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Punta Marenco Lodge

2.5 star property
Beachfront lodge near San Josecito Beach

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Bungalow, Ocean View | Blackout drapes, bed sheets
Bungalow, Ocean View | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Bahía Drake, Drake Bay, Puntarenas
  • Playa Danta
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • San Josecito Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Drake Bay Beach
  • Drake Bay (DRK)

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About the neighborhood

Drake Bay

On the beach.Stay at this Drake Bay lodge and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of San Josecito Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Corcovado National Park. Drake Bay Beach and Ventanas Beach are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Danta - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Josecito Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬608 min drive
  • ‪La Choza - ‬609 min drive
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬609 min drive
  • ‪RestauranteDelicias Bahía Drake - ‬610 min drive
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬610 min drive

About this property

Punta Marenco Lodge

Beachfront lodge near San Josecito Beach
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Punta Marenco Lodge with summer activities like snorkeling, motor boating, and horse riding/rentals.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach lodge also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This Drake Bay lodge is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Punta Marenco Lodge offers 19 accommodations with fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Motor boating
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (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, debit cards, and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Punta Marenco Golfo Dulce
Punta Marenco Lodge Golfo Dulce
Punta Marenco Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Punta Marenco Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Golfo Dulce
Punta Marenco Lodge Lodge
Punta Marenco Lodge Drake Bay
Punta Marenco Lodge Lodge Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Punta Marenco Lodge to the airport?

Punta Marenco Lodge is 9.1 mi (151-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Punta Marenco Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Punta Marenco Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 40 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Punta Marenco Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Punta Marenco Lodge offer free breakfast?

Punta Marenco Lodge offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Punta Marenco Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Punta Marenco Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Punta Marenco Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Punta Marenco Lodge have a pool?

Punta Marenco Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Punta Marenco Lodge have a restaurant?

Punta Marenco Lodge is home to Ranchon, which features local cuisine, ocean views, and brunch.

Does Punta Marenco Lodge have a spa?

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

How close is Punta Marenco Lodge to downtown Drake Bay?

Punta Marenco Lodge is 2.9 mi away from Drake Bay.

Punta Marenco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

dennis

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

Great place but staff needs training

Return trip after many years. Hear/see ocean from room. Wildlife easily spotted.housekeeping and gardens were very clean. Rooms well constructed especially bathroom ( nothing fancy but solidly built). Customer service and waitstaff need hospitality training. Guests seemed like an inconvenience.(Booking and administration were very responsive helping with Corcovado tour. ) Unfortunately,if the only contact a guest has is with employees that seemingly don’t want to be there then the whole place will fail. They were not busy so no excuse
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is beautifully located on top of a hill with great view of the ocean. The food was very good too. The rooms on the edge are amazing. Unfortunately my friend had $400.00 taken from our room while we ate breakfast. Leaving money in your room is never a great idea but it is still very disappointing that the staff are not trustworthy. The basically told us it was our fault. Once this happened we were made to pay cash for everything because they were worried we wouldn't pay our bill. My advise is even though you are made to feel at home you are not and need to heed the warning and always lock up all you valuables all the time, even if for only a little amount of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Tacoma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing to do when booking this property is to have the right expectations. Its remoteness is its best quality but requires a boat ride (unless taking the much longer back road) and you will need to haul your luggage up the hill about a quarter mile, which may be difficult if you have any mobility issues. Amenities are light but are all you need! The property is absolutely stunning. You can sit on your bungalow porch and watch macaws, white face monkeys, toucans and a wide assortment of wildlife go past you all day. The staff are incredible and work hard to make sure everyone is well fed and tsken care of. The cold beer was appreciated. Again, expectations: if you have questions or need information about tours, boat times and meals or amenities you will need to find the host and ask. Perhaps more than once. There is be better communication to guests but watching the ocean ans sunset from the main lodge with a red wine in hand makes you forget about that. Fantastic place and relaxing. Did i mention you have multiple beaches to yourself due to its remoteness?
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019