Drake Bay Wilderness Resort
Oceanfront cabins in Drake Bay, founded by local families, with meal packages and Corcovado tours
About this stay
Waking up to the sound of waves in Drake Bay, guests at this resort find themselves right on the oceanfront, with the beach just steps away. The resort’s layout encourages a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, centered around the outdoor pool where children can play and adults can unwind. Meals are served in a casual setting, making it easy to enjoy the all-inclusive experience without fuss. The cabins, while basic, provide a comfortable base with air conditioning, a welcome feature in the tropical climate. The proximity to Río Agujitas allows for easy exploration of the local environment, and the resort handles practicalities like airport shuttles and laundry, ensuring a smooth stay.
- Oceanfront cabins set in the vegetation
- Packages with breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Outdoor pool, restaurant and bar
- Own tours: Corcovado, Caño Island, night walk, whales
- A short walk from the Río Agujitas
- 9.4 guest score from 201 reviews
Our take
Drake Bay Wilderness Resort was founded by local families as one of the bay's pioneer refuges, and it still works the old Osa way: cabins in the vegetation on the oceanfront, a short walk from the Río Agujitas, with packages that cover breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant. There is an outdoor pool, air conditioning and a bar, and the resort runs its own trips to Corcovado, Caño Island, night walks and whale watching. I would book it for travellers who want meals, tours and transfers handled in one place on the edge of the forest; skip it if you want polished rooms or village restaurants every night. Guests rate it 9.4 across 201 reviews.
- ✓Take a package with all three meals: the restaurant's tropical and Costa Rican cooking saves a walk to the village and back in the dark.
- ✓Bring enough cash for tips and extras: there are no banks or ATMs in Drake Bay.
- ✓Drake Bay has no dock, so boats from Sierpe land on the beach and you step into shallow water: travel in sandals with a dry bag.
- ✓Book the night walk on your first evening; it is one of the resort's own tours and needs no early start.
Why we love it
- Direct beach access from the resort
- All-inclusive convenience for families
- Outdoor pool for relaxation and play
- Air-conditioned cabins for comfort
Why guests love itDrake Bay Wilderness Resort suits families who want the Osa without organising every meal and outing. Packages cover breakfast, lunch and dinner, the pool fills the hottest hours, cabins have air conditioning, and the resort runs Corcovado and Caño Island trips, night walks and whale watching from the property. The oceanfront setting and the Río Agujitas a short walk away give children space to explore between tours. Plan for Drake Bay realities: arriving by boat means wading ashore, there is no ATM in the village, and cabins are simple rather than resort-smart. Guests rate it 9.4 from 201 reviews.