Is Poor Man's Paradise pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Poor Man's Paradise?

As of 2025/10/5, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poor Man's Paradise on 2025/10/6 start from NT$5,960, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Poor Man's Paradise?

This lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Poor Man's Paradise?

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Does Poor Man's Paradise provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Poor Man's Paradise located?

Situated near the beach in Drake Bay, this lodge is in the same region as Parque Nacional Corcovado.

Poor Man's Paradise Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located in Drake Bay, Poor Man's Paradise is near the airport and near the beach. Parque Nacional Corcovado is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

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8/10 Good

manrique

2022/11/26

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

Great location, locally owned and very good service. No hot water

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

2023/2/9

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

Beautiful place with fabulous staff willing to do ANYTHING to make your experience better. Expedia does not tell you it is insanely difficult to drive to and near impossible without 4 wheel drive. That's really essential information and a massive failure on their part. The reason the property doesn't have parking is that nobody drives there. They don't even have a sign on the road. That said, the property is heavenly, the staff over-the-moon attentive. We would have enjoyed it much more had we not experienced the harrowing car ride in and out. Next time we'll take the boat from Sierpe.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

avi

2025/3/26

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2024/12/24

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

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

2023/2/22

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

Tres bel endroit, personnel attentionné et très gentil, le barman et manager Mario est toujours disponible pour repondre aux questions et organiser des tours. À quelques pas de ma plage, la nourriture est excellente, que ce soit au dejeuner au diner ou au souper. Seul petit bémol, il n’y a pas d’air climatisée dans les chambres donc un peu chaud mais il y avait tout de meme un ventilateur.

10/10 Excellent

Joel

2019/1/11

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

Get Away to Paradise

We spent four nights at Poor Man's, including New Year's Eve. I was hoping to find a place where we could really get away from the world, and this was perfect. We didn't even make any plans ahead of time as far as tours or what to do, but by the time we left we had visited Corcovado, snorkeled on Cano Island, Canoed up the Rio Claro, and swam and relaxed at Playa Josecito. We saw many monkeys and macaws, dolphins and whales, while just hiking and boating on the way to destinations. Lying on the hammocks on the Playa Rincon beach every evening watching the perfect sunsets, with a drink from the hotel bar, was unforgettable. The owners talked to us every morning at breakfast and every night at dinner to be sure that we were being taken care of and that our days were filled with relaxation and adventure. This is definitely a place we would return to.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/1/4

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

remote and simple beautifull birds and oceas beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

2018/3/1

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

See the REAL Costa Rica, no shoes, no worries

Fabulously remote and romantic spot full of monkeys, wildlife, thundering surf, scarlet macaws, iguanas and all sorts of flora and fauna that you can't even imagine. This is a very rustic, family operated set of cabins, a bar and a restaurant that serves decent food with a great attitude and go above and beyond to be helpful. This is not a spot for you if you need a high end resort. No TVs, Internet, or hot showers. But... If you need that then you are in the wrong place and it's your loss. Travel an hour and a half by water taxi, kick off your shoes and kick back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Rockford, Il.

2015/12/8

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

This is why I come to Costa Rica.

Relaxing bungalow near the beach with good food and drinks. There are a lot of excursions to take right from the hotel and the beach here is great for relaxing during down time.

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