Hotel Rancho Corcovado

Hotels
8.2 (63 reviews)
Bahia Drake Playa Agujitas, Peninsula de Osa , Drake , cr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Restaurant
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Good food
Cons:
Steep road access
Some furnishings lacking in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.76
Rooms were noted to be very clean with daily upkeep.
Service
8.73
Exceptional service, with staff being friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout guests' stays.
Location
8.77
Great location with easy beach access and close to town, although some uphill access is required.
Room Quality
8.22
Rooms are simple but clean; some features like air conditioning and hot water were appreciated.
Amenities
7.75
Adequate amenities with additional services like tours and beach towels.
Value for Money
8.21
Overall good value considering services and location.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Breakfast was well-rated with good selection and prompt service.
Overall Experience
7.93
Guests had very positive experiences with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-26 21:46

Property Description

Unique Location in Corcovado National Park
Hotel Rancho Corcovado is nestled in the heart of Costa Rica's stunning Corcovado National Park, offering a truly unique experience for nature lovers.

Comfortable Rooms with Breathtaking Views
Each room at Rancho Corcovado provides a cozy atmosphere with essential amenities like a ceiling fan and a private bathroom. Moreover, the private balconies offer mesmerizing views of the lush forest and the vast ocean.

Exciting Outdoor Activities
From whale and dolphin watching to scuba diving, snorkeling, and horse riding, the hotel provides a plethora of outdoor activities for guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of the surroundings.

Experience the wonders of Corcovado National Park at Hotel Rancho Corcovado. Book your stay now for an unforgettable adventure!

Important information:

Property kindly requests to get in contact after booking to provide the full street address.

Policies for Children 2019-2020
Children from 0-4 free.
Children of 5-11 years 20% on the net rate of adults
Children over 12 pay as an adult.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 63 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.76
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Angela solo_traveller gb
8
Great room, excellent view, lovely staff
Pros:

Conveniently located on the beach and in walking distance to other restaurants. My room was beautiful, very comfortable and I had an exceptional view of the beach.
The staff are all friendly and always available to help with anything.

Cons:

Would have been nice to have a small fridge and coffee making facilities in the room which I’ve had at every other place I’ve stayed in Costa Rica

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Pascale solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Enorm nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Auf Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeiten wurde problemlos und sehr toll eingegangen.
Stromausfall wurde zu einen romantischen Candlelightdinner mit leckerem, warmem Essen umgestaltet.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Dnunez couple cl
9
Pros:

Todo bien. Nos ayudaron a coordinar tour a Corcovado.
El desayuno lo sirven incluso muuy temprano antes de salir a los tours.

Cons:

Solo nos quedamos una noche.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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caryl couple gb
8
A short comfortable stay.
Pros:

Right on the beach, great location for tours. Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Just a note you will need a 4x4 if you’re driving to the property.
There was no choice of food at dinner, but the food we had was good.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Gerardo couple us
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Clifford couple gb
7
Basic, clean accommodation in a great location.
Pros:

Location was great with beautiful views and access to the beach for swimming and boat transfers. The staff were really helpful meeting us and taking our luggage off the boat for us.

Cons:

The ‘superior room‘ was very basic and had no wardrobe or closet for clothes. There was an adjoining room and the people sounded like they were in the same room with us. We asked to be moved to a ‘basic room’ which was much quieter.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
9
A gem - location and staff couldn't be better
Pros:

Food was brilliant and waiting and kitchen staff so lovely, accommodating and cheerful. The reception staff also went out of their way to help us locate lost luggage, making calls and taking away the stress. Loveds watching the hummingbirds from the balcony. Location perfect

Cons:

Nothing I didn't like and would definitely stay again but going forward some loungers at the front picnic area would be lovely to admire the view.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Our reception host was fantastic, always on the ball and super friendly. Apologies I can't remember her name but she wears glasses and loves cats!
The location was ideal for our tour to Corcovado. We had full board which was good, particularly breakfast. There was an open coffee and tea bar throughout the day.
The room was basic but had everything we needed.
We had a great transfer to and from Sierpe with the hotel owner which cost the same $20 as usual but was a lot less crowded which was organised through whatsapp.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
9
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Tessa solo_traveller nl
10
Would definitely go back there when in Drake!
Pros:

Great place to stay when in Drake! Everyone is so friendly and helpful!

