Garden of Heliconias Lodge

Amazing host and unique location - great experience!

Pros: David is a truly great host, food was very good and it is beautifully located by the beach, at a perfect spot between Drake Bay and San Josecito beach. There were two fans in the room that helped with the heat, as well as drinking water. The room and sheets were clean. Nice little roofed terrace with hammock, table and chairs that let us sit outside even when it rained. Thank you, we had a great time! :)

Very nice and authentic accommodation near Corcovado National Park

Pros: A fantastic location close to Drake Bay and Corcovado National Park. The family owning the place is doing a great job, the rooms are made every day, the food tastes very good and they give advices and organize tours if requested. All this for a very fair price for the area. I recommend the place to everyone looking for a simple, yet very nice and authentic accommodation.

Cons: Nothing. Beware that there is no air conditioning in the room. (Which did not bother us)

An Oasis

Pros: The family owned lodge was delightful. David was able to arrange the outings we requested - it was seamless. We enjoyed it being full-board as it is off the beaten track (which we like), and so it would have been difficult to go out to eat.

Wonderful stay close to beach and nature.

Pros: Difficult to get to- jeep/ 4-wheel drive! But worth it!!! Interesting dirtroad drive with slopes. Family lodge with three separate houses. Great food. Clean. All type of anlmals and birds can be seen just by walking down to the beach and along the walks going from beach to beach to beach! Great help from Eduardo to book fishing etc. So much more nature animals birds etc and less tourist than e.g. Manuel Antonio national park.

Pros: Incredible location a stones throw away from a private beach and surrounded by nature. We saw macaws, a sloth, monkeys and hummingbirds, lizards, frogs and more. Very secluded and intimate lodging with great service and amazing meals.

Exceptional location, beach 50 meters away, wonderful family host

Pros: We were looking for accommodation a little past Drake Bay that was even more remote. The location is exceptional. The rooms are simply furnished. The beach is 50 meters away, the nature surrounding the accommodation, the wonderful family that welcomes you here with authentically homemade dishes. We had an unforgettable experience here for 4 days.

Idyllic

Pros: Lovely home cooked meals in a beautiful setting just off the beach

Pros: Our hosts David and Helena were magnificent, great food. Would recommend Heliconias Lodge to anyone thinking of going to Corcovado

Pros: Great location, on the limit of the Corcovado National Park and next to the beach. Lovely family run property which is great value for money considering that all 3 meals are included in the price (which is pretty necessary considering that you are a 30min drive from the village of Drake). The beaches are beautiful. Our hosts were friendly and helpful, were able to organise an excursion for us and also show us some of the wildlife close to the property.

Cons: We loved everything. However, you need to be aware that (1) you are isolated so can only arrive by 4x4 or by boat and (2) there is no A/C in the room (there is a fan)

Pros: Super friendly family that made us feel very comfortable the whole time. The food provided was awesome and the animals we were seeing around were amazing. To stay here is highly recommended