Vista Alta Ecolodge Bahia Drake

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

About this property

Beachfront Location: Vista Alta Ecolodge Bahia Drake in Drake, Costa Rica, offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy a serene garden, terrace, and balcony with stunning sea views. Comfortable Accommodations: The hotel features family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a balcony or patio, ensuring a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves American and Latin American cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental with pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and picnic area. Activities and Services: Guests can participate in walking tours and hiking, or enjoy the on-site lounge and public bath. The hotel provides a tour desk, full-day security, and culture classes. Drake Bay Airport is 6.8 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Gregor
Canada Canada
“Vista Alta is one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed at on this planet! You are surrounded by jungle, and wildlife, with an easy walk down to a beautiful secluded beach. The owners are the friendliest people you’ll meet, and they...”
Stuart
Chile Chile
“An absolute gem of a place. Set on the hillside over the beach with simple, but clean cabanas. Where Ecolodge excels is the amazing personal service. The owner carried our bags up from the beach. Together the couple provide excellent breakfasts...”
Chrissie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptional! Roni and Peggy were the perfect hosts - kind, generous and thoughtful. The accommodation is quiet and peaceful and surrounded by nature. There are lots of animals and birds, and only a few steps from the beautiful beach. The food is...”
Caterina
Netherlands Netherlands
“It is a corner of paradise in the rain forest the most incredibile animals. The owners are extremely nice and the food amazing. If you like an unique experience this is the right place!”
Susan
United States United States
“The location is beautiful, very close to Cocolito Beach, high up in the jungle above the beach. Peggy and Ronnie are wonderful hosts, very responsive and helpful and great cooks. They carried our luggage up many steps and made us delicious...”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic views and great wildlife in the property Peggy and Ronny were so hospitable, and all the food was plentiful and delicious with different choices every day They also booked our ferry, parking in Sierpe and the trips for us”
Robert
United States United States
“Peggy and Rony make this place very special! The delicious meals and gracious service are exceptional! They do all they can to make your stay memorable.”
Michael
United States United States
“Great location right outside Bahia Drake. Beautiful property beautiful beach and beautiful hosts.”
Kirsten
United States United States
“Amazing experience in large part due to the owners, Ronnie and Peggy. They are such thoughtful hosts, who really go above and beyond to ensure your stay is as wonderful as you hope it will be. My teen and tween LOVED the food and were delighted to...”
Vincent
United States United States
“Was there with 4 people for 4 days. We absolutely loved it at this hotel. Peggy and Rony were amazing. They cooked absolutely delicious meals for us. They were both more than friendly and accommodating for anything we needed. The rooms were...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Restaurante Vista Alta Ecolodge
  • Cuisine
    American • Latin American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Restaurante #2

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Amenities of Vista Alta Ecolodge Bahia Drake

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Vista Alta Ecolodge Bahia Drake takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vista Alta Ecolodge Bahia Drake of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

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