Drake Bay Backpackers

1.5 star property
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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

When you stay at Drake Bay Backpackers in Drake Bay, you'll be near the beach and steps from Osa Peninsula. .This hostel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Corcovado National Park and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Drake Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Osa Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • School & Soccer Field - 13 min drive
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 13 min drive
  • Drake Bay Beach - 19 min drive
  • Playa Colorada - 19 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

Hostel in Drake Bay with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This hostel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Drake Bay Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 stay free
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 7 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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