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Vista Drake Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Drake Bay Beach

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Drake Bay

Oceanside stay.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Drake Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Corcovado National Park.

What's nearby

  • Playa Colorada - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • School & Soccer Field - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Drake Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parque Nacional Corcovado - 59 min drive - 18.6 miles

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

3-star beach hotel 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 is 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 safes and portable fans. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers.

Bathrooms include showers. This Drake Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Ropes course
  • Safari

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

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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately CRC 6200 for adults and 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
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
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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each 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

How close is Vista Drake Lodge to the airport?

Vista Drake Lodge is 4.1 mi (32-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vista Drake Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Vista Drake Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of CRC 15 per person, one-way.

How close is Vista Drake Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Drake Bay Beach and 3-minute walk from Playa Colorada. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vista Drake Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Vista Drake Lodge, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of CRC 6200 for adults and CRC 5000 for children. It's available every day from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Vista Drake Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Vista Drake Lodge?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Vista Drake Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Vista Drake Lodge have a pool?

Vista Drake Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Vista Drake Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Vista Drake Lodge have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Vista Drake Lodge to downtown Drake Bay?

Vista Drake Lodge is 0.1 mi away from Drake Bay.

Vista Drake Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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