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Poor Man's Paradise

2.5 star property
Bayside lodge with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Beach nearby
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Property grounds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Bahía Drake - Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 50603
  • Place, Playa San Pedrillo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Rincon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque Nacional Corcovado
  • Airport, Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Drake Bay

Poor Man's Paradise is within the region of popular sights such as Parque Nacional Corcovado. This 15-room lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Playa San Pedrillo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa Rincon - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Corcovado National Park - 17 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Drake Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 23 min drive - 6.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Marea Alta - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Poor Man's Paradise

Bayside lodge with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests of Poor Man's Paradise enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this beach lodge include a garden and barbecue grills.
Bathrooms offer free toiletries and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Poor Man's Paradise

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 1 PM

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 any questions, 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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; 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
  • Check-in: 10 AM
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Poor Man's Paradise Lodge Drake Bay
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Poor Man's Paradise?

Poor Man's Paradise provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Poor Man's Paradise?

This lodge is located in Drake Bay, a short 8-minute walk from Playa San Pedrillo and also 12 minutes on foot from Playa Rincon. Cocalito is also within a driving distance of 4.5 mi.

Is parking available on site at Poor Man's Paradise?

No, there isn't parking available at the lodge.

Is a spa located at Poor Man's Paradise?

Spa services at the lodge include massages.

Does Poor Man's Paradise feature a casino?

No, Poor Man's Paradise doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Poor Man's Paradise?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

Is Poor Man's Paradise good for couples?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like bathrobes as well as a bar and a garden-view restaurant.

Does Poor Man's Paradise have a hot tub?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Poor Man's Paradise have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Poor Man's Paradise serves free full breakfasts at Poor Man's Paradise each morning.

Will Poor Man's Paradise allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Poor Man's Paradise though service animals are welcome.

Does Poor Man's Paradise have connecting rooms?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Poor Man's Paradise?

The closest major airport to Poor Man's Paradise is Drake Bay (DRK), which is about 6.4 mi away. Another top airport is Puerto Jiménez (PJM), which is around 29.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Poor Man's Paradise?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Poor Man's Paradise.

Poor Man's Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

avi, Sunnyvale

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

manrique

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, locally owned and very good service. No hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
remote and simple beautifull birds and oceas beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Rockford, Il.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.