The Tranquilo Lodge - All meals included

Costa Rica , Pacific South Coast
DRAKE BAY, Camino Aerodromo Baha A Drake
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20 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

David

Great property in a lovely area. The perfect place to enjoy the Drake area. Very good tours. Brilliant staff. Clientele all very chilled out and low key.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Mark

The friendly atmosphere and attentive staff, whether excursions or sunset drinks were perfect. Sitting in the forest enjoying the wildlife whilst eating such wonderful food was a joy. The room was clean and well cared for with a view and relaxed atmosphere true to the hotels name.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Patrick

Sebastian and Christoph run a top-notch establishment. The property is beautiful. The lodges are beautiful.The dining experience was heavenly. All staff were attentive helpful,and personable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Laura

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Lise

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!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Jonathan

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 !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Sherril

Location - View; nature

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Richard

Beautiful location. Quite remote.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2025

Isabella

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Brandon

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

Maryjane

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

Christopher

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2024

Georgia

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2024

Ulrike

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 :).

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2023

Rahel

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2023

Siobhan

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 😍

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2023

Thomas

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!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2023

Molly

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2022

Rochelle

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!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2022

Julia

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!

Leisure Family