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Las Cotingas Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this beach Drake Bay lodge

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Standard Bungalow, Full Ocean View | Balcony
Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi
Honeymoon Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Balcony
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Standard Bungalow, Partial Ocean View | Balcony

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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200 Meters West of Drake Bay School, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 60503
  • Place, Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Colorada
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Bungalow, Partial Ocean View | Balcony

Standard Bungalow, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Bungalow, Full Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bungalow, Garden View | Room amenity

Bungalow, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Drake Bay

Oceanside stay.Steps from the lodge, you'll find Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead and Playa Colorada. Drake Bay Beach and School & Soccer Field are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Drake Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Playa Colorada - 4 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • School & Soccer Field - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Corcovado National Park - 25 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Choza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marea Alta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Las Cotingas Lodge

Enjoy the restaurant at this beach Drake Bay lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Las Cotingas Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Drake Bay lodge is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Las Cotingas Lodge offers 7 accommodations with safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 11 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
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, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Las Cotingas Lodge Puntarenas
Las Cotingas Puntarenas
Las Cotingas Lodge Drake Bay
Las Cotingas Lodge
Las Cotingas Drake Bay
Las Cotingas
Las Cotingas Lodge Lodge
Las Cotingas Lodge Drake Bay
Las Cotingas Lodge Lodge Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Las Cotingas Lodge to the airport?

Las Cotingas Lodge is 4.5 mi (60-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Las Cotingas Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Las Cotingas Lodge offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of USD 11 per person, roundtrip.

How close is Las Cotingas Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is a short 2-minute walk from Drake Bay Beach and 4-minute walk from Playa Colorada. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Las Cotingas Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Las Cotingas Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 6 per person. It's available every day from 5:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Las Cotingas Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Las Cotingas Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Las Cotingas Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Las Cotingas Lodge have a pool?

Las Cotingas Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Las Cotingas Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Las Cotingas Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Las Cotingas Lodge to downtown Drake Bay?

Las Cotingas Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Drake Bay.

Las Cotingas Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Mario

Difficile la strada per arrivare con sei guadi,e si sapeva, ma poi cento gradini ripidi o ,dal parcheggio,una rampa a tre settori riposa e scivolosa no.Camere nei bungalow piccole e poco arredate bisognose di manutenzione urgente.Staff abbastanza indifferente aiuto per i bagagli all’arriVi nessuno in partenza. Nessuna luce ne’ nella scalinata ne’ nella struttura la notte è la mancanza di un ristorante ( pioveva e la sera due volte la scalinata al buio) completano il quadro. Terribile
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

A very nice family owned hotel! The views are awesome but some comfortable cushions would be a nice addition to the deck chairs. We saw many birds from our deck. The rooms are very clean. The breakfast was very good. The stairs may be hard if you are not in shape. This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Estadía tústica y satisfactoria!

Lindo lugar, buena atención. Localización buena. 230 escaleras que subir. No apropiasdo para discapasitados. Buenos desayinos, incluidos!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traveler BEWARE

If you are looking at this hotel as an option at Drake Bay, click return and look elsewhere. We attempted to reach the hotel after driving for >4 hrs from San Jose to find that there is no passage by land. To reach the hotel, one is required to take a boat for 1 hour on high seas. This was never disclosed at the time of the booking or the fact that the customer needs pay for parking fees at the dock and for the boat ride. Watch for hidden fees. The boat is not affiliated to the hotel so you are on your own. If you are willing to risk your life and that of your family then this is the place for you. Unfortunately, we do not travel by boat/ocean so we turned around. When we requested a full refund, the hotel went silent and stopped all communications with us. We are working with Orbitz who has graciously offered a refund and instructed hotel to disclose transportation options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disfrutamos nuestro viaje!!!

Estadía buena en general. Lodge con buena ubicación. Personal amable. Habitación cómoda y limpia. A mejorar la información y la coordinación de los tours que manejan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and pleasant

The hotel and staff were fine. Drake Bay in general is too tourist oriented and overpriced.Not into herd mentality.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Aussicht

Schöne Lage. Tolle Aussicht. Strasser nach Bahia Drake etwas beschwerlich.
Verified

8/10 Good

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hôtel avec vue imprenable.

mauricio le gestionnaire est trés agréable.Prendre en priorité les chambres"Océan View", Accueil parfait.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Drake Bay Experience

Loved the beautiful cabin, gorgeous view, delicious breakfast and fantastic owner and staff. Took the best snorkel tour, and loved the local restaurants!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Minimum de confort très humide Des marches beaucoup de marches Petits déjeuner moyens
Verified

4/10 Poor

dodogat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel avec le minimum de confort

