Reviews of Hostel Osa Tucan Drake

Friendly and helpful staff. Very nice rooms immerse in nature.

Mattress a bit too soft

This place was a steal, excellent price, super spacious and comfortable, hot showers, mosquito nets, cooking facilities. Henar was helpful and you can even book tours if you so wish through her. 10 minute walk from the boat.

All good reviews you find about this place are true! We stayed last minute 5 nights at an incredible rate in all comfort. Extremely kind hostess Sra, very good air conditioning (takes some time to find the right setting that you don't get even too cold), good matrasses, big pillows, warm shower (even too warm for us, it is was a safety hazard though to change its temperature all the way at the top of the electric heating element, but I'm sure the hostess would have helped if we asked), and they even made up our beds and replenished materials in our room every day, which was totally unexpected! They have a garden area with nice private rooms and outdoor kitchen with fridge, a minute away from the main road, the entry feels like it's your own secret passage way. For beach we walked 10min east on the same boats beach and had a lovely plot for swimming, sunbathing and watching the sunset. In this low season we started as the only guests in the garden area, after two days another group joined. From the hammocks, we could watch red macaws through binoculars for hours, and agoutis, squirrels and frogs right in front of us.

We did have to walk up with our luggage and didn't get picked up by a car, but maybe because we booked only the same day of arrival, or because we were only two. But it is only 5min upwards walking from the boats beach and with some catching your breath it is no problem. The tour operation might seem slightly expensive but they can match any price you find online, you just need to ask (which is a bit uncomfortable but understandable). The only improvement I can ask the owners is to place an empty room between groups when they can, as the walls are a bit thin and other guests woke me up laughing at 10pm when we had to catch a 6am boat, and again another day at 5am when they had to catch a 6am boat (but my partner slept through it no problem so it's not that loud). With three empty rooms in the garden building, it would have been more comfortable if we'd been assigned further apart.

Spacious room with air conditioning AND a powerful fan. The host came to meet us when we arrived on our boat, which was a nice surprise.

Great location and everything we needed was provided—including all the kitchenware and essentials. We loved being surrounded by wildlife; we saw parrots, frogs, agoutis, and more right around the property. The staff was super friendly and helpful—they even arranged our boat back to Sierpe for us.

At night, there was some noise from nearby restaurants, but it didn’t bother us too much—and I think that’s something you can expect from most places in this area. One thing to note: there’s a gap under and around the door, so some insects found their way inside. Nothing dramatic, but just something to be aware of.

Amazing hostel, very helpfull staff, good price-quality. Simple rooms, a hot shower and working airconditioning. A must-stay in Drake Bay!

The host, Henar, was super friendly. She booked the boat taxi, the tour to Corcovado and awaited at the port for pick-up and departure. The appartement was super basic, but just fine. Private atmosphere. Drake Bay is amazing. Would def stay again!

Everything was great! The room was very spacious, clean, there even was air conditioning and the location is just perfect! You're close to the restaurants and down to the beach it's only about 7 minutes. The owner is super friendly and responds quickly. I can only recommend a stay there!

One of my favorite stays on my month-long trip! Safe location, comfortable bed and friendly staff. There’s a nice breeze towards the top of the hill and some great views. I also saw monkeys, scarlet macaws and other birds in the garden.

Very nice and helpful owner Very comfortable room Good AC

It was budget accommodation so keep in mind. We found it suitable for what we paid. Good a/c and had a fan too

Needed to ask for a clean sponge for dishes - there was a dirty one left for us. Cutting board was dirty. Stairs down to room was in rough shape.

Absolutely best value for price. Got 2 double and one single bed plus a private bathroom and a small entrance with a hammock, table and chairs. Conveniently located in the city but very quiet as it’s located downstairs. There is plenty of shade and at night AC sometimes is not necessary! Plenty of animals around as well

Doors aren’t sealed so mosquitos get into the rooms. However the mosquito nets in the beds work perfectly fine!

Everything! Great location, close to town.

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Place itself is great- nice ambiance, helpful hosts, clean, comfortable. Hammock outside.

There's a disco/bar quite close to the hostel which plays loud music on weekends, I think maybe it affects the whole town

Nice and clean rooms. Located just off the main road. Comfortable hammock in front of the house. Owner is really friendly.

Saturday night there was a party at the local bar. This bar is located right next to the house. Music was very loud and lasted till 2 am. Something to keep in mind. The door is made of metal and does not close fully. This means mosquito can come in. Plus side is the bed have nets.

Fantastic value, spacious rooms and lovely host. Plus the garden was great to enjoy while sitting in the hammock. Location was great. The shared kitchen was decent.

Closing the door to my room was tricky since you could close it from the inside or outside but you’d lock fellow roommates (in my case my partner) in or out in the process.

Big room and comfortable beds. Great value for money.

The staff is very helpful with booking the return boat to Sierpe and with local tips. The room is spacious and clean with comfortable bed. Air con is good to have but can be a bit more powerful.

The beds are comfty and toilet clean for a hostel

Kind of dark with no light. Descending many stairs to get to the room

Location in the center of the village, but private; own kitchen in the room; backyard; close to the beach; staff is very friendly and helpful

This hostel was a very good one. I think they have made some improvements in the last couple of years. There was an AC in my room and no bugs or mosquitos at all inside. The bed was comfortable and the room was very big. I think the value of the room and quality was perfectly in balance. The hammock outside was my favourite. I could see parrots, toucans, iguanas and capouchin monkeys straight from the comfort of my hammock. Awesome! And also: everyone in the staff were very helpful. They even held my luggage during my trip to Corcovado. Muchas gracias! I would definitely stay again.

If I had to say something... I think the doors of the rooms could be the next renovation project. I almost hurt my hand a couple of times to the lock inside because it was not tightly attached to the door. But this was just a minor problem.