Is there a pool at The Tranquilo Lodge?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Tranquilo Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Tranquilo Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tranquilo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Tranquilo Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, kayaking, and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and spa services. The Tranquilo Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Tranquilo Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does The Tranquilo Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around The Tranquilo Lodge like?

The Tranquilo Lodge is a short 15-minute walk from Drake Bay Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Playa Colorada.

The Tranquilo Lodge, Drake Bay: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 10, 2025

We were in CR for 2.5 weeks and stayed at several places - this was our favorite place. Staff is super friendly, helpful and welcoming and the owners, Sebastian and Kristoff are great hosts who are involved and make sure their guests are taken care of. The food is delicious - Mediterranean meets Costa rican. The location is gorgeous and the property is truly unique. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up extending.

Laura, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 8, 2025

Location - View; nature

Sherril, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2025

Beautiful location. Quite remote.

Richard, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 10, 2024

Beautiful property, delicious dining, an amazing room. Great tours too.

Georgia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 14, 2024

Fantastic Location, very friedly People.

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 5, 2025

Our stay at Tranquilo Lodge was an absolute dream. Sebastien and Christophe are the most amazing hosts. Sebastien helped us plan out the best 4-5 day itenerary and was always around to help with anything we needed during our stay. The grounds are beautiful and maintained well and the view from the pool is absolutely stunning. The serving staff Cristina and Alex were so friendly and attentive. The Chef cooked up amazing lunches and lovely 3-4 course dinners. My wife and I look forward to coming back to Drake Bay to visit everyone at Tranquilo Lodge again in the future !

Jonathan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 25, 2024

Stunning property and room. Attentive owners and staff. Amazing food. Really a perfect 6 days.

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 26, 2023

Easily the most relaxing and beautiful place to stay in Drake. Christophe & Sebastian make sure you are completely looked after and the team are very attentive. The food is amazing. If you're looking for a relaxed remote get away, this is it! Wish I'd booked longer!

Thomas, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 20, 2022

We loved our stay. The staff was amazingly helpful in every way. We were among the treetops, so it was secluded, quiet, and we got to see the wildlife nearby. Bed was wonderful, food was delicious, and Christophe and Sebastian are incredible hosts! Thank you so much! If we every return to Costa Rica, this is where we'll stay!!

Rochelle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 29, 2019

Great food cooked by a gourmet chef! Personal TLC from the two very involved owners. We had a very private casita that included a our own spotlessly clean mini pool. Staff was involved with everything from our airport pickup to doing our laundry at no charge. We will be back!

John&TessH, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 22, 2024

Luxury Perfected

We had a phenomenal stay and I couldn't recommend this place more. Like everyone said, the food is incredible and some of (if not) the best food we've had in all of Costa Rica. Both the owners as well as the staff go over and beyond to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. The villas are spacious, clean and luxurious. We went on two tours that were organised by the hotel, the snorkling one as well as one to Sirena national park - both of them incredible! Keep it up team Tranquilo :).

Ulrike, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 10, 2023

The property was beautiful. Out of the 6 places we stayed, this was our favorite! It was secluded and safe. The privacy of the rooms and front porches was amazing. The views, sunsets, and wildlife showed all Costa rica had to offer. The owners and staff were hands down the best part. You could tell how much they cared and loved what they do. The chef was the best!!! Make sure to visit Tranquilo when in Costa Rica.

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 23, 2022

The Tranquilo Lodge is THE place to stay in Drake Bay! Sebastien, Christophe, Gonzalo and all staff we are so kind, accommodating, and full of information about the property and Drake Bay. The room was spotless, very well appointed, and so comfortable! And the food was absolutely incredible! Each meal was given so much attention, with each ingredient coming from the property. And the mixed drinks were absolutely delicious, thank you Gonzalo! They arranged all of our excursions, provided snacks, and even early breakfast when we had to be out by dawn. Such an amazing experience!

Julia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 24, 2023

Died and went to heaven here

I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. I was picked up by Christophe at the airstrip and he was so friendly and welcoming. On arrival Sebastien welcomed me and they are just gorgeous. My bags disappeared to my room without me noticing whilst they started feeding me. The service, the environment, the rooms and the food are just exquisite. Nothing is too much. I loved this place and would love to go back again as I was in my happy place. Highly recommend 😍

Siobhan, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 20, 2023

Wonderful garden and pool, very good food, friendly staff. However: Unfriendly e-mail messages from the owners (nb their e-mails often only found in spam). Even after arrival at the hotel further e-mails from the absent owners despite normal communication with the staff. The final bill was paid by credit card on departure. Daily reminders follow to pay this amount again with paypal.

