I did a lot of online searching regarding potential places to stay during our family vacation before deciding to reserve Punta Gabriela. There are plenty of good options, but the photos and videos led me think Punta Gabriela stood above the rest. It more than lived up to my hopes and expectations. The architectural, interior and landscape designs are exquisite: it is even more spectacular than I hoped. The property melds with the jungle with just enough shaping of the flora to afford stunning ocean views, and the landscaping is planted with native flora. There is ample communal space at the main house and pool area, and resplendent villas to allow for private time. We saw capuchin monkeys (and heard howlers), agoutis, coati, scarlet macaws, toucans, crested caracara, iguanas and a masked treefrog. The property is up a paved drive from the highway and has secure gates, and there is a safe in each villa. The main house has a professional quality kitchen and we engaged a wonderful chef (Paige Merritt) to cook for us on two days of our week at Punta Gabriela. Jesse, who co-owns the property with his wife Karen, would occasionally check on us when we were hanging out at the main house, and I really enjoyed my conversations with him. Jesse and Karen are originally from south Florida, but have lived in Costa Rica for years, so they know the region and the culture well, and are happy to share local knowledge with guests. The shops, restaurants and grocery store of Dominical are a five minute drive from the property, and there is a four wheel drive 11 seat Mercedes passenger van available to take your group wherever they want to go (fee for longer trips). Part of our group went on an excellent nocturnal wildlife tour focusing on reptiles and amphibians (santaluciafalls.com) a couple of nights into our trip, and I lost my cell phone on the drive back to PG (it apparently fell out of my pocket when I got out of our vehicle to get a better look at a cat-eyed snake crossing the road). The tour guides from Santa Lucia Falls, Humberto and Enrique, put out the word on their local online chat group and one of their family members learned a construction worker had found it. Humberto got his # and arranged for us to meet him in Uvita on the morning we were flying out; but, we had already returned our rental SUV. Jesse didn’t hesitate to drop everything and drive me to Uvita in his personal vehicle, and even dropped Humberto’s daughters off at school while Humberto and I waited for the construction worker to arrive. And, I got my phone back! What a trip! Sublime.

This place is absolutely incredible! Punta Gabriela has unbelievable breathtaking views from anywhere on the property at any time of the day. This place was more than I had ever expected. Its the perfect mix of luxury with the jungle in your front yard and the ocean out back. In the mornings if you wake up early you can hear the howler monkeys in the distance as well as the waves crashing on the beach and you can watch it all from the cool helicopter pad he has at the top of the penthouse villa (so cool!). The highlight of my trip was the side by side tour that they provide. They have awesome 4×4 off road tanks that can get you through any terrain and i had a blast. I definitely wont forget that experience. Aside from all of that even the staff was very kind and friendly and always willing to help, not to mention the place was spotless everywhere you went. The owner even gave me and my dad a personal tour of his new “hideout” of an incredible treehouse he built a few hundred feet up the mountain on the property. This was an overall fantastic experience and I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommended and wish i could give 10 stars. We will be back. Pura Vida

We stayed for a week from 6/27-7/3. We had a group of 7. Five kids aged 5-17 and two adults. Everyone had the best time. The views are breathtaking. Even children said so. That’s saying something! The villas were beautiful, comfortable, and so clean. We had more than enough room for everyone. The staff is top tier. So friendly and so helpful. We had a chef for breakfast and a few dinners. He made us the best meals of the trip. I can’t say enough good things about this place. Jesse made sure we were taken care of and answered any and all questions we had. He helped with transportation and everything. If you are going to Costa Rica, this is THE place to stay. Warning: you will miss them when you leave. They felt like family.

Hey everyone! My family and I recently stayed at Punta Gabriela for my high school graduation trip. This trip was nothing short of exceptional, and the best vacation I have ever been on. From the moment we arrived, Jesse and Karen were very warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home and helping us with our luggage. Punta Gabriela is absolutely stunning, surrounded by lush tropical jungle and insane views of the Pacific Ocean, providing a breathtaking and serene atmosphere.

We had the luxury of staying in the Penthouse of the main building. It was beautiful, luxurious, and meticulously clean, with every detail attended to. Our room exceeded our expectations, especially by having an outside shower that overlooks the beautiful ocean view. Punta Gabriela offers a variety of activities to suit all interests. Whether you’re looking to relax by the pool or explore the surrounding areas, there’s something for everyone. My family spent some days by the pool, as well as some days exploring the surrounding towns on side-by-side tours, where we visited

many different waterfalls and a coffee plantation.

