A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Las Cotingas Lodge offers 7 accommodations with safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach lodge also offers a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Las Cotingas Lodge is a smoke-free property.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 5:30 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine.
Room service is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Fishing
Horseback riding/rentals
Library
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Minibar
Refrigerator
Room service
More
Free local calls
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per stay
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 11 per person (roundtrip)
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Las Cotingas Lodge Puntarenas
Las Cotingas Puntarenas
Las Cotingas Lodge Drake Bay
Las Cotingas Lodge
Las Cotingas Drake Bay
Las Cotingas
Las Cotingas Lodge Lodge
Las Cotingas Lodge Drake Bay
Las Cotingas Lodge Lodge Drake Bay
Las Cotingas Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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A very nice family owned hotel! The views are awesome but some comfortable cushions would be a nice addition to the deck chairs. We saw many birds from our deck. The rooms are very clean. The breakfast was very good. The stairs may be hard if you are not in shape. This is a great place to stay.
If you are looking at this hotel as an option at Drake Bay, click return and look elsewhere. We attempted to reach the hotel after driving for >4 hrs from San Jose to find that there is no passage by land. To reach the hotel, one is required to take a boat for 1 hour on high seas. This was never disclosed at the time of the booking or the fact that the customer needs pay for parking fees at the dock and for the boat ride. Watch for hidden fees. The boat is not affiliated to the hotel so you are on your own. If you are willing to risk your life and that of your family then this is the place for you. Unfortunately, we do not travel by boat/ocean so we turned around. When we requested a full refund, the hotel went silent and stopped all communications with us. We are working with Orbitz who has graciously offered a refund and instructed hotel to disclose transportation options.
Loved the beautiful cabin, gorgeous view, delicious breakfast and fantastic owner and staff. Took the best snorkel tour, and loved the local restaurants!
Las Cotingas is in a great location just up from the beach where you arrive by boat and a short walk to restaurants & shops. The location is up overlooking the stunning bay. We loved the rustic style cabins with ocean view set in nice tropical gardens. We were in a 'partial view' cabin which had a good view with lovely veranda and hammock. The room was spacious with fridge, fans, locker and powerful shower. There is also a common covered sitting area which has a full baywide vista that you can use with wi-fi and where breakfast is served. Breakfast options are eggs, lovely pancakes, fruit and coffee. Free coffee available all the time. Staff are friendly and had helped us book trips before we arrived and transport when we were there. Drake Bay is small and relaxed with a great vibe. Well worth the trip here to see Corcovado and would recommend staying here.
Perfect place to stay if you are up for an average Costa Rican room standard in this price segment. The room was clean and got cleaned well every day. Large fridge for storing your drinks etc. The view is simply fantastic if you get an ocean view room and we ended up spending more time than usual on the terrace, watchin a variety of birds and also some monkeys that came up close.
The breakfast at 3500 CRC is rather disappointing, unfortunately (we have had better for 2000 on the road). Some other prices for additional in-hotel services also seemed rather high (eg. laundry), but if you don't need those, all is good here.
Yes, it's a hike up there but they carried our bags. I want to go back and stay longer. The ocean view room was so NEAT with gorgeous view from deck and gorgeous jungle garden. Hanging on the deck was one of the best parts of our 2 week trip to Costa Rica!
Deb and John
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
May 4, 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Great staff but the experience isn't for everyone
As others have said, Drake Bay is a very remote part of Costa Rica. You'll see lots of wildlife walking around but you are literally in the jungle so don't expect the amenities of some of the hotels in the main Costa Rica towns (Tamarindo, Jaco, etc.). That said, the staff is great and the rooms are nice. If you're looking for something off the grid, this is a great choice.
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Beth, San Francisco Area
Mar 7, 2016
Very much in character with Drake Bay
Drake Bay is a small town with dirt roads. Las Cotingas is a very comfortable and affordable place to stay. Mauricio is a gracious host with a desire for you to enjoy your stay. We stayed in the "honeymoon suite" and it was very comfortable. Breakfast has a wide variety of offerings and is quite good.
Most of the travelers in the area seem to be from Europe.
Be prepared to walk up stairs to get there, but it isn't really a big deal. The payoff is a gorgeous view of Drake Bay!
Owner was very helpful with arranging tours. Provided us with a fruit plate aand fruit drink on arrival. Good breakfasts. Safe car parking after a adventurous drive to the bay.
I stayed here for 3 nights. The rooms/cabin was spacious and comfortable, and the balcony and hotel restaurant had incredible views of the bay. The staff helped us organize activities (diving and visiting Corcovado National Park). Great option for Drake Bay.
This is a great place to stay and take advantage of all the Osa peninsula tours and activities. It's close to the drop off beach and 100 stairs above it. if that bothers you maybe you shouldn't be coming to the Osa in the first place. This is an active outdoor person place and not for the golf resort minded traveler. My cabin was breezy and had a great view of the ocean and beach.
The sheets and pillows smelled like sweat and cheap cologne. The bathroom smelled terrible as if the septic tank was right in the room. They tried fixing it while we were there for four nights but it never was entirely gone. I couldn't feel clean the entire stay. There was no where to place the soap in the shower. This place had a nice view and close to the beach/town even though it is like 60 steps to get to the hotel from the road. It definitely was a huge disappointment considering its high reviews. I would chose another place to stay.
Genoveva
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Nov 18, 2015
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The lodge is ok, the cabin was good, except for the bed (terrible) it was clean, a lot of space, nice balcony with great view, the staff is rude and hard to find, i think the just dont like guests... O.o
Beautiful view. Friendly helpful staff. You can book all your tours through them. Nice breakfast for only U$6. Cocktails are lovely too which you can have in the deck overlooking the sea at sundown. So close, 1 minute walk to the beach and 5 min walk to town. Ask for a room with seaview if you can and do get aircon, it may be a little extra but worth it
Absolute amazing views and amazing staff! Wonderful and clean rooms. Make sure to book the ocean view rooms - the view really is the best you can imagine. The pictures do not lie. Definitely recommend this hotel!
The staff was really helpful. The room are clean and the view is great. Probably the highest hotel in town located right next to the beach. We really enjoyed the whole stay.
Mauricio is very helpful and friendly. The cabins are basic but functional and the beds comfortable. There is no hot water but don't let this put you off as the water is warm enough to wash/shower in and cold enough to brush your teeth. Breakfast has limited but good choice.
martin
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Feb 12, 2015
Liked: Staff & service
No frills but good place to stay
Hotel service was excellent. No a/c so the room was hot during the day but comfortable during the night. They also provide standing fans and a fridge. Mosquito nets are provided but we didn't needed as there were bareyany bugs in our room.
Overall a good place to stay a few nights when visiting Corcovado or Cano Island. Not much else to do other than that.
Verified traveler
4/10 Poor
Mario
Aug 30, 2018
Difficile la strada per arrivare con sei guadi,e si sapeva, ma poi cento gradini ripidi o ,dal parcheggio,una rampa a tre settori riposa e scivolosa no.Camere nei bungalow piccole e poco arredate bisognose di manutenzione urgente.Staff abbastanza indifferente aiuto per i bagagli all’arriVi nessuno in partenza. Nessuna luce ne’ nella scalinata ne’ nella struttura la notte è la mancanza di un ristorante ( pioveva e la sera due volte la scalinata al buio) completano il quadro. Terribile