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Poor Man's Paradise

Property class: 2.5

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A beach scene with footprints leading to the water, a sunset, and two people standing by the shore. - Poor Man's Paradise (Drake Bay)
A pathway leading to a structure with a metal roof and wooden beams, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. - Poor Man's Paradise (Drake Bay)
A wooden structure with a hammock and a small boat nearby. - Poor Man's Paradise (Drake Bay)
A tropical resort with a large tree in the foreground, lush greenery, and a building with a red roof and white walls. - Poor Man's Paradise (Drake Bay)
A wooden bar area with high ceilings and a view of the outdoors. - Poor Man's Paradise (Drake Bay)
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Poor Man's Paradise. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Poor Man's Paradise, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a small bedside table, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A cabin-style room with a wooden interior, a bed with floral bedding, and a small table.

Standard Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Drake Bay, Poor Man's Paradise is near the airport and near the beach. Parque Nacional Corcovado is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Drake Bay travel guide
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Bahía Drake - Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 50603

What's nearby

  • A beach with dark sand, ocean waves, and tropical vegetation.
    Corcovado National Park
    17 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Playa Rincon
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playa Colorada
    21 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Drake Bay Beach
    21 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead
    26 min drive - 6.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Mar y Bosque
    18 min drive
  • Marea Alta
    18 min drive
  • Restaurante Delicias Bahía Drake
    18 min drive
  • Kalaluna Bistro
    17 min drive
  • pacific food
    18 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Poor Man's Paradise

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All the guests need to arrive first to Sierpe (the hotel's office) to take the boat at 11 AM or 3 PM only.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Poor Man's Paradise pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Poor Man's Paradise?

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Poor Man's Paradise?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does Poor Man's Paradise provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Poor Man's Paradise located?

Situated near the beach in Drake Bay, this lodge is in the same region as Parque Nacional Corcovado.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Poor Man's Paradise Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

manrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, locally owned and very good service. No hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with fabulous staff willing to do ANYTHING to make your experience better. Expedia does not tell you it is insanely difficult to drive to and near impossible without 4 wheel drive. That's really essential information and a massive failure on their part. The reason the property doesn't have parking is that nobody drives there. They don't even have a sign on the road. That said, the property is heavenly, the staff over-the-moon attentive. We would have enjoyed it much more had we not experienced the harrowing car ride in and out. Next time we'll take the boat from Sierpe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Carri

Disliked: Amenities
We were prepared for no hot water, no AC, no cell service, but we were not prepared for the overall shady communication, vibes and charges. We booked this hotel to be close to Corcovado, and booked a tour with the hotel. When we asked for details, they said they said that the communication from Expedia was poor, and they only booked our snorkeling tour. We asked to cancel the snorkeling because the national park was our priority. She said they couldn't because they already bought the tickets. Turns out, it was their family member that lived on property that ran the tour. This made her so upset that she went out of her way to make us uncomfortable the entire stay. Very immature. She was the daughter of the owner. They also tried to charge us for the stay, even though we paid Expedia 3 weeks before. I had to pull up my receipt and credit card transaction to prove we already paid. She still wanted us to pay, but eventually said "Expedia always holds back the payment for a month". So they were just hoping we forgot? Also, two men walked onto our private porch and stole my husband's sunglasses. He was afraid to say something to them, but we saw them later and they looked affiliated with the hotel. They saw the boat off when we left. Would not recommend. Breakfast was also poor, but the other meals were pretty good. Restaurant staff were super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bel endroit, personnel attentionné et très gentil, le barman et manager Mario est toujours disponible pour repondre aux questions et organiser des tours. À quelques pas de ma plage, la nourriture est excellente, que ce soit au dejeuner au diner ou au souper. Seul petit bémol, il n’y a pas d’air climatisée dans les chambres donc un peu chaud mais il y avait tout de meme un ventilateur.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get Away to Paradise

We spent four nights at Poor Man's, including New Year's Eve. I was hoping to find a place where we could really get away from the world, and this was perfect. We didn't even make any plans ahead of time as far as tours or what to do, but by the time we left we had visited Corcovado, snorkeled on Cano Island, Canoed up the Rio Claro, and swam and relaxed at Playa Josecito. We saw many monkeys and macaws, dolphins and whales, while just hiking and boating on the way to destinations. Lying on the hammocks on the Playa Rincon beach every evening watching the perfect sunsets, with a drink from the hotel bar, was unforgettable. The owners talked to us every morning at breakfast and every night at dinner to be sure that we were being taken care of and that our days were filled with relaxation and adventure. This is definitely a place we would return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
remote and simple beautifull birds and oceas beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

See the REAL Costa Rica, no shoes, no worries

Fabulously remote and romantic spot full of monkeys, wildlife, thundering surf, scarlet macaws, iguanas and all sorts of flora and fauna that you can't even imagine. This is a very rustic, family operated set of cabins, a bar and a restaurant that serves decent food with a great attitude and go above and beyond to be helpful. This is not a spot for you if you need a high end resort. No TVs, Internet, or hot showers. But... If you need that then you are in the wrong place and it's your loss. Travel an hour and a half by water taxi, kick off your shoes and kick back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is why I come to Costa Rica.

Relaxing bungalow near the beach with good food and drinks. There are a lot of excursions to take right from the hotel and the beach here is great for relaxing during down time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

avi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024