Drake Bay · ★★★★
La Paloma Lodge
Enjoy World Class Accommodations & Service at the La Paloma Lodge in Drake Bay!
La Paloma Lodge, on the cliff top above Drake Bay
La Paloma Lodge sits on a cliff top on 14 acres above the Pacific, near Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula, a short walk from the Agujitas River and the black-sand beaches below. It is secluded on purpose: a place to forget schedules and clocks for a few days.
It suits couples, families and small groups who want wilderness, good company at dinner and a hammock with a view.
Why we choose it
- The view from the cliff. The lodge looks straight out over the ocean, and the sunset ranchos face Caño Island on the horizon.
- Wild, but comfortable. Every room and rancho has air conditioning and ceiling fans, so you get the jungle by day and a cool, quiet night.
- A sociable lodge. Meals are shared and the evening drink is a chance to swap stories, and often to find company for the next day's tour.
Rooms and views
There are rooms and ranchos, with hardwood floors, porches and hammocks. The single and two-storey ranchos suit groups and families, and the sunset ranchos face Caño Island. Units have balconies, air conditioning and ceiling fans, and a tray of coffee can arrive at your door first thing in the morning.
A practical note: the trails are rocky, with plenty of stairs between the ranchos, the beach and the dining area, so bring good shoes and a flashlight.
On the property
There is a pool for the afternoon, and the gardens around the lodge are full of birds and wildlife. Meals are served in a communal setting with fresh, simple food, and the breakfast fruit is a highlight.
Location and getting there
The beach below the lodge is quiet and the water is usually calm enough for swimming. Local English-speaking guides lead walks to a waterfall, along the river, and at night. From La Paloma we can arrange kayaking in the mangroves, horseback rides along the beach, and boat trips to Caño Island for diving, snorkelling, whales and dolphins, as well as sport fishing. Ask us about visibility before you book a dive day, as the sea changes with the weather. Read more about Drake Bay.
Rooms & suites
Our favourite rooms, and why
Deluxe Ranchos
Sunset Ranchos
How it compares
Hotels we book in Drake Bay
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| La Paloma Lodge | Aguila de Osa Inn | Corcovado Wilderness Lodge by SCP | Drake Bay Wilderness Resort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Boutique | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Spa | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
On the property
What you will find there
Getting there
Where it is
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
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