Las Caletas Lodge

Name: Las Caletas Lodge
Address: Playa Las Caletas, Drake, cr

Location: Playa Las Caletas, Drake, cr

Star Rating: 9.3 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Secluded Paradise in Drake Bay

Breathtaking Views: Wake up to stunning mountain and garden views from your own balcony at Las Caletas Lodge.

Nature Immersion: Explore the wonders of Corcovado National Park just 4 km away, and spot dolphins at Drake Bay Sea ocean 400 meters from the lodge.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Enjoy the ease of planning your day with the on-site tour desk and stay connected with free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Ready to experience the beauty of Drake Bay? Book your stay at Las Caletas Lodge now!

Important Information

The Property is only reachable via boat.Please inform 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. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Car hire
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
Delivered food - securely covered
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
Wine release events
Japanese garden
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Beach toys
Vegetarian menu options available
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Triple Room, Mountain View

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
Furnished balcony/patio with mountain views

Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Yard and safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Bungalow, Air conditioning, Sea View

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Furnished balcony/patio with sea views

Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Yard and safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Furnished balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Furnished balcony/patio with sea views

Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Yard and safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Furnished balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Tent

The tent offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Superior Quadruple Room

The quadruple room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Two-Bedroom Bungalow with Sea View

Featuring a private entrance, this bungalow also is consisted of of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The bungalow features a terrace with outdoor furniture and sea views to relax in after a busy day. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned bungalow includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The bungalow has a terrace with outdoor furniture and sea views to relax in after a busy day. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Double Room with Balcony

