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Vista Drake Lodge

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

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Perched near Drake Bay Beach, Vista Drake Lodge offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind on the serene garden or explore the nearby ocean views while taking advantage of free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. With a ropes course, spa services, and local cuisine breakfast options available to fuel your adventures.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is S$447
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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About the area

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
  • School & Soccer Field - 3 min walk
  • Drake Bay Beach - 4 min walk
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 8 min walk
  • Cocalito - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 32 min drive
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 27.2 miles/43.7 km
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

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

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

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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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
  • Ropes course
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife viewing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Zip-lining 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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/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 that 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 that you 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 an 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Vista Drake Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, kayaking and scuba-diving. Additional recreation on-site includes a safari. Vista Drake Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Vista Drake Lodge?

Yes, there's an on-site 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 fridge 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.

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Vista Drake Lodge Reviews

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

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 trip

6/10 Good

Ça a été très compliqué pour avoir notre chambre (1- parce que Google Map ne nous amenait pas au bon endroit; 2- parce que la personne a la réception ne parlait pas anglais, ni français; 3- parce que notre chambre n’était pas prête même si l’heure d’arrivée était passée). Nous avions pris 2 nuits et nous avons manqué de papier de toilette….. cela dit, l’emplacement est pratique, avec cuisine complète et salle de lavage dans notre villa avec balcon. Endroit propre.
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Todo muy limpio, cada amplia, los cuartos sin a. c
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lost in paradise
Vista drake lodge is amazing. We stayed for 4 nights. We even got an upgrade to one of the lodges! The views from there are amazing overlooking drake bay and you just want to chill on the porch in your personal hammock forever. The lodgings are in the center of town and everything can be reached by foot. Emmanuel also hosts a lot of tours, gives great advice and we got a special breakfast on the day we left which was super nice! We did some diving on cano island (highly recommended) and went to rio ajuitas with a kayak. The waves on the ocean are tricky (you'll get wet). But uf you do this an hour before sunset you have good chances to see monkeys jumping from one side of the river to the other and get a real jungle experience.
Eric, 3-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Great view over the Pacific.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

eric, 2-night trip

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

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 trip

4/10 Fair

Not friendly at all. Not friendly at all. Xxxxxxx
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Eigenaar zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam!
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Genieten van het uitzicht
Prachtige locatie, mooi uitzicht over de baai. Eigenaar is vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Geen etensfaciliteiten, behalve ontbijt en dat is goed. Het is schoon en goed onderhouden. Je ziet hier rustiger dan in de straat beneden, vanwege de regelmatig langskomende motoren en auto's
Johannes, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Gracias Emilio!
Dueño muy amable en negocio familiar. Muy servicial y dispuesto a ayudar. Nos prestó botas de agua para ir a Corcovado en época lluviosa, un gran favor porque los zapatos hubieran quedado inutilizables. Dispone de cabañas con vistas impresionantes!
Elisa, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Vista insuperable
Vista perfecta de la bahia, acceso complicado, instalaciones sencillas, precio altísimo por ser Semana Santa, recomendado ir en otras fechas!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Tres bon séjour
Séjour agreable dans cette cabine avec vue sur la mer. Accueil très chaleureux et serviable. Moustiquaire au-dessus du lit. Seul bémol les serviettes de bain tachées de peintures.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Good for the money. Nothing special.
Nice hotel if you know Spanish. Free breakfast is a big plus.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Traumhaft..
Wunderschoen.. die anreise mit dem schiff war ein erlebnis. Emilio hat uns in empfang genommen und in die unterkunft gebracht. Auf dem weg dahin sind und die ersten papageien begegnet. Ein einmaliges naturparadies und eine reise wert. Emilio hat sich um alles gekuemmert, z.b. die waesche getrocknet.. und uns sogar im regen zum boot begleitet. Rundum schoen..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good