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Vista Drake Lodge

3.0 star property
Fun in the sand, near Drake Bay Beach
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Exterior
Casita Cecropia vista al Bosque | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Habitacion Triple Sin Vista | Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
150 metros este de la Escuela Drake, 75 este del Telefono Publico, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 50603
  • Osa Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Playa Colorada
    3 min walk
  • School & Soccer Field
    3 min walk
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    32 min drive

Room options

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Villa Cecropia Vista al Bosque

Villa Cecropia Vista al Bosque

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Casita Cecropia vista al Bosque

Casita Cecropia vista al Bosque

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Washing machine
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Habitacion Triple Sin Vista

Habitacion Triple Sin Vista

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Mixer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow Ecologico con Vista al Mar | Balcony

Bungalow Ecologico con Vista al Mar

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Mixer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 48 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Drake Bay

At Vista Drake Lodge, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Drake Bay Beach and 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Corcovado National Park. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .Enjoy access to a safari and a ropes course. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Drake Bay hotel include Osa Peninsula and Playa Colorada.

What's nearby

  • Playa Colorada - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • School & Soccer Field - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cocalito - 32 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Choza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪RestauranteDelicias Bahía Drake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Vista Drake Lodge

Fun in the sand, near Drake Bay Beach
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Vista Drake Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Drake Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Vista Drake Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and portable fans. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Drake Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CRC 6,200 for adults and CRC 5,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Mixer
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 9:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately CRC 6200 for adults and from CRC 5000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 15 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 12 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Vista Drake
Vista Drake Lodge
Vista Drake Lodge Hotel
Vista Drake Lodge Drake Bay
Vista Drake Lodge Hotel Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Vista Drake Lodge?

Vista Drake Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Vista Drake Lodge?

Yep, Vista Drake Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Vista Drake Lodge?

Yep, Vista Drake Lodge is a short 4-minute walk from Drake Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking.

Does Vista Drake Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vista Drake Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Vista Drake Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Vista Drake Lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vista Drake Lodge?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM. Check-out time is 9 AM.

Are pets allowed at Vista Drake Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Vista Drake Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s funky but great to have both AC and a mosquito net. Basic washroom with a cold shower. Sometimes a bit noisy in the morning when all the atv’s and motorcycles start but that’s because the locals are up even earlier getting ready for the day’s tourist expeditions. Close to restaurants and the beach. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy, the reception area was right under our room and there were chinks of light coming through the floorboards as well into the next room. You could actually see into the next room The water shut off randomly but the AC was awesome. Pretty much what you would expect for under $50/night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Challis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Vista Drake
Staff was super helpful and friendly. Drinkable water was provided at no cost. We received an upgrade because a nicer cabin was available. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view over the Pacific.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote Slice of Paradise
Just back from a lovely stay at Vista Drake Lodge, Drake Bay. We stayed for 4 nights in a fabulous bungalow with a veranda overlooking the bay. This is a very special place and worth the effort to get to. Drake is a remote little town of back roads and is dusty and dirty with no jetty to jump onto when you get off the boat from Sierpe. However, you are essentially in the jungle surrounded by wildlife so embrace that style of adventure and enjoy it. Emilio is a great host and super helpful in organising tours for you. We highly recommend the Corcovado guided tour and Canò Island snorkelling whilst there, for food go to Claudios grill. There's no aircon but there is a hardly fan. Once you've done your tours jump in those hammocks on the balcony and chill. Only downside are the noise of the motorbikes up and down the street. Do yourself a favour and book into this rugged paradise. Ps take a torch!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A family-run cabin with personal attention!
Emilio was fantastic in helping us book all of our tours and to enjoy our stay in Bahia Drake! He even gave us his personal contact number and we were able to write him at any time with any doubts or questions. Just to let travelers know, Bahia Drake in general is a lot of hills with almost no accommodations directly on the beach, so please take that into account when deciding to go to the area and be aware that you may need to walk up/down hill. :) We really loved our stay in Bahia Drake with Vista Drake, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not friendly at all. Not friendly at all. Xxxxxxx
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great place to stay. Very clean and awesome staff. Walls a little thin but not problem. Was upgraded to a nicer room before I arrived. Emilio was the best and super helpful with tour help to Corcovado.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Drake Vista Lodge was very close to the beach where we were to catch an early boat. Owner friendly and helpful. They provided water and breakfast prior to our departure.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hosts and beautiful view
Not only was the view incredible and the beach only a couple of steps away, but Emilio and Alberto could not have been more friendly or helpful! Amazing tours and amazing company! Five stars!!

