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Poor Man's Paradise

2.5 star property
Beach lodge in Drake Bay with restaurant, bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Poor Man's Paradise

Front of property
Beach nearby
Bar (on property)
Beach nearby
Sports facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Horse riding/hire
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dressing gowns
  • BBQ(s)
The price is AU$353
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025

Room options

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Standard Room, Sea View

Standard Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Bahía Drake - Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 50603

What's nearby

  • Osa Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Playa San Pedrillo - 8 min walk
  • Playa Rincon - 12 min walk
  • Drake Bay Beach - 102 min drive
  • Playa Colorada - 105 min drive

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 6.4 miles/10.3 km
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 29.4 miles/47.2 km
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 94.5 miles/152.2 km
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 98.6 miles/158.7 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Choza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪RestauranteDelicias Bahía Drake - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Poor Man's Paradise

Situated on the bay, Poor Man's Paradise is a great choice for a stay in Drake Bay. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy local cuisine at Poor Man's Paradise, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 1 PM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • All the guests need to arrive first to Sierpe (the hotel's office) to take the boat at 11 AM or 3 PM only.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • Beach access
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Poor Man's Paradise – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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.

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

Does Poor Man's Paradise offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Poor Man's Paradise does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Poor Man's Paradise?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Poor Man's Paradise?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Poor Man's Paradise.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Poor Man's Paradise?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Poor Man's Paradise?
Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.
What is there to do at Poor Man's Paradise and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horse riding. Poor Man's Paradise also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Poor Man's Paradise?
Yes, Poor Man's Paradise offers local cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Poor Man's Paradise like?
Poor Man's Paradise is a short 1-minute walk from Osa Peninsula and 12 minutes' walk from Playa Rincon.

Poor Man's Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Steven, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, locally owned and very good service. No hot water
manrique, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joel, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

remote and simple beautifull birds and oceas beautiful
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
PAMELA, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review