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Explora la biodiversidad única de Osa con actividades como Corcovado, Isla del Caño, Night Walk y Avistamiento de Ballenas.
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Disfruta de experiencias diseñadas para mostrar lo mejor de la naturaleza en Costa Rica: aventura, romance, familia y exploración.
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Habitaciones
Hospédate en cómodas cabañas rodeadas de vegetación, ideal para descansar tras un día de tours y actividades.
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Gastronomía
Sabores tropicales y cocina costarricense elaborada con ingredientes frescos y locales.
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Drake Bay Wilderness Resort
Donde la selva se encuentra con el océano en una de las zonas más biodiversas del planeta.
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Pura vida en cada rincón de la Península de Osa.
El Corazón de Bahía Drake
Drake Bay Wilderness Resort es más que un hotel: es parte viva de la historia de Bahía Drake. Nacido del esfuerzo de familias locales que aman profundamente la Península de Osa, este refugio pionero fue construido con un propósito claro: preservar la naturaleza y compartir su magia con cada visitante.
Aquí, cada detalle tiene una historia y cada experiencia te conecta con un entorno puro, auténtico y lleno de vida. Sigue leyendo y descubre por qué este lugar transforma la manera en que ves la naturaleza.
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Posted onVerified Amazing jungle and beach experience The experience was amazing! Food and hospitality were always the best. Henry, Kaori and Yerlin are always willing to help and assist with any request. Rooms are nice and have all you need for a great stay. Great views and very convenient location.Posted onVerified right in nature, great Place Went on a nature tour through Costa Rica , stayed for 3 nights. rooms looking right out onto the water. Pool was nice. Staff very friendly and helpful. Family led hotel. All the tours they organized were great. The beach (ca 15 min walking) was amazing. Henry serving in the Restaurant is a unique guy, super best service ever. can only recommend.Posted onVerified I definitely go back. Harry the waitress gave us a good service. The mattress was very comfortable. The pool need to be cleaned. The owner was very helpful. Henry gave us all the information needed.Posted onVerified Perfekte Unterkunft im Corcovado Wir waren als Familie mit zwei Kindern (6,8) dort. Tolle, weitläufige Unterkunft mitten im Dschungel am Wasser. Sehr freundlicher Staff, gut organisiert, auch die Transfers und Aktivitäten. Zimmer schlicht, aber genauso wie sie im Dschungel auch sein sollten. Sehr leckeres Essen (Frühstück, Mittagessen und Abendessen) Absolut empfehlenswertPosted onVerified Views, Wildlife, Great Food, Wonderful Staff & Reasonable Cost! We loved our stay at the Wilderness Resort. The property is gorgeous; we saw macaws, monkeys, sloth, anteater, snakes and birds of all kinds. The food was fantastic, fresh and healthy. Three options every night. Really appreciated the dining staff, especially Jonathan. He was very helpful and attentive to our dining needs. We went on the Cano Island snorkeling, Corcovado and Mangrove tours. Eliya and Jenn did an incredible job. They are both so knowledgeable and have so much enthusiasm for what they do. We stayed 6 nights. The cost was very reasonable for 3 meals a day, 3 tours and lodging. Free laundry. Lots to do on your own. Walk to town, walk the Drake Bay trail, walk to beaches. Wonderful salt water pool with gorgeous view. We highly recommend the Wilderness Resport as a place to stay.Posted onVerified Incredible staff and beautiful resort My husband and I were so happy with our stay at Drake Bay Wilderness Resort, I don't normally write reviews but I felt compelled to write one to thank the staff for an excellent stay. Firstly I have celiac disease and was nervous about the food situation as it is always difficult when travelling. However this was by far the best restaurant experience I have ever had- they not only made sure the food was safe for me, but would make separate gluten-free versions of the desserts and appetizers. The kitchen really put in the effort to make sure that I was getting a great dining experience despite my dietary restrictions. Henry was incredible, and would reassure me that the dish he was giving me was safe to eat. He would take our orders earlier in the day and call a doctor to verify that the food I was being served was safe. Henry would also make sure we always got to eat at our preferred table. For instance, for breakfast, we said we liked to sit on the deck and look out at the ocean- this place was always set for us. All the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. We tried a couple of other restaurants in Drake Bay but the food was always best at the resort! The fresh juices that