Located in Drake Bay, Vista Drake Lodge is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Drake Bay Beach and Corcovado National Park. 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 ziplining nearby.
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Vista Drake Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy a ropes course at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Vista Drake Lodge have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and mixers
Eco-friendly cleaning products, portable fans, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 5:30 AM–9:00 AM for a fee: CRC 6,200 for adults and CRC 5,000 for children
A restaurant
Things to do
Library
Ropes course
Safari
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
On the bay
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
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1 building
1 floor
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Kitchenette
Mixer
Room service
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Air conditioning
Eco-friendly cleaning products available
Laptop workspace
Portable fan
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 9:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CRC 6200 for adults and CRC 5000 for children
Airport shuttle fee: CRC 15 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 12 (one-way)
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property is also known as
Vista Drake
Vista Drake Lodge
Vista Drake Lodge Hotel
Vista Drake Lodge Drake Bay
Vista Drake Lodge Hotel Drake Bay
Frequently asked questions
Is Vista Drake Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Vista Drake Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Vista Drake Lodge?
Check-in begins at 9:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Vista Drake Lodge?
Check-out is at 9 AM.
Does Vista Drake Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of CRC 15 per person applies.
Where is Vista Drake Lodge located?
Situated in Drake Bay, this beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Drake Bay Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Corcovado National Park.
Vista Drake Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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It’s funky but great to have both AC and a mosquito net. Basic washroom with a cold shower. Sometimes a bit noisy in the morning when all the atv’s and motorcycles start but that’s because the locals are up even earlier getting ready for the day’s tourist expeditions. Close to restaurants and the beach. Would definitely stay again
Very noisy, the reception area was right under our room and there were chinks of light coming through the floorboards as well into the next room. You could actually see into the next room The water shut off randomly but the AC was awesome. Pretty much what you would expect for under $50/night.
Staff was super helpful and friendly. Drinkable water was provided at no cost. We received an upgrade because a nicer cabin was available. Would stay there again.
Just back from a lovely stay at Vista Drake Lodge, Drake Bay. We stayed for 4 nights in a fabulous bungalow with a veranda overlooking the bay. This is a very special place and worth the effort to get to. Drake is a remote little town of back roads and is dusty and dirty with no jetty to jump onto when you get off the boat from Sierpe. However, you are essentially in the jungle surrounded by wildlife so embrace that style of adventure and enjoy it. Emilio is a great host and super helpful in organising tours for you. We highly recommend the Corcovado guided tour and Canò Island snorkelling whilst there, for food go to Claudios grill. There's no aircon but there is a hardly fan. Once you've done your tours jump in those hammocks on the balcony and chill. Only downside are the noise of the motorbikes up and down the street. Do yourself a favour and book into this rugged paradise. Ps take a torch!
Emilio was fantastic in helping us book all of our tours and to enjoy our stay in Bahia Drake! He even gave us his personal contact number and we were able to write him at any time with any doubts or questions. Just to let travelers know, Bahia Drake in general is a lot of hills with almost no accommodations directly on the beach, so please take that into account when deciding to go to the area and be aware that you may need to walk up/down hill. :) We really loved our stay in Bahia Drake with Vista Drake, thank you!
Great place to stay. Very clean and awesome staff. Walls a little thin but not problem. Was upgraded to a nicer room before I arrived. Emilio was the best and super helpful with tour help to Corcovado.