Dining at Punta Gabriela was spectacular. There is an option to bring in Punta Gabriela’s private chef’s and I would most definitely recommend doing that. If doing so make sure to ask for the Tres Leches for dessert, I usually do not like it but that was the best dessert I have ever had.

Every staff member we encountered was friendly and attentive, ensuring that we had everything we needed throughout our stay.

Overall, our experience at Punta Gabriela was unforgettable. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway. We can’t wait to return!

Our children invited us to join them and our granddaughters at the Punta Gabriela. I know I will never be able to express the magnificent experience we had. The Punta Gabriela is a true paradise. The villas are all beautiful and you can experience an ocean view from each villa. We woke up every day to that magnificent view, monkeys waving at us from the trees, iguanas that would love to visit and toucans that flew above our balcony every morning. The landscape was absolutely magnificent, birds of paradise, aloe plants, gorgeous ferns and the lists goes on and on. The property is maintained with love and we definitely noticed. The children played in the pool, rain or shine, whenever we weren’t out on our magnificent adventures.

We were guests when we arrived but quickly became friends to Jessie and Karen, the property owners very quickly. You can see the love and passion they put into building a gorgeous paradise and we were blessed and thankful they shared it with us.

Jesse made sure any and every thing was available to us. The unlimited chauffeured rides to the beaches, shopping, restaurants, parks, etc. Andre and Minor were so patient waiting for and watching over us at each location. We felt safe and they quickly became like family to us and our grandchildren.

The villas were immaculate and remained that way thanks to the amazing housekeeping staff.

We had Chef Marcella and her staff cook the majority of our meals. Every meal was delicious and authentic Costa Rican, which is what we requested. But she was very conscientious of the children’s pallet and adjusted their meals so they were also very happy. Her staff was with us all day Father’s Day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner and the dads were not disappointed.

The ladies had massages courtesy of Kirk, who is amazing and the men had massages courtesy of Marcella. Yes, she is an amazing cook and massage therapist.

If you are planning a trip to Costa Rick we can’t recommend Punta Gabriela enough. They exceeded our expectations and if we ever return to Costa Rica, we will be staying with our new wonderful friends!!!

Thank you Jesse, Karen, and all staff members who made our stay one we will remember for a lifetime!! Thank you for building a gorgeous paradise and sharing it with us.

We stayed for 10 days and our hearts were so heavy to have to leave. We felt we were leaving family behind. We already miss them terribly.

Pura Vida,

Gina and Chris LeGate

Marietta, GA

This vacation was one of the beast I have had. From the moment we arrived at the airport we were met by the driver who was very professional. Upon arrival we were met by Jesse and Karen and their staff. Every villa had such a magnificent view. The beautiful foliage and flowering trees were so vibrant and beautiful. Our meals were always served on time and oh so delicious and healthy. We road up a mountain on a side by side to a fabulous waterfall. The ride was exhilarating. The water was so refreshing after we had to hike at a certain point to get to the waterfall. They recently built a treehouse. Noting I could have ever imagined. The hike to the treehouse was challenging but well worth it. We also did a paraglide excursion which was also up on the mountain top. Jesse and Karen are gracious hosts and made us feel very welcome. We fell in love with their wonderful friendly dogs too. Overall this was a wonderful vacation and would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is either looking for adventure or relaxation.

Jayne and I went to visit our friends and met some new friends in Costa Rica. We were there almost a week and Jesse and K@aren owners of PUNTA GABRIELA showed us a great time. The resort is in Dominical right on the beach in the middle of the jungle. There are 5 beautifully decorated villas on the property along with a huge 3 story home and awesome pool right in the middle of the property. Villa one has a private pool with built in spa overlookkibg the ocean . They just finished adding a really cool 1800 sq ft TREEHOUSE above the main residences that is really awesome at sunset.

Sunsets there are like no other place we’ve been too. We used the side by sides to explore the Pacific side of the Country, venturing up to the waterfalls for the day then paragliding the next day off a high cliff overlooking the ocean. They supplied an excellent gourmet chef for us and the food was like a 6 star resort. This place is luxury in the jungle. Punta Gabriela is on Instagram and trip advisor if you’d like more information. We’re going back in June for another week of fun and sun.

