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Pirate Cove

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Pirate Cove is a small hotel, consisting of comfortable cabins bungalows an Ac Room located on Osa Peninsula the least developed and most bio-diversified area of Costa Rica.
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Free parking
Free internet
Outdoor pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Diving
Airport transportation
Non-smoking hotel
Pool / beach towels
Breakfast buffet
Hiking
Snorkelling
Shuttle bus service
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Sun loungers / beach chairs
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Private balcony
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, German
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172pennyjones wrote a review 8 Mar
Harpenden, United Kingdom9 contributions5 helpful votes
My husband and I have just left Pirate Cove after 3 wonderful nights there. We loved the hotel: the staff were really friendly and helpful, the food was delicious and the view from our balcony straight onto the beach was amazing. We stayed in one of the non air-conditioned bungalows and although it was hot the fan made it bearable and we were tired after long days so slept well. I don't think it's possible to find a hotel balcony with a more beautiful beach view and sightings of scarlet macaws and toucans! When we checked in we decided to brave it and book on a snorkeling trip. That proved to be a fantastic decision. We swam with mantra rays and sharks - a truly memorable trip. We also enjoyed our bird watching tour and our visit to Corcovado where we saw tapirs, a boa constrictor and many other beautiful animals and birds. I would highly recommend this hotel - it's not high end but it does what it does very well - it's clean, friendly, organised and is situated in a paradise.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Ellis F wrote a review 4 Mar
Tilburg, The Netherlands1 contribution
We love the staff! They where great not only for us but also for the childeren. The barman was a great men he brings candybar,ijscreams enz. Nice view from everywhere in the garden by the swimmingpool we even seen the ara. The food is also really good! We dont want to go home! So go to pirate cove! If you have the time go snorkelen!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Ian A wrote a review Feb 2024
Dorchester, United Kingdom52 contributions27 helpful votes
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We went to Pirate Cove for 4 nights in January 2024 as the starting point of our 16 night stay in and around The Osa Peninsular in Costa Rica. We had a deluxe cabin with air con. The view over the little river and the sea was amazing and we spent lots of time on the balcony watching the flights of pelicans and scarlet macaws fly past. The food was good and plentiful and any reservations we'd had about the set menu, chiefly from reviews on these pages, proved totally unfounded. The staff, particularly the early morning ladies in the kitchen and the barman were lovely. Our room was comfortable and had more than sufficient for our needs. We went on both trips to The Corcovado National Park... Sirena Ranger Station and San Pedrillo Ranger Station and saw loads of wildlife (in 4 daysI took 1800 photographs). We preferred the San Pedrillo trip simply because there were far less people there. Both trips pick up from the beach by the hotel andpick up here first so you get the best choice of seat in the boat. The "wet" pick-ups and landings are easy andif a pair of overweight 60 somethings can do it in style, anyone can! If you go to neither there's still loads of wildlife to see from your balcony or the beach but watch (and listen) out for the daily flights of macaws that pass the hotel and the occaisional pair that stop in the trees by the beach. On the subject of trees, check out the trees behind the pool for the wonderful green iguanas. The beach is gritty rather than sany but is generally deserted and there's some shade if you need it. The small river by the beach is only knee deep for a few hours around low tide and is easily forded, allowing access to the virgin beach North of the hotel whereyou can walk for miles without seeing a soul. I don't know how hotels achieve "star ratings" but Pirate Cove is far better than a 2-star and we thoroughly enjoyed this part of our fantastic adventure and the staff should feel very proud for running such a lovely, friendly hotel.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Abigail C wrote a review Nov 2023
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My husband and I loved Pirate Cove! It felt very private and we loved being right on the beach. Walking into town took about 20 minutes and we were able to find a couple nice restaurants. Marvin at the front desk was extremely helpful in booking excursions and our shuttle services. With drake bay being so remote and harder to access, his expertise was very helpful and comforting for us. For the major excursions, they will pick you up on the beach of pirate cove which was also very nice. Overall highly recommend!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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TxSan wrote a review Aug 2023
Austin, Texas33 contributions28 helpful votes
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Where can I start? First the staff is amazing! Nothing fancy here, but oh the untouched jungle feel, large rooms with AC and everything we needed. The food is plentiful and so yummy, always a surprise as you eat whatever they fix for the day 😊 ocean front wonderfulness all around- large private beach, the town/pueblo is a short 20min walk, or we found out you can rent an ATV if you want to explore or go in and out of town! To get here you can take a boat taxi from Sierpe , drive in yourself or fly in. We took the boat taxi. The waves were a little much for us being it’s a 1 1/2 hour boat ride. Next time we will fly.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: May want to avoid the boat taxi during rainy season- rent an ATV to get around town
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Sarah A wrote a review Aug 2023
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Pirate cove is really very nice, the bungalows are very pretty and cosy and the staff is very kind and helpfull. You can book many different activities like riding and snorkeling. Breakfast and dinner is served at pirate cove and from the bungalows you have a direct view to the sea. beware that most of the bungalows have no aircon and before you book corcovado national park, ask pirate cove wich entrance is closer. We have accidentally booked the wrong one, which is about 90min by boat ride one way with hundreds of people visiting same time. The better and closer entrance is only 30min by boat and offers swimming at a waterfall. Still, I would very much recommend it.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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soulsease wrote a review Aug 2023
Chalgrove, United Kingdom176 contributions161 helpful votes
