Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 25 reviews.
Krzysztof
Poland · Couple · June 2025
“Exceptional”
+Staying here was one of our highlights in Costa Rica. This is quite remote place in the middle of the forest so you can't expect too many amenities but that's part of the experience. To get here you have to cross the river multiple times, preferably by 4x4 taxi. We've seen tucans, falcons, tamandua and other animals. Alan who welcomed us here is a great guide and knows everything about jungle. He also prepared delicious meals for us. We even had a chance to meet Rebeca who is the owner of the station and biologist. She explained us a lot about her research projects, wildlife and local environment. This place is great for the nature lovers.
−Eveerything was perfect.
Will
United Kingdom · Family · March 2025
“Lovely terrace, good size apartment (but dated). Close to nature. Helpful and proactive host.”
+Location is great for a nature experience. Very quite, and on the edge of Drakes Bay village. Wonderfuly large terrace facing the jungle. Lots of animal sightings, with nice wooden chairs to eat from. The apartment is a good size. The bedroom fan was very comfortable. Richard was exceptionally friendly , helpful, proactive and gave time in the planning, Booking and information aspects. Kendal was also helpful during our stay with providing information Richard gave us a small discount for multiple nights booking. Kind.
−Apartment style is outdated /old germanic. Not too much of an issue but a consideration. Kitchen utensils are severly lacking, for the money we paid it was not good. The pans/pots look homemade and we both burnt our hands on the handles. Big downside. Only 1x fan in whole apartment isnt ideal. We had 1 glass in the cupboard that was covered in wax. Disgusting as it was 1 of the 2 drinking glasses. The biggest issue was when Kendal walked into our apartment before we had checked out and before the advertised check out time. It appears they didnt trust guests. Whilst I was at the car with our baby and my partner was in the apartment bathroom, he let himself in to retreive the borrowed blender. He also had a quick russle through the bedroom. I appreciate checking the apartment state after guests but this should never be done whilst we are still paying and using the property. We also feel a proper introduction was due at the check in stage for we didnt know who kendal was as both men were standing in our apartment whilst richard gave us the checkin info.
Maltais
Canada · Couple · March 2025
“Exceptional”
+We were in Costa Rica for three weeks and this was our favorite spot by far! Rebecca and her team are lovely, very attentive. The local cook, Tati, was just the sweetest and she prepared every meal with such care. I am intolerant to gluten and she was able to come up with lovely recipes to accommodate my needs. But the best part is the reserve itself. It is very remote (Bahia Drake is itself quite remote, and the reserve is about 20 minutes away from town by car). The kind of place you go to to completely disconnect from the outisde world, to reconnect with nature and with yourself. Aside from the beautiful proprety where you can chill in hamacs and swim in the river, there is a beautiful trail that leads to a waterfall and swimming hole. That is where we spent our afternoons, completely alone because no tourists venture there apart from Rebecca's guests. Rebecca is a biologist and she is very knowledgeable of the local animals, insects and plants. She cares deeply about her reserve and about wildlife preservation in Costa Rica. We had a couple of tours planned during our 5 night stay and I wished we hadn't because all I wanted to do was stay at Tamandua!! There are 7 rivers to cro
−The internet is not very reliable, but why would you want to use it when you are in such a place? Time to disconnect!
Chown
Canada · Couple · February 2025
“A peaceful place with warm friendly staff who made us feel special and cared for”
+Deep in the forest/jungle
−Everything was great
Choudra
Belgium · Couple · November 2024
“We took a boat from Sierpe that crosses the river into the sea and deposed us to Deake Bay. The journey to get there by”
+I liked everything about my stay!! I highly recommend to choose this eco lodge for the amazing service that is provided! We were treated like friends and got the best recommendations! For a nature lover Drake Bay is paradise!!
Ewelina
Poland · Couple · October 2024
“Exceptional”
+It was great place to see nature without too many people. Hosts were really nice, helpful and talkative. They prepared great breakfast 😋 Around their place you can find great beaches and jungle. I can recommend night trip to the rainforest.
Mirco
Switzerland · Solo · October 2024
“Very good”
+Richard is a very good host. He contacted me directly after my reservation and explained exactly how to get to Darke Bay. He also organized a colectivo and boat. Getting to Darke bay was therefore extremely easy. The apartments are very nice and quiet but still within walking distance of the village. They are ideal for 2 to 4 people. Richard also organized everything very quickly for the departure. Everything went very smoothly.
−The wifi connection was not good. It was a little dark. But nothing dramatic.
Krystian
Poland · Couple · January 2024
“a magical place in the middle of the forest”
+a place located deep in the forest, away from tourists. you can count on contemplation among nature. the property has its own amazing trails in the forest with a waterfall and a natural swimming pool. the owners offer night and morning trips to the jungle. have biological and botanical knowledge about the forest. a magical place to which the road leads, which is an adventure in itself.
−weak internet, which you don't need at all when you're here. You come here to be among nature, not on social media.
Darius
United Kingdom · Couple · December 2023
“Exceptional”
+Incredible spot in the rainforest to experience nature. Trails straight from the station into the forest and a river for swimming right next to the garden. We saw monkeys, snakes, frogs, lizards, tons of birds. Rebeca is an amazing host, organised our transport and Sirena tour, and took us on great tours at the station. Alan is an excellent cook!
Martinay
United Kingdom · Family · December 2023
“Not a Magical stay as I hope it would be”
+The host is very helpful and knowledgeable guide and biologist and her tour at the lodge walking around her property was great. Chef is great. Taxi USD30 per trip is 20 minutes and the 4X4 will drive you from drake bay beach or town to the lodge. It is usd 30 each way. The 6 river crossings are fun and highlight of the trip. Once inside the lodge, there is nothing to do except the tour you pay for and take with them- which is a short trail you can walk around, soak in river, and a night tour. You only need 1 day to do it all, then you are stuck. We booked 3 nights and left after 2 nights. I got sick with high fever and at night after dinner, all staff left the property, and you are alone in the forest by yourself. It is not a comfortable stay. And you don’t get to do or see enough to make it worth it. What you are paying is room fees per day usd 85+(3 meals) 40 + 45 trail tour +35 night tour +60 (taxi come and go). There are not enough tours or things to do or see to occupy your time. You can’t get out once you get in. Each trip will cost you usd30. The lodge is beautiful but your room is not comfy. Similar situation with the apartment in town. USD6 per taxi ride up and down if you
−No warm or hot water shower. The room in the lodge has no light, the property has no electricity except you can charge your phone in common area. All rooms in town or lodge are very hot, you are sleeping in metal sheet made houses. I scratched my leg and got wounded by the side of the wooden bed. 3 beds in a small dark room with no light. The wooden bed are self made and put very close together. I bumped into it a few times and in the end got scratched and wounded.