Hotels near Isla Violin

Above anything else, we cannot thank Anouk and Kevin for going above and beyond to ensure that our family of 6 has the best experience possible in Costa Rica. They are truly amazing. The next time we come, we will need to make sure that we stay longer. Considering the remoteness of this property, it did not make sense to stay only 2 nights like we did. I would have loved to do another kayaking in the mangrove forests, spent an entire afternoon chilling in a hummock, or taken a walk in the neighborhood for bird-watching. At night, there were fireflies everywhere, and you hear howler monkeys in the morning.... It was magical. I also have to comment about the food. Kevin accommodated all our requests (portion size, vegetarian) and still made all of us very happy. He uses local produce and gives his own twist to dishes, which all of us enjoyed quite a bit.

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.

We have never said 'wow' 'amazing' 'incredible' so many times, in fact, we ran out of superlatives as we relaxed into this jungle paradise. The family were wonderful, kind, and generous of heart. All very skilled at their work (They didn't make it look like 'work' for them, more like 'life that they love' - Pura Vida). Everything was stunning - from the welcome on the beach when Guillermo met us from the boat from Sierpe, the details in the room, the 3 meals a day of home cooked delicious food - all exceptional! And what a location! 2 minutes from one of the best beaches ever - The best in the area (in our opinion) and almost always deserted - incredible to have this beautiful beach and sea to yourself). In the middle of the jungle with amazing nature coming into the garden - in just one hour we saw toucans, monkeys (one with a baby), couatis, iguana, hummingbirds galore, scarlet macaws, red-rumped tanagers, vultures, parrots, hawks, eagles, (lots of other birds) lizards, butterflies (inc the blue morpho)... all from our balcony! Bring your binoculars, it's worth getting an even closer look at it all. Despite the wildlife being so amazing, the family were an even better part of our stay. Isaac and Guillermo and their beautiful families were incredible, special people, we now have an extended family in Costa Rica! They organized all our incredible tours; Corcovado park, Snorkelling Cano, horseback riding to a remote waterfall where we swam - all for the same price as in Drake Bay or online, if not cheaper. For each one the family arranged for us to be picked up by boat (or horse) from the beach. Note - It is up a hill (to get the views), so expect a bit of an incline to get to the lodges from the beach. It is in the middle of the jungle, so internet is not 5G, but it worked fine for us. We loved Sunset Toucano lodge - as you can tell by us booking for 3 nights & staying for 8!

This place is amazing. Felt like home. The people, the birds, dinner & breakfast, the rooms, everything is amazing. They helped us with our tours, brought us to our tours with the taxi. Can’t recommend it enough.

Drake Bay is a remote yet breathtaking destination, and our stay at Natural Drake Bay Hotel made our visit truly unforgettable. We spent four nights here as the final leg of our Costa Rica trip, hoping to find a comfortable place that would enhance our experience of this faraway corner of the world. I’m thrilled to say we couldn’t have chosen a better place. Natural Drake Bay is a family-run hotel situated in a stunning location, perched perfectly to offer beautiful views of the bay. Both the pool and restaurant offer stunning views of the bay, creating a mesmerizing scene —at one point, we even saw whales jumping from the water! The beach is also just a 3 minute walk. Patricia, Daniel, and their team, particularly Victor, provide a luxurious experience. Throughout our stay, we felt very well cared for. Everyday, when you arrive, Patricia welcomes you with refreshing, beautifully scented cold towels, which is a wonderful treat after a hot day. Victor then serves the most exquisite fruit juices I’ve ever tasted. Even when activities (Corcovado Park visit, Snorkeling in Caño Island, ….) started at the crack of dawn, they were there to prepare breakfast for you The hotel takes great pride in highlighting local cuisine at dinner, with top quality produce exquisitely cooked. The rooms offer views of the surroundings, which were full of life (Birds, Iguanas, Monkeys) and relaxing in the hammocks was a spectacle in itself. Toucans would perch in the tree next to the cabin, while showering. The toiletries were of high quality, adding to the overall sense of luxury. In summary, Natural Drake Bay Hotel provided us with an exceptional experience, combining comfort, natural beauty, and warm hospitality.

Everything. The food, the location, the room.

Amazing lodge in the centre of the jungle but still close to Drake Bay Town. Located in the joungle we could see tucans, parrots, dozens of monkeys just setting in the lodge or taking the shower :) it was very exciting to be so close to the nature. Drive by car to the Town taken 10 minute by dirty Road so car is useful. There is a lovely isolated beach half way. You will get the directions from the Lodge owner. At the lodge the host offers traditional food for brakfast and dinners of take awans at really competitive Price. In the Town there is also a variety of restaurants and bars. Amazing experience of being isolated in the jungle but at the same time so close to the town. Rooms really clean and property very tidy and clean.

Quality food, great staff Staff did put together a lot of stuff to do for us and every thing we asked for was settled in a record time. We were there for new years eve and the tuna was to die for !!! we saw toucans and other great wildlife in our three days at the property Thanks Roy for putting up with us !

We loved everything. We had an amazing stay. The staff is very professional and nice. The rooms are very comfortable. The hotel is really nice. The location is perfect, close to the beaches and trails. Food is excellent. We wish we could stay longer.

Staff is real gem of this hotel. They all are very cute and help you with everything that you need. I love swimming pool. Very relaxing. You can see a lot of birds while swimming. The food is the hotel restaurant is very good.