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Hotel Las Caletas Lodge

2.5 star property
Beachfront lodge for sun and fun

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Porch
On the beach, beach towels
Double Room | Garden view
Lounge
Suite | Garden view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Playa Las Caletas, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 60503
  • Drake Bay Beach
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead
  • Playa Colorada
  • Drake Bay (DRK)

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
2 bedrooms
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
2 bedrooms
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Garden view

Suite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
2 bedrooms
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
2 bedrooms
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | Balcony

Superior Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
2 bedrooms
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Tent, Ensuite

Tent, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
2 bedrooms
Fan
Detached private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Drake Bay

At Hotel Las Caletas Lodge you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Cocalito and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Drake Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include a restaurant and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .This beach lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this Drake Bay lodge you'll find Corcovado National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cocalito - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Choza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Delicias Bahía Drake - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Hotel Las Caletas Lodge

Beachfront lodge for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Las Caletas Lodge.

This Drake Bay lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Hotel Las Caletas Lodge offers 8 accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during September and October:
  • Beach
  • Dining venue
  • Laundry facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

Property is also known as

Las Caletas Drake Bay
Las Caletas Lodge
Las Caletas Lodge Drake Bay
Las Caletas - Drake Bay Hotel Drake Bay
Las Caletas Lodge Costa Rica/Drake Bay
Hotel Las Caletas Lodge Drake Bay
Hotel Las Caletas Lodge Costa Rica/Drake Bay
Las Caletas - Drake Bay Hotel
Hotel Las Caletas Lodge Lodge
Hotel Las Caletas Lodge Drake Bay
Hotel Las Caletas Lodge Lodge Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Las Caletas Lodge?

Hotel Las Caletas Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Las Caletas Lodge?

Yep, Hotel Las Caletas Lodge is a short 11-minute walk from Cocalito. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing.

Does Hotel Las Caletas Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Las Caletas Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Las Caletas Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Las Caletas Lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Las Caletas Lodge?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Las Caletas Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Las Caletas Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful view of the serene coast. We saw numerous animals just from our window and deck--more from the dining area!! The meals were out of this world--delicious, more than enough, great presentation, variety. We swam daily at the picturesque "private' beach. Ideal location with hiking trails abound! The best trail was to Rio Claro-clear water, hanging ropes, lush surroundings. Most important, Daniel, the manager was ever-present, friendly, giving advice and recommendations to keep you safe, entertained, and relaxed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just paradise! Staff are so friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Just stop outside the door to see Macaws, monkeys, Toucans and even a Sloth! This was a highlight of our travels so far in Costa Rica. Also I feel good value for your dollar. Def will recommend to my friends when I get home. Please remember that Drake Bay and Corcovado are quite remote. Don’t expect the fluff from a 5 star hotel. I love this place and hope to return one day. Special thanks to Yolanda and Daniel!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time and TLC from the lodge. Breakfast and dinners were delicious and we received excellent help with booking excursions and general guidance. Note there is no a/c but the room temperature was fine at night and early morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalia, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge in the jungle with a view of the Pacific. The rooms are simple, but very clean and as comfortable as can be without AC (but with a ceiling fan). Rates include a good breakfast and dinner. Daniel & team are super friendly and go out of their way to make your stay memorable. Great place to recharge and a good base for diving and Corcovado tours (which can pick you up from the beach).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We love it here!

We truly enjoyed our stay at Las Caletas. It is in a very beautiful and private location on a gorgeous cove (caleta) abounding with wildlife. The food was wonderful. Dinners were creative and beautifully presented. Lunches were traditional Costa Rican food and also very good. The staff was awesome, particularly Daniel the manager/consierge/waiter. Besides just being a great guy to talk to, his energy, attentiveness, attention to detail and concern for his guests and the staff were unparalleled by anything I have experienced in my many years traveling in Costa Rica. I highly recommend the whales and dolphins tour. The area has a year round megapod of 1000 spotted dolphins that is absolutely amazing to see, hear and swim with. We stayed in a tent which was plenty comfortable but nothing special. We had stayed in one there years ago. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Laurel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing area with welcoming and helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Our adventure and stay at Las Caletas was one we will never forget. From the exciting boat trip to our own private beach and national park, to the great food and peacefulness. Highly recommend visiting this slice of paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We took the late boat taxi because we drove from san jose (4:00) dont do this get the 11:00 boat ferry from sierpe because of tideflow Fredrico helped us up the rather steep incline to our room and was an amazing hracious host The property is located on a pristine beautiful hill that overlooks the amazing Drago bay We stayed 3 nights in a tent bungalow that we were so happy to have as it overlooked the bay JoAnna served us all of our meals and she is a precious Nica( female Nicaraguan ) and we fell in love with her We will go back for another visit with grand kids as this is good spot for all family or just as couples 3 days was a good amount of time for is to discover drago bay and would recommend no more than 4 We saw toucans and mcaws and many hummingbirds from the property Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peder Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect getaway

The site is absolutely amazing. There are many places in the Drake bay you can go for, but only one with breathtaking views from top of the small ridge where Las Caletas is situated. From the greetings to lodging, over layout of the facilities and cuisine on site, it is perfect. It provides you with a family establishment vibe-you are welcomed as a valued guest, and the staff is super courteous and professional. Federico is doing a superb job, catering to last minute wishes re: activities in the Osa peninsula, having a spotless hall/dining space. The cuisine they are able to provide in the middle of jungle is healthy, tasty and perfectly prepared. Johana who was attending to our needs during our stay is very professional too. We loved our stay very much, and would definitely recommend people wishing for some extraordinary experience. Again, the setting and the services provided are outstanding. If you are tired of large resorts, anonymous environment that treats you as one of thousands in the year, go to Las Caletas. You will receive superb service and spend the vacation with no more than 5 tables dining. We loved it (Perk1-many resorts/villas, are on the beach, which deprives you of the unique view and perspective, from the birds eye overlooking the environment. The beach you can reach in less than 2 minutes, though;) (Perk2-you can enjoy the fauna and flora from the comfort of your sunbathing seat that outperforms some national parks we visited)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't Miss this Lovely Lodge!

