South Pacific Coast Hotels with FREE Airport Shuttle

"Loved our stay here. This is THE place to be in Drake Bay."

"Grounds were beautiful. Good security. Nice communal kitchen. Clean, safe place to stay. Good value. This is small thing, but did not impress. Manager wanted cash only. Said he did not have change. Said he would get it, but never did. It was only a few dollars, so we did not pursue. Also had sense that he was regulating our air conditioning without consulting with us."

"Wonderful staff and great location. They are open and ready to serve you!"

"This is a backpackers hostel so the facilities are basic. It is situated outside Drake Bay but there are bicycles available for guests to use or, alternatively, the manager can arrange for a taxi to take you to local destinations. He is also happy to arrange guided tours in the area. The garden around the hostel is fantastic for wildlife and there are local shops and cafes to get food."

"Drake Bay Getaway is an intimate and elegant resort offering fine dining, family-like hospitality and high end accommodations, all surrounded by jungle filled with wildlife and perched on a hill with commanding views of the Pacific. It is not a Caribbean beach and spa hotel. Rather it provides easy access to a wide range of Costa Rican nature and adventure excursions such as hiking, snorkeling and diving, fishing, wildlife observation and much more. Yens and Patrick are wonderful hosts and...

"Phone was stolen, aside from this quite a good place to stay. "

"It is an unbelievable place - we saw so many monkeys right near our cabin with an incredible view of the bay! "

"Playa Cativo Lodge is a wonderful place and the accommodations, food and staff were absolutely perfect. It was nice to be so close to the gulf which was calm, warm, sandy and perfect for swimming. My only complaint was that the entire front area of the lodge has been landscaped with grass and ornamental plants, many of which are not native. Because of this large open area few birds or animals come near the lodge. Bird watching was disappointing compared to lodges that have left the rainforest...