"We visited in the off-season and found the hotel to be beautiful. The staff to be friendly, kind and knowledgeable. The restaurant to have great meals for when we didn't want to travel. Overall restful"
"We visited in the off-season and found the hotel to be beautiful. The staff to be friendly, kind and knowledgeable. The restaurant to have great meals for when we didn't want to travel. Overall restful"
"My wife and I were at the Lodge for eight (8) full days. We have extensive travel experiences throughout the world. We cannot say enough about our stay, without a doubt one of the best we have had across almost 30 years. Among so many world class amenities (food, service, knowledge of the area, our guides, etc.) , what stands out the most were the people. Every single staff member from our guides to the front desk,....it was just not the service you remember, but how they made us feel. We...
"My wife and I were at the Lodge for eight (8) full days. We have extensive travel experiences throughout the world. We cannot say enough about our stay, without a doubt one of the best we have had across almost 30 years. Among so many world class amenities (food, service, knowledge of the area, our guides, etc.) , what stands out the most were the people. Every single staff member from our guides to the front desk,....it was just not the service you remember, but how they made us feel. We...
"Another wonderful stay! The property was as lovely as ever and staff is superb! I love returning here each time. We had 90-minute massages that were incredible, I was so relaxed that I actually fell asleep.
Can’t wait to be back there again!"
"Another wonderful stay! The property was as lovely as ever and staff is superb! I love returning here each time. We had 90-minute massages that were incredible, I was so relaxed that I actually fell asleep.
Can’t wait to be back there again!"
"The stay here was amazing, clean rooms, great views, staff was fantastic, food was good, it was a great place to be busy if you want and to relax as well. "
"The stay here was amazing, clean rooms, great views, staff was fantastic, food was good, it was a great place to be busy if you want and to relax as well. "
"Everything about Drake Bay Getaway was excellent. The view from the room was stunning. The room itself was perfect with a balcony to sit and enjoy the view. The restaurants food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were extremely helpful and nice. I would stay here again and again. I liked it so much I extended my stay."
"Everything about Drake Bay Getaway was excellent. The view from the room was stunning. The room itself was perfect with a balcony to sit and enjoy the view. The restaurants food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were extremely helpful and nice. I would stay here again and again. I liked it so much I extended my stay."
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An ideal place to come and relax - far enough off the beaten track to be calm and secluded, but with great access to rainforest and beaches, and also a good base for exploring Corcovado.
The hotel is recently built, and very modern, in an understated/classy way. Villas have a whole wall of windows and an enormous balcony, so made it easy to watch the morning routine of the toucans.
Service was discrete, but attentive - Rebecca, Christina, William & Jerson all took great care of us - as well...
An ideal place to come and relax - far enough off the beaten track to be calm and secluded, but with great access to rainforest and beaches, and also a good base for exploring Corcovado.
The hotel is recently built, and very modern, in an understated/classy way. Villas have a whole wall of windows and an enormous balcony, so made it easy to watch the morning routine of the toucans.
Service was discrete, but attentive - Rebecca, Christina, William & Jerson all took great care of us - as well...
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed December 16, 2018Reviewed December 16, 2018
Outstanding, and the perfect end to a travel and tour-filled vacation. Vayu is an idyllic retreat, nestled in the jungle, surrounded by trees and the sounds of nature. We were even visited by a pair of inquisitive toucans. The rooms are huge - clean and a bed with bedding more comfortable than home. Everything has been perfectly considered - design and integration of technology (most notably the lighting and sound systems). The pool is lovely for a dip to cool off, but beaches are close if you...
Outstanding, and the perfect end to a travel and tour-filled vacation. Vayu is an idyllic retreat, nestled in the jungle, surrounded by trees and the sounds of nature. We were even visited by a pair of inquisitive toucans. The rooms are huge - clean and a bed with bedding more comfortable than home. Everything has been perfectly considered - design and integration of technology (most notably the lighting and sound systems). The pool is lovely for a dip to cool off, but beaches are close if you...
Michael
Reviewed January 23, 2026Reviewed January 23, 2026
Fabulous stay - luxurious, delicious fresh cooked meals, wonderful setting and wildlife, particularly birds and butterflies. Staff all very welcoming, knowledgeable tour guides. Real focus on eco tourism and sustainability.
Fabulous stay - luxurious, delicious fresh cooked meals, wonderful setting and wildlife, particularly birds and butterflies. Staff all very welcoming, knowledgeable tour guides. Real focus on eco tourism and sustainability.
Where to start
Treated by Juan with a cold sparking pineapple drink
Walking through main bar , pool ( shared area) was breathe taking -
We staying in villa 4 - first class property with comfortable bed / pillows and an unbeatable view over the whale tail
Wild life a plenty flying across vista
The food was incredible and staff , particular Marlon’s constant smile and chuckle made us feel at home - Jessie and Oval - you have a gem of a property. We were sad to leave Bryn / Georgina
Where to start
Treated by Juan with a cold sparking pineapple drink
Walking through main bar , pool ( shared area) was breathe taking -
We staying in villa 4 - first class property with comfortable bed / pillows and an unbeatable view over the whale tail
Wild life a plenty flying across vista
The food was incredible and staff , particular Marlon’s constant smile and chuckle made us feel at home - Jessie and Oval - you have a gem of a property. We were sad to leave Bryn / Georgina
Wow what a place! It was marvellous from start to finish! The views spectacular! The staff are wonderful, we were served by Jose, Francisco and Roxy, they couldn’t have done anymore to make us feel special. The food was amazing each night, the attention to details from the chef is second to none.
