Drake Bay Wilderness Resort

Frommer's Review

This is one of the best-located lodges at Drake Bay. It backs onto the Río Agujitas and fronts the Pacific. The rooms here are less fancy than those at the resort lodges listed above, but they are clean and comfortable, with ceiling fans, small verandas, good mattresses on the beds, and private bathrooms. The best room is a pretty, deluxe honeymoon suite on a little hill toward the rear of the property, with a great view of the bay. There are also five budget cabins that share bathroom and shower facilities.

Because it's on a rocky spit, there isn't a good swimming beach on-site, but there's a saltwater pool in front of the bay, and, depending on the tide, you can bathe in a beautiful small tide pool formed by the rocks. The resort offers a wide range of tour options, and runs a small butterfly farm and iguana-breeding project on some land inland from Drake Bay, where you can even spend the night. The restaurant's family-style meals are filling, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and fresh fruits.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; small saltwater pool; free use of canoes and kayaks; free same-day laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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