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Located in Playa Avellana, 500 metres from Avellanas Beach, Drift Away Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with pool view. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms have a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At the hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Tamarindo, 14 km from Drift Away Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Playa Avellana
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  • Jim
    United States United States
    It's a very relaxing place with a nice pool. Staff is pleasant. Parking was plentiful. The bed was very comfortable. The property was nice and breakfast was good. The area is rural as one would expect. The road the property was a bit narrow by...
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    comfortable, 2 rooms, a little lounge and kitchen area, small porch to sit on, hammocks in the garden under shade, well stocked yoga shala that could be used at any time, good food from the restaurant, small bit clean pool, sun beds to lounge on...
  • J
    Jamie
    United States United States
    Beautiful peaceful setting. Lovely pool and gardens.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Lelo's Place
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Facilities of Drift Away Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Drift Away Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Drift Away Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We are a pet-friendly establishment for small and medium-sized dogs, but an extra deposit will be charged in case the dog damages something in the hotel.

We are a primarily a retreat center, but we are also great for families and travelers of all kinds. Our location is remote, so we recommend having your own vehicle (4x4 is ideal) or arranging for transportation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Drift Away Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Drift Away Lodge

  • Room options at Drift Away Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Villa
    • Twin

  • Yes, Drift Away Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Drift Away Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Drift Away Lodge is 1.6 miles from the centre of Playa Avellana. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Drift Away Lodge has 2 restaurants:

    • Lelo's Place
    • Restaurant #2

  • Check-in at Drift Away Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Drift Away Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Drift Away Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Couples massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Neck massage
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Hand massage
    • Horse riding
    • Back massage
    • Beach
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Full body massage