Special thank you to Jesse and Karen for opening up your place to us!!! In Costa Rica you’re normally in bed by 9 then up again at 6 to start your day .

The place is spectacular!! So peaceful and beautiful. Neco’s meals made me want to eat all my meals at his table. Jessie and Karen make you feel so welcome. We went paragliding and visited hugh waterfalls among other things. Looking at the ocean and beaches lulls you into such a relaxed state. Highly recommend.

From the moment we arrived, to our departure, this place was incredibly relaxing. Great hosts Jesse & Karen made our stay perfect. From adventures to waterfalls, paragliding, to mention a couple. The food was was deliciously created by Chef Niko, directly from Greece. Everything prepared fresh on every meal. The accommodations were perfectly thought out in decor, function and wonderful ocean views from every room. The perfect balanced vacation. The staff is friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great time. We will be back.

Where to begin! My wife and I recently had the wonderful opportunity to spend some time with friends in Dominical, and we could not be happier with our decision to stay with Jessie, Karen, Niko, Carina, and the whole team at Punta Gabriela. Everyone was so kind, helpful and super inviting. I highly recommend this resort for your next stay in Costa Rica. The location, the amenities, the food and hospitality were all top notch. We will definitely be back!

Punta Gabriela was the perfect getaway with friends. The property and pool are well maintained and the view is spectacular!!! House Manager Carena was extremely hospitable and Chef Niko’s breakfasts and dinners were out of this world. The small town of Dominical is close by, as well as some nice beach areas. I highly recommend Punta Gabriela for you and your friends or family!

Just spent an amazing week here with friends making the best memories! Comfortable clean and so convenient. Jesse and Karen are so inviting and make everything accessible that you need! We were in Villa 3 and had amazing views waking up to the ocean and sounds of the birds and waves. The food was delicious as well! Love it- pure piece of paradise!!! Highly recommend and we will be back for sure!

The owner and staff are awesome. The chief is from Greece. The food is amazing. The pool, the villa, and the facility is amazing. The views are gorgeous. Jessie has a ton of great adventures if you would like or you can just sit at the house and chill. Thank you Jessie and staff.

This is by far been my most favorite place to vacation in Costa Rica, for that matter, almost anywhere I’ve been so far. Jesse and Karen Have an absolutely beautiful piece of paradise. The Villas are super spacious, clean and comfortable! The views are spectacular. We had Five couples in our group and Nobody had any complaints for the entire week we were there. Jesse, Karen, Karina and Nikos Quickly became like family to us. Jesse goes above and beyond for his guests helping arrange or provide transportation, excursions, onsite messages , food requests etc. He thinks of everything! Definitely will be back!

I could go on forever about my perfect trip to Punta Gabriela. It was absolutely my favorite vacation ever, and we can not wait to go back and take our kids. I have never felt to safe, comfortable and at home on a trip before. Besides that this house is gorgeous, comfortable and spotless. The staff and owners felt like family by the end and we were sad to leave. Jesse Karen and their staff are wonderful. Jesse takes care of you every step of way, as if you were old friends. It’s wonderful and not something you get anywhere else. I loved every second of this experience. You can not go wrong if you stay at Punta Gabriela!

Definitely in for an adventure and great experiences! Never a dull moment and always something more exciting and unique to do and see.

Pura Vida 🙂

beautiful villas and amazing tour guides . the view from our villa was spectacular!

We had a one of a kind experience. We stayed in Villa 1 and it was magical!! The pool is wonderful, and the beach views are stunning. Jesse and Karen are very friendly and helpful with great amenities and thoughtful touches to make your time there special. Best vacation ever.

Punta Gabriela is real life paradise! From the moment we arrived, I felt like I was in ultimate luxury surrounded by beautiful nature and spectacular views from our villa! The owners of the resort made us feel so at home, felt like I was staying with family! They even took us on fun excursions to see the spectacular waterfalls which truly made our trip so memorable.

This is a slice of heaven like no other resort.

It’s absolutely breathtaking, tranquil, lush exotic surroundings, friendly warm host make you feel at home. Wild life, stunning pacific coastal views of the mountains and ocean waves crashing on the shore. You will fall in love with Punta Gabriela.

