Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 26 reviews.
Leigh
United States · Couple · February 2026
“Amazing romantic getaway in an exotic and luxurious lodge”
+The entire property was private and beautiful! We saw abundant wildlife included a Tapir one night!!! We saw currasow every morning at breakfast (sp?? Brown peacock looking bird!)- Marta lives on site and cooks breakfast- so attentive! Karol, the owner set up taxis for us whenever needed as as it’s about a 30 min walk to town. We enjoyed the walk though! Lots of nature and a great way to walk off your meals. They also have food delivery- Karol can accommodate most anything. Lastly, the river running through the property is AMAZING! Great swimming hole with hammocks everywhere! Gardens see beautiful. If we come back, we will book here again! We hope to bring friends and rent out the entire property
−There’s not much to dislike! Can’t think of anything. No central AC, but the room stays extremely cool with two fans blowing. We had no issues and my boyfriend doesn’t like being hot at night. The animal sounds are just incredible. A nature lovers paradise!! We even had pizza delivered one night so we could just sit under the canopy and listen to all of it.
Jan
Belgium · Family · January 2026
+Environment: rainforest, garden, river, tapir,birds… Glamping: very nicely decorated Very good breakfast Delicious pancakes en juice after activity Very friendly and helpful staff
−Nothing Just go for it!
Alexis
United States · Couple · March 2025
“Perfect in every aspect, comfortable room, hostess extremely helpful, property was beautiful and relaxing (river was fun”
+Room was clean and comfortable, property was beautiful and a great place to relax, hostess and staff were very accommodating
Claire
United Kingdom · Couple · March 2025
“An exceptional stay, which went far beyond our expectations. Everything was fabulous and we would highly recommend this”
+- quality of the accommodation and surroundings - fantastic attention to detail, with fresh flowers, and chocolates every day - super comfy bed, luxurious sheets and towels - exceptionally clean and the room was tidied with fresh towels each day - fantastic breakfast that was included; we also had a couple of evening meals made especially for us - friendliness of the staff, who go the extra mile to do anything to help
−- nothing
Christoph
Germany · Couple · February 2025
“Nature meets adventure meets glamping”
+Everything was very clean and comfy! There’s an air conditioning, a fridge, a huge bath und also private little pools outside. The place ist beautiful! We‘ ve spotted lots of apes and birds, the jungle-sound was amazing! Leticia was in charge of making breakfast and it was awesome! She is totally nice! There are lot of things to do in Drake bay: Carol helped us booking 2 trips for us (1 to Corcovado and one snorkeling-trip). Both were amazing! Saw so many animals, unbelievable!
−Everything was very fine!
Silvia
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2025
“Exceptional”
+We had a lovely time in Drake Bay River View. The place is stunning and the staff is amazing! Only downside is that the place is a bit far from town and the beach, but the staff was very helpful organising taxis for us back and forth.
Simone
Israel · Group of friends · February 2025
“Exceptional”
+The place is very special. Private place...located in natural wonderland of green, trees, flowers and private trail to Drake river. Can go for swim in your own river. The owner helped us and took care of us 24/7. The couple taking care of place on site were sweet and took care of our needs including breakfast at 5 am since we had tour of park at 6 am, laundry and more. Great breakfast, generous menu with many options!
−Shower water flow was a bit weak
Asaf
Israel · Family · January 2025
“Exceptional”
+Very nice stuff There are beautiful river near and the place very special. The only thing important to notice that it little harde to cooling the room
Eric
United States · Couple · January 2025
“A wonderful place to stay when visiting Drake Bay and Corcovado. Top notch and perfect service.”
+What a wonderful place. The accommodations were perfect, the breakfast delicious and the service top notch.
−Nothing, it was perfect.
Erica
Switzerland · Couple · December 2024
“Exceptional”
+The lodge is located just about 10min from town, down a dirt road with no visible sign aside from a “private property” one that might make you wonder whether you are in the right place. But you actually are and it is indeed a wonderful place to stay. We were in one of the two cabins by the river and it was wonderful and very well equipped. You can also swim or float by the river, play volleyball or table tennis, just relax by the forest to the sound of the howling monkeys. One big shout out to Letizia because the way she keeps the rooms always squeaky clean and equipped with fresh towels and flowers it’s nothing short of incredible. And she also cooks great breakfasts, no matter how early you want them (5am on our first morning due to an early tour). Olman was also great!
−Just one suggestion: one night the lodge had a power outage that started at around 8pm and was only fully fixed the next day. The hotel owner tried to keep us informed through whatsapp but with no power and hence no wifi, it was no big help at all. That’s when we realized the owner we had been writing with and assumed would be on site is actually in San Jose and unless Olman is present (which he not always is because he also runs Picolina Tours), there is no English speaking staff. This made things a little complicated. If such instances happen again, would be great if the guests were at least given flashlights - we drained the batteries of our phones making ready in the evening and next morning and had obviously no chance of recharghing…