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Vista Drake Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Drake Bay Beach

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  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
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  • Non-smoking
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  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

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  • 753 sq ft
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  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1292 sq ft
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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
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Portable fan
Private bathroom
Mixer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
150 metros este de la Escuela Drake, 75 este del Telefono Publico, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 50603

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
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 27.2 miles/43.7 km
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 97.6 miles/157 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Vista Drake Lodge is just 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 9:00 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Check-out time is 9 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 5:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

What to do

  • Safari
  • Rope course
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife viewing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Mixer

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 6200 for adults and CRC 5000 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 15 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs CRC 12 (one-way)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Vista Drake Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vista Drake Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Vista Drake Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Vista Drake Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Vista Drake Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 15 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vista Drake Lodge?
You can check in starting at 9:00 AM. Check-out time is 9 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Vista Drake Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, kayaking, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes a safari. Vista Drake Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Vista Drake Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Vista Drake Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator and a mixer.
What's the area around Vista Drake Lodge like?
Vista Drake Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Osa Peninsula and 4 minutes' walk from Drake Bay Beach.

Reviews

7.8

Good

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 Very Good

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
Robert, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Elizabeth, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great view over the Pacific.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

eric, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Susan, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

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!
Andrea, 3-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Not friendly at all. Not friendly at all. Xxxxxxx
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very Good

Good for the money. Nothing special.
Nice hotel if you know Spanish. Free breakfast is a big plus.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Rustic, close to the road. Ok for the price. Probably would choose a different place next time
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8/10 Very Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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!!
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8/10 Very Good

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.
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8/10 Very Good

nice house
Its quite good and worth this money
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2/10 Poor

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.
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4/10 Fair

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.
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8/10 Very Good

wish I had more than 4 days really needed a week!
great family business they took care of any needs you had
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