The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Double Room with Balcony

The double room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

Gregor (9/5): - Ein einmaliger Ausblick inkl. Ara Macao Familie. Einfach Traumhaft!
Matthias (10/5): Ein Ort, an dem sich wohl fühlt. - Die Lodge liegt mitten im Dschungel an der Küste mit quasi eigenem Strand. Man kann sie nur mit dem Boot ereichen. Wir hatten Zelte gebucht. Der Raum und die Terrasse davor waren ausreichend groß und sauber. Das Bad liegt wenige Schritte vom Zelt entfernt, was uns nicht gestört hat. Das Frühstück und das Abend essen waren sehr gut . Der Koch kann was. Amely, die alles am laufen hält, war sehr bemüht, freundlich, einfach perfekt in ihrem Job. Wir waren schon das 2. mal nach 2017 in der Lodge und würden wieder kommen, wenn es uns nach CR verschlägt.
Ana Lorena (10/5): - El lugar espectacular, la comida excelente y el personal y el ambiente e higiene,o sentirme como en casa. Lo recomiendo 100%
Lisa (9/5): - Wunderbare, einsame Lage mit einem super Sandstrand zum Baden. Schon die Anreise per Boot ist spannend und außergewöhnlich. Das Essen hat uns super geschmeckt!
Albert (10/5): - Awesome location nested in the rainforest next to the beach. Great views and athmosphere. Nothing. It would be nice to have menu choices for dinner.
Enzo (10/5): Parfait - Emplacement incroyable, on a vu énormément d’animaux : toucans, Arras et on a aperçu un paresseux pour ne citer que ça. Le personnel incroyable et le resto est vraiment super bon. On a organisé toutes nos sorties directement avec l’établissement, c’était parfait et c’était exactement les même prix comparé à certaines appli de réservation. On est resté 3 jours complets, parfait pour faire une activité par jours. Pour nous c’était : Snorkeling avec guide + collation sur une plage paradisiaque entre 2 spots et repas du midi inclus/ 2eme jours- visite guidée du Corcovado et 3 eme jours rando jusqu’à San Jocesito départ directement de la lodge pas besoin de guide pour cette activité donc gratuit ! Petit plus la plage privée ainsi que la terrasse du resto avec une vue exceptionnelle Rien à dire 10/10
Judith (10/5): - Ein echtes kleines Paradies! Die Lodge überzeugt mit einer unglaublich freundlichen und familiären Atmosphäre – man fühlt sich vom ersten Moment an willkommen und bestens aufgehoben. Besonders beeindruckend war die Vielzahl an Tieren, die wir direkt vor Ort beobachten konnten. Der Strand war wunderschön und wir konnten uns gut abkühlen im Meer. All unsere Wünsche wurden erfüllt, und selbst spontane Touren wurden kurzfristig und unkompliziert organisiert. Alles ist sehr sauber und mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Ein absolutes Highlight war auch die Küche: Das Essen war ausgesprochen lecker und hat jeden Tag aufs Neue begeistert. Am liebsten wären wir aber noch viel länger geblieben. Eine klare Empfehlung!
Annette (10/5): -
Marco (10/5): - Super Lage mit toller Aussicht. Traumhafte Umgebung mit Strand und vielen tropischen Tieren.
Stefanie (10/5): Wunderbar, sehr empfehlenswert - Die Lage war großartig, das Personal sehr sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend, das Essen war ausgesprochen lecker, es waren die kleinen Dinge, die den Aufenthalt so außerordentlich gemacht haben Alles top, ein Highlight wären noch Liegestühle oder Hängematten am Strand
Hans-J. (10/5): Panoramalage und ein sehr herzlicher Service - Das Haus liegt in ruhier und aussichtsreicher Lage inmitten einer üppigen Vegetation. Tier- und Vogelbeobachter kommen voll auf ihre Kosten. Die sehr ansprechenden Strände sind zu Fuss in wenigen Minuten zu erreichen. Ein deutliches Plus verdient die Küche und der Service. Wir hatten jeden Tag andere Menüs mit schmackhaften und raffinierten Speisen. Vielen Dank an Emily, die mit ihrer echt freundlichen Art uns den Aufenthalt sehr angenehm gemacht hat.
Rainer (9/5): - Hier stimmt einfach alles: Super nette Gastgeberin, hilfreiche Unterstützung im Rahmen Anreise und der Organisation von Ausflügen, sehr gutes Menu im Rahmen der Halbpension, nistende Aras auf dem Gelände und eine wunderbare Lage am Rande des Corcovado NP. Eine der wenigen Plätze auf der Welt, die mich reizen würden, ein weiteres Mal zu besuchen.
Astrid (8/5): Tolle Lage und sehr gutes Essen - Der Koch hat jeden Abend ein tolles Essen gezaubert und Emiliy war die Seele der Lodge, die immer geholfen hat und eine Freundlickeit hatte, die selten ist. Wir hatten ein Standardzimmer, was zweckmäßig eingerichtet war. Der Balkon war schmal und schaute auf den Hinterhof raus, keine Aussicht und es gab keine AC, da halfen auch die Ventilatoren nicht. Am Meer gab es keine Liegestühle, was bei der Hitze geholfen hätte. Hier ging der Wind und das Meer war nahe. Im Zimmer kann man es nicht aushalten.
Artem (10/5): - The lodge is very beautiful and located in the middle of the jungle. We saw maccaws, toucans, monkeys from the terrace of our tent and it was not just luck, to see Scarlett maccaws is practically a guaranteed experience. We stayed in the tent for 4 nights, it was very comfortable. The lodge is located in the middle of the beach trail, so it was also a nice hiking experience. The host Emily is another reason to visit the lodge, she helped with everything: helping with transportation, tours, hiking trails, everything we asked. She was very proactive as well. We enjoyed her hospitality and would definitely come back! And dinners were the best in Costa Rica!
Maarten (10/5): -
Ina (9/5): Ongelofelijke ervaring, weg van het grote toerisme. Prachtige wandelingen vanuit de Lodge. - De locatie en de enorme gastvrijheid en het eten!