I've never been heartbroken to leave a hotel before, but the beauty of Las Caletas--along with the kindhearted staff--made me want to move in permanently. The tent cabinas are immaculate and comfortable, with sweeping views of the ocean and jungle and incredible opportunities to spot macaws and toucans, monkeys and other wildlife. The meals are superb--the dinner chef is a master, and his desserts--as well as meat and vegetarian options--are delicious. The grounds are gorgeous, and every member of the lodge staff--from the delightful women in the kitchen to the charming waiter Danny and the truly lovely manager Federico--make one feel instantly at home. Don't miss the hour long walk to Rio Claro for freshwater swimming. An hour in the other direction, through the jungle, takes you past one stunning beach after another to the small town of Drake where you can eat, shop, and rent kayaks and paddleboards.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing lodge, great for family

Amazing 3days at the Caletas lodge. The lodge is perfect for a family (3 kids from 11 to 13y) and ideally located in front of a secluded and beautiful beach. The owner David has been super helpful in recommending and organizing activities for our family. The room itself is super clean and functional but not luxurious (your are in the middle of the jungle though). Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely lodge in drake bay.

We had a lovely stay for 5 nights in las caletas. The surrounding area is beautiful and full of wildlife. We were able to just walk out from the lodge along the coastal path. We also went diving to cano island and a trip to corcovado national park. All fantastic. Highly recommend las caletas if you are planning to visit drake bay. Much nicer than being in drake bay itself. The food is great.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

One of the most beautiful settings in the world. David looked after us really well.

10/10 Excellent

William, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Choice for an Osa Peninsula Visti

The lodge was simple and perfect for a visit to the Osa Peninsula. David the main host was always informative and helpful. Gregorio the guide was also very helpful and informative. The lodge is a wonderful place to stay. It does not have a swimming pool, but the beach it has is good and safe for swimming. The lodge is simple and accommodating and offers the opportunity to relax, hike and take tours Corcovado and Caño Island.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jolanda and David made our visit wonderful!

Every detail was seen to perfectly.From arrival to departure,arranging the 2 tours for us during our stay, graciously accommodating a vegetarian diet (Beto is an amazing Chef),3 wonderful meals per day included in the price,the most spectacular views, (including monkeys and parrots!),who could ask for more? You will love it here!

8/10 Good

Christine, Royal Oak, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Costa Rica Adventure

We had a lovely time at Las Caletas. It was an adventure getting there, and the service was great.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Secluded paradise with top-notch staff found!

This corner of paradise is a quick taxi and boat ride away from the Drake Bay airport, but feels like your own private island. Our family of four stayed three nights at Las Caletas, and wished we'd cancelled our next reservation and just stayed put. Situated just above the quiet, clean beach of your dreams, Las Caletas is all about service. The staff is delightful and responsive to your every need, and the kitchen was at the top of their game for the duration of our stay. The meals are fresh, filling, and never repetitive, right through to dessert. The cocktail hour was a highlight, as I could sit with my drink of choice and watch the fireflies flit around the garden as the moon came up. Gregorio, their tour guide for our Corcovado day trip, was immensely informative about the flora and fauna of the country, as he studies biology at university, and has made a career of it. He took the time to discuss plants and animals we saw, and shared insights into viewing the most elusive of birds and animals on the Osa peninsula. Our dive trip to Caño Island, organized through Las Caletas, was another great success, and is a can't miss addition to your trip. Our rooms were immaculate and well appointed, but an additional chair on the deck would have been well received. The beach is shared with the neighboring property, but excepting the arrival of guests by boat, I never saw more than two or three people on the beach at any time. It truly was our own patch of paradise. We'll be back!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tents versus duplex accommodations

The resort was very very pleasant, and I wish we could have stayed longer. The meals were excellent and the size of the resort was just right. It was small enough to be congenial. The grounds were lovely and with lots of birds. We did the snorkeling excursion to Cano Island, which was enjoyed. I stayed one night in a platform tent with a double bed prior to a 2 night trip to the Corcovado National Park. Upon return a friend and I stayed in the duplex room (2 bedroom). The platform tent room was almost as expensive for a basic tent and shared bathroom as thee duplex room. The duplex room was much much nicer than the tent. It had a small balcony on both levels. The bath was especially nice. Both accommodations were clean and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Pete, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great experience

This place is remote. When you are there, you are there. Accessible only (reasonably) by boat. They feed you 3 times a day and the food is very good. Our room was clean and simple. The hot water was spotty at best. The beds were not super comfy. But consider the work to get supplies into this place. I had a great time here and I would return. Right on the beach. East access to tours. Nice people and great food.

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique séjour dans un endroit paradisiaque ! Le lieux est extraordinaire avec une forêt verdoyante et des plages superbes. Les repas servis sont littéralement à tomber ! Bravo au chef Eduardo! Le réceptionniste, Josué, est vraiment chalereux et souriant. Il est très à l'écoute et a été d'excellent conseil. Nous avons dormi dans la tente qui n'est pas la plus confortable des chambres, mais nous avons passé un séjour fantastique!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Endroit paradisiaque, bonne nourriture. Très beau sentier. Accès difficile cependant par bateau. Très belle plage

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018