Drake Bay in Costa Rica is an incredible place, and the people at Casa Drake are really lovely and caring.
This to be aware of:
- This hotel only accepts cash payments for your board. Having enough USD before you even arrive in Drake Bay is a must. There are no ATMS in the area.
- There are 8 guest rooms that all share 4 bathrooms. 2 bathrooms have cold water showers
- Meals are $USD15 per person. There is no menu, they are homecooked and shared amongst the guests. There are no other nearby options for food. Make the hotel aware in advance if you have allergies or food preferences.
- This is a rural place, its far out of town - 20min taxi ride/$10USD per person. You need to take taxis everywhere, its too far to walk.
- They don't really speak English. You need some basic Spanish.
GOOD:
- They are helpful to arrange tours for you in advance. Take their advice and book through them, it will save you a lot of trouble.
- They really do care for you and really go out of their way to help.
- Their home cooked food is really lovely. Simple, but lovely.
- There are several incredible beaches 15min taxi ride away, and worth the trip.
- There is a lovely space with hammocks for chilling out.
- The rooms all have lovely balconies and you can see amazing birds just outside your window.
- Take their advice, and do the 8 hour tour to Sirena and the Corcovado National Park - it's amazing and worth it.