Name: Vistadrake Lodge
Address: 150m este de La Escuela Drake 75m este del Telefono Publico, Puntarenas, Drake Ba, 60503 Drake, Costa Rica, 150m este de La Escuela Drake 75m este del Telefono Publico, Puntarenas, Drake Ba, Puntarenas, 60503, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $36 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel Vistadrake Lodge

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

150m este de La Escuela Drake 75m este del Telefono Publico, Puntarenas, Drake Ba, 60503 Drake, Costa Rica –

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Beautiful back porch. The laundry room was a big plus! Spacious, comfortable and clean! Ideal for a large group or family! Our host, Emilio, was very attentive!

Margaret

United States of America

Rented a house - clean and great view of forest - hummingbirds etc - Emilio was wonderful and arranged all tours for us

Timothy

United States of America

We loved our bungalow. A bit of a hike from the beach but an experience closer to country life, views of the rainforest, sounds of birds. The room (especially the deck) was impeccable. Staff was a bit overstretched at times but super friendly and Emilio was a generous and enthusiastic host.

Caleb

United States of America

The view was incredible. Saw so much wildlife from the hammock.

Dafi

United States of America

Nice 2 bedroom cottage with a spacious balcony overlooking the bay

Tim

United States of America

Nice view of the ocean. We saw Mc Caws. hummingbirds , iguanas and a toucan from our room. The owner was very helpful in booking tours and boat rides. The breakfast was great.

Cindy

United States of America

My husband and I stayed in the studio, which actually has 5 beds, a full kitchen, and a large balcony with 2 hammocks. The view was amazing! The room had A/C, which was nice to turn on while sleeping. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful! Excellent location too...walking distance to the boats, stores, and restaurants.

Jenna

United States of America

They had the best views in the neighborhood. Monkey visitors and the amount of wildlife viewed from the porch was stunning. Clouds of green parrot pairs swarmed the sky at dusk and dawn. Toucans displayed themselves on a nearby tree. We got some hilarious photos of them taking off and landing. The innkeeper was helpful in setting up an overnight in Parque Nacional Corcovado. Good breakfast with tasty fruits included.

Janet

United States of America

The apartment is completely new, the kitchen is wonderful and the beds are comfortable.

Avishag

Argentina

We stayed in the villa with our 2 kids aged 4 & 6. Beds were comfy, air con was great. We only used the kitchen for breakfast but it was really useful having a large fridge, and a washing machine and drying lines. When we could bear being outside in the heat the balcony was great!

Neil

Costa Rica

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9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Beautiful back porch. The laundry room was a big plus! Spacious, comfortable and clean! Ideal for a large group or family! Our host, Emilio, was very attentive!”

Margaret United States of America
“Rented a house - clean and great view of forest - hummingbirds etc - Emilio was wonderful and arranged all tours for us”

Timothy United States of America
“We loved our bungalow. A bit of a hike from the beach but an experience closer to country life, views of the rainforest, sounds of birds. The room (especially the deck) was impeccable.”

Caleb United States of America
“The view was incredible. Saw so much wildlife from the hammock.”

Dafi United States of America
“Nice 2 bedroom cottage with a spacious balcony overlooking the bay”

Tim United States of America
“Nice view of the ocean. We saw Mc Caws. hummingbirds , iguanas and a toucan from our room. The owner was very helpful in booking tours and boat rides. The breakfast was great.”

Cindy United States of America
“My husband and I stayed in the studio, which actually has 5 beds, a full kitchen, and a large balcony with 2 hammocks. The view was amazing!”

Jenna United States of America
“They had the best views in the neighborhood. Monkey visitors and the amount of wildlife viewed from the porch was stunning. Clouds of green parrot pairs swarmed the sky at dusk and dawn.”

Janet United States of America
“The apartment is completely new, the kitchen is wonderful and the beds are comfortable.”

Avishag Argentina
“We stayed in the villa with our 2 kids aged 4 & 6. Beds were comfy, air con was great.”

Neil Costa Rica

Located just outside Costa Rica’s Corcovado Nature Reserve, this jungle property overlooks Drake Bay. It offers wooden shelters made from recycled wood where you can get free Wi-Fi.

The cottages at the Vistadrake Lodge are made from wood for ecological reforestation and recycling. Each one comes with a sofa and a mosquito net, and most have a private bathroom.

Vistadrake’s restaurant serves traditional Tico food using 100% natural ingredients. Breakfast features fresh coffee and fresh fruit.

The property organizes trips to the Corcovado Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy the amazing wildlife. You can also go whale and dolphin watching, as well as having a relaxing massage.