Alex (3/5): Nice managers ut very disappointing stay. Felt like we were sequestered there with not much to do. - Loved the owner and Emily, the Manager. Extremely nice and helpful people. No place to sit outdoors under shade. They could have built a pergola with vines or shading apparatus. Needed shade especially when we had no air conditioning. No chaises or seating on the beach. Food was mediocre. Our cabin was between two different workers' areas and we heard lots of working and talking from the workers and even a radio. Our very small deck faced the back of the cabin and views to the uninteresting woods with brush cutting piles visible. Additionally, very disappointed to not be able to get alcoholic cocktails.
Tobias (10/5): unglaublich schöne und erholsame Tage konnten wir dort verbringen.. - Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in der Las Caletas Lodge.. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und aufmerksam. Die Zimmer bzw. Bungalow waren sehr schön und großzügig und man hatte eine tolle Aussicht aufs Meer. Das Frühstück und Abendessen war sehr gut. Die Anfahrt mit dem Boot hat auch sehr gut geklappt und wir wurden direkt am Strand abgeholt.. Die Las Caletas Lodge können wir nur empfehlen und würden wieder buchen.. Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit..
Fernando (10/5): Magnifique !!! - Endroit sublime ! Nous y serions bien resté quelques jours supplémentaires. L'environnement est tout simplement magnifique. Les repas sont concoctés par la propriétaire des lieux : un pur délice ! Très bon petit-déjeuner. Excursion au parc national du Corcovado possible à partir de l'hôtel. Excellent rapport qualité/prix. À recommander vivement ! Vraiment rien à dire. Tout était parfait.
Monika Maria (10/5): Ein erlebnisreicher Aufenthalt, Top Service Top Lage - Wie immer traumhaft, grossartig. Service top, Essen sehr sehr gut. Feine Gourmet Küche. Es gibt nichts
kinga (7/5): -
Kristen (10/5): Vacation exceeded our expectations. Can’t wait to return. - Beautiful location with nice views and access to small picturesque beach. Attentive and friendly staff. Delicious food and good portions. Great wildlife viewings on property - sloth, capuchin monkeys, toucans, macaw, and many other tropical birds. No AC but we don’t mind that because there are fans and ocean breezes and it allows you to listen to the sounds of the jungle.
Mikko (10/5): -
celia (8/5): - The staff were fantastic, especially Emily who managed everything so calmly. The food was extremely good, we had a wonderful New Year's BBQ. The location is also wonderful, you can walk to many secluded beaches /coves from the hotel. Be warned that the tents have a private bathroom but it is about 70 metres from the tent and is like a sauna because there is no air con or fan in it.That is not a good option in the middle of the night!
Gregg (10/5): You won’t regret this choice of lodge for your stay on the Osa Peninsula! - We had a fantastic stay at Las Caletas Lodge over New Years 2025-2026. The staff were friendly, accommodating and helpful and the facilities were fantastic. The lodge itself is set in the most beautiful location along the Drake Bay Hiking Trail where you can easily see monkeys running around on the roofs - we even saw a sloth down on the local beach. Honestly, it couldn’t have been a more magical way to end 2025 and our honeymoon. And the food was fantastic too. Can’t recommend enough!!
Annelot (10/5): Geweldig. - Super goede service en fantastische host (Emily). Mooie tent. Heerlijk eten en prachtige omgeving. Niets.
Kirk (8/5): -
Roberta (8/5): Amazing loacation - The location is amazing as well as the views to the ocean. The local beach las Caletas is a great beach where to spend the day. The room was spacious we had the duplex, it has also a balcony with an hammock. The food for dinner is too basic and portions are too small. There are no options, the menu is one starter, one main and one dessert. As I have to eat dairy free I had just fruits. We stayed three days and we had twice chicken and once pasta with tomatoes sauce.
Claudia (10/5): Traumlage und wunderschön - Sehr gepflegte, wunderschöne Anlage. Hübscher Strand mit ruhigem Meer zum Schwimmen. Preislich wirklich gut, da Halbpension und das Essen war köstlich. Wir wohnten in einem nagelneuen Luxuszelt mit Aussicht. Wir hatten keine Tour gebucht (wobei der Schnorchel-Ausflug fantastisch gewesen sein soll, erzählten uns andere Touristen). Sehr gutes, freundliches Management. Wir wanderten den Pfad entlang zur Bucht Joselito und begegneten kaum Touristen, dafür Affen. Leider hatten wir nur 2 Übernachtungen gebucht, lohnt auf jeden Fall länger! Im Zelt konnten wir nichts zum Trocknen oder Lüften aufhängen. Das soll sich aber ändern, versprachen die Betreiber.
julia (9/5): - Beautiful location, helpful staff, very good food, comfortable beds
Olga (10/5): We had a wonderful time there - Beautiful property, very friendly staff and very good food. We were surrounded by a tropical forest and had a chance to see and to hear monkeys and birds. Very enchanting… Would be nice to have an air conditioning, but we did OK with 3 different fans in our room.
Michael (10/5): Sehr gemütlicher Ort auf der Osa Halbinsel. - Die Lage ist toll, die Unterkunft einfach und zweckmässig, das Essen hervorragend. Besonders zu erwähnen ist die Betreuung durch Emily. Sie ist als gute Seele der Lodge immer präsent und sehr aufmerksam und verbreitet mit ihrer Ruhe eine angenehme Gemütlichkeit. das Bad in der Unterkunft ist zwar zweckmässig aber in die Jahre gekommen und passt vom Stil her wie die Faust auf‘s Auge.
Per-Åke (10/5): - Very nice staff. Excellent food, next level of Costarican traditional food.
John Gerard (9/5): Fantastic location, friendly staff - Stunning location on the edge of the National Park, fantastic staff always happy to help with planning trips. Abundant wildlife in the garden whilst eating beautifully prepared food, we would highly recommend Nothing