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Nemanja solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Great views. Great location - right at the beach at tow center

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Marc-Philipp extended_group de
10
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Baldissin solo_traveller gb
10
A lovely accommodation while staying in Drake bay
Pros:

First of all, I was welcome very nicely by Milagros and Alexis the receptionists as soon as I arrived and when I was ushered in, I did also received a welcome drink as well. That was a great start.
I really want to say how friendly, smiling and lovely Milagros has been with me since day one: always helpful, always smiling and always ready to provide me with anything I needed.
The room I had was very clean, with a tiled floor, a daily fresh clean sheet and towels made into some artistic by the cleaner. The bathroom was clean properly daily, it was nice and spacious with a very lovely shower.
The breakfast menu had a great selection served promptly and with as much tea/coffee was as you like.
The hotel also provide free bedsits and free beach towels that you can use on the beach in front of the hotel.
The Hotel also organise any sort of tours and/or activity one wish to experience while in Drake bay.
If I have the chance to go back to Drake bay, I will not hesitate to book once again at Rancho Corcovado Hotel.
A very well done and a big thank you to the whole team for the exquisite hospitality

Cons:

I cannot find anything that I did not like. Maybe that there is a quite steep dirt road to go to the main area of the village

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Manfred solo_traveller de
8
Ich würde wieder da buchen.
Pros:

Das Frühstück war gut. Das Personal hilfsbereit und freundlich. Ich hatte von meiner Unterkunft einen schönen Blick aufs Meer.
Auch die Boote zum Corcovado legen direkt vor dem Hotel in Strandnähe an.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
9
A fabulous stay
Pros:

Great location, incredibly helpful staff, fabulous food (we were full board).

Cons:

Nothing although some beds to lounge on would be nice :)

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
10
I loved it!
Pros:

I stayed here for 5 nights and loved every minute. It's situated right on the beach front with amazing views from the rooms and dining room. My bedroom looked out onto the tree tops and tropical birds sat on my window sill looking in in the morning and all i could hear all night was the sea on the beach. The staff were lovely and always helpful and arranged my transport to and from the airport and were happy to help with anything I needed. The rooms are simple but always clean with air con and hot water. The video i posted on fb of the view from my room astounded my friends. I was really sad to leave. Xx

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Tomoyuki solo_traveller us
8
Cons:

It’s tough to climb up the very steep and bumpy road to downtown both by car and walking.

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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pyogi couple us
8
Convenient location
Pros:

We stayed at Hotel Rancho Corcovado in the Premium Quadruple Room. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive. They contacted us via WhatsApp the day before our arrival with helpful details and assistance. They also arranged a shuttle to pick us up from the airport with additional fees. Breakfast was very good and starts early, at 5:30 am, which was perfect for us since we had tours departing around 6:00 am. The room itself was clean and spacious. One thing to note is that our room is located quite high on the property, so reaching it requires a fair amount of walking uphill. It often felt like a short hike each time we returned to the room.

The hotel’s location is excellent. It is very close to town and nearby restaurants. There is also direct access to the beach, which we appreciated. The beach tends to be busy early in the morning, roughly between 6:00 and 7:30, but becomes much quieter afterward, making it pleasant for a more relaxed visit later in the day.

Cons:

One suggestion for improvement is furnishing. Although the room is large, it would benefit from additional furniture such as chairs or small tables, which would make the space more comfortable and functional.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Puravida🇫🇷 family_with_children fr
10
Super accueil et vue mer super !
Pros:

Super accueil et supers personnels ! Très belle vue de la terrasse. Climatisation au top ! Situé en bord de mer.

Cons:

Aces difficile aux chambres avec les valises et les escaliers. Difficile d'accès sans avoir de 4x4 !

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Robert & Mary solo_traveller us
9
lots of friendly people, Beautiful bay.
Pros:

Mila was great. I don't know what I would have done with out her as well as her staff.
only concern I had is they gave me a room that high up and being older there were no rails. So difficult for me . I asked to change the room to something lower which they did with an extra fee which I was happy to pay as I was worried about falling. Mila really was great with helping me trying to find my son as he did not have a phone . I will ever be & appreciative to her.

Cons:

Was low season so food schedule was not quite clear. But the food I had there was good and fresh.

I went to see my son who somehow got drugged while drinking with some strangers & does not remember anything. They also stole his gold chain & metals that night, Unfortunate . At least he showed at my room crazed as he was. Mila helped me get him a taxi to take him home confused as he was. I really appreciated her help. I just say be careful in a strange land As beautiful as it is . I stayed at the hotel and was fine.

2025-11-26 via Nuitee