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Poor Man's Paradise

2.5 star property

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A beach scene with footprints leading to the water, a sunset, and two people standing by the shore.
A wooden bar area with high ceilings and a view of the outdoors.
Interior entrance
A pathway leading to a structure with a metal roof and wooden beams, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A wooden structure with a hammock and a small boat nearby.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$355
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Explore the area

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Bahía Drake - Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 50603
  • Place, Playa San Pedrillo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Rincon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Corcovado National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

Individually decorated, desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Sea View

A cabin-style room with a wooden interior, a bed with floral bedding, and a small table.

Standard Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Drake Bay

At Poor Man's Paradise you'll be in the region of Parque Nacional Corcovado. Highlights at this beach lodge include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Poor Man's Paradise, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6 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

  • Playa San Pedrillo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Rincon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Corcovado National Park - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 26 min drive - 11.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Choza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Marea Alta - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Poor Man's Paradise

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Poor Man's Paradise.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Poor Man's Paradise offers 15 accommodations with a ceiling fan. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Poor Man's Paradise

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 3:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All the guests need to arrive first to Sierpe (the hotel's office) to take the boat at 11 AM or 3 PM only.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Poor Man's Paradise Lodge Drake Bay
Poor Man's Paradise Lodge
Poor Man's Paradise Drake Bay
Poor Man's Paradise Lodge
Poor Man's Paradise Drake Bay
Poor Man's Paradise Lodge Drake Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Poor Man's Paradise?

Poor Man's Paradise offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Poor Man's Paradise?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poor Man's Paradise on 29 Jul 2026 start from NZ$355, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Poor Man's Paradise?

Yep, Poor Man's Paradise is a short 12-minute walk from Playa Rincon. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Poor Man's Paradise serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Poor Man's Paradise?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Poor Man's Paradise?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Poor Man's Paradise?

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at Poor Man's Paradise?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Poor Man's Paradise Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

manrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, locally owned and very good service. No hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with fabulous staff willing to do ANYTHING to make your experience better. Expedia does not tell you it is insanely difficult to drive to and near impossible without 4 wheel drive. That's really essential information and a massive failure on their part. The reason the property doesn't have parking is that nobody drives there. They don't even have a sign on the road. That said, the property is heavenly, the staff over-the-moon attentive. We would have enjoyed it much more had we not experienced the harrowing car ride in and out. Next time we'll take the boat from Sierpe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carri

Disliked: Amenities
We were prepared for no hot water, no AC, no cell service, but we were not prepared for the overall shady communication, vibes and charges. We booked this hotel to be close to Corcovado, and booked a tour with the hotel. When we asked for details, they said they said that the communication from Expedia was poor, and they only booked our snorkeling tour. We asked to cancel the snorkeling because the national park was our priority. She said they couldn't because they already bought the tickets. Turns out, it was their family member that lived on property that ran the tour. This made her so upset that she went out of her way to make us uncomfortable the entire stay. Very immature. She was the daughter of the owner. They also tried to charge us for the stay, even though we paid Expedia 3 weeks before. I had to pull up my receipt and credit card transaction to prove we already paid. She still wanted us to pay, but eventually said "Expedia always holds back the payment for a month". So they were just hoping we forgot? Also, two men walked onto our private porch and stole my husband's sunglasses. He was afraid to say something to them, but we saw them later and they looked affiliated with the hotel. They saw the boat off when we left. Would not recommend. Breakfast was also poor, but the other meals were pretty good. Restaurant staff were super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bel endroit, personnel attentionné et très gentil, le barman et manager Mario est toujours disponible pour repondre aux questions et organiser des tours. À quelques pas de ma plage, la nourriture est excellente, que ce soit au dejeuner au diner ou au souper. Seul petit bémol, il n’y a pas d’air climatisée dans les chambres donc un peu chaud mais il y avait tout de meme un ventilateur.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

Get Away to Paradise

We spent four nights at Poor Man's, including New Year's Eve. I was hoping to find a place where we could really get away from the world, and this was perfect. We didn't even make any plans ahead of time as far as tours or what to do, but by the time we left we had visited Corcovado, snorkeled on Cano Island, Canoed up the Rio Claro, and swam and relaxed at Playa Josecito. We saw many monkeys and macaws, dolphins and whales, while just hiking and boating on the way to destinations. Lying on the hammocks on the Playa Rincon beach every evening watching the perfect sunsets, with a drink from the hotel bar, was unforgettable. The owners talked to us every morning at breakfast and every night at dinner to be sure that we were being taken care of and that our days were filled with relaxation and adventure. This is definitely a place we would return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
remote and simple beautifull birds and oceas beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

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

See the REAL Costa Rica, no shoes, no worries

Fabulously remote and romantic spot full of monkeys, wildlife, thundering surf, scarlet macaws, iguanas and all sorts of flora and fauna that you can't even imagine. This is a very rustic, family operated set of cabins, a bar and a restaurant that serves decent food with a great attitude and go above and beyond to be helpful. This is not a spot for you if you need a high end resort. No TVs, Internet, or hot showers. But... If you need that then you are in the wrong place and it's your loss. Travel an hour and a half by water taxi, kick off your shoes and kick back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

This is why I come to Costa Rica.

Relaxing bungalow near the beach with good food and drinks. There are a lot of excursions to take right from the hotel and the beach here is great for relaxing during down time.
Verified

8/10 Good

avi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024