6/10 Okay

benjamin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK
This lodge is just OK. Drake Bay is not the sort of place to see luxury accommodation so expectations are lower, but I cant help feeling like there would have been better options for the money. The room was a little disappointing on first impressions and although we only stayed for a couple of nights considered looking at other accommodation whilst there. Service was ok. Two of the lads are great and are really helpful where as others don't speak. I wish I could say better things, but wont be rushing back here and would look elsewhere if we return to Drake.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good for the money. Nothing special.
Nice hotel if you know Spanish. Free breakfast is a big plus.

10/10 Excellent

cynthia, Bethlehem, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at Vista Drake Lodge
We had a very pleasant stay at Vista Drake. A woodsy little lodge, it was our favorite lodge out of all the places we stayed. The staff and owner very knowledgable about the area and tours etc. Our room was cozy and clean with comfortable beds. The only negative thing is that you could hear through walls, floors etc very clearly so it could be quite noisy at times but everything was always quiet during night and we slept well. There are some small restaurants, grocery stores and of course the beautiful Drake Bay within short walking distance.

8/10 Good

Matt, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay at Vista Drake
I stayed at the Vista Drake for 5 nights in February. Vista Drake is a pleasant guest house & I was really pleased with my cabin which was on a hill with a nice view of the bay. There are 3 cabins up a small hill from the main house which I would recommend trying to get if possible. I'm not sure what the other rooms are like but I believe there are some at the main guest house. The guest house is run Emilio and his family, Emilio was very helpful and very willing to help book tours etc. Breakfast is provided, albeit a little bit basic but not too bad. Rooms where cleaned everyday. This is certainly a reasonable priced place to stay.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rustic, close to the road. Ok for the price. Probably would choose a different place next time

8/10 Good

Mr Anthony, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent base in Drakes Bay
A lovely place, close to restaurants, supermarket, beaches and trails. Very friendly, english speaking owner. Room very spacious and comfortable. Good, varied breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Tobi, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great and the staff was helpful.
Great place in a beautiful and desolate space. Emanuel helped us with everything and made a great brakefast. Drake Bay and the park is totally natural.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
spring break
The hotel owner is extremely nice and very helpful. I highly recommend arriving by boat. We took a car, it's about a 2 hour drive on a rough dirt road with several river crossings. Drake is a beautiful place, such a small town. If you are looking for some where to go that isn't extremely touristy I highly recommend it staying here!!

8/10 Good

Björn och Petra, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly management
Emilio is the best hotel manager we had in Costa Rica. Very friendly and helpful. Vista Drake lodge has a good location in Drake bay. We stayed on top of the breakfast room and it was a bit noisy, but the room was big and clean. As a budget alternative we give Vista Drake lodge the best recommendation.

8/10 Good

Mario, Poland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice house
Its quite good and worth this money

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here, better values around town
The property is misrepresented, way too much money, it should be worth a third of the money they are asking. Paper thin walls (we could hear the guests next door coughing, talking, snoring), no view, cocroaches and ants in the room, water ran out while my husband was showering. Owner is pushy about tours. We had a reservation for two days but since the place was so awful found a place with exellent accomodations and views right next door, for a lot less money!!! We wanted our money back for the second night but owner refused and after arguing for a while gave us back only a partial refund. The next day, he made us sign an invoice stating that we had stayed 2 nights for the cost of the first night, plus what he withheld of the second night. He said it was necessary to sign it so he could get his payment from Hotels.com, but we think he only wanted to save his rump in case we complained.

4/10 Poor

John W., Merritt Island, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Out in the Boondocks
If you ever want to go to the end Costa Rica, like the end of the world, then go here. One hour and half over a dirt road crossing streams and almost rivers. You must have a 4 wheel drive. The one restruant we ate at was horrible. We left a day early there was nothing there unless you wanted to hike. We could not reach our room because of stairs up a mountain. We ended up in a carport room with no windows.The only good thing is we have a story to tell.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wish I had more than 4 days really needed a week!
great family business they took care of any needs you had