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Finca Maresia

Camino a los Planes, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
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Finca Maresia
Ranked #1 of 10 Drake Bay B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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San Jose, Costa Rica
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

What's not to love about this place! Beautiful rooms, surrounded by amazing forest, wildlife... Lay on the hammock and enjoy nature, and then have a cold beer while you wait for a great dinner prepared by Juan...yummy! Juan will help making the stay and any additional activity smooth, essy, perfect! Juan, you rock!

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

First of all, Juan who runs the hotel is amazing at what he does and goes out of his way to make you happy. He made sure all the tours were set for the following day and helps plan the transportation for getting there! (which is sometimes just him driving you himself!) Oh and if you decide to stay at... More

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West Des Moines, Iowa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

At the end of April I stayed, for 4 nights, in one of the basic rooms. Although I enjoy my stay, I would recommend staying in a standard or superior room. My issue with the standard room is that there is no outdoor seating, in front of your room. Also remember to take plenty of cash as there is not... More

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Toronto
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Finca Maresia is a beautiful bed and breakfast near Drake Bay. Miguel, the owner, is a wonderful host. We had mix up with the rooms while we were there (an inadvertent double booking) which meant we were downgraded from the private cabin to the room above the main lodge. Since it was our last night and we were leaving early... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

This was the first stop of our ten day trip in Costa Rica. I found this place online and relied solely on the reviews written on trip advisor. I really didn't know what to expect. We arrived by small plane and Juan had a driver there waiting for us as promised. When we finally arrived at Finca Maresia, I was... More

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Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

I got room nr 3, which is almost next to the forest. Howler monkeys woke me in the morning:)! The hotel is nicely upkept, and your host, Juan goes over and beyond to please all his guests. The food is good, the room also (but a bit basic - who needs TV next to the jungle anyway). Highly recommended!

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Hamilton, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

Oh my, where to start.... My boyfriend & I spent a fabulous 22 days travelling around Costa Rica and we both agree that Finca Maresia was absolutely our favourite accommodation! We spent 4 nights (2 in a basic room and 2 in a superior bungalow) there and found the rooms to be exactly as advertised... and we were not disappointed... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

Stayed a couple nights in Finca Maresia before and after camping in Corcovado. Juan made us feel at home, offered to take care of our luggage while we were camping, made all transportation arrangements, and cooked delicious dinner. We met visitors from around the world during dinner and enjoyed watching stars afterwards. The bungalows had good distance from one another.... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

We had a great stay here! A lot of our requests had been sorted via e-mail by Juan (one of two operators who work 4 months at a time) before we arrived, including excursion bookings. We arrived by boat from Sierpe (having been dropped off by our driver Wilson from Coati Tours (www.coatitours.com -much recommended). Juan organised us to be... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

My partner and I had a wonderful stay at Finca Maresia. Juan was an excellent host and the tours were well planned and very interesting. We enjoyed lounging in the hammocks, wandering to town and the beach, and the evening meals where we got to meet our fellow travelers. A great balance of privacy and communal experience in this tropical... More

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What travelers say

  • Costa rica(29)
  • Other guest(10)
  • Howler monkey(9)
  • Open air(8)
  • Very nice(7)
  • Very good(5)
  • Night tour(3)

Additional Information about Finca Maresia

Address: Camino a los Planes, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Osa Peninsula > Drake Bay
Amenities:
Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 10 B&Bs / Inns in Drake Bay
Price Range: $
Also Known As:
Finca Maresia Hotel Drake Bay
Finca Maresia Hotel
Finca Maresia Costa Rica/Drake Bay

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