Tamara (10/5): - Einer der phantastischsten Hotels in denen wir je waren. Angefangen mit der abenteuerlichen Route durch die Mangroven und das Meer. Dann durch den mystischen Weg in die Anlage. Die Gastgeberin Jolanda war der Hammer schon aus Deutschland hat sie alles für uns organisiert. Das Essen war das beste in ganz Costa Rica. Vor Ort hat man die Ruhe und Tiere ohne ende wir haben Aras Tucane und vieles mehr direkt vor der Tür. Wenn costa rica dann 100 Prozent wieder hier. 1000 Dank an Jolanda und ihren Mann.
Sanne (10/5): Paradise on earth! - Arrival in paradise by boat! It's a great property, with great staff and superb food! Jolanda also helped out with tour bookings. The beach in front is already beautiful, but within a few minutes (up to a few hours) there are many more beautiful beaches. It's secluded, but beautiful. Just don't not expect luxury such as A/C. Leaving again..
Matthias (10/5): - Absolut Klasse Lage! Liebevoll gestaltete Zimmer Sympathisches Ökokonzept
Manuela (9/5): Une parenthèse coupée du monde retour aux fondamentaux - L’accueil d’Emilie formidable La demi pension tres sympa et félicitations au chef qui nous a concocté des menus variés et toujours très bons ! La vue depuis la salle de restauration La plage magnifique à quelques pas Les animaux dans le jardins au petit déjeuner ! Chambres très humides (du à la saison) et sombres et la salle de douche très sommaire On s’attendait à un peu plus de confort à ce niveau Les serviettes de plage sont très usées c’est dommage
Spielberger (8/5): Einsame Lage, toller Sandstrand, hervorragendes Essen, aber einfache Zimmer - Ganz tolle, abgelegene Lage an einer einsamen, sehr schönen Bucht. Gute 1,5 Stunden mit dem Boot von Sierpe Las Vegas Restaurant (Secure Parking) zu erreichen. Im 28 Grad warmen Meer konnte man ohne große Wellen hervorragend schwimmen. Sehr leckeres, frisch gekochtes Essen - alle Gäste haben zur gleichen Zeit das gleiche zu Abend gegessen. Das war eine schöne, familiäre Stimmung. Trinkbares Wasser, Tee, Kaffee, selbst gebackene Cookies jederzeit kostenlos im Self-Service verfügbar. Bei uns waren nur drei weitere Gäste/Paare anwesend. Sehr freundliches, entspanntes Personal. Sehr behilflich bei der Buchung von diversen Ausflügen. Schöne Anlage. Bequeme Betten. Einfache Zimmer. Es empfiehlt sich ein Moskitonetz (keine Klimaanlage und kein Moskitonetz vorhanden) und Taschenlampe mitzubringen. Aus Dusche kommt nur kaltes Wasser - aber gut erträglich, da es sehr schwül und warm ist. Zimmer lädt nicht zum Aufenthalt ein, sondern nur zum Schlafen.
María (10/5): -
Heinz (9/5): Sehr schöne Unterkunft am Rande des Dschungels nahe am Meer gut sufgehoben - Rustikal, gemütlich gut gelegen für Ausflüge! Sehr gute Küche. Nichts zum erwähnen
Marco (10/5): -
Ulrike (10/5): Erholung für die Seele - Die Lage der Unterkunft, die Freundlichkeit der Mitarbeiter und das Essen sind phänomenal! Wir haben in einem super großen und neuen Zelt übernachtet. Das war wunderbar. Es gibt viele Tiere zu beobachten- auf dem Land und im Wasser. Die Nachtwanderung mit Freiner war professionell und sehr gut. Wir haben Krokodile, Faultiere, Spinnen, Skorpione (mit UV Licht) und einen grünen Frosch mit roten Augen gesehen.
Abraham (10/5): Exceptional -
Sylvia (9/5): A juwel for nature lovers close to Corcovado National Park - The lodge is located conveniently one hour by boat from Sierpe and another hour by boat to the Sirena Ranger Station in Corcovado National Park. From the terrace of the main building and the beautiful garden you have a fantastic view of the ocean. You can watch monkeys and several kinds of birds directly in front of your door. The owner Jolanda, the host Emily and the whole team is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner are really tasty and the menu offers a very good choice. Even if the honeymoon bungalow offers great privacy and its own ocean view we found the room a bit small and the air inside a bit stuffy.
Laura (10/5): Brilliant - Setting was stunning. Fantastic views. Wonderful for bird spotting. Lovely beach which the kids loved playing on. The sea can be a bit rough at times so they needed supervising in the sea but it was also great fun to jump in the waves. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was the best we'd had in our two week trip to Costa Rica - absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place Nothing. It was all great
Rob (9/5): Superb -
Yacoub (10/5): Exceptional - It's an amazing location in the center of the nature. Our special location was the tent where we could sleep outside and felt free. We watched the tukan and other animals from the tent. Everything is perfect organised. And Jolanda is an amazing woman who gave us a warm welcome.
Jayne (9/5): Most relaxing cared for experience. - Absolute joy to stay ,staff wonderful, best place we stayed in all of Costa Rica for a months travel. Could have loungers on the beach. Nothing else was at fault.
Thierry (10/5): Perfect stay by the ocean for nature discovery - Beautiful lodge ideally located for nature observation. We saw right from the long chairs monkeys, macaws, countless of bird species, and even a marsupial. Sunset time is a daily live nature show… Jolanda is very responsive and full of advices to plan ahead tours and activities. She recommended a local agency for national park exploration and snorkelling that turned out to be very efficient and professional, our guide was a local nature expert, highly recommended. Onsite the place is absolutely well run, from the moment we arrived our luggage was being taken care of, rooms were ready, food was fantastic, nothing else to do than relax and enjoy nature. /
Joan (10/5): Very relaxing, nice array of tours, good swimming beach. - Very friendly staff; Mayra does it all! She greets you with a warm smile, serves food, arranges tours, and transportation. It makes such a difference to have a friendly face and a helpful attitude. Location is lovely. Nice beach accessible by downhill path. Breakfasts and dinners are good and healthy. Nice selection of wine with dinner. Love the all-day coffee and tea. No complaints.
