Drake Bay Getaway Resort

Property class: 3.5
Mountain Drake Bay lodge with restaurant

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When you stay at Drake Bay Getaway Resort, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Corcovado National Park. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages and enjoy Regional cuisine at Drake Bay Cafe, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a free airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$253 nightly
The total price is $286
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees

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  • Ocean view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Colorada - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 4 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Corcovado National Park - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands - 49 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 77 min drive
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 168 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 93.3 miles/150.1 km
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 97.5 miles/156.9 km
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Choza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬11 min walk
  • Sunset Paradise Restaurant

About this property

Drake Bay Getaway Resort

  • When you stay at Drake Bay Getaway Resort, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Corcovado National Park. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages and enjoy Regional cuisine at Drake Bay Cafe, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a free airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Drake Bay Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 10400 for adults and CRC 10400 for children

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Drake Bay Getaway Resort
Drake Bay Getaway
Drake Bay Getaway Resort Costa Rica
Drake Bay Getaway Resort Lodge
Drake Bay Getaway Resort Drake Bay
Drake Bay Getaway Resort Lodge Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Drake Bay Getaway Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Drake Bay Getaway Resort 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 Drake Bay Getaway Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Drake Bay Getaway Resort?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Drake Bay Getaway Resort?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drake Bay Getaway Resort?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Drake Bay Getaway Resort and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Drake Bay Getaway Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Drake Bay Getaway Resort?

Yes, Drake Bay Cafe offers Regional cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around Drake Bay Getaway Resort like?

Drake Bay Getaway Resort is a short 1-minute walk from Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead and 2 minutes' walk from Drake Bay Beach.

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Reviews

Drake Bay Getaway Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel restaurant serves delicious food, with many guests praising the chef's culinary skills and the gourmet experience. (8 reviews)
  • The hotel's beach location offers stunning views and is close to nearby restaurants and tour opportunities. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great and meals were beautifully prepared, offering a sampling of the local food. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Room was super-super nice and views are amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, the lady in the kitchen was amazing especially for dinners. We had a great time, people were really friendly and so nice to us
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay! The team is amazing, the food was delicious, and the view from the room was incredible. The hotel location was close to the beach and nearby restaurants. Be prepared for steps though as it's a bit of a walk up to the rooms.
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8/10 Very good

Drake Bay Getaway has amazing views from the restaurant and the rooms. It is very well placed for exploring the area and taking tours. We would like to highlight how helpful Dylan the Manager was. He met us on arrival by boat from Sierpe on the beach and made sure we had what we needed during our stay. The Hotel will be undergoing renovation at the end of the year and this will undoubtedly enhance the hotel access. The path up to the rooms has steps and there is an unmade road but Dylan can help you with his buggy.
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8/10 Very good

No TV in room, power goes out everyday, no A/C in a very hot/humid town. The walk from reception/restaurant to any of the 5 casitas is brutal! Must be in very good shape! They should provide golf carts for every trip up and down that steep hill! The view was great and the staff very kind though. Breakfast wasn’t too impressive either.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very low key resort with fantastic views and excellent food.
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6/10 Good

The view from the room was unforgettable. HOWEVER, please be aware that you need to go UP a steep hill to get to your rooms from the beach and "lobby/restaurant." The communication with the hotel was not the best. I needed to clarify some things prior to the stay, however nobody got back to me. The only time I got a timely response was when the hotel reached out to me first via WhatsApp. I booked this partly because it stated that the transportation to Drake Bay airport was included, but when we got there they stated it is not included and we would have to pay and schedule in advance. The hotel room itself was great, very spacious with amazing view of the bay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The view from the room made my girlfriend cry. That would be enough for the review but Drake Bay Getaway went much further to ensure we had a wonderful stay: Dylan went out of his way to help us resolve some travel mishaps, Lily made some of the best food we had in Costa Rica, and the whole staff did so in the midst hospitable ways. We will definitely return! Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Drake Bay Getaway Lodge. Nestled high in the trees with a spectacular view of Drake Bay, we went to sleep with the sound of the pounding surf and the calls of green-eyed tree frogs and awoke every morning to the sounds of Capuchin monkeys and yellow toucans. Do yourself a favor and have dinner at the hotel as often as you can. Chef Lily is a true artiste both in terms of flavour and presentation. Her passion-fruit creme brulee might be the best dessert I’ve ever had. The entire staff takes great care to ensure an enjoyable stay. We enthusiastically recommend staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hi This place is great lots of birds at tree level and the his and hers showers are a nice touch. It's quite a walk up to some of the rooms so bear that in mind. The hotel restaurant is good and is also close to another new restaurant on the beach. The breakfast was great and the hosts were good. One the nicer places in drake bay but also slightly expensive, I will also mention the mosquito grills on the vents did let small flies in but I was at the start of the rainy season too. All great though thank you
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10/10 Exceptional

What a special place! We arrived in the surf, to be greeted by Dylan and his staff who grabbed our bags and suitcases and brought them up to the room. We then had pineapple smoothies and talked to Dylan, who I produced us to the routines there. You tell them when you want to eat. Eat! It's more like floating in gourmet heaven. The food is out of this world!!! The room was many steps up a rocky staircase, do prepare for earning your heavenly food. The view from the room takes your breath away. Do download the free app Merlin that will help you identify the many birds you will hear and see there. The shower, equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash, has two shower heads for a nice couples shower. There is no air conditioning, but the screened "ceiling" openings (really, up on the wall) let in enough air to cool you down sufficiently. We had to turn down the ceiling fan speed in a heat wave to keep from shivering. We will definitely return here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Amazing view. Nice rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful place to stay, it is indeed work out with lots of stairs and heels, but the views are like no other. And it’s not a far walk to the beach so all of the past are worth it to explore.
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10/10 Exceptional

amazing staff and people here
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and very unique, you will need to walk quite a lot of stairs and the roads require a 4x4 and aren’t the best in parts
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10/10 Exceptional

