The Gaia Hotel and Spa

What The Gaia Hotel and Spa does

The Gaia Hotel and Spa is a privately operated boutique hotel property located at 4125 Riverside Place in Anderson, California, on the banks of the Sacramento River. Founded in 2008 per firmographic records, the property is independently operated but branded under Choice Hotels International's Ascend Hotel Collection, giving it access to the Choice Privileges loyalty program and the national Choice Hotels booking platform. The property holds LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council — described as Northern California's first and only such property — and incorporates sustainability infrastructure including solar paneling, eco-friendly bathrooms, and energy-efficient amenities. Physical inventory includes five room categories ranging from 356 sq. ft. Deluxe Kings to an 845 sq. ft. Deluxe King Suite, plus a Deluxe Bungalow with private patio on the Sacramento River, organized within three pod-like structures with access to open atriums. The property is pet-friendly and offers curated access to local fishing, riverfront trails, and hiking.

The business operates four integrated revenue streams: overnight accommodations (unit-priced per room per night across tiers), the on-site Woodside Grill restaurant (full-service F&B plus weekend brunch and private dining), Living Waters Spa (holistic and organic-ingredient treatments), and an events vertical encompassing corporate meetings and weddings. Events utilize 9,000+ sq. ft. of flexible space including the 4,462 sq. ft. Himalaya Ballroom (capacity up to 300), the outdoor Wedding Garden, and smaller rooms for up to 80 guests, supported by four-tier catering packages (Radiant, Emerald, Princess, Marquis) and dedicated wedding/event specialists. Ancillary services are distributed through third-party platforms — OpenTable for restaurant reservations, Vagaro for spa appointments, and Yiftee for gift cards — extending reach beyond in-house guests.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, primarily targeting leisure and nature-focused travelers (including pet owners), couples and families seeking wedding and celebration venues, and corporate meeting and event planners. Distribution relies on the property's own website, the Choice Hotels national platform, social media for top-of-funnel discovery, and local attractions content marketing. No proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or AI/ML capability is described; technology is limited to the third-party booking and gifting integrations noted above.

Name

The Gaia Hotel and Spa

Legal name

Gaia Hotel & Spa Redding, Ascend Hotel Collection

Website

https://gaiahotelspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Gaia Hotel and Spa is a LEED Silver Certified boutique hotel on the Sacramento River in Anderson, California, offering upscale rooms, an on-site restaurant and spa, and event venues for weddings and corporate meetings, operating under Choice Hotels' Ascend Hotel Collection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel & Spa Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Spas & Spa Resorts (HSALAFAC), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Spa wellness services
• Wedding event venues
• Boutique hospitality
• Corporate meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Overnight stays in various room categories (Deluxe King, Deluxe Double Queen, Deluxe Lagoon View, Deluxe Bungalow with Patio, Deluxe King Suite). Rooms are priced at different tiers, with Choice Privileges members eligible for member rates. Revenue is generated per room per night.
2. Food and Beverage (Woodside Grill): On-site restaurant serving globally-inspired dishes, regionally-inspired cuisine, steaks, seafood, handpicked regional wines, and desserts. Operating Sunday–Thursday 6:30am–9pm and Friday–Saturday 6:30am–10pm. Offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays 10am–2pm. Additional revenue from private dining events.
3. Spa Services (Living Waters Spa): Holistic therapies and treatments infused with organic ingredients. Revenue generated per treatment session. Gift cards available for purchase.
4. Events and Weddings: Rental of event venues including the Himalaya Ballroom, Wedding Garden, Lassen Room, Shasta Room, and Mt. Shasta. Includes catering packages (Radiant, Emerald, Princess, Marquis), bar services, setup/cleanup, and dedicated wedding specialists. Venue packages cover appetizers, entrees, side options, and dessert.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Gaia Hotel and Spa is a LEED Silver Certified boutique hotel property on the Sacramento River in Anderson, California, offering overnight accommodations in five room categories, on-site dining at the Woodside Grill restaurant, holistic spa treatments at Living Waters Spa, and full-service wedding and corporate event venues totaling over 9,000 sq. ft. The property operates within the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels franchise, providing nature-connected hospitality with pet-friendly amenities, sustainable building practices, and integrated loyalty program access.

