Poor Man's Paradise Lodge

Poor Man’s Paradise Lodge offers beachfront accommodations on the Península de Osa in Drake, Costa Rica, featuring family rooms designed for groups along with free parking and an airport shuttle service. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant while unwinding at the bar overlooking the ocean waves. Just steps away lies Rincon Beach, accessible within a 1-minute walk through lush coastal trails, making it ideal for quick swims or sunbathing. Nearby, Parque Nacional Corcovado spans just 2 minutes by car—a prime destination for wildlife spotting among its dense rainforests—and Drake Bay Airport sits about half an hour away via a scenic 33-minute drive. For those seeking adventure further afield, San Josecito Beach requires roughly a two-hour drive southward across winding roads, offering secluded shores perfect for solitude seekers.

Main amenities

Facilities For Disabled Guests

Bar

Free Parking

Family Rooms

Wonderful Breakfast

Free WiFi

Beachfront

Airport Shuttle

Restaurant

Non-smoking Rooms

Reviews

9.0 / 10 - 55 Reviews

Location

Península de Osa, Drake, 50603 Drake, Costa Rica

Neighborhood

Natural Parks

Parque Nacional Corcovado

On foot: 680 m · 8 minBy car: 1,1 km · 2 min

Plaza Deportes El Progreso

By car: 14,7 km · 29 min

Airports

Drake Bay Airport

By car: 17 km · 33 min

Puerto Jimenez Airport

By car: 68,8 km · 1 hr 49 min

Golfito Airport

By car: 112,9 km · 2 hr 43 min

La Managua Airport

By car: 169,3 km · 3 hr 38 min

Beaches

Rincon Beach

On foot: 5 m · 1 minBy car: 23 m · 1 min

San Josecito Beach

On foot: 1,6 km · 19 minBy car: 100,1 km · 10 hr 55 min

San Pedrillo Beach

On foot: 4 km · 48 minBy car: 104,5 km · 11 hr 48 min

Las Caletas Beach

On foot: 5,5 km · 1 hr 5 minBy car: 7,9 km · 15 min

Cocalito Beach

By car: 7,3 km · 15 min

Amenities

Services

Baggage storage

Tour desk

Daily housekeeping

Packed lunches

Shuttle service (Paid)

Airport shuttle (Paid)

Airport pickup (Paid)

Airport drop-off (Paid)

General

Smoke-free property

Fan

Family rooms

Facilities for disabled guests

Non-smoking rooms

Tile/Marble floor

Private entrance

Hardwood or parquet floors

Activities

Hiking (Paid)

Canoeing (Paid)

Fishing (Paid)

Beach

Snorkeling (Paid)

Diving (Paid)

Windsurfing (Paid)

Horseback riding

Bathroom

Private bathroom

Toilet

Shower

Toilet paper

Free toiletries

Bathrobe

Cleanliness & disinfection

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Physical distancing in dining areas

Delivered food covered securely

Breakfast to-go containers

Safety features

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Access to healthcare professionals

First aid kits available

Outdoors

Terrace

Garden

Beachfront

BBQ facilities (Paid)

Food & Drink

Restaurant

Bar

Wine/Champagne (Paid)

Kids' meals

View

Garden view

View

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Cashless payment available

Parking

Parking

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Internet

Internet

Spa

Massage (Paid)

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Reviews

8 / 10

Naim - 10/12/2025

The very good location The size of the room The view

No air conditioning Price/performance ratio not justified

10 / 10

Petra - 02/19/2025

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

All good!

9 / 10

Walter - 01/12/2026

In paradise. Just nature all around. Nice rooms with verandas. Very nice and helpful staff.

The last 400 meters to the lodge are a disaster.

10 / 10

Oliver - 03/17/2026

I actually only wanted to stay in this beautiful place for 5 days, but I didn't want to leave, so I extended it. The staff was always there for you if you needed something, the food was terrific and really prepared with love. Everything was very clean and the nature in which everything is embedded is breathtaking. I will definitely come back here again. Dear Poor Man's Paradise: I miss you all already. Pura Vida

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Important information

The Property is only reachable via a 90-minute boat ride along the River Serpe and Pacific Ocean. The boat journey is not included in the price of the reservation, and costs USD 60 per person return. Check-in takes place at the property's office in Sierpe town before taking the boat. Drake Bay is accessible only in an all terrain vehicle (4x4). Please contact the property in advance for further details. Children from 0-4. Free. Children of 5-10 years. A 20% is applied on the Net rate. Children over 11 years old pay as an adult Please inform Poor Man's Paradise Lodge 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. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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