This was my first time to Drake Bay, I have stayed at Lapa Rios before and all over Costa Rica but was blown away by Aguila de Osa but also the area.

The thing that really made this unique for myself and my wife was the staff and the guests. The staff are fabulous, always ready to help but also are very knowledgeable about the area and also eco-tourism. Brad the owner was there and he actually founded a foundation called the Corcovado Foundation where they help protect the Corcovado area by funding Park Rangers and other such programs.

The rooms are beautiful, all with stunning ocean views and falling asleep to the sound of the rainforest is fabulous.

I have stayed at Lapa Rios, while the rooms are better at Lapa Rios the location is much better. I would suggest this hotel as it is close to the National Park, the tours rea great, the food is great and the service 5 star.

Remember if you are looking for luxury, AC, ect this is NOT the place for you. But if you want nature, eco-travel, wildlife, then this is it!

Drake Bay is a special spot in Costa Rica, and our experience at the Aguila de Osa Inn made it even more incredible. The staff are incredibly attentive and efficient, the food was wonderful and the setting was absolutely incredible. The villas are nestled in the forest, set slighty up the hill side, giving each room a beautiful view of Drake Bay. The forest comes alive in the mornings and evenings - we had the chance to see scarlet macaws from our balcony! The hotel arranges excursions from hikes to snorkelling to scuba diving, and there is plenty to keep travellers entertained. All in all, a fantastic property in a beautiful location!

This hotel captures everything that I had been told about the Osa Peninsula from friends who had visited before. The wildlife was abundant with scarlet macaws and toucans flying around us, howler and white face monkeys jumping on the rooftops, hummingbirds everywhere I looked, and an incredible snorkeling experience with a 25 foot whale shark on Cano Island. That in it of itself was one of my top three lifetime experiences...and I have a feeling that every trip to Cano Island presents some spectacular sighting.

The rooms were simple and beautiful with great views of the Bay and the meals were delicious. They are served family style which is a great way to meet other interesting travelers. The staff were so friendly and were sociable and lovely to get to know.

The sea kayaking was serene and the natural pools were so rejuvenating. The primary rain forest surrounding this area is something you can only see on the Osa Peninsula and Aguila de Osa was the perfect setting.

Don't miss this unique and magical retreat!

A few brief words can not describe the most wonderful experiences we had….and the accomodations were top notch. Upon arriving, we were greeted with a coctail and lunch. Meals are served family style, and are served so beautifully. We hiked down to the beach after settling in, being entertained with the monkeys, and some general exploring. Having never been out of the USA before, we were told we did it up right the first time….and they were 100% correct!

The first full day we were there, we did the Cano Island tour, and were able to see Dolphins and Whales on the way…and then did snorkeling where dreams came to life. Guides were knowledgable and helpful, and overall wonderful. Our "picnic lunch" which could have been a sandwich thrown in a bag was elegantly laid out, and was delicious. The second full day we were there we did the hike into the rainforest….which was probably the highlight of my trip. This was not for the faint of heart, but well worth getting in shape for. We were fortunate to see so many different types of animals, some very rare for the area.

Sure it rained, but it never stopped us from enjoying our trips/activities. The coffee on the front porch in the morning was a wonderful added touch, and waking up to the sounds of the birds and monkeys was phenomanal! I can not say enough great things about this lodge! It would be very hard to want to go elsewhere. It was the first time in my life where I had no worries and could truly feel relaxed.