La Gaviota Tropical

Rating

4.7

129 reviews · Google

Playa Hermosa Guanacaste Spanish

About

A hotel a few steps from a rarely-crowded stretch of Playa Hermosa, with a rooftop pool guests call the highlight, where you can order food and drinks up to your lounger. The kitchen earns real praise, from daily breakfast to dinners, the mahi-mahi sandwich, and the burger. Staff are attentive and clearly love the work, the place is spotless, and it provides beach chairs and toys.

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Amenities

Good for kids

Wheelchair accessible

Location

Above Roberto's Restaurant, Guanacaste Province, Playa Hermosa, 50503, Costa Rica

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Recent reviews

Karen Sanzogoogle★★★★★

We had the most wonderful stay at La Gaviota Tropical. We spent five nights here, and our room was absolutely lovely and comfortable—perfect for the two of us. We stayed in the Guanacaste room, which is spacious and beautifully arranged; it would be an excellent option for a family as well. What truly made our stay exceptional was the spectacular service from everyone who works there. Each day, the staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, and genuinely kind. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in every interaction. We also loved the food. We ate breakfast at the hotel every day and it was so yummy—fresh, flavorful, and the perfect start to each morning. We also enjoyed several dinners at the hotel, and every meal was spectacular. The hotel is exceptionally clean. It’s clear how much care and pride they put into maintaining the property, and it made our stay feel even more relaxing and enjoyable. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience

Dec 2025

Olivia Wolfegoogle★★★★★

I stayed at La Govita Tropical July 2025 and it was the best trip ever! Costa Rica is my new favorite place to travel to. It was 4 days of pure relaxation, great food, weather and views. The staff were amazing and very attentive to anything you needed. The rooftop pool was probably the best part of the trip. We even ordered food and drinks and it was delivered to us at the pool. If you walk out of the hotel you are steps away from the beach that is rarely crowded. The hotel provides beach chairs and beach toys for you to use at anytime. We even met some guests who loved it so much they come back 5+ times a year!! I recommend this place to anyone I can and will be coming back!! Thanks for a great vacation.

Oct 2025

Lisa Clarambeaugoogle★★★★★

We spent our honeymoon at La Gaviota Tropical and had a wonderful time. We stayed in the Sol y Mar suite and it was beautiful and well-appointed. The rooftop pool is cool, and the hotel is steps from the beach. The bar staff was friendly and helpful. Playa Hermosa is a quiet town and perfect for relaxing.

Nov 2025