Rahel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 4, 2025

Amazing stay! We came here for our honeymoon, and it was the perfect choice. One of the owners of the lodge, Sebastien, even picked us up and dropped us off at the airport himself. We were really impressed with this level of service! He and his partner, Christophe, were always so kind to us. Christophe even went above and beyond to help us get money back when we encountered a scam off of the resort. All of our meals were incredible! It was really fun to be surprised at each meal with what was being served, and we never had anything we didn’t like. They were very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for our excursions and even walked us to the beach to make sure we got one the right boat. One of our favorite experiences was walking to the beach with the lodge dog- Oro! Our first walk down, he was our guide! It was very impressive and adorable. The honeymoon suite was amazing! It is off on its own, so you get a little extra privacy. The views are amazing too. We would love to come back here again one day and would recommend this spot wholeheartedly.

Isabella, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 9, 2025

Our stay in Costa Rica was absolutely magical! The views were breathtaking—every morning felt like waking up in paradise. The owners went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home, even accommodating my limited dietary needs with such thoughtfulness and care. We stayed in the honeymoon suite, which was a perfect choice for a romantic getaway. The room was luxurious, and the attention to detail was outstanding. Our bed was remade twice a day and turned down each evening with a small candy left for us, which was an incredibly sweet touch. One thing to note is that after arriving at the international airport, you need to take a smaller plane to reach the area. We were slightly unaware of this at first, but with a little planning, it’s perfectly fine. The lodge takes care of everything—they pick you up at the smaller airport right away and take you straight to the property. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a welcome drink and snack, which was such a lovely and thoughtful way to start our stay. The staff were all so kind and attentive. They were always on time and made everything seamless, from escorting us to our excursions to checking in daily to ensure our experience was exactly as we wanted. Having someone guide or accompany us to each activity added such a personal touch to the trip. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. We felt so well cared for and genuinely appreciated. I would highly recommend this place to couples!

Brandon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 10, 2024

First off, the staff at this quaint lodge were hands down amazing. Enrique and Christina took care of all our food and beverage needs and then some! Silvia, the manager, handled all our other needs quickly and made us feel special! The cleaning crew made sure our room was like new every day! Christophe and Sebastian checked in with us daily to make sure everything was going smoothly for us. Christophe even hooked us up with the airport pickup upon our departure and overnight stay in San Jose before leaving Costa Rica. The food stole the show at this location! Unique dishes were presented at each lunch and dinner that combined locally grown foods with a healthy I’d say European flair! Outstanding ~ well done chefs! Even the desserts were a surprise! If I could change anything about the stay it would have been the pillows and having a regular coffee maker in the room! I’m super picky about my pillow tho!!! And the European espresso machines are just not my thing! So really these are minor complaints and a matter of one’s personal taste! Lastly, the property itself is set up high to afford an amazing view of the ocean. Birds are a plenty with Toucans landing on the trees above the pool area. We also got to see the humpback whales on our snorkel tour. If you are looking for a unique, personal experience in a lush location with an ocean view, this is your spot!

Maryjane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 25, 2025

The views are beautiful, there are two pools, a salt water and a regular, both beautiful. The staff were unbelievably kind and helpful, they were on top of everything like no place I've ever been! They even made gluten free/dairy free meals for me and vegan meals for my daughter. The owners are wonderful people. We loved it so much! And we did three tours which were all incredible adventures!

Lise, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 2, 2025

Incroyable endroit de rêves, nourriture exceptionnelle, service impeccable. Les propriétaires et le staff sont attentionnés, accueillants et ils adorent leur endroit. Merci pour tout nous reviendrons.

Anouk, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 9, 2025

magnifique hôtel

Site fabuleux, accueil chaleureux, conseils avertis sur les activités, calme absolu, bungalow intime et magnifique avec bassin, restauration exquise, personnel souriant, ont été les ingrédients de notre séjour à Drake Bay, dans cet hôtel tenu par un charmant couple français.

hubert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 21, 2023

Super schönes und familiäres Hotel mit top Essen

Christophe und Sebastien sind super Gastgeber! Sie haben uns viele Tips gegeben, Aktivitäten organisiert und sie sind sehr herzlich und nett. Im Hotelpreis inbegriffen war auch Frühstück, Mittagessen und Abendessen. Und das Essen war extrem gut! Auch die Zimmer sind sehr schön und bequem. Und der Pool angenehm kühl. Cristina war meistens in der Küche am Mithelfen und war immer da. Sie war so unglaublich nett und hilfsbereit! Cristina konnte uns sehr viele Tips für unsere Aktivitäten und die Weiterreise geben (zusammen mit Sebastien).

Nicole, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 18, 2021

We had a fantastic time at Tranquilo lodge. The property doesn’t have many villas / rooms so we felt very well looked after at all times and Gonzalo in particular made sure we got to enjoy the amenities to the fullest. The hotel has a great hillside location with amazing view, dinners at sunset will be memorable. Christophe and Sebastian made sure that our trip including transit and excursions were as enjoyable as possible.

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 12, 2020

Impecable!!!

La pasamos muy bien, los anfitriones Christophe y Sebastian siempre presentes !! Una vista a la Bahia magnífica. Las comidas con estilo gourmet deliciosas. Todo para volver.

María Celia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 1, 2020

Fantastic. Very nice grounds and a dedicated staff

7-night trip

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