Nothing to do with the hotel, but this location is pretty remote and the road is not in great condition (big potholes, rocks, sharp blind curves on hills). We came in at night, which I would not recommend.

Beach was great and we watched the sunset every night. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2025

Considering the location in the countryside, right next to NP Corcovado, everything was above the expectations.

Amazing place - very clean, friendly and helpful staff, delicious (but really, delicious) food and location, just few meters from beautiful Gitana beach (see pictures). They also organised all the logistics for us - boat from Sierpe, pick-up at the dock in Drake Bay, tour to NP Corcovado (with complete American breakfast at 5 AM before the departure) , taxi to the airport, … We felt really relaxed and had a great time.

Stayed in February 2025

No hot water.

Located right beside a beautiful beach & staffed by great people who did everything that they could to ensure that we had a great stay.

Stayed in February 2025

Wifi was spotty at times. But that’s to be expected. The hotel is an outside of town (10 minute taxi ride) but totally worth it in my opinion. The town didn’t do much for us anyway….

The beach is just wonderful. Very long and great for walking and swimming with outrageous sunsets. Completely deserted. Loved it. We ate at the restaurant most days which was good. Lots of vegetarian options and good service. Edith and Jonathan helped us with taxis and tour scheduling. We love to hike and the Drake Bay trail was epic. We stayed 5 nights. Great ending to a 4 week trip!

Stayed in February 2025

It was hard to get answers before arriving. My room did not have a warm shower (not a big problem but still). It was not too reliable if or when you will have somene picking you up after the tours (as Gitana is located a bit away from the city and main locations that the tours end).

Lovely atmosphere, lovely garden. Restaurant has really good food. As they are also tour operators then you can many of the Drake bay's activities organized by them. It is possible to have breakfast from 5AM which is perfect for having the tours that start very early. Beach almost in front of the hotel and also, it is almost like a private beach, I did not see too many people. Oh, and I loved that one guy who is also a tour guide was just casually practicing guitar every evening. :)

Stayed in January 2025

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Beautiful location. Jonathan was super helpful with organizing tours and transportation, especially to the property from the airport. We were on a family trip and our kids are older so it was great that we could have this vacation together and there were so many great things to see and do in the immediate area without the stress or feel of a very touristy area.

Stayed in January 2025

Mattress

Great location in front of the Gitana beach Great place for bird watching Great staff There’s a restaurant on site Beautiful gardens to hang out Pet friendly Local owned

Stayed in September 2024

You have to consider that the hotel is a little bit far away from Agujitas (45min by foot) and it's very complicated to get a taxi in the evening.

The hotel was close to the beach. The personal was nice and it felt very familiar. The tours we booked where amazing and we where always picked up and brought back to the hotel. Even the ferry back to Sierpe picked us up directly from the beach at the hotel.

Stayed in September 2024

Just that I had to leave because my time in Drake Bay was over. I didn't particularly like that the power was out when I got there and then came back and went out again that night, but it had nothing to do with the hotel. The entire area has no power because a tree can't down on power lines in a storm and when the power was restored, shortly after there was a car accident where a car hit a power line pole and took it out again. These are just things you deal with, but again, it had nothing to do with the hotel. They Even talked into their backup power to have done lights on.

Jonathan and Edith were fantastic! The hotel is clean, comfortable and responsibility priced. The food was excellent and being able to work with them to secure by boat and transport needs was very helpful. One of my tours cancelled sorry noticed and Jonathan was able to get me booked with another tour company doing the same activity at the time I had my original tour scheduled which allowed me to keep all my other activities in place. Additionally, I asked about a night hike and due to the weather the main hike did not occur but he was able to secure a private tour for me which was a nice surprise. Edith is a good cook and I enjoyed her food while staying in Drake Bay. She also coordinated for my laundry to be washed and when my bag wasn't returned she followed up the next day to ensure it was returned. She pointed out every sunset so I didn't miss seeing them and they are beautiful from sitting in the dining area that faces out towards the water (so long as you don't have your back to that side). There is a beautiful garden that welcomes you everytime you step outside of your room and they have wonderful dogs and a cat to keep you company. I was sad I had to leave because it was so comfortable and the energy was very soothing, but that is how vacations work, at some point we pack up and leave. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommended this hotel to others.