Sharon (1/5): Bad - First of all, when you get off the boat and go to the lodge, there is a climb, some of which has stairs, and you have to lift your luggage. There was no one to help with the luggage, so older people or those who have problems should think about it because it is not easy. We got a room next to the restaurant and kitchen, we had a lot of noise early in the morning from the kitchen and conversations from the restaurant. In the evening, the music from the restaurant was very disturbing in the room. The bed in the room creaked terribly. In the room I was in, the wifi was weak. Keep in mind that there is high humidity and very hot, and there are no air conditioners in the rooms. No help carrying the luggage Room Wifi Bed Noise from the restaurant and kitchen
Sheila (8/5): Beautiful rustic ecolodge with great value. - This a beautiful rustic lodge with a gorgeous view and chill vibe. The meals were excellent. Myra the manager was fantastic and helpful in every way. We loved our stay in Drake Bay. The room was small and rustic - no air conditioning and some ants.
Luise (10/5): Exceptional -
Andrew (10/5): Amazing - Lodge was so nice, we had the honeymoon suite at the top of the gardens which was very private. Breakfast and evening meals were of high quality and tasty. Loved the walking along the beaches in the area which was just like an unspoiled paradise.
Paul (10/5): Wildlife heaven - The location; staff; and food were all the best we have ever had. It felt like a big family with Myra looking after us all. The wildlife comes to you in this remote location, we even saw whales from the restaurant. It's a real treat to be served good quality food every day and as we all ate the evening meal together there was a good atmosphere and you get to know the other guests. We stayed for 10 nights and could have stayed longer, the hardest place to leave. Thank you Myra and the team for an experience we'll never forget. Paul and Jane
Fabio (10/5): Exceptional - Tranquil location. Staff. Staff reaching out early.
Leah (10/5): Beautiful location and quiet place - We did the Glamping room option. The bathroom was a bit of a walk so I would pay more for a room with a bathroom. Also no hot water or A/C. No hot water or A/C
Rebecca (10/5): Paradise in the jungle - Incredible stay. Las Caletas lodge is in the middle on nature, only reachable by boat. We stayed in one of the bungalow (all with ocean view), made of typical wood and nicely furnished. Falling asleep with the ocean sound and waking up finding toucans and blue Macao outside your balcony is priceless. The lodge offer dinner and lunch in the amazing restaurant (food is great!). On top, staff is super king and open to help you for anything you need. Nothing!
Dario (8/5): Sweet and swiss experience overseas - Very beautiful place in nature, great view, wildlife around, also very excellent food and lovely pair of hosts. Great Swiss-Costa Rican mix Tent was smelling like rubber
Sally (9/5): Superb - Outstandingly beautiful location. Stunning views. Lots of wonderful birds, monkeys and a sloth in a tree in the garden. A beach at the bottom of the garden! Lovely walks along the sea path either side of the hotel. My bed could have had a better mattress!!
Wayne (8/5): Fantastic location with great bird and animal watching and excellent food. - Great location with good swimming and easy access. Excellent bird and animal watching from restaurant. Food was fantastic. Yolanda was a great host. She helped us with every request and went out of her way with any problems we had. Stairs were a little steep in our room (Room 1). Aircon would have been good.
Jiri (10/5): Amazing comfortable jungle lodge in beautiful, secluded place. - Las Caletas Lodge is located In the jungle and at the seashore in secluded, beautiful and very well maintained place. The whole lodge is at very high standard and with fine dining - this was really exceptional and we didn't expect such standard in Osa Peninsula. Tranquility of that area where you can hear only sounds of jungle wildlife is simply amazing. We spend there in the bungalow 3 nights in total and combined the stay with 3 day trip to Corcovado National park. I can highly recommend this property. N/A
Keren (10/5): Perfect - Absolutely stunning location right in the rain forest with only the sound of birds and animals. We stayed in the honeymoon suite which was delightful. We enjoyed the comfortable chairs and hammock. Everything was taken care of. From the staff carrying our luggage up to the room (which was much appreciated in the heat), lovely food, early breakfast if you are on a trip, drinks available to help yourself (with an honesty book). Jolanda was very responsive with the communications and made lots of suggestions for the trips and arranged taxi boats for us. It all went very smoothly. It is a very peaceful place which we loved. We loved watching the birds, parrots, toucans, hummingbirds, monkeys, crabs, fireflies and even a sloth. Thank you Jolanda, Julio and Myra for everything...we just wished we could have stayed longer! Especially appreciated the honeymoon message and gift in our room. thank you x Nothing!
Enrique (10/5): Nature in it’s best, amazing food. - The location is perfect, right above the sea with an amazing view. The sunrise and sunset are unforgettable. The food is great, congratulations to the chef. And the best is Mayra, the manager, always available and really helpful. The beds are not the best, but one can understand, the property is far from the civilization.
Rupert (10/5): Fantastic stay. Lovely food and team were very accommodating of our 5 and 7 year old boys. They had an amazing time. Hig - Lovely intimate lodge in the rainforest. No A/C but we knew that when we booked!
Hans (8/5): Beautiful lodge, amazing location. - Excellent location, friendly staff, beautiful property Great food, but a bit too European. A bit more Costa Rican would have been nice!
