Set on the beach in Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park, El Icaco Tortuguero offer Caribbean Sea views from the common areas. You can observe the protected Green Turtle laying its eggs nearby.
The pretty Pachira Lodge is located 5 minutes’ boat trip from the entrance to the lush Tortuguero National Park.
Clare
United Kingdom
Set in the rainforest of Tortuguero it is in a beautiful and secluded location accessible by ferry boat from the mainland. We got the public ferry from La Pavona and left our car there.
The pool area is lovely and there is a short trail where several guided tours visit to walk round each day.
The rooms are nice, clean and bug free. Basic provisions, no coffee/tea facilities or fridge which we found useful in other places as we travelled.
Reception were really friendly and helpful.
Surrounded by animals, Spider monkeys were jumping on our roof, there are lots of birds, iguanas, armadillos and more all in the grounds.
Tortuguero isn’t known for its places to eat out and we found eating at the hotel very reasonably priced and convenient.
Surrounded by an extensive garden and located 200 metres from Tortuguero National Park, Hostal y Cabinas Tortuguero features a terrace with hammocks and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Fernando
Netherlands
There was a hammock . Breakfast second time was very good
Set in Tortuguero and with Tortuguero Beach reachable within a few steps, Carey Lodging offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a...
Isolde
Germany
Very clean air conditioned room. We appreciated the outdoor tables and the pool access next door. On the last day we were able to get an earlier breakfast as our boat left at 7am.
Located in Tortuguero, 400 metres from Tortuguero Beach, Tuanis Guest House provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.
Martin
Austria
very modern, very clean. comfortable bed and good cooling! you get a little discount at tuanis tours if you pay cash. at the time of writing we paid 25$ for the canoo tour.
Set in Tortuguero, Limon region, Hotel Serendipity is situated a few steps from Tortuguero Beach. With a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private...
La Casona Eco-Lodge Tortuguero features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Tortuguero. The property is non-smoking and is located a few steps from Tortuguero Beach.
Alex
Canada
location close to the boat dock in the centre of the village
Featuring river views and an on-site restaurant, Cabinas El Muellecito is located in Tortuguero. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. Turtle Beach is just 120 metres away.
Helen
United Kingdom
It was very near the boats. The room had lots of beds and an ensuite. Breakfast was great.
Situated in Tortuguero and with Tortuguero Beach reachable within 400 metres, Tortuguero7 lake view features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
MisMiriam features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Tortuguero. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view. Tortuguero Beach is a few steps from the hotel.
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Offering an outdoor pool, tropical garden and a restaurant, Manatus Hotel is located in Tortuguero. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. There is also a fitness centre.
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From San Jose, Costa Rica, take a 30-minute domestic flight or a 3-hour bus to Limon, then a 2-hour boat ride to Tortuguero. International travellers should fly to San Jose, then follow the same route.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica. It's approximately 115 km from Tortuguero and offers numerous connecting flights worldwide.
Tortuguero, Costa Rica, is a car-free zone. The primary mode of transport is water taxis, operating regularly along the canals. Alternatively, walking or cycling are popular, with bike rentals available. Please note, there are no roads for cars. Always check local advice for up-to-date transport information.
What guests said about Tortuguero:
8.0
Scored 8.0
The town is ok - plenty of eateries.
The town is ok - plenty of eateries. The accommodation at Cabinas Sports Fishing was wonderful! The early morning boat trip was very enjoyable, as was the Jaguar trail in the National Park. The Budda Cafe has a nice vibe and good food. We were there in April so missed the turtle nesting season but still very much worth a visit!
Mark
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
What a gem.
What a gem. We had three nights here but in hindsight could have done two (a lot of people just do one). Two nights gives you a chance to soak up the atmosphere and explore the village from end to end.
It was an experience getting there - a 1hr boat trip (which can be longer depending on the water levels). On arrival we were surprised at the number of bars and restaurants - a huge variety. Many on the waterfront and how wonderful to have no cars. Our hotel met us at the wharf and transferred our luggage.
The hotels are right amongst the locals houses - so you really get to know the village and can hear all the 'goings on'. Just walking around you see the houses, some of the challenges living there, the flora and fauna.
We did a motor boat tour at 9am - would recommend doing this at 6am as the forest wakes up. Its amazing on the water - seeking the birds close up, camen, monkeys and iguanas. You will see more animals on a tour of the forest but its still worth the experience.