From the second we landed and boarded the helicopter to the resort – we knew we were going to have the most amazing time! Karen and Jesse were amazing and unbelievable hosts. Our villa was beautifully designed, immaculate, pristine, comfortable, beautiful, and spotless! We were well taken care of and had use of everything we needed. We went on an ATV excursion with Jesse and Karen to a beautiful waterfall, went to a coffee grower in the hills, dined at delicious restaurants, had yummy tacos in Dominican, and the list goes on and on. I highly recommend Punta Gabriela to anyone who wants the perfect get away in a beautiful setting hosted by a great couple who will do anything to make your stay enjoyable and memorable! We can’t wait to go back!!!

Pleasantly surprised and worth the adventure if you looking to recharge your battery.

Truly amazing – if you want to reconnect with your soul in the middle of a jungle paradise and get back to nature this is the place to go.

Location is absolutely perfect – it’s mere seconds to the beach with nature all around you.

If you’re stressed out I can’t say enough about how this place helps you to reconnect.

Accommodations are five star the food is amazing and the staff very accommodating.

Find yourself again at the Villas at Punta Gabriela. I will be back!!!

I spent 5 days in this serene ocean/jungle playground. The grounds are pristine and stunningly beautiful. The small local area of Dominical is only minutes away and has many small family style eateries, crafts and to my surprise a great microbrewery and all at extremely reasonable prices. On the days we wanted to just sit by the pool and chill the chef located on the grounds cooked us local Costa Rican entree’s. You cant beat the weather.

I was very surprised by the selection of healthy food choices including gluten free, holistic products and services all available onsite or within minutes.

I live in Florida Keys and I would take the Costa Rica weather anyday. Its warm but not oppressive, the lack of pesky mosquito’s was also a surprise. I came home with no bites. I want to study up on why there are no mosquito’s. Several nights we sat on the veranda smoking cuban cigars and sipping Port.

From the pool we watched monkeys, parrots, iquanas, toucans it was great.

This is NOT a hotel with lots of noise and people action. It is a ZEN experience with a touch of home. I made new friends and was converted to Costa Rica lifestyle.

Many thanks to Jesse and Karen the owners for a wonderful experience. “I’ll be back”

Great choice to stay at Punta Gabriela. Our family (3 generations) all loved the entire experience. Owner and team insure all your needs are met.

My family has been all over the world and Punta Gabriella ranks at the top of the list! We loved the accomidations and had so many great adventures in the Dominical and Manuel Antonio areas. Karen and Jesse treated us like royalty and their staff is amazing. We can wait to get back and spend more time there.

The food is amazing, the people are amazing, the service is amazing and there was nothing bad about this place besides bugs in the pool

Jesse and his team at Punta Gabriela are wonderful. The resort itself is kept extremely clean, it has amazing views of the coastline and surrounding jungle, and many toys to use and take around town which is helpful. My family and I stayed the entire week and rented out all villas. Jesse was extremely helpful in setting up massages, excursions, reservations, and anything else we needed! We will definitely be back.

Punta Gabriela is an amazing place to visit. They go above and beyond your expectations. The service, food, the whole place is outstanding. The views are beautiful. The villas and whole place is breath taking. The sound of the ocean relaxing. You leave with a great time , great memories and make great friends they are so friendly, fun , and very accommodating. You will def want to return. Thank you for such a great vacation for our 30th year anniversary with our family and friends we will always remember and all the beautiful pictures and videos we captured at Punta Gabriela 🥰 .

Came here for my wife’s birthday and would have to say it was one of our best vacations ever. The staff made our stay truly memorable and treated us like family . The views, food, and hospitality can not be beat. Would recommend Punta Gabriela to anyone looking to capture the experience of a special get away.

We had the best week at Punta Gabriela! The resort was stunning, the team was amazing, the food was on point, and I can’t wait to go back. There was so much to do in the area and the PG staff took care of making all arrangements. We had nearly all meals prepared by the incredible chef. Jesse and Karen are so welcoming and made our stay phenomenal. Can’t wait to go back!

What a magical place! We traveled with 3 couples and had the place to ourselves for one unforgettable week. As soon as we arrived, we felt like family. Activities were arranged for us upon arrival, to include zip lining, fishing, waterfall tour and yacht rental. We even had an on property massage! The chef cooked breakfast and dinner for us daily and every meal was incredible. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool, spectacular views, gorgeous sunsets and just enjoying the peace of paradise. The villas were very spacious and comfortable. A magnificent view anywhere on the property. Jesse, Karen, German, Karina and team were outstanding hosts. I cannot recommend Punta Gabriela enough.

