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Pirate Cove

Drake Bay, Costa Rica
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Pirate Cove
Ranked #5 of 6 hotels in Drake Bay
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Everything was great about our stay! Almost felt like being on a deserted island! Staff were awesome and the activities were great too, snorkelling especially. Loads of animals to see, snakes, frogs, snakes, crocs, lizards. In the day time we saw red macaws flying over head. Hammock on the balcony which over looks the sea was amazing too.

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Niedersachsen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

The sea brawls directly in front of the tents. Breakfast quasi under free skies - beautiful! The team supported a forest tour, free canoes, book exchange. When the weather is fine, you can get there by car.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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44 hotel reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This hotel has a bed & breakfast feel! Pros: - Location in front of a beautiful beach and a river. - Staff is extremely friendly. - Water pressure was great. - They can arrange all tours with no overcharges. - One of the best prices in Drake Bay (and the rates there are VERY expensive) - Delicious dinner! - Free... More

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Bridlington, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

During a recent stay at Pirate Cove, Drake Bay, and after a full day of activities including snorkelling and kayaking, my wife experienced severe chest pains, starting during the evening meal. Susanne, the proprietress of Pirate Cove sent her husband to collect the local doctor by motorcycle. The doctor diagnosed pneumonia and said it was essential that she went to... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

We were a group of friends who spent 3 days at the Pirate Cove Hotel. Everything from booking the reservations to making logistical arrangements prior to arrival was easy; very responsive to our queries. The hotel is located just above the beach so that the rooms catch the breeze and have lovely views of the ocean throught palm trees. The... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

With my family we traveled trough Costa Rica for 12 days, on December of 2012, the best 4 days were spent in Pirate Cove in Drake Bay in the Osa Peninsula. The place, accommodation, food, staff and the owner Susanne Pagano are excellent. We wanted to Scuba Dive, they have a magnificent PADI operation that is run by Erick Murillo,... More

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Bern
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

We stayed here for 4 nights and enjoyed it a lot. You have a big lonely beach right in front of you. The apartments are very spacious and we never had a problem with the fact not having an air-condition. The food served for breakfast, lunch and dinner was to my surprise really really good and we always looked forward... More

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Page, AZ
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

Had a fantastic CR vacation March 2012. Our main goal was to go somewhere slightly less traveled with great chances to view wildlife. Didn't have enough time to travel around a lot so stayed the bulk of the time where we really wanted to be: Drake Bay. I picked Pirate Cove thanks to tripadvisor because it was more affordable then... More

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Location is everything with this place, it's right on the beach and only a short transfer from the airstrip. The cabins have great views over the ocean and it's you can down by the water in less than a minute. We stayed on a full board basis and the food was OK, but didn't feel like great value. The nearest... More

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San Jose, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

This review has been a long time coming, especially since I stayed at Pirate's Cove with my husband almost six months ago. Pirate's Cove will always be a special place for me because of their hospitality and phenomenal guest service. It was my husband's 40th birthday, and I wanted to have a surprise birthday party for him, but we suddenly... More

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Also Known As:
Pirate Cove Drake Bay
Pirate Cove Hotel
Pirate Cove Costa Rica/Drake Bay
Address: Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Osa Peninsula > Drake Bay
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