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About this property
Beachfront Location: Life for Life Hostel Drake Bay in Drake, Costa Rica offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the lush garden or enjoy the outdoor seating area.
Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms, private bathrooms, and interconnected rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom, parquet floors, and kitchenware, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves American and Latin American cuisines with vegan options. Breakfast includes continental, American, vegetarian, and vegan menus. The bar offers a variety of beverages in a welcoming atmosphere.
Activities and Services: Guests can participate in hiking and snorkelling tours. The hostel provides a tour desk, meeting rooms, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a washing machine, shared kitchen, and daily housekeeping service.
Nearby Attractions: Rincon Beach is just a few steps away, while San Josecito Beach is a 9-minute walk. Drake Bay Airport is 17 km from the property. Highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and beach access.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Anna
France
“This is a truly unique setting, and a beautiful site. The owners are very kind and make fantastic food!”
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Lauréline
France
“It was one of my most amazing stay! The place is perfect in the middle of nowhere, you can walk around, see many macaws, cappuccino monkeys, sometimes hear hawler monkeys, coaties and many others things if your attentive! The sunset is incredible,...”
Stephan
Netherlands
“Great location! Lots of animals in the garden. Fantastic atmosphere. If we ever go to Costa Rica again, we will stay longer here.”
Claude
Canada
“Exceptionally well received. This place is fantastic. Nature is omnipresent. Staff is the best 👌. Food is the best I've had in Costa Rica”
David
Austria
“Beautiful slice heaven right by the beach. All sorts of birds and animals in and around the hostel.
The food is delicious and the staff is very helpful and sweet.”
O
Ondřej
Czech Republic
“I never expected to rate a super simple accommodation with a snake in a room this high - but the people and their hospitality, in combination with the destination were absolutely amazing. We felt amazing!”
D
David
Argentina
“El lugar está aislado del mundo, ideal para relajar y desconectar.
El personal es muy cercano y amable, realmente como familia se siente.”
G
Germán
Spain
“El encanto del lugar, el personal familiar. Muy buen ambiente con todo el que se aloja allí , las comidas. Un paraiso junto a uno de los mejores parques nacionales del mundo, Corcovado.gracias a todos los que hacen que sea un lugar especial,...”
Eva
France
“Emplacement INCROYABLE !! La plage est magnifique l’établissement très chouette, le jardin riche, plein d’animaux y vivent.
Tout est propre, super restaurant. On peut utiliser la cuisine.
Personnel très à l’écoute et gentil. Excursions proposées...”
Pénélope
France
“Incroyable moment passé. Coin de paradis hyper agréable et loin des touristes. Je recommande et j’aimerais déjà revenir ça a été un de mes meilleurs endroit voir le meilleur de mon voyage au Costa Rica.
Plages et marches a faire autour en plus du...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Sunset Restaurant
Cuisine
American • Latin American
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Dietary options
Vegan
House rules
Life for Life Hostel Drake Bay Home of Sea Turtle Marine Conservation Project Osa Peninsula near San Josecito Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Life for Life Hostel Drake Bay Home of Sea Turtle Marine Conservation Project Osa Peninsula near San Josecito Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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France“This is a truly unique setting, and a beautiful site. The owners are very kind and make fantastic food!”
Netherlands“Great location! Lots of animals in the garden. Fantastic atmosphere. If we ever go to Costa Rica again, we will stay longer here.”
Canada“Exceptionally well received. This place is fantastic. Nature is omnipresent. Staff is the best 👌. Food is the best I've had in Costa Rica”
David
Austria“Beautiful slice heaven right by the beach. All sorts of birds and animals in and around the hostel. The food is delicious and the staff is very helpful and sweet.”
Czech Republic“I never expected to rate a super simple accommodation with a snake in a room this high - but the people and their hospitality, in combination with the destination were absolutely amazing. We felt amazing!”
Argentina“El lugar está aislado del mundo, ideal para relajar y desconectar. El personal es muy cercano y amable, realmente como familia se siente.”
Spain“El encanto del lugar, el personal familiar. Muy buen ambiente con todo el que se aloja allí , las comidas. Un paraiso junto a uno de los mejores parques nacionales del mundo, Corcovado.gracias a todos los que hacen que sea un lugar especial,...”