Stayed in September 2024

Niente.

Le persone muy amable e super disponibili. They are a family very kind, cause i had some moskitos in my room, They propose to change. But I mamage easy. They welcome yo me very worm with a papaya fresh smothie. They Cook very well and the breakfast is delicious. I will come back : the Best ver seen sunset right in front of the house at their private beach. Amazing nature Amazing People

Stayed in August 2024

Pretty far from the nearby town of Drake Bay. About a 45 minute walk to get supplies.

Has a very private beach good for swimming at low tide. Our room was very clean. Many tours offered. Owner Jonathan was very generous, and also upgraded us to a more private room at no extra charge :)

Stayed in July 2024

The distance to the town without a car might be difficult sometimes. We walked a few times and it was around 45m, close to 3 km and a bit hilly at times. But perfectly doable! However, you can start most tours at the beach just across the street or get a lift from the owner who brought us to the start destination.

Peacefull location away from the town. Basic but clean rooms. Friendly staff and some lovely dogs as well. Close to a quiet beach.

Stayed in July 2024

Amazing views of the jungle and beach from our family cabin which is located a bit higher up than the normal rooms/cabins. Very friendly hosts! Great tours and absolutely amazing food. Stayed 5 nights with our 2-year old daughter and really enjoyed every moment!

Stayed in June 2024

It’s a rainforest. There will be some bugs but they kept the place very clean and saw them clean often

Great location right next to the beach with lots of scarlet macaws, tours were very nice, Johnathan was very helpful whenever we needed a taxi but for the most part we walked unless it was part a of a tour with the hotel

Stayed in July 2024

Breakfast is not included, Small and very basic room

Stuff very nice,very clean. Restaurnt of the place serves great smoothies & food in reaonable prices. They have a nice beach 2 min walk distance Great air condition Showers with strongest stream in CR,but cold

Stayed in May 2024

Martin was amazing! Friendly, helpful, and the best nacho maker!

Stayed in April 2024

Crocodiles at beach in water

Diving was good

Stayed in March 2024

It did cost $10 to get a taxi to the nearby town of Drake Bay where there was the option of other restaurants, so that limited my exploration farther from the hotel. Although the smoothies were delicious, I didn’t care too much for the onsite restaurant.

The room was lovely and comfortable and the hotel is just a very short walk to a practically deserted sandy beach with great swimming. The hosts are super. Edith was so kind and Jonnathan worked so hard to make my arrangements for tours and provide rides to and from tours. During the tours, either provided or recommended by Hotel Gitana I saw tapirs, an ant eater, three species of monkeys, pantropic spotted dolphins, many green sea turtles, a mass of 30 white tip reef sharks mating, AND I dove with giant manta rays. Another highlight was jumping into a water fall pool and climbing into a small slippery cave behind the fall.

Stayed in March 2024

The private beach and amazing restaurant onsite was perfect! And the fact that you could organize tours right from the property.

Stayed in February 2024

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Beautiful garden, frequent macaws. Really comfy bed, large fridge. Located just out of town, a lovely walk into town. Very relaxing place. Christopher and his wife Edith are super helpful and have 3 lovely dogs.

Stayed in February 2024

Rooms a bit small, bit outside city centre (3km) but doable by car

Very friendly staff, perfectly clean rooms, good bathroom, use of common refrigerator, good food, beach with sunset view very close by.

Stayed in February 2024

They originally gave me a room in a cabin way up a hill, which I requested a change and they moved me into a room close to the cafe area. It all worked out.

The staff was wonderful, very helpful arranging trips and provided a very nice breakfast and dinner in there cafe. Nothing at all. Fancy, but very comfortable and the landscaping cheery. The manager pick me up at the airport and also personally drove me to the start points for a number of my excursions that I had arranged through him.

Stayed in January 2024

the place is run by a local lady and this used to be her home. she is absolutely lovely. there is also a nice beach in the front to watch the sunset from.

Stayed in January 2024

Mattress was soft and bouncy

Staff was very good but Martin the chef was exceptional!

Stayed in February 2024