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"Fabulous stay in a wonderful location. The staff are truly top-notch. Attentive and friendly. Every request was answered with “Of course, with pleasure!”. Food was excellent. Morning coffee with steamed milk delivered to our room early morning so we could sip and watch the sunrise from our balcony. A variety of on-site tours are included. The guides are excellent. Special shout-out to Sandra for finding the small Red-eyed tree frogs during the night tour. Scarlet macaws flying all over the lodge, monkeys everywhere, all sorts of beautiful birds and interesting critters right outside your room. The grounds and views are beautiful. Hike to a waterfall within ten minutes. Pool is nice too. They will take you down to the secluded beach and set you up with chairs and cooler. The beach is beautiful but very rocky. We had the Matapalo suite. Very nice though close to the entrance and main road so the intermittent traffic noise was a minus. We had a small issue with a large wandering spider and then a bark scorpion getting into our bathroom (each just once) but they responded within 3-4 minutes both times. They installed a door sweep on the bathroom door within hours to prevent them entering the bedroom- very speedy response. The view was outstanding however. Overall Lapa Rios is an outstanding lodge with wonderful staff, and I cannot recommend it enough. Five stars. "

"Our stay here was truly exceptional. The views of Costa Rica were absolutely breathtaking, easily one of the most beautiful settings we’ve experienced. The staff made the experience even more memorable. Pablo, who assisted us at check-in, was incredibly welcoming and attentive, and the entire team was consistently warm and accommodating throughout our stay. Because it’s a smaller, private resort, you really have the chance to connect with the staff, which made everything feel personal and special. It was genuinely hard to leave. Had we known just how amazing the experience would be, we would have extended our stay without hesitation. The food was outstanding as well, every meal exceeded expectations. Thank you for such a wonderful and unforgettable stay."

"The view from the room made my girlfriend cry. That would be enough for the review but Drake Bay Getaway went much further to ensure we had a wonderful stay: Dylan went out of his way to help us resolve some travel mishaps, Lily made some of the best food we had in Costa Rica, and the whole staff did so in the midst hospitable ways. We will definitely return! Thank you! "

"Beautifully renovated property (it reopened in January after extensive property upgrades). The villas were beautifully designed. The views are stunning. The pool area was lovely. The restaurant is excellent, and the staff was very friendly. No major complaints whatsoever. A few minor things to improve, but not enough to give less stars (and the staff mentioned that they were still finalizing some things due to furniture shipments delayed, etc). The pool area could use a few more lounge chairs; the main lobby area could use a bit more decor (plants, more tables, pillows, etc) to fill out the space and create a more intimate feeling. "

" The combination of stunning nature, a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean, and excellent service really makes this place stand out. The private pool was a plus! The place was really CLEAN, the Staff was amazing, attentive and caring. Highly recommended, we will definitivamente be back! "

"Good bed! "

"An outstanding property; one of the best I have ever stayed at. The views are incredible, rooms are well kept and bar and restaurant are open 6a-10p. But you do need 4wd to get up the mountain on a rough road to it (faster is better) and the food is very healthy and may not be enough for everyone, but is delicious. Staff become family quickly. We'll be back."

"Wonderful staff, clean and comfortable rooms."

"The room was spotless, the reception disk polite, the food excellent, the staff attentive and the pool marvelous. "