The Zancudo LodgevsLa Paloma Lodge
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, La Paloma Lodge ranks slightly higher than The Zancudo Lodge. La Paloma Lodge scores 87 with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
The Zancudo Lodge
Playa Zancudo, Golfito, Costa Rica
From $250/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most luxurious retreat in Zancudo by a long shot, this 16-room lodge sits amid landscaped grounds, complete with trickling water features, bamboo stockades, and spacious, tranquil rooms." Full review
Fodor's
"Most guests here are well-heeled, avid anglers on all-inclusive sportfishing packages, but the young owners have completely transformed this beachfront property into a top-notch luxury resort that can be enjoyed by those who have never dropped a line." Full review
La Paloma Lodge
Drake Bay, Costa Rica, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"Sweeping ocean views, impeccably appointed accommodations, and lots of tropical-foliage privacy make this lodge the area's most romantic option." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Drake Bay’s swankiest accommodations don’t come cheap, but they do come in a package deal." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Panoramic views, ocean breezes, rustic luxury and fine dining await you here, and it won’t cost you a king’s ransom either." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Lodge overlooks the Pacific on 14 acres backed by tropical jungle just a short walk to secluded black-sand beaches"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This hillside lodge provides guests with an incredible panorama of ocean and forest, all from the comfort of the sumptuous, stylish quarters." Full review