Cabinas Pura Vida B&B and Tour Operator

Hotels
8.8 (303 reviews)
Bahia Drake , Drake , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very helpful owner/host who arranges boats, tours and provides pick-up
Included breakfast frequently described as delicious and diverse
Clean, comfortable and spacious rooms
Good value for money
Large common areas: terrace with hammock and a big kitchen
Convenient location and easy access to excursions/boat transfers
Cons:
At least one guest reported poor breakfast and that the room was not cleaned
No proper garden (noted by one guest)
Minor bathroom improvements suggested (e.g., towel hooks/holders)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Generally reported as very clean and well maintained by many guests; one report mentioned the room was not cleaned, so a slight deduction from perfect.
Service
9.2
Repeatedly praised: owner/host extremely helpful, arranges boats and tours, provides pick-up/drop-off and attentive communication.
Location
9
Convenient location within walking distance of excursions/town and practical boat pick-up; frequently noted as well-situated for Drake Bay activities.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms described as comfortable, spacious and well-equipped (towel animals, hot showers); overall positive with no major recurring issues.
Amenities
8.8
Good common areas (large kitchen, terrace with hammock) and access to a cooking facility; amenities considered useful and well-kept.
Value for Money
9
Multiple guests highlighted very good price-quality ratio and recommended the property as good value, especially given included breakfast and service.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast often described as delicious and diverse by many guests, but at least one review reported a very poor breakfast; slight downgrade to reflect mixed reports.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall very positive stays with helpful staff, good location and comfortable accommodations; a few minor negatives reported but the general experience meets expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 08:15

Property Description

Welcome to Cabinas Pura Vida, Your Oasis in Drake!

Luxurious Amenities Await You:
Indulge in our A/C rooms, private bathrooms, and complimentary breakfast. Unwind in the shared kitchen, and enjoy the convenience of WiFi access and private parking during your stay.

Relaxation and Adventure Combined:
Sway in the hammocks amidst the serene garden views. Let us organize exciting tours to Corcovado National Park and Cano Island for thrilling snorkeling and diving experiences.

Book Your Stay Now:
Escape to Cabinas Pura Vida for a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Experience the beauty of Drake while enjoying top-notch hospitality.

Important information:

Please note that if guests pay with a credit card, an extra fee will be charged.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 PM
Airport code: DRK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 303 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Ilaria • couple • it
5
Piacevole soggiorno
Pros:

Struttura posizionata vicino ai ristoranti, ai tour operator ed alla spiaggia bellissima.
Il materasso molto comodo.
Comodo perché il proprietario ti prenota i tour direttamente.

Cons:

Colazione poco varia, senza possibilità di scelta.
Il proprietario si è dimenticato di venirci a prendere in aeroporto. Fortunatamente abbiamo trovato un taxi che a Drake bay sono rari.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • family_with_children • es
4
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • nl
8
Prima verblijf met behulpzame eigenaar
Pros:

De eigenaar is zeer behulpzaam. Regelt op verzoek de boot en haalt je bij bij de boot. Bagage kon een nacht blijven tijdens een hikingtocht. Tijd van ontbijt afgestemd op tours.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Pichaud • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Logement très confortable, espaces communs très agréables et aménagés avec goût. Le petit déjeuner est délicieux. Mais surtout, Norlyn notre hôte a été très présent pour répondre à nos demandes, pour organiser les excursions et nous accueillir au bateau.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro Marchioro • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
M
Maryline • family_with_children • fr
8
Ambiance très correcte. Propriétaire sympathique
Pros:

Petit déjeuner avec œufs, pain toasté ou pancake, fruits frais, boisson chaude. Très bien.

Cons:

Alors, tout est très fonctionnel.
Peut-être rajouter qques pote-serviettes ds la salle de bains.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Katrien • family_with_children • be
9
Zou onmiddellijk terug boeken.
Pros:

Supervriendelijk. Topontbijt.
Prijs-kwaliteit heel goed.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jaume • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Inge • couple • be
9
Heel fijn verblijf waar de eigenaars alles voor je regelen. Geen zorgen dus.
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Alles werd voor ons geregeld. We werden afgehaald en gevoerd naar boot. Communicatie vooraf uitstekend. Een dikke pluim. Verhouding prijs kwaliteit zeker ok.

Cons:

Er was niet echt een tuin maar dat wisten we vooraf.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Pikkwan Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The owner was very nice. He drove us to the beach to catch our boat. Included breakfast is a good plus; food in Drake Bay is expensive. Access to cooking facility is nice although we didn't use it. The room was very clean.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Natasa • family_with_children • si
10
Excellent place for travelers, good value for money, recommended
Pros:

Everything was perfect! The place suits the needs of travelers completely. Breakfast is diverse and delicious. The owner is very efficient person who made all needed reservations for us - for Cano island, Corcovado and boat from and to Sierpe and gave us a drive several times.
After the adventures you can enjoy the lovely terrace.

Cons:

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2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Carole • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel qui est venu nous chercher au bateau.
La grande terrasse avec l espace hamac très confortable
Le grand espace cuisine.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Vicente • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

El personal fue muy amable. Me gustó el desayuno, y además, te recogen cuando llegas y te llevan al hotel.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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laura • couple • at
9
Pros:

The host was super friendly, the breakfast was really good and we felt super welcome.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • es
10
Estupendísimo
Pros:

Todo! Estaba muy limpio y bien ubicado. Éramos los únicos huéspedes al ser temporada baja y estuvimos súper cómodos. El hombre que lo lleva fue súper amable y servicial. Nos gestionó todos los tour y cualquier cosa que necesitábamos estaba disponible. La mujer que hacía el desayuno también fue un encanto y el desayuno era brutal! Súper recomendado

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
10
A comfortable, wildlife-filled stay with friendly staff and a great location in Drake Bay.
Pros:

The property was comfortable, clean, and conveniently located within walking distance of our excursions and the town area. We enjoyed seeing the abundant wildlife around the property, which added to the authentic Drake Bay experience. The staff was kind, friendly, and always courteous. Housekeeping did an excellent job, and we especially enjoyed the creative towel animals left on our bed each day. We would gladly stay here again.

Cons:

No complaints. The property met our expectations, and we enjoyed our stay.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
B
Brigitte • couple • at
8
Pros:

Zimmer hat alles was man braucht, Personal war freundlich und hat uns bei der Buchung fürn Corcovado NP unterstützt

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Gema • solo_traveller • es
6
No repetiria
Pros:

La ubicación no era de las peores de Agujitas

Cons:

Desayuno muy pobre, no hacen la habitación

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
Ângela Bote • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Foi uma estadia 5 estrelas.
O anfitrião é muito simpático e sempre disponível para ajudar no que precisarmos.
Tudo muito limpo, os quartos são espaçosos.
A cama muito confortável, chuveiro com água quente.
O espaço comum é muito agradável e o pequeno almoço é muito bom.
Recomendo.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
D
decaux • couple • fr
8
C'était très bien
Pros:

Chambre parfaite, plage très belle à proximité, petits commerces .Nous avons apprécié la mise à disposition d'une cuisine pour éviter d'aller au restaurant tous les soirs . Le propriétaire peut vous transporter partout ( en payant )

Cons:

Dans la cuisine : aucun minimum pour cuisiner : ni huile, ni sel, nous avons mangé des boites de conserve
Le propriétaire n'est pas d'une amabilité folle

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee