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Casa Drake

3.0 star property
Lodge in Drake Bay with free breakfast and a lazy river

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Standard Double Room, Mountain View | Mountain view
Perched in the mountains, Casa Drake offers a serene retreat with full breakfast, an on-site restaurant serving up delicious meals throughout the day. Enjoy horseback riding and rowing/canoeing or simply unwind on the terrace surrounded by a lush garden.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Bungalow, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Deluxe Bungalow, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 54 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Honeymoon Bungalow Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Honeymoon Bungalow Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 72 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Drake Bay, Casa Drake is near the airport and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Corcovado National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bajo del Diablo. With kayaking, snorkeling, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Los Planes de Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 60503

What's nearby

  • Corcovado National Park - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Playa Colorada - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • School & Soccer Field - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 14 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marea Alta - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kalaluna Bistro - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Casa Drake

Lodge near Corcovado National Park
Consider a stay at Casa Drake and take advantage of free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing, horseback riding, and ecotours at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Casa Drake offer comforts such as safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 11 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Lazy river
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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 - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (roundtrip), (from 4 to 10 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Casa Drake Lodge
Casa Drake
Casa Drake Lodge Costa Rica/Drake Bay
Casa Drake Lodge
Casa Drake Drake Bay
Casa Drake Lodge Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Drake pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Casa Drake?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Casa Drake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Casa Drake provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Casa Drake located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa San Pedrillo, Corcovado National Park, and Playa Rincon. Cocalito and Drake Bay Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Casa Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

atalia

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

wonerful hospitality

a family business very attentive to our needs lovely people
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, CR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They treat you like home! These are great people! Wonderful safe and delicious food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

JAC, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, surrounded by nature and full of peace
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Best hotel in Costa Rica bar none

Casa Drake is one of the nicest places I've stayed. The family that owns this place is very niceand welcoming. I enjoyed sitting around and talking to them. They offered us home made authentic Tico breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each and every meal I had there was awesome. The grounds are very beautiful with various fruit trees and flowers. The cabin we stayed in was great. It had a huge shower, a porch with hamocks, and beautiful and comfortable beds with mesquito netting. They took us on a private tour to the beach on horseback. It was an adventure of a lifetime. I also want to add the security was great as they had an attack rooster who guarded the Grounds well I felt very safe LOL
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A great Family stay in OSA

If you are looking for a regular hotel experience then this is not for you, however if you want a true home away from home experience with the local Tico family then you cannot go wrong with this option. Edward the reservations lead is always present and the kitchen is run by his mom and sister. The dad is the wealth of knowledge about local area and the uncle is the gardener. The abundant fruit trees was a pleasant surprise and so was the close proximity of the Macaws.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea & Bernd, Düsseldorf

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

Ruhige Unterkunft mit familiärem Ambiente

Die Unterkunft ist sehr zu empfehlen. Sie liegt zwar etwas entfernt vom Zentrum, ist aber genau das richtige, wenn man ausspannen und sehr gut essen möchte. Es handelt sich um ein Familien geführtes Haus, in welchem Mutter und Tochter kochen. Die Personen sind unheimlich nett und begleiten die Gäste auf Wanderungen (zum Wasserfall oder Strand). Wildlife (Tukane und Aras) kann sogar bei Glück im Garten beobachtet werden. Affen gibt es im nahegelegenen Nebelwald. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hinfahren.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Seattle, WA

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

Awesome

Great service, wonderful staff. Eduardo and his family will bend over backwards to please guests. I can't imagine coming to Drake Bay and staying anywhere else.

8/10 Good

Tom, Montreal, Canada

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

Worth the detour

Wonderful, little family run inn in the middle of nowhere. Very friendly family who will spend time with you if you are so inclined. It's far from Drake Bay, 5.5 km and 20+ minutes from the main beach by taxi. They will go out of their way to make sure you have a memorable experience on the Osa peninsula. If you are on foot, be prepared for long, rewarding walks. Try the horseback riding which is a bargain at US$25 p/p for a half day. Stayed in March, 2015.

2/10 Terrible

Juan, San Jose

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

I was not satisfied with the value/price

Not what I expected for the price of the room. There are bugs in the room and on the bed. The breakfast is included, but it's not good. The hotel is away from the center of the village. There is no privacy, you can hear your neighbors whispering. The service provided by the employees is good though, they really try. There is no information about the shared bathroom.

6/10 Okay

jerome, Bordeaux

Disliked: Room comfort

Accueillant mais trop isolé (carte fausse)

Au 1er abord tout semble parfait, une belle maison dans un hameau calme, au milieu de la nature, et nous sommes accueilli merveilleusement. La chambre est spacieuse avec un petit balcon et une salle de bain nous est réservée. Par contre, on se rend assez vite compte que l'hôtel ne se situe pas du tout à l'endroit indiqué sur la carte !!! On est au milieu de rien, a 1h30 de marche de l'océan ou 20 minutes en taxi qu'il faudrait réserver à l'avance et payer 10$ par course!!! Nous qui avions laissé notre 4x4 a Sierpe et pris le bateau pour venir, on s'est senti pris au piège. Dommage que la carte soit fausse, sans quoi le séjour dans cette famille aurait été parfait!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

It's 1:30 hours from the beach, NOT in Drake Bay

Great place but extremely far from anything else and more expensive than places closer to the beach and the Drake town. Good beds and nice food, hot showers :)

6/10 Okay

Charles-etien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Michael, New York City

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

Nice but VERY remote!

If Drake Bay is in the "middle of nowhere" then Casa Drake is at th "edge of nowhere". Casa Drake is a beautiful family owned and managed guest house. The family that runs it is very friendly, but doesn't speak a word of English, so you'll need someone in your group who can converse at least a little in Spanish. The house itself is very pretty, with simple dark wood decor. The big problem is its remote location - a 25 minute taxi ride from the town of Drake Bay on a very bumpy dirt road and across a thigh deep river that requires a 4x4 SUV or Pickup to ford. Cost each way into town is about $8 US. Also Drake Bay itself is not accessible by car unless you are driving a 4x4 as you will have to ford 5 rivers. We only made it past 4 in our sedan.

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, London

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place BUT tips you should know

Drake Bay in Costa Rica is an incredible place, and the people at Casa Drake are really lovely and caring. This to be aware of: - This hotel only accepts cash payments for your board. Having enough USD before you even arrive in Drake Bay is a must. There are no ATMS in the area. - There are 8 guest rooms that all share 4 bathrooms. 2 bathrooms have cold water showers - Meals are $USD15 per person. There is no menu, they are homecooked and shared amongst the guests. There are no other nearby options for food. Make the hotel aware in advance if you have allergies or food preferences. - This is a rural place, its far out of town - 20min taxi ride/$10USD per person. You need to take taxis everywhere, its too far to walk. - They don't really speak English. You need some basic Spanish. GOOD: - They are helpful to arrange tours for you in advance. Take their advice and book through them, it will save you a lot of trouble. - They really do care for you and really go out of their way to help. - Their home cooked food is really lovely. Simple, but lovely. - There are several incredible beaches 15min taxi ride away, and worth the trip. - There is a lovely space with hammocks for chilling out. - The rooms all have lovely balconies and you can see amazing birds just outside your window. - Take their advice, and do the 8 hour tour to Sirena and the Corcovado National Park - it's amazing and worth it.