Alexander (8/5): Very good - Great staff and amazing location (Glamping) tent was surprisingly stuffy and smelled a lot like rubber.
Karen (9/5): Wonderful stay. - We really enjoyed our stay at Las Caletas. The chalets are really nicely situated in gardens overlooking the ocean. The food was excellent, we stayed two nights and didn't eat the same thing twice for dinner or breakfast and everything was delicious. The staff were really attentive and helped us with our tours etc. Would definitely stay again. The air conditioner in our room could have been a touch more powerful but it wasn't an issue.
Carly (9/5): A wonderful place, would love to return. - Location, location, location! Wonderful seaview and so much wildlife to see. Food was excellent and staff very helpful. Cost of transfer was expensive considering we had to wait 40 minutes in the heat to be picked up.
Joanne (9/5): A beautiful lodge with exceptional food and views! - The food was exceptional Perhaps some air con could be considered?
Stéphane (10/5): Perfect stay in Corcovado. - Great view of pacific. Nice beach. Very peaceful. Food was great. Rooms are a bit old.
Stephan (5/5): Passable -
Anna (10/5): peaceful and relaxing with a brilliant service and smiles! - being in the middle of nowhere was a wonderful experience, Jolanda, her husband et another lady (sorry forgot your name) were incredible and warm hosts, made all arrangements ( trips/ transfers)and generally made you feel at home. the dinners were delicious i would have liked to have an access to a bathroom next to the restaurant without going back to the room
Kitzerow (10/5): We had an incredible 6-night stay at Las Caletas Lodge in Drake Bay! - This was the perfect lodge for someone like me who enjoys being immersed in beautiful nature. Las Caletas was recommended to me by a friend, and I am so glad I booked it. The staff was very friendly and very helpful with ensuring we enjoyed everything about our stay. Communication was great - I had some questions before I arrived in Drake Bay, and the staff always answered my emails very quickly. The breakfast and dinner meals were incredible, fresh and delicious. The chef did an amazing job creating beautiful meals. The property was beautiful, immaculate and well-maintained by the staff. There was an awesome view of the ocean. The dining room was made of beautiful wood, and attention was paid to every detail, even down to hand-painted wood keychains for the bathrooms. Every morning during breakfast, it seemed there was some new “entertainment” – a pair of scarlet macaws flying by, green parrots in a tree, hummingbirds, an iguana, a sloth! There was always something fun to watch. I booked the tent accommodation. The beds and the seating area were very comfortable. The staff did a great job of keeping our tent and bathroom clean after we returned from many sandy days snorkeling or touring Corcovado National Park. There were always fresh towels for the shower and beach, and a new sheet for the bed every day. Las Caletas seems to attract other nature lovers and we met quite a few friendly people from around the world who were also staying there, and they helped point out animals in the trees. Las Caletas is located right on the Drake Trail, and many of the days we walked to the town (1 hour walk) or other small, secluded beaches (only 10 mins away). Besides tours to Cano Island and Corcovado National Park, there are so many cool things to see just sitting on the beach or walking on the Drake Trail. Overall, I had an amazing stay here and I want to return to Las Caletas in the future!
Jacob (8/5): Extraordinary wonderfull - untill the last night when it turned bad. - Fantastic atmosphere, personel, location, restaurant - We loved everything untill the owner behaved very badly when there was a paying issue the last night. When we were to pay we had different perspectives on the agreed price. We tried to have a dialogue with the owner to figure put the problem, but the owner just yelled at us in the phone and told us, that is was our problem and that we ourself should figure it out with booking.com. Luckily the owner’s son were there and was much more polite and helped us. However, the next morning the personel were unpolite and we had to ask the personel to serve breakfast for all of us - and in that way the last 12 hours changed our overall perspective of the place.
Ece (10/5): It’s a place where negatives are hard to come by, and the memories are sure to be cherished. - Our stay at Las Caletas was nothing short of exceptional, marked by an unwavering attention to detail and a palpable personal touch that made us feel uniquely catered to. The beautiful surroundings of the resort provided a perfect backdrop to our spacious and immaculate rooms, ensuring a serene and luxurious experience. The culinary offerings were a highlight, with fresh, high-quality food that was not only delicious but also sensitive to our dietary requirements. The staff’s friendly and problem-solving attitude, coupled with their evident happiness and thoughtfulness, contributed significantly to the positive atmosphere throughout our stay. Additionally, the well-designed common areas boasted beautiful views, making every moment there a pleasure. Absolutely nothing. It’s rare to find a place that ticks all the boxes, but Las Caletas managed to do just that. From the start of our stay to our reluctant departure, we struggled to find any aspect that did not meet or exceed our expectations.
João (10/5): The staff at Las Caletas were extremely friendly and welcoming, and the stay in Caletas was a highlight of our stay in C - The staff at Las Caletas were extremely friendly and welcoming, and the stay in Caletas was a highlight of our stay in Costa Rica due to the peaceful and gorgeous surroundings. We highly recommend Las Caletas Lodge (superb team!!!) to anyone looking for an unforgettable, wildlife-encountering & travel-sustainable experience!