Me and my husband came here 7 years ago, it was incredible then and we finally came back, this time with two kids and it was just as amazing! The experience is like a top-of-the-line bed and breakfast, with delicious, homemade meals made by their private chef German every morning and evening. We enjoyed interacting with the owners and staff helped us book activities to see the waterfalls. My husband and I were able to easily book a babysitter that was highly recommended and get out one day without the kids. We rented one of their 4×4 vehicles and explored the area on our own which was so much fun! Overall a wonderful experience, highly recommended.

We stayed at Punta Gabriela for one week with our family for spring break. The grounds were beautiful and well kept and the pools were crystal clear. The views could not be beat. The staff was friendly and attentive and their on staff chef, German prepared incredible meals throughout our stay. You can tell Jesse and Karen take pride in Punta Gabriela and were amazing hosts. They were very helpful with fun activities for the whole family and really made us feel at home. Can’t wait to plan our next trip back soon!

Our week long visit to Punta Gabriela exceeded all expectations! Karen, Jesse and their crew made us feel like family. Everything was exceptional starting with villas and the views from the property, the delicious meals, the beach just down hill, to the tours they set up for us. If you are looking for a place to have a getaway in style, this is the place. We can’t wait for our next trip to visit with the folks at Punta Gabriela.

Just spent a week at Punta Gabriela with my family, including a 4 year old and a 2 year old. We had an amazing time! Jesse and Karen and their team were incredibly helpful. They helped us book fun things to do and the kids didn’t want to leave! The chef prepared delicious meals, and all of the staff were incredible. 10/10 would stay again, and when we come back to Costa Rica, we will stay here again.

Punta Gabriela is a gem! From the moment I arrived after the Envision festival wanting to relax and absorb the beauty of Costa Rica, Jesse, Karen and their team went above and beyond to enhance the experience. From the stunning location, to the way any vacation experience was an ask away, everything was top-notch. So much, that when there was a mixup at the local airport connecting me to SJO, Jesse had the helicopter pick me up with no up charge! Five stars is an understatement.

We spent a full week at Punta Gabriela over the Christmas and New Year holiday and I can’t say enough about what an incredible trip it was. The property, the hosts and the staff were some of the best I have come across in my travels. No ask was too big or too small to accommodate and the adventures we booked through them were top notch! Will definitely plan to return to Punta Gabriela if we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to.

The property is beautiful. Great ocean views and the suites are luxurious. German the chef and manager was the best. Great food every day.

Jesse and Karen were welcoming and made the stay feel like you were at home.

Would love to come back again some time.

So grateful to have experienced the pristine magic that Punta Gabriela has to offer and I will spend countless words convincing people to experience it in their lifetime. I cannot imagine a better way to absorb the essence of pura vida than through the lens of this magical jungle paradise.

Every detail of the stay & property was oozing with love and intention that immediately opens the heartspace and changes you as a person. The nature. The views. The flowers. The food. The fluffy pillows. The furry friends. The warm smiles and pure hearts. Every detail is set to provide the most loving and pure experience imaginable, and they will put every effort in to help cultivate your dream vacation, whatever you want that to look like.

I truly cannot express my gratitude for every member of the Punta Gabriela family in enriching and being a part of our experience, I feel like I left Costa Rica with family and I’m already longing for my next visit. I cannot wait to see this beautiful corner of Earth and beautiful people again. Thank you, thank you, thank you Punta Gabriela familia. Mucho amor ❤️

We have traveled to a lot of beautiful places in the world, but this place is definitely a small piece of heaven. Jessie and his staff make you feel like family. We used every room on this property with family ages 5-75 and everyone was amazed by the views, food, rooms and service. Just an overall amazing experience. Pictures don’t do it justice – you have to go! Truly a magical place. 5 star accommodations and service.

Dominical is the cutest hippy town in the Manual Antonio area. The Punta Gabriela is just 3min from Dominical which has just about everything; grocery store, yoga, surfing, souvenir shopping, brewery, and helado.

