As a single first time canadian traveller i did not know what to expect when i was planning my trip to Ojala in drake bay. I didn't know how to get there, or how it would be once i arrived, i was very nervous about the whole situation. I wanted to go fishing and i had seen some pretty good... More

Ok so I was the only girl with a group of five other guys and I absolutely loved this place. The accommodations are clean, rooms are air conditioned, the showers have plenty of hot water and there are amazing sunset views from some/most of the rooms (ask for the honeymoon suite...it's a few steps up the hill but the vistas... More

We had a great time staying there. Fred is as gracious and easy going as they come. He really went out of his way to make sure everyone had what ever they needed. The room was clean and air conditioned with great views of the bay. They were simple but comfortable. Fred is a great cook. He served excellent fresh... More

You know you've achieved your goal of getting away from it all when you get home and can't remember which day of the week the trash is supposed to be picked up. I have Fred and his family to thank for it, but in particular I need to say "muchisimas gracias" to Jose for showing me what "Pura Vida" really... More

The rooms are as basic as basic can be. But really, you only need to be in the room to sleep. There is enough to do that by they time you hit your pillow, you're asleep. The bathroom is also basic. Clean, good water pressure and temp. And Fred, Fred is a man that is just a blast to talk... More

Stayed at Ojala with my brother for a few days. Fred took good care of us. He has been there for many years and can arrange anything you want. We went fishing, and snorkeling at Cano island. The room is Rustic but comfortable. They serve three home cooked meals a day where the guests eat in a common area. It... More

My wife and I stayed in the 'honeymoon' cabin at Hotel Ojala to start our honeymoon. It was the perfect start to our vacation. We arrived at 930am and our cabin was ready for us, despite the early hour. A couple hours sitting on the porch and we saw monkeys, iguanas, and plenty of tropical birds. The cabin is set... More

First of all, Fred is a wonderful person who's generous beyond belief. From helping us plan tours and reserving us with the best tour guides, to letting us borrow his two kayaks to paddle around in the ocean and rivers, to Fred's dog, Jackie, who followed us everywhere. We had a fantastic time and like people have mentioned below, the... More

Every morning when I woke up at Hotel Ojala, my first thought was always, "I think I'm still dreaming." But I wasn't! For those few days that I stayed at Hotel Ojala, I was truly in one of the most idyllic, breathtaking places imaginable. You walk out onto the balcony of your hotel suite and the Pacific Ocean is there... More