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Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve vs El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gaia Hotel & Reserve. El Mangroove, Autograph Collection scores 89 with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Mr & Mrs Smith, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Gaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Studios, the smallest accommodations, are spare and urbane in style, with views of green hillsides."
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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."
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Jetsetter
"Sleek Costa Rican retreat with a multilevel infinity pool, swim-up bar and intimate spa with jungle views."
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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."
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El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
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PO Box 155-4005, Papagayo Bay, Costa Rica
From $190 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Barefoot luxury abounds at this hip boutique hotel where an airy courtyard leads to a 45-meter pool lined with beach bungalows and modern rooms."
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Jetsetter
"A hip beachfront boutique with killer cocktails, decadent food and plenty of sultry details."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"In the province of Guanacaste — known for its pristine shoreline, beautiful mountain ranges, and stunning golden sunsets — the luxury resort’s vibe is private, serene and undeniably stylish. "
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Mother Nature is queen at El Mangroove, a forest-flanked, family-friendly resort in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Papagayo."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"Sleek design, excellent service and a fabulous location are the hallmarks of El Mangroove, an 85-room resort on Costa Rica’s postcard-worthy Papagayo Gulf."
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