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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Beachfront ecolodge in Drake Bay

Spider monkeys swing above the cabins every morning where ocean forest meets jungle. The on-site restaurant serves excellent traditional food and fresh juices. A short walk along the oceanfront leads to San Josecito beach, perfect for swimming with sea turtles and tropical fish.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Panoramic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden cabin with a bed, a small kitchen, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Suite

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

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A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Family Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A wooden room with a bed, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Panoramic Bungalow

  • Ocean view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a window, and a door leading outside.

Panoramic Bungalow

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a wooden floor, and a chair.

Standard Suite

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

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A wooden room with two beds, each with a canopy, and a large window with a view of trees.

Standard Suite

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

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A room with two beds, a wooden floor, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Suite

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

View all photos for Basic Bungalow, 1 Double Bed

A wooden room with a bed, a small table with a vase, and a window with a lattice design.

Basic Bungalow, 1 Double Bed

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A room with a bed, wooden headboard, and a window with sheer curtains.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Drake Bay, Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat is in a rural area and on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Rincon and San Josecito Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bajo del Diablo. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Drake Bay travel guide
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Playa Rincón de San Josecito, Drake Bay, Puntarenas Province, 60506

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

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Roberto's Marisquería
    18 min drive
  • Claudio's Grill
    17 min drive
  • Restaurante La Choza
    18 min drive
  • Mar y Bosque
    18 min drive
  • Sunset Paradise Restaurant
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat located?

Located in Drake Bay, this beachfront lodge is on the boardwalk/promenade and within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Rincon, San Josecito Beach, and Playa Danta. Playa San Pedrillo is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable place to visit and unwind! Staff and services are top notch and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were so many monkeys every day. We saw toucans Maciel’s, spider monkeys and capuchins. There are so many trees and flowers that makes this place so beautiful. The staff were so lovely and helped us organize tours and taxis while we were there. The beach is right in front and this area of Costa Rica is so beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I loved Ocean Forest. I would describe it as tropical rustic. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was helpful. The location of the lodge is amazing. The secluded beach is one of the best. However, there seems almost no good options for vegetarian meals. Also, there is no ceiling fan in the rooms which gets very hot in humod in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consider this more of a rustic camping-like experience. Cabins have screens, but bugs still come in. Incredible location! Spider monkeys were swinging above our cabin every morning, holwers start up at day break, and capuchins befriended us at the beach. Scarlett macawas everywhere, we saw them constantly, as well as toucans. The beach immediately out front is wavy and rough, but my kids still jumped in the waves daily. The highlight is San Josecito beach, a 17 minute walk along the ocean. It is a calmer bay with a reef and plenty of fish. We swam with a 4-5 foot sea turtle for half an hour. This place was deserted until noon every day. Food was excellent, fresh and traditional. They make fresh fruit juices daily! Staff are very lovely and go out of their way to ensure you have a great stay. It was a very memorable part of our trip and we felt fully immersed in the jungle at ocean forest.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great food, as others have said it's very rustic which depends on your point of view how you take that. I loved it however, both ATV transfers we asked for didn't materialise which, esp for the route back, was mildly annoying. Being in the room whilst it was raining cats and dogs during the night was incredible
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Un petit coin d'enchantement, perdu entre jungle et plages paradisiaques. L'accueil au top, le personnel d'une gentillesse absolue, le calme omniprésent, et les rencontres avec les oiseaux et animaux surprenantes. A recommander sans hésitations !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024