accompanied every meal were a highlight! The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff would coordinate the cleaning with the timing of your tours so you would always come back to a clean room. The air conditioning was a nice bonus as we would go for runs down the hiking trail. The laundry service was so helpful. You can pack lightly, if you drop off your laundry in the morning, it will be done by the afternoon. Even on our final day when we were leaving at 11am for the airport, we asked if they could do a final load of our laundry and they got it done before we left. In terms of the tours, we did two through the resort (San Pedrillo Corcovado and Cano Island snorkelling). The tour guides were both excellent and the coordination of the trips was straightforward. We booked fishing and the floating tour separately, and we were stressed about how to coordinate it all. However the staff seamlessly fit them into our overall schedule, and they also made sure we would be snorkelling when the conditions would be clearest. Incredible value- we picked Drake Bay Wilderness Resort because of the price and it was even better than we expected. I cannot imagine getting a better value than we got here. When you consider the meals, laundry, transportation, air-conditioned rooms, water, included tours, kayaking, accessible trails and beaches this seems like an unbeatable value for the money. Bring more cash than you expect you will need as you will want to tip the staff a lot at the end of your trip!Posted onVerified Great stay - adventures, nature, food, service, location, and value! My wife, my children (daughter-13, son-11), and i stayed at Drake Bay Wilderness Resort for 6 days from late March to early April 2025. We had an absolutely marvelous time and would absolutely recommend staying here ,specifically if you're coming for adventures. This review is LONG- so if you don't want to read, just know that we were thrilled with food, the location, the excursions, the kindness of staff, the price, and the room comfort. But for those that like to know details to help make decisions or know what to expect, read ahead... Things to note- we did not drink any alcohol, so cannot comment on the cost/quality of those drinks; all 4 of us are relatively active and in good hiking shape; we are relative introverts, so the lack of nightlife/large-scale socialization for us is PERFECT but recognize it is not for everyone. Our preference is nature and views as opposed to true "luxury"- everything comfortable and in good shape but the furnishings are not fancy. I think all but one or two of the rooms have been updated well. Also, the price was TERRIFIC. Tips/Advice: -free laundry, as often as you want- leave it in the morning, get it back in afternoon. Utilize this! (pack less than we did!) -if you want something, ask! For instance, my son preferred ham on the side of french toast instead of eggs, and they helped with this (i didn't think to ask until near the end of the week). i would recommend eating some protein at breakfast each day for the adventures. -The staff don't constantly come up and ask if you need/want something like they do at larger resorts, so make sure to grab them if you need something- they want to help, and i personally appreciated that they let you have your space. -the pool is TERRIFIC. I didn't think we'd spend much time there and we did. Nicer than the pictures show. - Take advantage of the tours. The tour guides are really great. -Tipping- no need to tip at each meal, etc. We tipped the guides separately; otherwise there is a "general tip box" that gets divvied among the staff. We just tipped at end of the week, which is much easier than tipping for each service. We were totally fine to use american currency for all of this. -There's a tidal pool at the end of the resort grounds. it's safe at low tide only and is beautiful. For some reason, we got itchy both times we went in, so you may not want to stay in long. -Utilize the kayaks! -Cocalito beach, a 15 minute hike down the trail is BEAUTIFUL. however, it may not often be safe for swimming; as with all beaches in costa rica, be CAREFUL of rip currents. The water was really rough when we were there, so we weren't tempted regardless. -consider staying 6-7 nights instead of 4- the price really drops, and there's plenty to do. -The wi-fi is really best at the bar/pool area. Unlikely to work in your rooms. this was not an issue for us, but could be hard if you need more access. -The adventures are probably all pretty doable for kids 9 and up; some such as the snorkeling might be harder for some kids that are much younger, depending on their fitness/stamina **RESORT AND MEALS** Our arrival was perfect- pick up by van from Drake Bay Airport, 30 minute car ride, followed by a ~5 minute boat ride from beach to the resort (complete with towels to dry our feet and welcome beverages and "orientation"). What was really nice is that our boat landed at 9 am at Drake Bay, and