Vistadrake offers an airport shuttle service to and from Zona Sur Airport. San José is a 5-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Free parking

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings

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Restaurants & Markets *

Los Coquitos Restaurant
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty *

Rio Agujitas River
2.5 miles
Rio Claro River
6.2 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Colorada Golden sand
Food & Drink, Swimming

250 feet

Closest Airports *

Drake Bay Airport
2.7 miles
Palmar Sur Airport
22.9 miles
Puerto Jimenez Airport
27.2 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Out family of 5 stayed in a beautiful new private lodge with full kitchen, laundry (we were very surprised!) and beautiful patio overlooking the forest. The lo...”

Danila

United States of America

9.1

“Emilio, the owner, and his mother are so kind and helpful. Emilio truly loves this land and is commited to protect it and generate healthy, sustainable tourism....”

Jnando

United Kingdom

“Emilio's warm welcome and help at ALL times (he gave us many advices, offered to clean clothes, was very flexible with the time of our breakfasts etc) The f...”

Diane

Switzerland

8.3

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From 9:00 AM

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Until 7:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Vistadrake Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Vistadrake Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Fishing
- Beachfront
- Horseback riding
- Beach
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
Room options at Vistadrake Lodge include:
- Bungalow
- Double
- Villa
- Apartment
- Studio
Check-in at Vistadrake Lodge is from 9:00 AM, and check-out is until 7:00 AM.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Vistadrake Lodge by:
- Car 380 minutes
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Vistadrake Lodge (subject to availability):
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- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
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In total, there are 8 rooms at Vistadrake Lodge.

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“Beautiful back porch. The laundry room was a big plus! Spacious, comfortable and clean! Ideal for a large group or family! Our host, Emilio, was very attentive!”

“We loved our bungalow. A bit of a hike from the beach but an experience closer to country life, views of the rainforest, sounds of birds. The room (especially the deck) was impeccable. Staff was a bit overstretched at times but super friendly and Emilio was a generous and enthusiastic host.”

“Nice view of the ocean. We saw Mc Caws. hummingbirds , iguanas and a toucan from our room. The owner was very helpful in booking tours and boat rides. The breakfast was great.”

“My husband and I stayed in the studio, which actually has 5 beds, a full kitchen, and a large balcony with 2 hammocks. The view was amazing! The room had A/C, which was nice to turn on while sleeping. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful! Excellent location too...walking distance to the boats, stores, and restaurants.”

“They had the best views in the neighborhood. Monkey visitors and the amount of wildlife viewed from the porch was stunning. Clouds of green parrot pairs swarmed the sky at dusk and dawn. Toucans displayed themselves on a nearby tree. We got some hilarious photos of them taking off and landing. The innkeeper was helpful in setting up an overnight in Parque Nacional Corcovado. Good breakfast with tasty fruits included.”

“We stayed in the villa with our 2 kids aged 4 & 6. Beds were comfy, air con was great. We only used the kitchen for breakfast but it was really useful having a large fridge, and a washing machine and drying lines. When we could bear being outside in the heat the balcony was great!”

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Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Julie
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place would be perfect if the kitchen had newer pots and a pan. The existing 2 pots and 1 frying pan are old: the inner non-stick coating is peeling off, so I'd recommend replacing them with new ones to ensure healthy cooking. Other than that, the apartment is beautiful!
We stayed in VILLA CECROPIA, a lovely apartment that was sparkling clean, with an extensive deck that is surrounded by beautiful rainforest. The deck was well-equiped with a hammock, cute dining table with 4 stools, and multiple reclining patio chairs for couples and group travelers to make themselves comfortable while viewing toucans, scarlet macaws, humming birds, Hawks, vultures, and much more that would perch themselves on trees around the deck (so long as you stay extremely silent and still so you don't scare them away). We also loved having a laundry machine in the apartment, along with ice-cold AC which kept the mosquitoes and other biting bugs away (Note: bugs only got in because we left the door open a bit too long when entering and exiting at night. When we first arrived to the apartment, it was SPARKLING clean, and we could see how well they cared for the place). We also liked having a kitchen on site as well, though the 2 pots and 1 frying pan are old: the inner non-stick coating is peeling off, so I wouldn't recommend using them. We did enjoy making great vegetable and fruit salads though. And it was very nice to have a refrigerator for milk, yogurt, etc. Emilio, the owner, was extremely hospitable and helpful with anything we needed (including arranging taxi to and from the airport, and giving us great tips on where to easily see wildlife in town. There was an adorable sloth in the tree behind the bakery!). Emilio can also help arrange any tours you like. He does everything possible to ensure his guests are happy and comfortable. We'll definitely stay here again when we return! Gracias Emilio!!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

Avishag
Argentina

3 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The water in the shower not hot and strong enough.
The apartment is completely new, the kitchen is wonderful and the beds are comfortable.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Neil
Costa Rica

10 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
The only negative was the walk up the hill in the heat. We knew the villa was 800m away from the beach but hadn't realised just how hot it would be in April! We ended up always getting a taxi up the hill during the day as we were melting!
We stayed in the villa with our 2 kids aged 4 & 6. Beds were comfy, air con was great. We only used the kitchen for breakfast but it was really useful having a large fridge, and a washing machine and drying lines. When we could bear being outside in the heat the balcony was great!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: February 12, 2019