Product overview

The Gaia Hotel and Spa is a LEED Silver Certified resort property in Anderson, California, operating as part of the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels. The property offers a unified hospitality experience combining upscale hotel accommodations (including Deluxe rooms, Bungalows, and King Suites) with multiple on-site amenities and services: the Woodside Grill restaurant for dining, Living Waters Spa for wellness treatments, and extensive event venues for weddings and corporate meetings. The property is pet-friendly and features sustainable practices including solar paneling and eco-friendly amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woodside Grill: On-site restaurant offering globally-inspired dishes, regionally-sourced wines, and American fare in a rustic yet elevated setting.
• Living Waters Spa

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodations
• Woodside Grill Restaurant On-site restaurant serving globally-inspired dishes, handpicked regional wines, steaks, seafood, and desserts. Open Sunday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm and Friday-Saturday 6:30am-10pm, with weekend brunch 10am-2pm. Also accommodates private dining events.
• Living Waters Spa Full-service spa offering holistic therapies, massages, and wellness treatments infused with organic ingredients designed for restoration and relaxation. Available to both hotel guests and day visitors, with online booking via Vagaro and gift cards available for purchase.
• Wedding Services Full-service wedding venue and planning offering multiple indoor and outdoor venues (Himalaya Ballroom, Wedding Garden, Mt. Shasta, Shasta Room), four catering package tiers (Radiant, Emerald, Princess, Marquis), bar services, setup/cleanup, and dedicated wedding specialists for ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinners, and bridal party accommodations.
• Meetings & Events Corporate meeting and event venue offerings including the Lassen Room (boardroom style, up to 25 guests), the Shasta Room (up to 80 guests), and the Himalaya Ballroom (up to 300 guests), with on-property catering and professional event coordination for corporate meetings, training sessions, and team retreats.
• Attractions & Local Experiences Concierge Concierge-style curated recommendations and information service for local activities near Redding, California, including fishing, hiking, mountain lakes, outdoor sanctuaries, and cultural attractions.
• Choice Privileges Loyalty Stays Overnight hotel accommodations bookable through the Choice Privileges loyalty program with member-only rates, reward earning on stays, and lowest price guarantee on direct bookings via the Choice Hotels platform.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Choice Hotels / Ascend Hotel CollectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGaia Hotel & Spa is a member of the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels, a membership-based network of boutique and upscale independent hotels. This partnership provides access to the Choice Privileges loyalty program, centralized booking infrastructure through Choice Hotels' website, member rate distribution, and brand affiliation with the Choice Hotels brand. The property's website Book Now links directly to Choice Hotels' rate page.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Lodge at Tiburon: Boutique Northern California hotel in Tiburon with waterfront setting, event space, and on-site dining. Comparable to Gaia as a nature-connected upscale property combining rooms, F&B, and event hosting in a regional California market.
• Carter House Inns: Three-property boutique inn collection in Eureka, CA, with on-site restaurant (Phat Thai), spa services, and event hosting. Comparable to Gaia as a Northern California independent boutique operation combining accommodations, dining, and group/event capabilities.
• Hotel Healdsburg: Upscale boutique hotel in Healdsburg, CA (Sonoma Wine Country) with on-site restaurant, spa services, and event capabilities. Comparable to Gaia in upscale positioning, integrated amenities (rooms, dining, spa, events), and California destination leisure focus.
• Hotel Drisco: Historic boutique hotel in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. Comparable to Gaia as an independent upscale California property focused on personalized service, design-forward accommodations, and event hosting for leisure and small-group stays.
• Farmhouse Inn: Upscale boutique resort in Forestville (Sonoma County) with on-site Michelin-recognized dining, spa services, and wedding/event capabilities. Comparable to Gaia in scale, multi-revenue mix (rooms/F&B/spa/events), and California regional destination positioning.
• Bodega Bay Lodge: Four Diamond coastal resort in Bodega Bay, CA, with spa, on-site dining, and wedding venues. Directly comparable to Gaia as a nature-set Northern California property offering integrated rooms, F&B, spa, and event services.
• The Stanford Inn by the Sea: Eco-certified boutique resort in Mendocino, CA, and one of the few LEED Platinum properties in California. Directly comparable to Gaia as a nature-immersive, sustainability-led upscale inn with on-site dining and spa offerings in a regional Northern California location.
• The Inn at Newport Ranch: Luxury ranch resort on the Mendocino coast with on-site dining, spa, and wedding/event venues. Comparable to Gaia in nature-immersive Northern California positioning, integrated amenities across rooms/F&B/spa/events, and wedding/event-driven revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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