Punta Gabriela is ultimate living on the cliff overlooking the ocean. The staff took amazing care of us, and the little niños we had with us. The kids will remember this as the time of their lives. We went out on a boat, arranged by Punta Gabriela, ATV from the Villas, and ziplined. Every day, German made breakfast for the entire family working around dietary restrictions and preferences. They did all the shopping, even for snacks and other drinks & alcohol that we wanted during our stay. We stayed over NYE and Jesse, Minor, and staff arranged an amazing fireworks display from the helipad. I’ll say there wasn’t a request or ask that anyone had that the staff wasn’t already ahead of and already addressed. After renting the entire place for our extended family, we’re looking forward to returning with the just the 4 of our immediate family to enjoy again. Loved it and couldn’t be happier.

This was my third trip to Costa Rica and because of Jessie and Karen at Punta Gabriella, I won’t stay anywhere else.

As a retired five star hotelier, I have very high expectations when traveling. Punta Gabriella has always provided a first class experience.

Take your friends, family or coworkers… it’s so easy when you have Jessie n Karen handling everything from airport transfers to amazing excursions to five star dining!

Just book your flight and go!

Absolute lovely stay at Punta Gabriela. Great views, awesome staff and Jesse / Karen / Karena super helpful in all requests we had.

We have just returned from our stay at Punta Gabriela and we already miss it. There is something really special about being so high up in the mountains overlooking the ocean amongst all of the nature on the property. Considering a blend of hospitality, location, amenities, and adventure options this is a sure win for your group or family.

Starting with the staff on site, as this is what will make your stay here more beneficial, you are taken care of. They brought our bags down to our villa, they cooked as many delicious meals as we asked for, they had the property in immaculate condition, and they made us feel like we are at a 5-star resort. The hosts on the property are Karen and Jesse and they for sure will go out of their way to guarantee you have the best time. The leader of the staff is definitely the Chef German but he was aided by Rider and several others on site to make it a fully complete experience. Before arrival, Jesse was easy to communicate with to start planning and asking questions. During the stay, they were both very hands on and extremely helpful to ensuring we had the best time.

The rooms were so cool. Essentially, they were villas for each couple or family. This worked out great as we could spend time with our group but had the option to get away with some private space which typically isn’t the case in a short-term rental. The rooms were all outfitted with very comfortable bedding, hot showers, working toilets, and great air conditioners!! Very comfortable and cozy overall. Our group had 14 people and there was enough room for a few more.

On our trip, the hosts helped us arrange many adventures and thrills. While at Punta Gabriela we were able to use the ATV trucks, the huge pool, hot tub, ping pong table, ring game, cable tv for the thanksgiving football games. Oh yes, they actually cooked us a real thanksgiving dinner which was totally over the top. Also, the hosts were able to help secure our adventure guide who took us on the ATV tour along with some extreme waterfalls to explore. We also zip lined, river rafted, did a monkey tour, and saw the whale tail in a natural reserve.

Bottom Line: If you are going to Costa Rica, stay here!!

Hey Jesse,

Just wanted to drop you a quick note thanking you, Karen and your entire team for being such welcoming and gracious hosts. Your property is amazing, as is the country you live in. PG was an incredible home base for us and the girls enjoyed every bit of it, which is what it’s all about. One of my goals is to have a place in CR one day, and this trip continued to reinforce that desire.

Thanks again for everything. We really appreciate you all going above and beyond for us and sharing your lovely property (and jungle animals / insects / reptiles) with us. Herman and minor, and the supporting staff, were allstars and a pleasure to be around.

Will come see you again sometime in the near future.

Cheers!

Andy

Punta Gabriela was an amazing place to stay, and we will definitely return. My two granddaughters, age 8 and 11, were with us and there were plenty of things to do to entertain them….waterfall hikes, zip lining and swimming at the beach and on the property. The chef made us many meals, mostly breakfast and dinner, and they were all outstanding. The rest of the staff was helpful and friendly…it was like staying with family!! Definitely one of the top vacations I have taken!

This was my second stay at Punta Gabriella and the best word to describes this place is absolutely SURREAL. This resort is so spectacular, it is both beautiful, calm and tranquil, with a tantalizing yet cool vibe. It’s meticulously design and absolutely breath taken views of the Pacific Ocean and jungle, along with exotic animals seen at various time willmake you never want to leave the property. The people who own it and the staff there are wonderful, you feel at home and very comfortable. They are very warm, accommodating and friendly. This is a very unique resort and experience. I feel like it’s the best combination of the mediterranean islands and the tropics of the Exumas/Bahama.