Having travelled around many parts of Costa Rica before we came here, we may have been a bit spoiled by the places we'd been to before. We knew this was an "eco" hotel, but we didn't realise quite what that meant! The responses to questions via email had all been very friendly, but the place itself was very disappointing. The positives: The room we were in, Room 6, was probably the best one there, so fortunately we were lucky there. The room was very nice, with a lovely verandah overlooking the river. There was water, tea and coffee available all day. There's a dive centre onsite. Ok, that's it - running out of positives now! You can only book a minimum of 3 nights, and it is full board (excluding drinks). No-one tells you what time food is, so you have to work that out for yourself. Breakfast is pretty well self serve, so that's OK, but there are no choices - you get what is there, and that's it. Same for lunch and dinner - you get what you are given, and woe betide you if you are late for dinner... ...service is of the "plonk it down and run away" variety - no-one bothers to explain any of the dishes. Some of the soups are very well presented, but with no explanation as to what they are. We came late one evening, as the dinner service is quite early, and although the tuna steaks were large, they were badly overcooked, and there is never an alternative. I shudder to think how anyone with allergies or intolerances would cope here. Our last dinner here was a baked potato with some inedible accompaniments, which was pretty awful. The main dining room is open plan, which is fine, but you are allocated tables at dinner time so you have no choice where to sit. The pool area is decrepit, with a mis-matched jumble of furniture in various states of repair. In the morning, you'll sometimes see land crabs that have fallen in; staff make no effort to save them unless you point out that some are still moving. There are steep stairs down to the beach, which is not the best in the world, and there are some fairly large rocks just offshore that you have to watch for if you swim. The main reason to stay here is for the trip to Corcovado National Park. That bit worked well, and Corcovado was lovely. We also did a snorkel/dive trip here, which was also successful. Unfortunately, we had chosen the three night option with a view to spending a day at leisure here, as we had been travelling quite a lot and wanted some time to relax. However, the thought of spending another day here was not at all appealing, so we worked with our travel agent to cut our stay short and move on, and we were very glad we did. If we were to travel to Osa/Corcovado again, we'd find somewhere else; this is definitely not a place to go back to.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Rick Lane, Propietario at Pirate Cove
Responded 10 Nov 2023
We are very sorry that you didn´t enjoy your stay at Hotel Pirate Cove. About your review, it is important to clarify that people do not need to reserve a minimum of nights, therefore we would like to know who gave you this information. If you go to our web page, you can reserve not only one, or two, but all the nights that you desire. Furthermore, referring to your review about the meals, our web page explains as well how we work with breakfast, lunch and dinner. And regarding your food allergies or food intolerance concern, we ask our clients beforehand to let us know before their arrival in order to prepare special meals. And, as said with anteriority, you can find all this information on our web page. We are small hotel with a dining room, do not mistake for having a restaurant; for instance, we try to accommodate the clients according to the number of clients. If they inform us that they want a private table, we can help them. We always are there to answer your questions, so if you would have wanted to know what we were cooking for lunch or dinner, a simple question would’ve resolved your doubts. As you may already know, we are located in front of the sea and in jungle area, so it is inevitable that crabs come at night into the pool. Additionally, we always clean the pool between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and we take them out. Finally, if you would want to swim in the beach, there are areas that do not have large rocks. We always inform our customers those areas that are safe to swim in. Pirate Cove Team
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A L wrote a review Jul 2023
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A small hotel which gave us instantly a feeling of warm welcome. Really good food, friendly staff, that makes you feel cared of all the time. In-house diving school makes it easy to book scuba diving or snorkeling tours to the beautiful Isla del Caño. Very clean bungalows with sea view, empty beach, pool with sea view... Everything you need for a relaxing vacation in a beautiful surrounding.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Caño Divers, General Manager at Pirate Cove
Responded 6 Aug 2023
Hello Will Thanks very much for your review. Good to know you had a great time here at Pirate Cove Hotel. We see you next time Pirate Cove Team
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shiners wrote a review Jul 2023
4 contributions1 helpful vote
This hotel, accessible by boat from the village of Sierpe, has a family feel but a professional level of service. The food is excellent, including for one of our party who is vegetarian and also has some food intolerances. Chef and staff took this in their stride and delicious and interesting food was provided for all. Staff here are clearly happy in their work and genuinely want to make your stay enjoyable. When we had tours booked, reception staff took an interest, gave advice and made sure we were in the right place at the right time. We live in Scotland so took a room with air-con. Not all have this. That was a choice. They have a great ethos, planet friendly. Everyone spoke good English which made us lazy with our Duolingo Spanish.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Gabriela G wrote a review Mar 2023
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We enjoyed our stay with our kids (9, 12) very much! The hotel is just on the beach. Rooms with very nice rooms with a balcony, yery friendly stuff and excellent food! We did a very recommendablr snorqueling tour with caño divers.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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RM 665 - RM 722 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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pirate cove drake bay
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of PuntarenasOsa PeninsulaDrake Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pirate Cove
Which popular attractions are close to Pirate Cove?
Nearby attractions include Naturaseekers (0.4 km), Good Catch Costa Rica (1.8 km), and Finca Las Cascadas Drake Bay (1.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Pirate Cove?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, free parking, and airport transportation.
What food & drink options are available at Pirate Cove?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Pirate Cove?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Pirate Cove?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kalaluna Bistro', Restaurante y Cabinas Casa El Tortugo, Drake's Kitche, and Nature Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Pirate Cove?
Yes, guests have access to an outdoor pool during their stay.
Does Pirate Cove have airport transportation?
Yes, Pirate Cove offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Pirate Cove?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and German.
Does Pirate Cove have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.