet like in the US.
Our room was lovely, comfortable and clean and it had nice amenities too, like delicious coffee, a sitting area, an outdoor sitting area and a luxurious shower with multiple nozzles. The housekeeping staff were wonderful and accommodating."
"We had a balcony room on the 6th floor. It was clean, big and beautiful with a comfortable bed. We used the hotel transfer from the airport which was great! We tried all the restaurants at the hotel. The food was excellent and the service was fine. We loved the pool and the beachfront! This is not a party place but relaxing and safe. We went on 2 excursions through the hotel- waterfall tour and Manuel Antonio NP. The hotel staff booked our excursions and they were fantastic! We also rode the horses in front of the hotel at the beach. It was also excellent! We had a wonderful time in CR! "
"Beautiful resort to spend time with family. Vegetarian dinner options were limited at La Casa restaurant and kind of expensive (nevertheless, you have a lot of restaurants outside at La Fortuna, but everything else in the resort was very nice and awesome! Staff were very friendly, rooms were clean, resort is clean, pools, hot springs were great!
Excellent resort!! FIVE STARS! We went in December 2025!"
"Rooms got cold. Good pool. Clean rooms. Great balcony with table. Staff was very friendly. Rented bikes for 6 dollars a day and they worked great. Free breakfast tasted good. "
"The view from La Mariposa is spectacular. When you stay here you can expect friendly and helpful staff, fabulous food (breakfast is included with your stay), and the occasional wildlife sighting. We were greeted each morning by curious monkeys and colorful birds, which added another dynamic to our stay that made it unforgettable."
"Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. Impressed by the hot breakfast, great variety. The breakfast restaurant has a great view of the ocean and rainforest by the beach. Very cozily decked up for the holidays! The guest service staff were very helpful. They helped us with day tours booking for various activities. Comfortable and luxurious stay. I highly recommend this place. "