Most unique way to visit Costa Rica!!!!

I had the best stay at Punta Gabriela! It was my first time in Costa Rica but the owners really made me feel at home. Not only are the views absolutely breathtaking but the vibe of the entire resort is what I imagine heaven to be like! I will definitely be coming back in the future this resort is my new found happy place.

The difference between this place and all others is that you are not left to fend for yourself! Jesse and his wife Karen are close by and will help you with anything you need, from a ride into town to arranging any trips you want. He really knows the people and that helps with getting the best deals and good quality excursions. For example, you can take a guided quad ride to the highest waterfall in Costa Rica, but instead Jesse has side by side razors and a private guide. This allowed us to go at our own pace. There is a staff of 4 people and they are all wonderful, they will cook your breakfast, we supplied the food. We utilized the cooks he has come in 5 of the 7 nights because it was both convenient and we have a 16 month old with us and the restaurants are not that fast. We hated to leave as much for the beauty of the place as the people we met. Highly recommend Punta Gabriela

We took a group of senior staff here for a week. The separate villas combined with the big common areas were absolutely perfect; the owners and staff were attentive, helpful and just great people. We loved every minute of it.

Punta Gabriela is an incredible property!! We had so much fun at PG, from the gorgeous villa’s…. all of them, to the wonderful views from the property and the owners Karen & Jesse! We awoke to the waves, tropical wildlife, fresh coffee & breakfast with the amazing Karena……..and truly the maker of the BEST Guacamole we have all ever had! Cocktails in the pool, not to mention our private pool and hammock chair in Villa 1. We brought our kids too, everyone had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed all the local activities, food, and the towns of Dominical and Quepos. NOT a bad Villa on property, you truly feel like you have your own slice of paradise!!

Hands down this location provides luxury accommodations, the views are spectacular, the hosts Jessie and Karen and their staff are happy to make Punta Gabriela your ultimate vacation stay.

This place is unreal gorgeous! The pictures don’t do it justice. Each villa is large and comfortable with all the best amenities. The grounds are meticulously kept and absolutely beautiful. Hosts are great and will hook you up with anything you need from chefs to excursions, restaurants etc etc.

Punta Gabriela is one of the most picturesque properties that I’ve experienced anywhere in the world. The separate villas provide the perfect amount of privacy and the common areas (pool, kitchen, bar) were the perfect gathering for large groups. It provided the ideal balance. The location is ideal in that you have outstanding views of the lush rainforest AND the ocean while also being close to town. This property is one of a kind.

The house and location were absolutely beautiful! Fabulous and friendly staff there to help with anything you need!

Would highly recommend a vacation here and looking forward to going back in the future!

This place is absolutely amazing! The views are incredible and you won’t find better service anywhere! The food is amazing as well! I would highly recommend this place!!!

This is a great place to get a away with a group of friends. It is a little piece of heaven.

It is really hard to describe just how wonderful Punta Gabriela is. The views from all over the property are amazing. Each villa feels like its own private getaway. Jesse, Karen and Carina are the most generous hosts you will ever come across. They made sure we were always taken care of, wether it be on the property, or running around with all our daily excursions. I can not wait to come back year after year.

Starting out with a bang !!! We landed on the penthouse rooftop Heli-pad in a private helicopter and it kept getting better. Amazing views, privacy, comfort while super close to beach, stores, excursions and more!!! The villas are amazing.

Looking forward to coming back often.

This place was fantastic!! I loved the open, social vibe with the community kitchen, deck, and pool area. But we also had our beautiful private villas when we wanted our own space. The best part was taking a helicopter flight from the top of the house. Unreal!!

What a beautiful surprise. I almost cancelled my Costa Rica trip and I’m so happy I didn’t. Punta Gabriela is a one of a kind paradise. The property is very well maintained and so many things to highlight. I really enjoyed making my meals in their commercial grade kitchen, waking up to gorgeous views (I stayed at their penthouse suite) and being in Dominical (very cute town, close to. some cute. bars. +good waves to surf!!). Jesse and Karen are also the best hosts!!! Really made the stay memorable and special. & everyone at PG are all very welcoming and made me feel like it’s home away from home! Everything was beyond expectation from the moment I stepped foot there. I can’t wait to return and this was really one to remember!

PS – literally was tearing up as I leaving cuz I just had such a wonderful time!!