About

Located on a remote beach on the OSA Peninsula of Costa Rica where you can enjoy the Pacific Ocean, the pure jungle and Rio Claro river, all are very close. Life For Life Hostel is home to Life For Life Sea Turtle and Marine Conservation Project. It is a nature retreat space for both travelers and volunteers alike and is on the edge of both the pristine jungle & secluded beach. This hidden gem is a simple sanctuary of many varieties and colors of beautiful flowers, fruit trees, exquisite sunsets to all that come for rest, renewal, adventure, offering connection to the purity of nature and oneself. Whether volunteering or not, travelers from all over the world come to experience the ease, fun, play, adventure, and tranquility that is rare in our world. We are a full service facility, and offer delicious, fresh local Costa Rican prepared food from our Sunset Restaurant. We also offer a backpackers kitchen where you can bring your own food and cook your meals(only has a price of use of $3 so you can cook in your stay and enjoy your food)


How to get to Life for Life Hostel Drake Bay:
By public bus from san jose to sierpe at 8:30 am and then you could take the afternoon boat at 4 pm (that bus is going to do some stops jaco, quepos, dominical, uvita )
From palmar norte to sierpe there are some buses 6:30 am/ 8 am / 2:30 pm /
Another option is by taxi from palmar norte to sierpe(we recommend our friend Yazdani +506 8666 0101)
Taxi boats :
Sierpe to san josecito beach (our place) 11:30 am with captain Hans / 4 pm
San josecito beach to sierpe 6:30 am / 1:00 pm. any of those options we will book a space for you.
we recommend being there 15 min in advance,. *You MUST speak to the captain of the boats and be Very Clear that you are going to SAN JOSECITO beach and to Life For Life Hostel .
There is no bank or ATM in Drake Bay. Bring enough cash or pay with credit card.

We offer and can arrange the following Tours:
Rio Claro $25 pp 2 hours/ $30 pp 3 hours/ $40 pp 4 hours
Snorkel at Cano island $ 95 pp + 13% VAT
Corcovado-Sirena $110 pp + 13 % VAT
Corcovado-San Padrillo $95 pp + 13% VAT
**We recommend you to bring cash to pay those tours **

The OSA peninsula, being home to 2.5% of the world's biodiversity is an extraordinarily special and one of kind place to explore.

Life for Life Hostel Drake Bay adheres to Costa Rica Government protocols for Covid 19.

Life for Life Hostel Drake Bay Policies & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 24 hs before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 11:00 am to 20:00 pm.
Check out before 10:00 am.

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards.
This property may pre-authorize your card before the arrival.

Taxes not included - 13.00%
Breakfast not included.
Reception Hours 6:00 am to 22:00 pm
No pets allowed.
No curfew.
Child friendly.
Non smoking.

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Children's Play Area
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
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Reviews

9.1Superb(67)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Life for Life Hostel Drake Bay offers a stunning, remote jungle experience right by the beach. Guests praise the incredibly friendly and helpful staff, the delicious food, and the amazing natural surroundings with abundant wildlife. It's ideal for travellers seeking a peaceful, unique escape.

Stayed in May 2026
8.0
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Harry
Couple, 25-30, England
Rodrigo was great, always really helpful. Worth noting the boat from Sierpe to the hostel is $30 each way (instead of the usual $20 to Drake Bay) which stung us a little. Beautiful isolated hostel, you pay for the unique experience and the stunning desolate beaches - some nice hiking around. Breakfast included made a real difference, great food at the restaurant. Tents are really nice, comfy beds!
Stayed in May 2026
9.4
A
Anonymous
Female, 25-30, England
Rodrigo was great! He picked us up from the boat and helped us with anything we needed :) very remote beautiful location. You can’t swim at the beach directly there you have to walk about 10/15mins
Stayed in Mar 2026
10
K
Kees
Male, 25-30, New Zealand
The most amazing hostel I have ever stayed at. We kept extending our time there because it was so incredible. The location is unreal with beautiful sunsets every night. The staff and hostel owners are so lovely and helpful. The facilities were kept very clean and if you choose to buy the food there it is delicious. There are some trails nearby that are nice to explore or just chilling in the hammocks is a vibe.
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Location

Osa Peninsula, Bahia Drake, San Josecito, 400 metr, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
8km from city centre