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Outdated furniture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The furniture in the rooms is noted as somewhat outdated.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 56 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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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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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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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
M
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
A
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
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Richard young couple gb
10
The perfect stay
Pros:

We received a lovely welcome when we arrived. Our room was beautiful and had a fabulous view. Everything was immaculately clean and tidy. The location was perfect for us.
As it is a little bit out from the town we had our dinners here. The food was lovely and great value. We also found that having a set menu worked really well for us and the staff were more than happy to cater for special dietary needs. All in all a perfect stay! Highly recommended!

Cons:

Everything was perfect for us. Nothing to dislike.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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Kylie family
10
Pros:

My sister and I loved our stay at this hotel! It’s just outside of town, has a pool overlooking the ocean, and AC in the rooms. The staff is amazing and very attentive! The bartender, Francisco, always made sure we had everything we needed and constantly tidied up around the pool. You have the option to pay additional to eat lunch or dinner at the hotel. We chose to walk into town. They can also help you to call a taxi, but sometimes they aren’t available. We did a scuba diving tour through the hotel and it was very easy to walk down to the beach to get on the boat. This was the best diving I’ve ever done - seeing turtles, reef sharks, stingrays and beautiful fish! We also saw lots of wildlife right from our balcony.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
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David young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-04-24 via Nuitee
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Roger partner
10
Pros:

Great Hotel 5 min by car or 10 min walking outside of Drake bay. Excellent staff. We had a great experience, highly recommend their snorkelling your. They leave before everyone else so you are first to the hotspots before all the big guiding boats come.
I would also suggest calling the hotel and having them set up your transport and all the activities you would like to do as it doesn't cost more and they know all the insured and well run operations in town. If we had done that it would have made things much easier for us. They also have full board or pay as you go for lunch and dinner. Meals were very good.

2025-04-18 via Nuitee
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Debrah solo traveller us
7
Good
2025-04-16 via Nuitee