Que des marchés Hôtel bruyant très humide Par contre vue magnifique à condition de prendre. Une case vue océan partielle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool cabin with a view

Las Cotingas is in a great location just up from the beach where you arrive by boat and a short walk to restaurants & shops. The location is up overlooking the stunning bay. We loved the rustic style cabins with ocean view set in nice tropical gardens. We were in a 'partial view' cabin which had a good view with lovely veranda and hammock. The room was spacious with fridge, fans, locker and powerful shower. There is also a common covered sitting area which has a full baywide vista that you can use with wi-fi and where breakfast is served. Breakfast options are eggs, lovely pancakes, fruit and coffee. Free coffee available all the time. Staff are friendly and had helped us book trips before we arrived and transport when we were there. Drake Bay is small and relaxed with a great vibe. Well worth the trip here to see Corcovado and would recommend staying here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice room and view
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hyggelig hotell med flott utsikt

Hyggelig hotell med flott utsikt. Kort vei fra stranden, der man også går i land. Det er ikke vindusglass i hytten, men myggnetting. Ikke regn med å sove lenge om morgenen, fugler og andre gjester sørger for en tidlig oppvåkning. Ettersom spisesteder på stedet stenger tidlig, og uteliv ellers er ikke-eksisterende, gjorde ikke dette oss noe som helst. Stedet anbefales varmt for besøkende med naturopplevelser som mål!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bel vue sur la baie de la chambre

Séjour agréable dans un endroit très particuliers à découvrir perdu dans la jungle
Verified

8/10 Good

Andreas

Leider hatten wir Pech mit dem Wetter, es hat fast die ganze Zeit geregnet (Einflüsse von Hrrikan Otto). Der NP Corcovado war geschlossen, weshalb wir eine Tour durch die Mangrosen von Sierpe aus gemacht haben. Dies war sensationell!
Verified

8/10 Good

TOROLF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient friendly place with amazing view

Perfect place to stay if you are up for an average Costa Rican room standard in this price segment. The room was clean and got cleaned well every day. Large fridge for storing your drinks etc. The view is simply fantastic if you get an ocean view room and we ended up spending more time than usual on the terrace, watchin a variety of birds and also some monkeys that came up close. The breakfast at 3500 CRC is rather disappointing, unfortunately (we have had better for 2000 on the road). Some other prices for additional in-hotel services also seemed rather high (eg. laundry), but if you don't need those, all is good here.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Promesses non tenues

Jolis lodges d aspect exterieur avec une vue imprenable mais confort et equipement tres limite compte tenu du prix ...
Verified

8/10 Good

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mooie kamer met balkon en uitzicht over de baai.

Onze kamer lag dicht bij de boot af/aanvaart en door de lange trap omhoog had je een mooi, wijds uitzicht over de baai.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Schöne Anlage, desinteressiertes Personal

Schlechter Service, beim Einchecken keinerlei Informationen, z.B. über Frühstückszeiten, als wir um 8:06 Uhr frühstücken wollten, hieß es, Frühstück gebe es nur von 6-8. Gummiüberzug der Matratze sorgte dafür, dass wir im eigenen Sud schmorten. Wie kommt man auf so eine Idee?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb and John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!

Yes, it's a hike up there but they carried our bags. I want to go back and stay longer. The ocean view room was so NEAT with gorgeous view from deck and gorgeous jungle garden. Hanging on the deck was one of the best parts of our 2 week trip to Costa Rica!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Great staff but the experience isn't for everyone

As others have said, Drake Bay is a very remote part of Costa Rica. You'll see lots of wildlife walking around but you are literally in the jungle so don't expect the amenities of some of the hotels in the main Costa Rica towns (Tamarindo, Jaco, etc.). That said, the staff is great and the rooms are nice. If you're looking for something off the grid, this is a great choice.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bahia Drake

Visite du parc très facile depuis l’hôtel. Les prix sont identiques partout donc pas de problème de concurrence. Le personnel est très agréable.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beth

Very much in character with Drake Bay

Drake Bay is a small town with dirt roads. Las Cotingas is a very comfortable and affordable place to stay. Mauricio is a gracious host with a desire for you to enjoy your stay. We stayed in the "honeymoon suite" and it was very comfortable. Breakfast has a wide variety of offerings and is quite good. Most of the travelers in the area seem to be from Europe. Be prepared to walk up stairs to get there, but it isn't really a big deal. The payoff is a gorgeous view of Drake Bay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bungalow cabin with a great view

Owner was very helpful with arranging tours. Provided us with a fruit plate aand fruit drink on arrival. Good breakfasts. Safe car parking after a adventurous drive to the bay.