Nathalie (10/5): - Magnifique séjour dans un endroit paradisiaque ! Le lieux est extraordinaire avec une forêt verdoyante et des plages superbes. Les repas servis sont littéralement à tomber ! Bravo au chef Eduardo! Le réceptionniste, Josué, est vraiment chalereux et souriant. Il est très à l'écoute et a été d'excellent conseil. Nous avons dormi dans la tente qui n'est pas la plus confortable des chambres, mais nous avons passé un séjour fantastique!
Daisy (10/5): Paradise on Osa Peninsula - I cannot say enough good about Las Caletas! Daniel was an amazing host with fantastic tips on what to do and making sure we were prepared for our planned adventures. We stayed in one of the tents, which was quite comfy. I was worried about there not being AC, but everything cooled off at night and the ocean breeze and fan made it perfect. The food here was also phenomenal. We were excited for every dinner. Both my partner and myself have dietary restrictions (celiac and vegetarian) and Las Caletas was incredibly accommodating and would make special dishes for us if needed. I highly recommend staying here!!!
Regina (10/5): - We had a beautiful view of the serene coast. We saw numerous animals just from our window and deck--more from the dining area!! The meals were out of this world--delicious, more than enough, great presentation, variety. We swam daily at the picturesque "private' beach. Ideal location with hiking trails abound! The best trail was to Rio Claro-clear water, hanging ropes, lush surroundings. Most important, Daniel, the manager was ever-present, friendly, giving advice and recommendations to keep you safe, entertained, and relaxed.
Christine (10/5): We traveled with teenagers around the Osa Peninsula. Las Caletas was a favorite for our family! - Las Caletas is a true gem. A small place with huge views and lots of adventures - from the tours you can take to Cano Island and Corcovado to the beaches you can hike to from the lodge. Fantastic views, beautiful trails from the property. Lots of wildlife- toucans, black hawk nest, parrots, monkeys. The food was really amazing and the staff were incredible. We will be back for sure!!! There is no air conditioning, but there are fans in the rooms. The rooms are lovely, simple and clean. If you are an AC person, this is not the place for you. If you love nature, ocean breezes, and the outdoors you will love it here.
Carolina (8/5): Beautiful property on a coastal trail with excellent food. - Loved the food, they have a great cook. Daniel was really accommodating and helpful. The facilities are gorgeous, and it is right above the beach. It is a very hot and humid place and the rooms do not have air-conditioning.
Nuria (8/5): Very good -
Matthew (2/5): Very disappointing ownership - Food and staff was amazing! Great location as well. We were told that we were able to leave a day early and when we went to check out we were told they werent able to do it anymore due to booking.com and our boat was about ready to leave. The room's fan was extremely loud and shaking and was honestly a bit scary. We would not have left early if we werent earlier told it would be no problem.
Doug (8/5): Great location, nice walks, warm water, but the beach did not have too much sand and was a bit rocky - We stayed in one of the two tent rooms. These were affordable and a great value. Plus there was a bit of ocean view from the room. The dinners were fantastic. Only served at 7 PM was a bit later than we would have liked for a heavy meal, but the chef was magnificent, and every meal delicious. It was easy to arrange lunch at a reasonable price for days we were not out touring. It was very hot and muggy and the fan just made the room bearable in the heat of the day. More cooling options, or a 2nd fan would have made the room more comfortable.
Trevor (10/5): Another magical setting by the Pacific, in the jungle, and among the wildlife - Las Caletas is a very special place in a very special country. It was set on its own little bay, principally accessible only by boat, but you could walk to Drakes Bay too. Providing both breakfast and dinner, on the expectation that guests would generally be out doing tours or visits during the day - which they were only to pleased to help you arrange the lodge had a very peaceful atmosphere, lovely gardens to sit in, active and colourful wildlife all around, and Daniel (i hope I have remembered his name - he is doing a degree in marine biology) who just ran everything so smoothly. Because it is quite small everyone eats at the same time in the evening so you tend to get to know some of the other guests, making it friendly as well as relaxing. There is a wide range of activities available - but I would recommend that you get these booked before you arrive as some get booked out quite well in advance - although Daniel will do what he can. The beach is good and the sea quite swimmable, but there can be quite a pull when you try to get out! I cannot think of anything
Elisa (2/5): If you are looking for a minimum comfort this is not your place - Outstanding staff, specially Daniel, the manager, who is the soul of the place. Great location and views. This place is definitely NOT a hotel or lodge, it is an old camping with tents and different sized cabins, no comfort at all - no space to move or even leave your stuff, intermittent hot water, irregular wifi and most important: no air conditioning and/or pool , which is absolutely necessary in these area, as heat and humidity are terrible. No way to cool down after a jungle tour or even a short walk. It is imposible to dry your clothes in days. Talking to other people we found out that almost all lodges in the area do have aircon, some of them also a swimming pool. We left a day earlier than planned because of this. Very poor value for money.
Ryan (9/5): Superb -