The rooms were cleaned meticulously too.
I can’t recommend El Castillo enough. A truly magical slice of heaven!
Wow what a place! It was marvellous from start to finish! The views spectacular! The staff are wonderful, we were served by Jose, Francisco and Roxy, they couldn’t have done anymore to make us feel special. The food was amazing each night, the attention to details from the chef is second to none.
The rooms were cleaned meticulously too.
I can’t recommend El Castillo enough. A truly magical slice of heaven!
Lisa
Reviewed January 31, 2026Reviewed January 31, 2026
Aguila del Osa is a dream hotel with wonderful views from the bedroom and main lobby/restaurant. The hotel gardens are beautiful and we saw many birds including hummimg birds right outside our room. There is a nice walk around the hotel and you can also take a trail into the rainforest and the nearby Cocalito Beach, All the staff speak excellent english and are very friendly and provide excellent service. The meals are very delicious with generous portions. The hotel offers a good range of...
Aguila del Osa is a dream hotel with wonderful views from the bedroom and main lobby/restaurant. The hotel gardens are beautiful and we saw many birds including hummimg birds right outside our room. There is a nice walk around the hotel and you can also take a trail into the rainforest and the nearby Cocalito Beach, All the staff speak excellent english and are very friendly and provide excellent service. The meals are very delicious with generous portions. The hotel offers a good range of...
The room was incredible. The amenities within the room and the comfort were excellent.
The staff were extremely helpful and couldn’t do enough for you especially in booking tours and local restaurants. The food was amazing and offered a good selection. All in all our stay was perfect. Would highly recommend
The room was incredible. The amenities within the room and the comfort were excellent.
The staff were extremely helpful and couldn’t do enough for you especially in booking tours and local restaurants. The food was amazing and offered a good selection. All in all our stay was perfect. Would highly recommend
Caroline
Reviewed January 17, 2026Reviewed January 17, 2026
Hi
This place is great lots of birds at tree level and the his and hers showers are a nice touch. It's quite a walk up to some of the rooms so bear that in mind. The hotel restaurant is good and is also close to another new restaurant on the beach. The breakfast was great and the hosts were good. One the nicer places in drake bay but also slightly expensive, I will also mention the mosquito grills on the vents did let small flies in but I was at the start of the rainy season too. All great...
Hi
This place is great lots of birds at tree level and the his and hers showers are a nice touch. It's quite a walk up to some of the rooms so bear that in mind. The hotel restaurant is good and is also close to another new restaurant on the beach. The breakfast was great and the hosts were good. One the nicer places in drake bay but also slightly expensive, I will also mention the mosquito grills on the vents did let small flies in but I was at the start of the rainy season too. All great...
This was just a stop off en-route back to the airport, so no time to explore the area. All was good at the hotel: the pool, the food in the restaurant and the room. Rooms were grouped and dotted through lovely gardens, which also included outdoor gym equipment. We also saw there was a tennis court, crazy golf and a trail from the hotel off into the rainforest. Plenty to do.
This was just a stop off en-route back to the airport, so no time to explore the area. All was good at the hotel: the pool, the food in the restaurant and the room. Rooms were grouped and dotted through lovely gardens, which also included outdoor gym equipment. We also saw there was a tennis court, crazy golf and a trail from the hotel off into the rainforest. Plenty to do.
Catherine
Reviewed January 17, 2018Reviewed January 17, 2018
Very special experience made unique by attentive staff. Wonderful to interact and share this beautiful stay with the lodges owners and guests. Clean facilities and good wholesome food. Staff were very helpful in arranging tours.
Very special experience made unique by attentive staff. Wonderful to interact and share this beautiful stay with the lodges owners and guests. Clean facilities and good wholesome food. Staff were very helpful in arranging tours.
We stayed for two nights at the Vista Ballena. The hotel was up a very steep single track road which could be interesting in the rainy season or when it is dark. The rooms all had a sea view and were comfortable but they are not luxurious. Some of the room fittings could be classed as dated. However, the view was stunning. I do not think there is another hotel in the area that would have such a fantastic over the bay and that alone was worth every penny. There were wild toucans in the trees by...
We stayed for two nights at the Vista Ballena. The hotel was up a very steep single track road which could be interesting in the rainy season or when it is dark. The rooms all had a sea view and were comfortable but they are not luxurious. Some of the room fittings could be classed as dated. However, the view was stunning. I do not think there is another hotel in the area that would have such a fantastic over the bay and that alone was worth every penny. There were wild toucans in the trees by...
Paul
Reviewed December 15, 2018Reviewed December 15, 2018
Great stay at this property. Very handy for airport as literally 200 yards away. Airport only for day flights/light planes so noise not an issue.Close to centre and beaches. Hosts activities and suggest you book before arriving as very popular in February. Checked me in early and plenty of parking. Plenty of green in grounds and suspect looks very different in rainy season. Room basic and everything worked including a/c. Plenty of space outside the you can room I booked. Easy place to socialise...
Great stay at this property. Very handy for airport as literally 200 yards away. Airport only for day flights/light planes so noise not an issue.Close to centre and beaches. Hosts activities and suggest you book before arriving as very popular in February. Checked me in early and plenty of parking. Plenty of green in grounds and suspect looks very different in rainy season. Room basic and everything worked including a/c. Plenty of space outside the you can room I booked. Easy place to socialise...
Richard
Reviewed February 21, 2024Reviewed February 21, 2024