we were at resort by 9:45 and able to check in right away and were in the pool by 10:30! So... if you're needing to stay in SJO overnight due to flight times, if room is available early, you can kind of grab an extra vacation day! That day we relaxed (saw scarlet macaws in trees at the resort!), ate lunch, kayaked on the river (best done during high tide; we saw spider monkeys overhead) ,and took a walk near sunset along the Drake Bay Trail, where we saw capuchin monkeys! We stayed in a 4 person room- 1 queen bed, 2 twins. Air conditioning worked great (and was amazing to have for sleep). We had a safe in the room. Beds were pretty comfortable. Nice, spacious shower and separate bathroom. **The rooms (at least ours, room 11) are MUCH nicer in person than in pictures on website. Not drab at all. Seems that all the rooms have really nice views from patio. **This sets this resort apart from the others, which look a bit more upscale- none of the others seem to have the location close to sea level where you feel like you are right on shore**. Again, nothing fancy but all really nice. There was one cabin that was up a large flight of steps; all the others seem to be at "ground level and pretty accessible. Lunches and dinners were all between really good and great. There's always a vegetarian option and a seafood option, along with either a beef or chicken option. We did not get any of the beef meals, but the other meals were all excellent and in good serving portions. They also include fresh, delicious juices and dessert. One criticism is that two of the nights, dinner service was incredibly slow (the second of those nights was due to a waiter being ill and one waiter having to deal with dinner rush on his own). One amazing perk is that if guests catch fish on an excursion, the chefs prepare the fish (and often, if large quantity, share with the other guests!) All of their seafood was fresh, delicious, and well-prepared. My daughter's vegetarian food all tasted excellent and usually had substantial protein included (the first night we had to explain to one younger waiter that tuna is not vegetarian- so just be sure you're clear with what you do/don't eat, just in case). Breakfasts included fresh delicious fruit, coffee, OJ ,and a choice between things like omelettes (AMAZING), pancakes, french toast (REALLY GOOD), and gallo pinto , the traditional rice/beans dish with eggs on the side(delicious). It opens at 5 am in case you have early tours but is served till something closer to 9 am? You'll find, though, that most people start/end their days early, especially since it gets light early and dark by about 6:00 pm. The staff- all really amazing, attentive, and kind. Henry truly stands out! Yerlin and Marlena in the office are terrific. Diego and Dilan are great w/ the boats/dock. Brian, the owner, is nice and also informative (he's just quiet- i think some might misinterpret that as disinterested). ** EXCURSIONS: We did five excursions, four through the resort (and three were included in our stay package). Corcovado National Park (we went to Sirena station, others went to San Pedrillo- Sirena is 60 minute boat ride each way, San Pedrillo probably closer to 30; guests that went on each trip were really happy with what they saw). Our guide, Jen, was terrific. It was just the 4 of us in our group; all the guides seem to help each other find things; while occasionally groups of people, it didn't feel overwhelmingly crowded. On this excursion we saw tapirs (including mom and baby), spider monkeys, howler monkeys, and squirrel monkeys. We also saw sloths (mom and baby!) and coatis. The guides have great scopes that they use (and can use those with your phone to take amazing pictures) and point things out to other guides. This trip included a great cooked lunch at the Sirena Station (not sandwiches, think rice/beans/chicken/yucca). Corcovado IS the reason to come to this location, in my opinion. The hike was easy in terms of terrain. Despite the early wake up, i HIGHLY recommend this trip- there's time to relax in pool/room later in the afternoon. You'll want water shoes (for boat ride/landing, which you can leave at the ranger station) and either sneakers or hiking boots; bug spray and sunblock. The next day ,we did the Cano island snorkeling tour with Elia, who did an amazing job. There were only six guests including us, the guide, and two captains (all the boat rides/tours have two captains due to the challenges of the landings/navigation, and the captains were all AMAZINGLY skilled).. Beautiful boat ride, two nice snorkel spots. Water was a bit cloudy (and i also don't have good vision without my glasses); we saw small sharks, some beautiful fish; one person saw a turtle while snorkeling. Water was extremely pleasant and warm and pretty colored. The Cano Island trip itself was really nice- we hiked along beach and learned about the trees and birds and also got a beautiful view from "the top"- only about 10 minute walk. On