leanne (10/5): - Just paradise! Staff are so friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Just stop outside the door to see Macaws, monkeys, Toucans and even a Sloth! This was a highlight of our travels so far in Costa Rica. Also I feel good value for your dollar. Def will recommend to my friends when I get home. Please remember that Drake Bay and Corcovado are quite remote. Don’t expect the fluff from a 5 star hotel. I love this place and hope to return one day. Special thanks to Yolanda and Daniel!
Julie (10/5): A gem in the jungle! Stay at Las Caletas if you are looking for a peaceful jungle retreat. - The meals at Las Caletas were exceptional! The chef and his/her staff prepared delicious meals that would rival a 4-star restaurant. And, the manager, Daniel, went above and beyond to make sure our stay was the best it could be. I had actually lost my wallet somewhere between the plane, taxi and boat ride to the property and within 1 phone call, he found it! It had fallen out of my purse in the cab. He took what was probably his afternoon off to go into town and get it for me. Needless to say, our vacation could have been ruined if it weren't for his generous act. And kudos to the cab driver who kept everything safe for me, including all of my money and credit cards. If this would have happened in another country, I'm sure I would never have seen that wallet again but the people in Costa Rica really go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of. The other thing we really liked was the location. It was so seclude and we woke to the sounds of howler monkeys each morning. And it was a short boat ride to snorkel at Cano island and also to visit Corcovado park. We also enjoyed the communal dinners with the other guests. It allowed us to meet some nice people from other countries and share their experiences of where else they had traveled within Costa Rica. I think many are missing a wonderful location within Costa Rica by NOT going to the Osa Peninsula. If you do go to the Drake Bay area, make sure to stay at Las Caletas, you won't be disappointed! The other places in Drake Bay proper pale in comparison. Many thanks too to Jolanda who tirelessly answered all of my pre-vacation questions! Her patience was helpful in understanding how to get in and out of the Las Caletas property. We took a plane from San Jose airport into Drake Bay, followed by a cab ride for about 1/2 hour into Drake Bay. Then Las Caletas picked us up in their private boat to take us to the hotel. The travel to get there was definitely part of the experience! We didn't expect air conditioning but it would have been helpful. It was extremely hot and difficult to sleep with temps in the 90s and humidity also in the 90s. Also, the cabin we were in needed some maintenance, which I pointed out to Daniel when we were leaving so that it could be repaired.
Nann (8/5): We slept in a luxurious tent with seaview. The lodge has a very nice view & amazing food. Close to the beach and ver -
Joan (10/5): - We had a wonderful time and TLC from the lodge. Breakfast and dinners were delicious and we received excellent help with booking excursions and general guidance. Note there is no a/c but the room temperature was fine at night and early morning.
Ingmar (10/5): Ingmar and Ingrids stay at Las Caletas - Living close to nature in a lush and green environment. Awakening to the sound of birds and howling monkeys. Very good and tasty food. Helpful and very serviceminded staff. Private toilet was separate from room/tent. Although just 20 meters away.
Tashi (10/5): Lovely place, lovely staff, perfect location! - Beautiful! Super friendly, accomodating staf. We eat vegan, the kitchen staff cooked very nice food for us. We stayed in resorts and hotels and mostly their idea of eating vegan is just skipping animal products. Here they cooked especially for us. It showed they cared and take hospitality serious. Thank you everyone at caletas lodge! ❤️🙏❤️
Clair (9/5): if you want to feel you are in a tropical paradise, enjoy ocean views, and eat incredible food, this is the place! - The location is great because you can walk to town along a path, but you are far enough away from town to feel like you are in paradise. the grounds are very pretty with amazing views. The food was out of this world good. I mean it was some magically delicious gourmet food. My one and only complaint was the towels. They smelled horrible. After my first shower I was drying off and noticed a bad smell, and also some long hairs stuck to my body (I have very short hair). In my naïveté, I took a nice strong sniff of the towel and I am not kidding you, I dry heaved several times. It was that bad. It reminded me of the smell of a towel used with product to clean pet urine out of carpet. Half urine and half weird chemical. Soooo gross. I asked for fresh towels and they too had the smell. The bedsheets did have a little bit of the smell but it was bearable, nowhere near as bad as the towels.
Holger (10/5): paradise nearby national park - - perfect location - friendly team - very good food -
Paula (9/5): Superb - wonderful location, very nice and friendly staff and super nice meals. My best recommendations for Las Caletas Lodge. Thanks for a great stay Daniel and Jolanda
Julia (10/5): Exceptional - Amazingly beautiful location, exceptionally friendly staff, lovely food.
Prem (10/5): Magical location and a wonderful experience - Everything at Las Caletas was an amazing experience. The location is stunning, the food was so delicious and generously prepared, the staff (especially Daniel) were so nice and helpful and the tent experience was so immersive… we could hear the sounds of the ocean, the nearby waterfall and the birds. Would not hesitate to stay again, a wonderful, isolated spot on Drake Bay. Bathroom was decent enough, but shower had only intermittent hot water which can be expected in such a remote location and welcome in such a hot climate!