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Las Cotingas Lodge

2.5 star property

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Standard Bungalow, Full Ocean View | Balcony
Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View
Bungalow, Garden View | Room amenity
Exterior
Balcony

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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200 Meters West of Drake Bay School, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 60503
  • Place, Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Colorada
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Bungalow, Partial Ocean View | Balcony

Standard Bungalow, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Standard Bungalow, Full Ocean View | Balcony

Standard Bungalow, Full Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Honeymoon Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Balcony

Honeymoon Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Bungalow, Garden View | Room amenity

Bungalow, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Drake Bay

At Las Cotingas Lodge you'll be within steps of Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead and Drake Bay Beach. Highlights at this beach lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 5:30 AM and 9 AM. 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

  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa Colorada - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • School & Soccer Field - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Corcovado National Park - 18 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marea Alta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Las Cotingas Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Las Cotingas Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Drake Bay lodge is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Las Cotingas Lodge offers 7 accommodations with a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 11 per person (return)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Las Cotingas Lodge Puntarenas
Las Cotingas Puntarenas
Las Cotingas Lodge Drake Bay
Las Cotingas Lodge
Las Cotingas Drake Bay
Las Cotingas
Las Cotingas Lodge Lodge
Las Cotingas Lodge Drake Bay
Las Cotingas Lodge Lodge Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Las Cotingas Lodge?

Yep, Las Cotingas Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Las Cotingas Lodge?

Yep, Las Cotingas Lodge is a short 2-minute walk from Drake Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Las Cotingas Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Las Cotingas Lodge.

Does Las Cotingas Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 5:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Las Cotingas Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Las Cotingas Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Las Cotingas Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

Great Place

A very nice family owned hotel! The views are awesome but some comfortable cushions would be a nice addition to the deck chairs. We saw many birds from our deck. The rooms are very clean. The breakfast was very good. The stairs may be hard if you are not in shape. This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Miguel, Phoenix, AZ

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

Traveler BEWARE

If you are looking at this hotel as an option at Drake Bay, click return and look elsewhere. We attempted to reach the hotel after driving for >4 hrs from San Jose to find that there is no passage by land. To reach the hotel, one is required to take a boat for 1 hour on high seas. This was never disclosed at the time of the booking or the fact that the customer needs pay for parking fees at the dock and for the boat ride. Watch for hidden fees. The boat is not affiliated to the hotel so you are on your own. If you are willing to risk your life and that of your family then this is the place for you. Unfortunately, we do not travel by boat/ocean so we turned around. When we requested a full refund, the hotel went silent and stopped all communications with us. We are working with Orbitz who has graciously offered a refund and instructed hotel to disclose transportation options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean and pleasant

The hotel and staff were fine. Drake Bay in general is too tourist oriented and overpriced.Not into herd mentality.

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Elen

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Drake Bay Experience

Loved the beautiful cabin, gorgeous view, delicious breakfast and fantastic owner and staff. Took the best snorkel tour, and loved the local restaurants!

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Auckland, NZ

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

Cool cabin with a view

Las Cotingas is in a great location just up from the beach where you arrive by boat and a short walk to restaurants & shops. The location is up overlooking the stunning bay. We loved the rustic style cabins with ocean view set in nice tropical gardens. We were in a 'partial view' cabin which had a good view with lovely veranda and hammock. The room was spacious with fridge, fans, locker and powerful shower. There is also a common covered sitting area which has a full baywide vista that you can use with wi-fi and where breakfast is served. Breakfast options are eggs, lovely pancakes, fruit and coffee. Free coffee available all the time. Staff are friendly and had helped us book trips before we arrived and transport when we were there. Drake Bay is small and relaxed with a great vibe. Well worth the trip here to see Corcovado and would recommend staying here.

8/10 Good

TOROLF

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

Convenient friendly place with amazing view

Perfect place to stay if you are up for an average Costa Rican room standard in this price segment. The room was clean and got cleaned well every day. Large fridge for storing your drinks etc. The view is simply fantastic if you get an ocean view room and we ended up spending more time than usual on the terrace, watchin a variety of birds and also some monkeys that came up close. The breakfast at 3500 CRC is rather disappointing, unfortunately (we have had better for 2000 on the road). Some other prices for additional in-hotel services also seemed rather high (eg. laundry), but if you don't need those, all is good here.

10/10 Excellent

Deb and John, Breckenridge, CO

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!

Yes, it's a hike up there but they carried our bags. I want to go back and stay longer. The ocean view room was so NEAT with gorgeous view from deck and gorgeous jungle garden. Hanging on the deck was one of the best parts of our 2 week trip to Costa Rica!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Great staff but the experience isn't for everyone

As others have said, Drake Bay is a very remote part of Costa Rica. You'll see lots of wildlife walking around but you are literally in the jungle so don't expect the amenities of some of the hotels in the main Costa Rica towns (Tamarindo, Jaco, etc.). That said, the staff is great and the rooms are nice. If you're looking for something off the grid, this is a great choice.