the boat ride back, a few amazing highlights - we saw a humpback whale and her calf, which we trailed for about 15 minutes; we also saw a pod of dolphins ,and a few sea turtles. We had fresh fruit snack on the island and came back to resort for a late lunch. We did a great horseback riding tour. My wife and i usually don't thrill over horses, so we did it "for the kids" and all 4 of us had a great time. We rode through town, to and along a river, into the forest. We then had a short hike to a waterfall where we swam. Absolutely beautiful. This was the only guide we had that didn't speak much English (i'm fluent in Spanish, but it may be worth seeing if you can get a guide that speaks more English if you are not Spanish-speaking). Wear pants for this, along with socks/sneakers (or water shoes with socks, if you prefer, since sneakers may get wet but still recommend). Our other tour through the resort was the nighttime tour- this was about two hours. Gustavo was kind, skilled, knowledgeable, and patient and is well-equipped with flashlights for all tour members (it was just the 4 of us, again)/scope/blacklight. We got to see sloths (in the trees at the resort before we started, while still light!), scorpion, trap door spiders and other spiders/insects, frog, raccoons in tree, sleeping bird, and a crocodile! If you've never been, a night hike in the jungle is really remarkable. I recommend boots, bug spray. The tour was supposed to leave at 5:30, and dinner's not till 6:30. We requested and Gustavo and the restaurant were able to accommodate 5:30 dinner and 6:00 tour departure, since we didn't want to eat too late. I'll write a separate review for the Rio Claro floating tour, which was done through Carlos Pacheco, which we booked on our own. This is different than other tours called "rio Claro, which is just a trip to where the Rio claro river meets the beach). It was AMAZING. The resort did coordinate with him to help us figure out our times, etc. ** We had such an amazing time on this vacation- the nature, the views, and the quality of the excursions make DBWR really unique. Also, the value was TERRIFIC. After the first 4 nights of the package, the prices are REALLY cheap, especially for kids. For 6 days/nights, all meals, 3 full tours (plus we added on the nighttime tour), and local transportation from airport to resort, our package came to a hair under $5000, not including the tips we gave to guides/staff. This ended up being 2-3k cheaper than the other places. Except for the day that we went to Rio Claro, we did not get in a car at all- everything else was by boat or from the resort grounds(night tour)! p.s. There are also a really friendly dog, and two cats, that are there at the resort- my kids adored them.Posted onVerified Un bello lugar para visitar Fui con 4 amigas. El lugar es hermoso, la atención fue espectacular y la comida estuvo deliciosa. Tuvimos la oportunidad de realizar senderismo y kayacking, además de disfrutar tiempo en la piscina y la playa. Las habitaciones estaban limpias. Recomendado.Posted onVerified ¡Qué gran experiencia! Es un placer compartir mi experiencia en el **Drake Bay Wilderness Resort**, mi quinta visita a este increíble lugar, y siempre resulta una experiencia gratificante. Desde el momento en que llego, me siento bienvenido y cuidado. El servicio de limpieza es excepcional, manteniendo las instalaciones impecables y cómodas en todo momento. La comida es simplemente fabulosa y muy nutritiva, siempre con opciones frescas y deliciosas que destacan la riqueza de la región. Lo que más me gusta es la filosofía del hotel, que está completamente alineada con la naturaleza y el mar, creando un ambiente de armonía y respeto hacia el entorno. El personal es siempre atento y está dispuesto a ayudar con cualquier necesidad que pueda tener como turista, desde información sobre las actividades locales hasta recomendaciones personalizadas para disfrutar de la zona. Además, el resort ofrece excelente orientación sobre las múltiples actividades que se pueden realizar en Bahía Drake, y también sobre otras opciones cercanas para aprovechar al máximo la experiencia. Cada visita al Drake Bay Wilderness Resort es una garantía de relajación, aventura y conexión con la naturaleza. Sin lugar a dudas, ¡volveré una vez más!Posted onVerified Magical! My husband and I have stayed at the Drake Bay Wilderness Resort five times now, and we definitely plan to return. To us, it is a magical place! Its location is stunning - right on the water. The grounds are beautiful, the cabins are very clean and well-appointed, the food is excellent (some of the best we have had in our 13 years of travelling in Costa Rica), the staff are incredibly friendly and caring, and the guides on the very informative tours that are offered are so knowledgeable. To us, it feels like we are staying with close friends or family. Extras like daily laundry if needed and use of kayaks just enhance the experience. We can't wait to go back!
