Sherry M.
This is not a luxury resort. It is primitive but cozy and clean. Fantastic location. Beautiful beach!. Meals very very good and staff very helpful. We loved our stay here.
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Pirate Cove Hotel is a charming ecolodge nestled in Drake Bay, offering a comfortable base for exploring Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park. Guests enjoy a nature-centric stay with all meals included, fostering a relaxed coastal rhythm. Accommodations range from bungalows with hammocks to cabins with Pacific views, ensuring a serene retreat after adventurous outings. This 2-star property boasts a 9.56 overall rating, reflecting its exceptional service and value.
At Pirate Cove Hotel, a hammock on a terrace and a day exploring the Osa can belong in the same itinerary. This small Drake Bay ecolodge gives families, couples and solo travelers a comfortable base near Corcovado National Park, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Nature shapes the stay, while the restaurant and bar give the hours between outings a sociable place to unfold.
Bungalows have screened windows, polished wooden floors and orthopedic mattresses, with private bathrooms and ceiling fans. Step onto the small terrace for the hammock and chairs, making an afternoon at your accommodation part of the appeal. Cabins add storage space and private terraces with hammocks and deck chairs looking toward both the Pacific and Drake River, with private bathrooms, ceiling fans and 24-hour electricity.
Standard Rooms offer screened windows, a private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, a table and deck chairs. Air conditioning is also available in the Bungalow, Cabin and Cabin Deluxe categories. Layout, outlook and outdoor space still distinguish the choices, so compare the room you are arranging rather than expecting every category to feel the same.
Corcovado visits, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and whale-watching outings give you different ways to explore forest and sea. After a day outdoors, return for a meal and time on the terrace. The appeal is a simpler coastal rhythm: excursions worth making, and comfortable accommodation that gives you room to enjoy being back.
Flights and boats to the hotel have a 25-pound-per-person baggage limit, so pack around the journey as well as the stay. Our price includes a $15 per person national park fee that cannot be refunded in cases of cancellation. Keep those arrangements in mind as you choose your room and plan the Drake Bay portion of the vacation.
Drake Bay
Latitude: 8.697561; longitude: -83.653946
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Sherry M.
This is not a luxury resort. It is primitive but cozy and clean. Fantastic location. Beautiful beach!. Meals very very good and staff very helpful. We loved our stay here.
Larry P.
What a remarkable place. You felt you were out in the middle of the Pacific on a lost island. This experience is one I'll never forget. The sleeping quarters were quite basic, but perfect for the situation. The meals were very good, with very friendly staff and so helpful. The owner was present during our visit and she couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. She always was attentive to our every need, as were the entire staff.
Lisa K.
A very different place. More rustic, but very comfortable and with everything we needed. The food was excellent and had fun getting to know other international guests. Almost unbelievable to stay so close to the beach!
Andrea S.
We absolutely loved Pirata. The location is beautiful, staff really lovely and the simple style of the hotel was perfect for us. Our favourite venue of the holiday.
Kathleen E.
Very uncomfortable sleeping ...we did not get air conditioned room, our fault though. Would suggest hotel install a/c in all rooms...people will pay for it! Please suggest better towels...very thin quality. Also equip room with more towels if have more than 2 people.
William E.
It was our mistake to not ask for an air conditioned room--not the hotel or Pacific Trade Winds. Next time, we ask for air conditioning. The staff was a pleasure to work with.
Prasanth R.
We had to pay additional $10/day (in cash) for the Air Conditioning to the Hotel. It was extremely humid and hot that one can survive without Air Conditioning in the room.
Natalie P.
We didn't enjoy the stay here. The local staff was awesome, but the owner made us rather uncomfortable.m (he left after the first night we arrived but that stayed with me throughout). Although the site was in an amazing beach location, we were really expecting to be situated more amongst the wildlife. We felt a little trapped at this location. Also, there was a huge student group staying at the hotel, so unlucky for us, that affected our stay negatively since it was our honeymoon. For beach lovers, this may be a great hotel, but we had come to Drake Bay for the wildlife and didn't feel like we were as immersed in that as we would've liked. Also, there were mangos that fell on the tin roof several times throughout the nights, and the noise was so startling and loud. Had we been better informed, we would've chosen to stay at a more expensive location that was better situated for wild life or not gone to Dake Bay at all.
Karen A.
Suzanne was always attentive and helpful. Food was excellent and attractively served. Loved our balcony.
Annette M.
This was a highlight of our holiday. The location was perfect, both for access to the beach and for Corocovado tour. The staff were very friendly and helpful - special thanks to Susanne who made everything happen so smoothly. The small size of the hotel made it very relaxing to stay here.
The food was great...made special accommodations for our Vegan diet. Loved the communal eating .
This hotel is fantastic the staff are so kind and helpful! The location is unbeatable as well as the amenities. All meals were super delicious can't say enough good things about this hotel it is Amazing!
Pirate cove hotel was amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved my stay.
One of my favorite places to stay. Food was good, staff was good, and the new addition of the pool was nice for cooling off in the afternoon. Iguanas and macaws visiting every day was a bonus.
Susannah and the rest of the staff were very helpful and caring. I was given a pair of rubber boots to wear during the hike into the Park. They came in real handy. The food was well prepared and delicious.
Our room didn't have AC and it was devilishly hot. Our friend's room did, so we sent the kids to sleep there. The river & ocean were beautiful and we had a grand time swimming, kayaking and seeing all of the beautiful birds and animals. Definitely a Highlight of the trip!
Pirate Cove Hotel is a small ecolodge in Drake Bay, ideal for travelers seeking rainforest and coastal exploration, with Corcovado National Park nearby. It provides a comfortable base for families, couples, and solo travelers, emphasizing a nature-focused stay with a relaxed coastal rhythm.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in your stay at Pirate Cove Hotel. The property features a restaurant and bar, providing convenient places to gather and enjoy meals without needing to arrange dining elsewhere.
Pirate Cove Hotel offers Bungalows, Cabins, Cabin Deluxe, and Standard Rooms. Bungalows feature orthopedic mattresses and terraces with hammocks, while Cabins add storage and views toward the Pacific and Drake River. Standard Rooms include air conditioning and hot water. All rooms have private bathrooms and ceiling fans, with AC available in most categories.
Guests at Pirate Cove Hotel can embark on various excursions, including visits to Corcovado National Park, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and whale-watching outings. These activities offer diverse ways to explore the surrounding forest and sea.
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