If you are driving: there is like an hour and a half drive on unpaved roads varying from relatively smooth to incredibly rough supposedly at other points in the year there are streams that require fording. 4x4 recommended. That being said, once you are there, the views are incredible, the rooms are beautiful, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the location is mind-blowing. The rooms are bungalows set on a very steep hill overlooking the bay. The showers (at least in the one we stayed in) had wall cut outs so at night there were various insect and reptilian visitors but whatever its more their home than mine and few made it into the living area. The restaurants nearby are fine, breakfast is included and dinner is available at the sort of clubhouse with reservation and for a fee. The location and staff and view made up for the steep climb to the room from the beach and long off road drive to the site. I would stay here again absolutely.
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible views of the bay and forest from the room- we saw macaws, toucans, and hummingbirds fly around our bungalow everyday. Down at the restaurant, we were also lucky to see iguanas and monkeys. The staff is amazing- Ingris, Andre, Lily, and Darlene. Everyone was so so sweet and hospitable. They take care of booking any activities you’re interested in. I recommend dining at their restaurant for dinner!
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8/10 Very good

We had a bad experience with the hotel's social media support and management, but the hotel itself is very beautiful. The views are spectacular, and the staff's service is excellent—they're always available when you need something. I especially want to highlight the attention and the food from the cook, Lili. I truly believe the hotel would lose its essence without her. One thing to note: there are a lot of stairs, so you need to be in good shape to access the rooms.
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6/10 Good

The view from the room overlooking the bay is very nice, but the room has no air conditioning/heat pump so it is hard to enjoy as it is very hot. There also are no screens in the bathroom so every night there are many insects, several of them are quite large. It made for a much less enjoyable stay especially at this price point. At the very least, I would suggest they install screens so that there won’t be as many insects.
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4/10 Fair

I would not stay here again. Communication prior to arrival was non existent after multiple attempts through email, WhatsApp, phone calls and IG. The transportation and tour booking help that was promised in their description was therefor not met. Upon arrival I mentioned this and the response from the manager was that yes, this is known issue but there was nothing they could do. This property will undergo major renovations in the fall and it seems they will just coast until then. The room was very very hot, the fan was not sufficient for me to have a good night sleep. Many insects in the room at night as the screens and door seals were not sufficient. It was very loud and disturbing being under another room. I could hear conversations clearly and simply walking around sounded like the ceiling was bout to come down. Unfortunately I didn’t dig deep enough in my searches of reviews but if you look across multiple booking sites and google you’ll find all these same complaints. Hoping this review helps others avoid the same mistake.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Drake Bay Resort was a truly memorable experience, filled with delightful culinary adventures and breathtaking scenery. The dining options offered were diverse and exquisite—the dinner was particularly memorable, showcasing local flavors that left a lasting impression. Breakfast each morning was equally satisfying, with fresh ingredients that perfectly complemented the beautiful surroundings. We were thrilled with the variety of excursions available, especially the whale-watching tour and horseback riding through the stunning landscapes. These activities allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of Costa Rica. The property manager was especially accommodating, providing us with everything we needed throughout our stay, including a thoughtful surprise—a delicious birthday cake to help us celebrate my birthday weekend. I must mention that the accommodations are quite unique; our room had no television, which I found refreshing as it encouraged us to disconnect and enjoy our surroundings. However, it's important to bring your hiking boots, as reaching our room involved some hiking, which added to the sense of adventure. The views from our room were nothing short of spectacular, overlooking both the ocean and the lush rainforest. This serene and remote retreat was exactly what my wife and I needed—a peaceful escape from our busy lives. The customer service provided by the management team was outstanding, enhancing our overall experience.
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8/10 Very good

Cadre magnifique
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10/10 Exceptional

Logement et situation exceptionnels

Chalet avec une vue exceptionnelle, panoramique sur la mer et la forêt. Bel endroit avec possibilité de balade le long de la mer. Hébergement qui se mérite néanmoins une forte côte, suivie d'une série de marche pour y accéder. Des bagages sont heureusement déposés par l'hôtel dans la chambre. Immergé dans la forêt, on entend tous les bruits des animaux de jour et de nuit, ce qui est magnifique.
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10/10 Exceptional

absolut empfehlenswert

Ein Resort mit wunderschönen Bungalows, super Aussicht, leckerem Essen und die Resortleiter Yens und Patrick sind supernett und hilfsbereit. Ideale Location für spezielle Anlässe - einfach unvergesslich
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10/10 Exceptional

Elegant Adventure

Drake Bay Getaway is an intimate and elegant resort offering fine dining, family-like hospitality and high end accommodations, all surrounded by jungle filled with wildlife and perched on a hill with commanding views of the Pacific. It is not a Caribbean beach and spa hotel. Rather it provides easy access to a wide range of Costa Rican nature and adventure excursions such as hiking, snorkeling and diving, fishing, wildlife observation and much more. Yens and Patrick are wonderful hosts and personally arrange all your offsite excursions and serve all your meals and beverages. The food is exceedingly tasty and healthy. Beverages made with local ingredients are equally delicious and flow throughout the day. Beaches are available but require a bit of a hike from the resort and you won’t find any of the fine white sand so common in the Carribean. However, if you want to experience Costa Rica in depth and in style, Drake Bay Getaway Resort is the place.