6/10 Okay

Beth, San Francisco Area

Very much in character with Drake Bay

Drake Bay is a small town with dirt roads. Las Cotingas is a very comfortable and affordable place to stay. Mauricio is a gracious host with a desire for you to enjoy your stay. We stayed in the "honeymoon suite" and it was very comfortable. Breakfast has a wide variety of offerings and is quite good. Most of the travelers in the area seem to be from Europe. Be prepared to walk up stairs to get there, but it isn't really a big deal. The payoff is a gorgeous view of Drake Bay!

8/10 Good

Steve, Pacific Northwest

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

Bungalow cabin with a great view

Owner was very helpful with arranging tours. Provided us with a fruit plate aand fruit drink on arrival. Good breakfasts. Safe car parking after a adventurous drive to the bay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute, comfortable hotel with an amazing view!

I stayed here for 3 nights. The rooms/cabin was spacious and comfortable, and the balcony and hotel restaurant had incredible views of the bay. The staff helped us organize activities (diving and visiting Corcovado National Park). Great option for Drake Bay.

10/10 Excellent

Christine, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager, Mauricio is extremely nice and will do everything to facilitate his customer life during their stay. The view is amazing .

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Rockford, Il.

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

Drake Bay access

This is a great place to stay and take advantage of all the Osa peninsula tours and activities. It's close to the drop off beach and 100 stairs above it. if that bothers you maybe you shouldn't be coming to the Osa in the first place. This is an active outdoor person place and not for the golf resort minded traveler. My cabin was breezy and had a great view of the ocean and beach.

2/10 Terrible

Genoveva, Los Angeles, California

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A huge disappointment

The sheets and pillows smelled like sweat and cheap cologne. The bathroom smelled terrible as if the septic tank was right in the room. They tried fixing it while we were there for four nights but it never was entirely gone. I couldn't feel clean the entire stay. There was no where to place the soap in the shower. This place had a nice view and close to the beach/town even though it is like 60 steps to get to the hotel from the road. It definitely was a huge disappointment considering its high reviews. I would chose another place to stay.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The lodge is ok, the cabin was good, except for the bed (terrible) it was clean, a lot of space, nice balcony with great view, the staff is rude and hard to find, i think the just dont like guests... O.o

8/10 Good

Jill, South Africa

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

Great hotel

Beautiful view. Friendly helpful staff. You can book all your tours through them. Nice breakfast for only U$6. Cocktails are lovely too which you can have in the deck overlooking the sea at sundown. So close, 1 minute walk to the beach and 5 min walk to town. Ask for a room with seaview if you can and do get aircon, it may be a little extra but worth it

10/10 Excellent

Bjoern, Abilene

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

Amazing stay

Absolute amazing views and amazing staff! Wonderful and clean rooms. Make sure to book the ocean view rooms - the view really is the best you can imagine. The pictures do not lie. Definitely recommend this hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Vladislav, Israel

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

Great place for a vacation

The staff was really helpful. The room are clean and the view is great. Probably the highest hotel in town located right next to the beach. We really enjoyed the whole stay.

10/10 Excellent

martin, london

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

Friendliness from start to finish

Mauricio is very helpful and friendly. The cabins are basic but functional and the beds comfortable. There is no hot water but don't let this put you off as the water is warm enough to wash/shower in and cold enough to brush your teeth. Breakfast has limited but good choice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

No frills but good place to stay

Hotel service was excellent. No a/c so the room was hot during the day but comfortable during the night. They also provide standing fans and a fridge. Mosquito nets are provided but we didn't needed as there were bareyany bugs in our room. Overall a good place to stay a few nights when visiting Corcovado or Cano Island. Not much else to do other than that.

4/10 Poor

Mario

Difficile la strada per arrivare con sei guadi,e si sapeva, ma poi cento gradini ripidi o ,dal parcheggio,una rampa a tre settori riposa e scivolosa no.Camere nei bungalow piccole e poco arredate bisognose di manutenzione urgente.Staff abbastanza indifferente aiuto per i bagagli all’arriVi nessuno in partenza. Nessuna luce ne’ nella scalinata ne’ nella struttura la notte è la mancanza di un ristorante ( pioveva e la sera due volte la scalinata al buio) completano il quadro. Terribile
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Carlos

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

Estadía tústica y satisfactoria!

Lindo lugar, buena atención. Localización buena. 230 escaleras que subir. No apropiasdo para discapasitados. Buenos desayinos, incluidos!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017