Drake Bay Backpackers

1.5 star property
Drake Bay accommodations with free WiFi

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Property amenity
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
El Progreso, 25 Metres West of the Rio, Tortuga Crossing, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, 34101
  • Osa Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Playa Colorada
    19 min drive
  • Drake Bay Beach
    19 min drive
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    8 min drive

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Beds

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Drake Bay

Close to the beach.At this Drake Bay hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Osa Peninsula and 6 miles (10 km) of Drake Bay Beach. Playa Colorada and School & Soccer Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Osa Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 13 min drive
  • Drake Bay Beach - 19 min drive
  • Playa Colorada - 19 min drive
  • Corcovado National Park - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Choza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪RestauranteDelicias Bahía Drake - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Drake Bay Backpackers

Drake Bay accommodations with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Drake Bay Backpackers. Self parking is free.
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Drake Bay Backpackers offers 15 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. This Drake Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: USD 7 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Yoga classes

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 7 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Drake Bay Backpackers Hostel
Drake Backpackers Drake
Drake Bay Backpackers Drake Bay
Drake Bay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Drake Bay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Drake Bay

Drake Bay Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Basic hostel in a beautiful location
This is a backpackers hostel so the facilities are basic. It is situated outside Drake Bay but there are bicycles available for guests to use or, alternatively, the manager can arrange for a taxi to take you to local destinations. He is also happy to arrange guided tours in the area. The garden around the hostel is fantastic for wildlife and there are local shops and cafes to get food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel & a lovely family
Marvin works tirelessly to ensure the guests get the best experience possible. He has great connections, one night we asked to go whale watching very late. He went to great lengths to make sure we could go. Amazing time spent at Drake bay backpacks!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018