Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal RivervsGaia Hotel & Nature Reserve
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, Gaia Hotel & Reserve is preferred by most writers compared to Rio Perdido. Gaia Hotel & Reserve comes in at #23 in Costa Rica with accolades from 5 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
 The Telegraph
 Jetsetter
San Bernardo de Bagaces, Bagaces, Costa Rica
From $268/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
8.0
 "This opulent ecolodge, tucked into pristine dry forest at the foot of the Miravalles Volcano, offers soothing dips in natural hot springs, top-notch mountain biking trails and a palatial restaurant." Full review
 "Classy 600-acre eco-playground with its own hot springs and forest trails at the foot of the Miravalles Volcano." 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