Stefan
Netherlands

11 helpful votes
8.8

“Great villa with airconditioning”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
The layout of the villa is a bit strange, as you can only reach the kitchen through the balcony. For us this was not a problem, but if you are staying with more people take into account that all beds are located in the same space. The other staff apart from Emilio is not as friendly and does not speak English.
The review scores of the lodge are so different because they have multiple types of rooms that are very different: very basic and noisy and close to the reception, as well as private bungalows/cabins that are much more comfortable. We stayed in a villa that is 800 meters from the reception and the beach, the only room they have with airconditioning (which you really need in Drake because of the heat and humidity). Since we were there in the dry season, it was easy to drive to Drake using a 4x4. It is about an hour on an unsealed road with 4 river crossings, but the water was only about 20 cm (8 inches) deep if you cross at the right point. Because we were there by car (as we could drive if we wanted to), the location of the villa was perfect as it is quiet there (no traffic or noise from other guests). The beds are good, there is a kitchen so you can self-cater if you like, TV with Netflix, good Wifi, and washing machine. The balcony has a great view of the jungle. The owner Emilio is very friendly, helpful, and knowledgable about tours et cetera.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 1, 2019

Diane
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Welcoming host, nice Bungalows, great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We didn't sleep well due to the noise of the fan which we needed to use to its maximum because of the heat (there is no AC but we understand this is the case of many hotels in Drake for ecological reasons and we approve) and also due to the very soft mattress
Emilio's warm welcome and help at ALL times (he gave us many advices, offered to clean clothes, was very flexible with the time of our breakfasts etc) The fact that Emilio spontaneously upgraded us from the double room to the Bungalow with sea view because it was unbooked and without extra charge Therefore, great value for money It was always nicely cleaned every day Great location (just next to boat departure and nice bars/restaurants)

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Margaret
United States of America
10

“We would DEFINATELY book our stay at Vista Drake Lodge should we have the opportunity to return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
Getting used to the early morning traffic.
Beautiful back porch. The laundry room was a big plus! Spacious, comfortable and clean! Ideal for a large group or family! Our host, Emilio, was very attentive!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 21, 2018

Timothy
United States of America
10

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None
Rented a house - clean and great view of forest - hummingbirds etc - Emilio was wonderful and arranged all tours for us

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 16, 2018

Diana
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Simple stay for a great value.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Breakfast was the best! We had to get up early due to our Corcovado tour but the owner was there to make sure it was all perfect. The room itself (triple) was basic but we did not need more then that. The owner knows a lot about the place and in my case he was very helpful and honest about the diving. The diving is overpriced with the schools in my opinion and were not being completely honest. Of course not the accommodation his fault but worth mentioning is to check with the owner if diving/snorkeling is worth paying.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Anonymous
Belgium
9.6

“Superb apartment with terrace facing the jungle ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
I really appreciated the hospitality of Emilio, the owner, and the appartment itself which had all needed facilities and had a superb terrace facing the jungle.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 15, 2018

Silvia
Netherlands
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The nature is gorgeous. Emilio is very helpful and u can book tours directly with him, Nativos Corcovado.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 10, 2018

Gianmaria
Italy
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everthing

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 5, 2018

Bienemankel
Germany

3 helpful votes
10

“The very Best place in Drake bay <3”
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked a small Room for three persons and got because of the low season a very huge house with seaview. It was amazing in Drake Bay. The owner gave us a lot of nice tipps for this area and he also has connections to tourguides, but you can do a lot there for free ;) Thanks a lot ;)

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 4, 2018

Danila
United States of America
9.2

“Beautiful, clean lodge”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Out family of 5 stayed in a beautiful new private lodge with full kitchen, laundry (we were very surprised!) and beautiful patio overlooking the forest. The lodge is a 5 min walk from lobby which given the privacy and the beauty of nature surrounding us, was not a problem. We enjoyed the breakfast each morning and Emilio, the owner, coordinated the time with us based on our excursion departures (which usually are very early in the morning). Emilio is very helpful in providing suggestion of what to see and do in Drake. The lobby of Vista Drake is close to the main beach (80mt), everything is walking distance in Drake. If you go to Corcovado, you need to take boat to the station you want to start your hike and you need a guide.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: May 27, 2018

Jnando
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

“Fantastic ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was lovely
Emilio, the owner, and his mother are so kind and helpful. Emilio truly loves this land and is commited to protect it and generate healthy, sustainable tourism. His advice on what to do in Bahia Drake is really good. The location is great, you can see amazing wild life all over! Trails to near by beaches are very close and are great.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: April 8, 2018

Worldtraveller
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Its all about Emilio and the wonderful oceanview room!!! :-) thank you for everything - Daniela

Stayed in March 2018

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