The view and comfort

Our 3 nights stay at Drake Bay Greenleaf is simply unforgettable. The hotel is led by Helen who is the most friendly person we met during our 3 weeks vacation in Costa Rica. Her husband Steven is also taking care of guests for transports etc. He is such a funny guy and always super supportive. He even helped us in finding the correct way out of Drake Bay with our car and accompanied us for approx. 30 min with his own car. Such a lovely family!! The food Helen and the small team are preparing daily is nothing less than awesome! It is super fresh, tasty and is decorated as in a 3 star restaurant. We recommend to enjoy her Pina Colodas, you’ll never forget this taste! The rooms are super tidy and spacious. The beds are really comfortable. There is also a fridge. The bathroom and shower are also super spacious. The hotel is located directly in the jungle with a dream of a view. There is even a female monkey named Bella who is visting Helen every day. Hundreds of Birds are flying around, making great noise! We made the snorkeling tour to Caño Island and also the San Pedrillo Tour (Corcovada National Park). We saw a whale mother with her baby, sharks, turtle, colourful fish, snakes, monkeys, aguti, spider, a family of 20 coatis, tucan, pelican, etc. It was an amazing trip, we‘ll never will forget!!! There is not one bad thing to mention. If you’re thinking about visiting Drake Bay, this is the place to stay!!

fabulous service, beautiful setting

Hospitality of owners, Helen and Steven. Location and foods

Nothing.

Greenleaf Drake Bay is a home away from home! Thank you Helen and Steven for making our stay so wonderful and special, it could not have been any better and we can‘t wait to come back! We stayed for three nights at one of the beautiful bungalows with amazing view over the rainforest and pacific. They are very spacious with very charming interior and the most stunning view from the balcony. Located right in nature you can listen to all the jungle sounds and observe all the flora and fauna of the rainforest. We saw toucans, sloths, frogs and many more just right on the property. All meals are included and let me tell you, they are not just beautifully served but also super delicious and by far the best food we had in Costa Rica. As a vegetarian, Helen always prepared a special alternative for me which was very tasteful. However, the very best part was the hospitality. Helen and Steven made sure that we have best time in Costa Rica and helped us organize all our trips, prepare for the trips (e.g. provide boots for the ranger tours, small snacks and drinks for hikes), drive us around on Osa Peninsula and told us a lot about the area and life in Drake Bay. It was just so personal and though we came as guests it felt more like being with family. By far the best experience, highly highly recommended!

Nothing, everything was perfect.

Helen & Steve are really great hosts ! The place is amazing thanks to an amazing view and the jungle all around. moreover the food is delicious, fresh products every day and the service is perfect

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My girlfriend and I did more than 500 hotels and we can confidently say that the Greenleaf is our favorite one with its combination of outstanding nature, cosy rooms with stunning views, opportunity to contemplate birds while eating some great food and, Helen as a incredible host. On the latter point, she did far more that what could be expected. One of the most striking example is having her to change our national flight where they weren’t even tickets available - magic!

Not being able to stay more

According to our personal view, this hotel is probably the best you can find in Drake Bay. We will surely consider to return. However, if you are used to throw/leave garbage on the street/ocean (incl. cigarettes) please stay at your home. This place is to be kept clean as it is and preserved for the people who act responsible towards the environment. Scores: 5=Best, 1=Worst, NC=Not Checked, NA=Not Available #Location 5 Distance to: Center 5, Beach 5, Public transportations NA, Tourism locations 5, ATM 1, Pharmacies NC (take medicaments&cash beforehand), Parking areas 5, Access by car 1 (Drake Bay hotels by boat/plane), Access with luggage 3 (boats disembark on the water of the beach. The hotel staff helped us to avoid getting it wet), Perceived safety 5, Vegetation 5, Wildlife 5 (we saw whales, tapirs, crocodiles, sloths, many birds/monkeys/other mammals/frogs/snakes/insects and even pumas), Elevation 5 #Visit Period 4 (rainy season) Weather 4, Uncrowded tours 4 #Hotel environment 5 Aesthetics 5, Cleanliness 5, Uncrowded 5, Restaurant 5, Swimming pool NA, Gym NA , Vegetation 5, Wildlife 5 (wild animals typically here: colorful birds, toucans, hummingbirds, monkeys, sloth, frogs, butterflies, etc.) #Personnel 5 (it was like feeling at home) Courtesy 5, Customer care 5, Service quality 5, Service speed 5, Languages 5 (English/Spanish), Check-in 5, Check-out 5 #Food 5 Breakfast 5, Lunch & Packet lunches 5, Dinner 5, Presentation 5, Taste 4, Abundance 5, Variety 5, Freshness 5 #Services: 5 Laundry 5, Tours 5 (Sirena station overnight, San Pedrillo, Cano island, Birds, Night tour), Payment method 4, Extras 5 (hotel staff helped us in everything) #Accomodation 5 Spacious 5, Windows View 5, Bed 5, Drinkable tap water 5, Privacy 5, Shower 5, Water bottles 5, Hot water 5, Silence 5, Towels 5, Electric outlets 5, Air cond.

Few small suggestions for improvement: -A bit more details for the tours on the website (e.g. typical departure/arrival time, schedule of the tour, accessible services/facilities during the tour) -A curtain in the bathroom window -A wardrobe to hang the clothes

Everything about this property is top notch.

Service was perfect. Helen and her husband (the owners) took amazing care of us, the food was great and the hotel beautiful and super clean

We stayed here in February 2021 for 2 nights and were blown away by the hospitality of the hosts, the location of the place and the amazing food from their kitchen. I have never experienced such dedicated owners, truly caring, empathetic and interested in our well being. The houses are superior with a wonderful view and a great terrace. The food was simply amazing - they even asked for our special wishes. One of the best places to stay in Costa Rica.

This place is a little paradise on earth with owners who are the kindest and most welcoming people I've ever met. First, the owners, Hellen and Steve and their little boy, made us feel like home. They showed us the most incredible beaches known from the locals only, where we spent a wonderful time. The food is like in a Michelin star restaurant. And let me tell you that I am French and I know what I'm talking about. And me and my boyfriend can be quite picky with food. The flavors, the textures, the presentation, just WOW. Far beyond what I could have imagined. When I read the comments from other people on booking.com before booking this hotel, I was like 'OK let's see, the food looks nice on the pics but you never know about the rest'. And it was a 10/10! Amazing! The room, with the breathtaking view on the ocean, was sparkly clean (you can almost eat on the floor, it shines everywhere) and free of any little insects - very much appreciated. Hellen booked at the last minute a tour that we requested and always managed to get us the local prices, not the tourist ones with the hotel tax on top of it. The sweetest family , with a big heart. We wish them all the best cause they truly deserve it. We regret that we did not stay any longer but will always remember this place and hope to come back one day.

Nothing, everything was perfect and beyond any of our expectations. A dream come true.