Life for Life Hostel Drake Bay Home of Sea Turtle Marine Conservation Project Osa Peninsula near San Josecito Beach

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

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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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Availability

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3 single beds
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1 double bed
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3 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mijatisakovic
Serbia Serbia
“Boat ride to the San Josecito beach is a great experience. Also, location of the hostel is amazing and the amount of animals that you can see everyday is basically like in the national park, monkey sounds will wake you up in the morning. Hostel is...”
Anna
France France
“This is a truly unique setting, and a beautiful site. The owners are very kind and make fantastic food!”
Lauréline
France 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 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 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 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.”
Ludovica
Italy Italy
“this place is wonderful in every way - people, location, food, wildlife, beach, jungle! i would love to go back very soon. Surely you have to be in for a wild adventure, its a camping hostel, so do not expect luxurious amenities or maximum...”
Ondřej
Czech Republic 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!”
Rut
Spain Spain
“Està situat en un lloc excepcional. Just a una platja paradisíaca, al costat de la platja Joselito, protegida de les fortes onades del pacífic. Jardins molt ben cuidats on s'hi passegen els monos, ocells de tots tipus i fins i tot algun coati. Les...”
Slava
Latvia Latvia
“It's a truly unique location, isolated from everywhere else. Staff and the owner are always there for you. Danileda would cook a breakfast for me or fold the laundry by 5:30, so I would be ready for the tour on time. The hostel is in the jungle,...”

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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
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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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.