Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass — Family Review
Drake Bay, Costa Rica · 4.8/5 (316 reviews)
- Beachfront
Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass is a resort in Drake Bay, Costa Rica, about 364 minutes from San Jose Juan Santamaria (SJO). For families, it offers direct beach access. Guests rate it 4.8/5 across 316 reviews. KindredTrips ranks complete trips here — flights plus hotel — by total cost for your exact family and dates.
Quick verdict
| Best for | Beach-first trips |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Parents who need drop-off childcare |
| Closest airport | SJO — Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| Transfer time | ~364 min |
| Kids club | Not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Not confirmed |
| All-inclusive | Not confirmed |
| Family room fit | Varies — search your dates |
Family fit at a glance
| Guest rating | 4.8/5 (316 reviews) |
|---|---|
| Location | Drake Bay, Costa Rica |
| Nearest airport | SJO — Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| Airport transfer | ~364 min |
| Kids club | Not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Not confirmed |
| All-inclusive | Not confirmed — check live rates |
Why families like it
Based on the amenity fields we've confirmed for Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass:
- Direct beach access
Watch-outs for parents
- No confirmed kids club in our data.
- Long airport transfer — roughly 364 minutes from San Jose Juan Santamaria.
- We have limited family-fit data for this resort — verify details before booking.
Best for / skip if
Book it if…
- Beach-first trips
Skip it if…
- You need drop-off childcare — no kids club is confirmed here.
- Your kids melt down on long drives — the airport transfer is significant.
Room fit for families
Room fit can vary by date and party size. Search your dates and kids' ages to see which rooms actually fit your family.
Planning a family trip to Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass
Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass sits in Drake Bay, Costa Rica. KindredTrips doesn't make you pick a destination first — enter your home airport, dates, and your kids' ages, and we compare the total cost of flying your family here against every other Caribbean resort we track, ranked together. Prices are live flight + hotel rates for your exact party, so the number you see is the trip you'd actually book.
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Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass FAQ
Does Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass have a kids club?
We haven't confirmed a kids club at Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass. If drop-off childcare matters, filter for kids-club resorts in the KindredTrips search or browse our kids-club rankings.
Is Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass all-inclusive?
We haven't seen all-inclusive rates for Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass in recent live searches. Search your dates to see the meal plans actually on offer.
How far is Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass from the airport?
Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass is roughly 364 minutes by road from San Jose Juan Santamaria (SJO). Actual transfer time varies with traffic and transfer type.
Can Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass sleep a family of 5?
The largest single-room configuration we track sleeps an unconfirmed number. Room fit varies by date and party size — search your dates and kids' ages and we'll show which rooms (or two-room combinations) actually fit.
Is Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass good for toddlers?
We don't have confirmed toddler-specific facilities (infant policy, cribs) on file for Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass. Our toddler rankings list Costa Rica resorts with confirmed infant-friendly signals.
How much does a trip to Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass cost?
It depends on your origin airport, dates, and party — so we don't publish static prices. Run a KindredTrips search and we'll price live flights plus live hotel rates for your exact family, and rank this resort against every other Caribbean option by total trip cost.