All good!

Beautiful spot close to the magical Corcovado National Park. Wendy was amazingly helpful and made the best cocktails in the bar 🍹

Stayed in February 2025

Needed to know that there was no dock to get on and off the boat so you have to wade. Need to wear water shoes on the boat.

All meals were excellent. The staff is phenomenal, friendly, competent, and knowledgeable. We were very happy. The staff helped with the transport and water traversing and carrying the luggage.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing!

Absolutely loved this place. The staff were always so friendly and welcoming. They made me feel right at home and helped me out with anything I needed. You really feel the community spirit at this place which I loved. The beach is right on your doorstep, and I loved falling asleep listening to the waves. The best sleep I've had on my trip so far. It's a bit difficult to get to and from Drake Bay if you don't have a car but I liked that it was a bit off the beaten track. The family were very accommodating giving me taxis to and from my destinations from the airport and Drake Bay. Would definitely come here again.

Stayed in January 2025

This was as close to nature as possible

Stayed in November 2024

Amazing location, comfortable and relaxing. Super friendly staff who made me feel very at home and welcome. I felt safe here as a female solo traveller. The food was great!! Thanks so much I’ll be back!

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing! It's a great jungle hotel with a fabulous location.

A true escape from everything. This hotel has the most fantastic location and even a covered seating area so you can look out over the Pacific Ocean even if it's a thunderstorm. The hotel staff couldn't be better - it's family run and they can't do enough for you. English is their least spoken language so we did use Google Translate when sorting out the bill and travelling arrangements, just to be sure that we had the right arrangements in place. We are vegetarian and found the kitchen staff to be most careful when arranging our meals, coming and checking if we ate eggs and cheese etc and checking that there was no-one with allergies. We thought the food was excellent (there's no menu to choose from) and what we were presented with each mealtime was tasty, varied and balanced. Even our 11 year old ate it - praise indeed! It's worth noting that there really isn't any hot water in the shower. I don't think anyone would find it a problem though, as it's a refreshing break from the humidity and general heat. The windows are not glass, but mesh, and so there is a fan to keep cool rather than air conditioning. Again, not a problem. Rooms are simply but adequately furnished, with comfortable beds and plenty of space. We loved the hammock on the balcony and the balcony chairs were really comfortable. It's about 40 steps to the beach from room 16, and I think we were the furthest away. My 11 year old had no problems at all jumping in the waves straight down from the hotel, but worth noting that the calmer recommended place for swimming is 5 mins walk down the beach. The beach was largely deserted, with only other guests on it, and my favourite part of it was watching the whales from the beach seating area with a cocktail in my hand. Look for the spurts of air/water in the air and you'll soon see them 🐳 We loved it here 😍

Stayed in August 2024

The food was the only thing that wasn't perfect but was still great for value.

This location was an authentic paradise. A real family feel accommodation where everyone is so nice and happy to help out. I loved the bar and all the cocktails and the location.

Stayed in March 2024

The only thing that detracted for me were the continuous large tour groups that used the restaurant for lunch and dinners. I fully appreciate that they provide a very valuable and stable income stream but they were loud and impacted ability to enjoy a quite meal soaking in the sounds of nature.

Location was amazing. Close to the beach, incredible views, awesome sunsets. Food was tasty and sufficient. Staff and others around the property and neighboring properties were all super friendly and helpful. Mario made yummy cocktails at the bar and was always willing and able to help out. The bungalows were comfortable and clean and I spent a lot of hours just reading a book in the hammock on the balcony. No AC but the fan was more than adequate to cool the room down at night and allow for a great sleep. No hot water but that really wasn't an issue as after a swim it was nice to rinse off and cool off under a cooler shower (the water is not really cold). I did an overnight trip to Sirena from here and it was easy to get the boat in and out and I'm sure any other tour would be equally as easy to arrange and organise. I wish I could have stayed longer and def hope to visit again in the future.

Stayed in December 2023

The staff was all very very friendly und extremly helpful. The environment and nature was great. The Lodge is simple but there was everthing we needed. It was feeling like staying in a camp - very familiar.

Stayed in August 2023

N/A

Location is unbelievable. Staff were absolutely awesome.

Stayed in June 2023

location is amazing. it is really close to paradise

Stayed in May 2023

best place I have ever been! one of the most beautiful beaches in the world!

Stayed in March 2023

Rooms could use some refurbishment

Beautifully located in the jungle but also at the beach. Lots of animals to see. Food is okay, not the best you will get in Costa Rica, but nice cocktails.

Stayed in February 2023

property is beautiful.

Stayed in February 2023

toilet kept blocking & some problems with water for shower

the setting & location

Stayed in February 2023

the wifi wasn’t always working… but the stunning nature around makes you forgetting the need for being online.

Great staff and well organized management. they arranged all tours and everything worked out just fine. The food is good and the rooms are simple but spacious.

Stayed in January 2023

I loved it and was just what I needed, but just to make others aware - this place is quite remote and power cuts may occur, so not suitable for people who are looking for a busy town or need Internet 24/7.

This is the most incredible, pristine, and unique hideaway I have been to. A hidden gem that sits between the amazing beach and rainforest, frequented by monkeys, tapirs, hummingbirds, lizards, where turtles, crocs, and whales are a common sight. The food is amazing, traditional, simple but truly delicious, and the hosts will do anything they can to accommodate your every wish. I have had an incredible time there and anyone who seeks a digital detox and nature escape will do, too.

Stayed in October 2022

Was´nt so happy with the room on ground floor - not so private Maybe the ones with a balcony were better In general the food was not so exciting compared to other places in Costa Rica and as we had full board this was important Strange lighting in the evening - bright lights in the restaurant and flashing lights that felt leftover from Christmas on the path leading to the beach So we were a bit disappointed overall considering the more remote location

Nice enough location near a nice beach and set in lovely gardens Friendly staff that worked there Decent breakfast

Stayed in February 2024

We reserved a 3 person ocean front room but instead on arrival was put in a small 2 person room (one bed) with a shared balcony. Overall property is very nice, but room expectations were not met, otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful area. Great location! Food was very good and overall staff were very friendly.

Stayed in February 2024

However, several aspects didn't quite meet our expectations. Our room lacked warm water and curtains, which meant the blinking Christmas decorations from outside disrupted our nights more than anticipated. This small addition could greatly improve future guests' comfort. The full board option, while convenient, felt somewhat limiting, particularly as we often missed lunch due to our excursions. A more flexible meal plan would be a welcome change. Additionally, the food, although generally satisfactory, sometimes felt overly reliant on powdered and canned ingredients. A focus on fresher, local produce could significantly elevate the dining experience. While the beach's proximity to the landing spot is convenient, the lodge itself is a fair distance away, which is something to consider if you're carrying a lot of gear. Although generally staff is really very helpful in supporting with the luggage, our departure was slightly marred by a delay in luggage assistance, leading to an unexpected journey across the beach. This was a taxing end to an otherwise enjoyable stay.

Our Christmas holiday at Poor Man's Paradise offered a mixed bag of delightful experiences and areas ripe for improvement. The serene setting near captivating beaches provided a much-needed respite from our daily routines. The standout feature of our stay was Mario, whose warmth and helpfulness significantly enhanced our experience.

Stayed in December 2023

The drinks at the bar not being included. Not enough activities. Noone else staying there. The food wasn't great.

The food being included. The bartender Mario is great. The kitchen staff is good.

Stayed in September 2022

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Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in December 2022