Children allowed

Facilities

Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Tour desk
Currency exchange
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Kid meals
Fruits
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Delicious food
Cons:
Outdated furniture
High pricing for conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.74
The rooms are spotlessly clean as mentioned in the reviews.
Service
9.71
The staff is described as incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
9.75
The hotel is praised for its amazing location surrounded by nature and views.
Room Quality
8.2
The furniture in the rooms is noted as somewhat outdated.
Amenities
9.23
Good organization of excursions and availability of services like lunch by the pool.
Value for Money
8.19
Some guests felt the pricing was high for the conditions experienced.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Guests praised the food quality and the use of fresh local ingredients.
Overall Experience
9.71
The overall experience is summed up as unforgettable, particularly due to the surroundings and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:14

Property Description

Welcome to Pirate Cove, a charming hotel nestled in the heart of Drake.

Luxurious Amenities: Indulge in comfort with our well-appointed rooms featuring free WiFi, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and the option of a fan or air conditioner for your convenience.

Exciting Activities: Immerse yourself in adventure with our 24-hour front desk ready to assist you, lush garden to unwind in, and a lively bar to enjoy refreshing drinks. Take advantage of our tour desk to explore the area and partake in thrilling activities like hiking, diving, and snorkeling.

Convenient Facilities: Rest easy with free parking available on-site, making your stay hassle-free from the moment you arrive.

Book your stay at Pirate Cove now and embark on a memorable getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • 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

9.1
Based on 66 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.74
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.71
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Paola • extended_group • cr
8
Excellent séjour
Pros:

Emplacement et charme

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • couple • fr
10
Très bon établissement
Pros:

L'emplacement, la gentillesse du personnel, les repas très copieux et variés mais aussi le frigo et de quoi faire du thé et café dans la chambre. Les diverses activités.

Cons:

Le lit qui grinçait affreusement, mauvaise lumière dans la salle de bain.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • couple • de
10
Perfekt
Pros:

Sehr tolles Hotel an der Drake Bay

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

The location was the best, and Staff were super cool.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • us
10
Pros:

Nice staff. We ate in the restaurant twice for dinner, and it was good. They accommodated our dietary needs with no confusion or issues.

Cons:

The power was out for some time, but that wasn't something they had control over.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Lovely stop post 3 days in the jungl
Pros:

Lovely spot, right on the beach. Nice little pool area above the beach. Room was very comfortable and had everything you need.

Cons:

Quite a walk into town, but not too bad.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Jiri • couple • cz
10
Pros:

Romantický pobyt a to i na pláži. Vilka č.12 se soukromím, čistá, útulná, vcelku prostorná. Milý personál.

Cons:

Menší prostor u bazénu.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • us
9
Great secluded hotel with excellent staff and service
Pros:

Really nice property and location overlooking Drake bay. The freshly prepared food was great and all the staff were helpful, friendly and professional. The kitchen graciously adapted our dinners to incorporate our food requests.
We only stayed the weekend but enjoyed the amenities and walking down to the beach and river. You can observe quite a few animals while just lounging by the pool.
We took a tour to Corcovado one day and the hotel manager walked us down to the beach where the boats picked up and ensured everyone got on the correct boat which was very helpful.

Cons:

The gravel road to Drakes bay is long and winds a fair amount so be aware of this if driving.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Maxime • couple • fr
10
Amazing view on Drake Bay
Pros:

Amazing view on the sea, great location, friendly and helpful staff

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Lily • couple • nl
7
Locatie top, de rest matig.
Pros:

Prachtige locatie aan zee. Helaas wel wat verder uit het centrum, een flinke wandeling (zeker in het donker).

Cons:

De maaltijden waren behoorlijk prijzig vonden wij en je hebt geen keuze, het is 'eten wat de pot schaft'. Beter loop je richting dorp en kies je 1 van de restaurantjes waar je a la cart kan bestellen en minstens de helft betaald. ( lunch=20 dollar en diner 30 dollar). Ook de drankjes op het hotel zijn erg prijzig (de cocktails 15 dollar en een flesje lokaal bier 5 dollar). De kamer is eenvoudig, gedateerd en wat muffig, de bedden prima maar klein. Wij hadden een nieuwe airco, superstil!

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Simona • couple • ro
10
2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • de
8
Pros:

Verpflegung sehr gut.
Personal sehr aufmerksam und freundlich.
Schnorchelausflug sehr gut organisiert und sehr gute Betreuung durch Guide Frederico und Skipper.

Cons:

Mobiliar im Zimmer etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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D. Spei • couple • de
8
2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Pau • couple • es
7
2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Rene • couple • ch
10
Ein unvergesslicher Aufenthalt inmitten unberührter Natur, direkt am Meer. Mit herzlichem Service
Pros:

Traumhafte Auszeit inmitten der Natur

Das Hotel Pirate Cove ist ein wahres Paradies für Naturliebhaber, umgeben vom üppigen Dschungel & direkt am Meer gelegen, erlebt man hier pure Entschleunigung. 🌴🌊

Besonders begeistert hat uns das liebevoll zubereitete Essen mit frischen, lokalen Zutaten. Einfach köstlich & authentisch. Jeder Bissen spiegelt die Hingabe der Küche wider. 👩‍🍳💚

Ausflüge lassen sich unkompliziert & schnell über das Hotel organisiert. Sei es zum Schnorcheln, Whale Watching oder in den Corcovado-Nationalpark – alles reibungslos und persönlich abgestimmt. 🐋🌿

Das Personal ist in allen Belangen unglaublich freundlich, herzlich & hilfsbereit. Wir fühlten uns rundum willkommen & bestens betreut.

Ein Ort, an dem man die Seele baumeln lassen kann. Sehr zu empfehlen!

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ulrich • couple • de
9
2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Ashley
6
Pros:

Overall nice property and staff with a very convenient location. I felt like it was priced very high for conditions and that’s the only reason I dropped stars. I would have moved hotels but was too tired to deal with checking out and moving properties but was really disappointed that the extra night was the same rate I had paid on Expedia . Only other complaint is this was the only hotel on our whole trip that somehow didn’t charge me directly through Expedia and took my credit card info again at the front desk which made me feel uneasy. Nothing bad has happened with my cc info though, but I’m not accustomed to this practice and it made me uneasy.

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect spot to relax and see wildlife from the pool/your room.
Pros:

Amazing location with beautiful views.
Comfortable cabinas which are spotlessly clean.
The staff are so friendly and Accommodating. A very laid back, comfortable vibe.
Definitely highly recommend a stay at pirate cove.

Cons:

Nothing- we loved it!

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Linda
10
Pros:

Staff was great, lunch was delicious by the pool.

2025-06-23 • via Nuitee