The motor boat tour includes national park entry - but I would recommend using a guide in the park as despite what you think its really hard to spot animals without the 'experienced eye'; and of course its their livelihood. I also did a night tour - there were a lot of other night tours - we walked along the route to the airport so it didn't feel super secluded - but we did see an armadillo, spiders, a snake, sloth and an iguana. Just goes to show nature is all around us - but again I would never have seen it without the experienced guide.
Overall its quite an experience and would suggest Tortuguera is a 'must have' on a Costa Rica itinerary.
NomadZ
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Loved the fact that the boat dropped us off at the hotel's...
Loved the fact that the boat dropped us off at the hotel's dock and picked us up here as well. Checkin was a breeze but make sure you have the cash to pay for the room and any tours. Canoe/boat tours, day hikes, night walks were arranged by the hotel in advance for very nominal rates. The tours start right at the hotel and hence very convenient.
The hotel sits on the banks of the river and the views are lovely especially during dusk and dawn. We experienced torrential rain one afternoon and during the night. The rain in the afternoon did not last long. The canals are accessible by boat, canoe and kayaks. Tortuguero is laid back and a nice place to wind down and experience time float by.
Great place to see Great Green Macaws fly by during dawn and dusk. We also saw the last of the turtle hatchings make their way to the sea. Wonderful sight to experience. The town and beach are easily accessible. The canals are teeming in wildlife. We saw green basilisks, iguanas, jacanas, toucans, caimans, herons and monkeys (howler, spider and capuchin). On the night walk we saw frogs (Savage's bullfrog, red-eyed tree frog, some snakes, and a sloth at close range.
The hotel staff were nice. The free breakfast was an added bonus. Laundry service was available for a fee. The town was easily accessible by foot. Local food at the sodas was fulfilling. Overall a wonderful experience!
Shafeek
United States
10
Scored 10
It was like going to the Amazon River and experiencing...
It was like going to the Amazon River and experiencing wildlife and diversity. It was a multi cultural place with a taste of how locals villagers live , ocean access, river access and the best part is watching conservation of turtles. Turtle night tour is a must do!!?
Shaista Khan
United States
10
Scored 10
Town was better than pictured.
Town was better than pictured. Walking to everything is easy. Favorite restaurants were Miss Miriams next to the football field and Budda Cafe overlooking the river. Went on three turtle tours and the canoe tour. All great. Used Tuanis Tours for 2 turtle and canoe and Leonardo for private turtle tour. Grocery store carries beer and liquor at reasonable prices.
Patricia
United States
10
Scored 10
The Tortuguero area is considerably different from the rest...
The Tortuguero area is considerably different from the rest of Costa Rica. Isolated from land transport, all access is done either by boat or plane. Opt for the boat if you can. It's cheap (around 8000 colones round trip from La Pavona), and despite being on a public transport you'll have a tour experience. The trip can take up to 1,5 hours, with safety conditions guarateed (life vests) and you'll be winding through the florest canals until you reach the Tortuguero sandbar. much like running down the Amazonas, The village is very small but with a great ambient of friendly people (general fact in all CR) with plenty of options for food/drinks, accomodations. Tortuguero life runs around sightseeing (National Park, turtle tours, and cannoeing in the canals). At night you'll have plenty of options for sunset and dinning. You're in a protected area for marine turtles and the mindset is all around that. Forget about bathing in the river or the beach, as one it's inhabited by crocodiles and the other with bull sharks,
Combining laid-backless with light jungle luxury for a great price this place is right “central” in the Tortuguero village (something that we didn’t realise how important it is when booking). The pool is delightful, and the beach-stretch also. Combining a morning maritime tour with a self-administered walk in the National park in the afternoon is splendid, and the place can recommend the best tours, set you up with massage in the in-house mini-spa or just be generally lovely. Air-con worked well.
the location was perfect: to the left, a short walk to the beach, to the right one block, the center of town… and kids enjoying soccer in front each night. There are lower priced hostel-type accommodations and higher priced private rooms and everyone enjoys the pool and covered dining/relaxing area. The Roots tours were perfect, filling our heads with unlimited knowledge. Relaxing and enjoyable place to stay during your Tortuguero visit.
Best hostel to stay in Tortuguero! I will definitely stay at the same place if I go back to Tortuguero.
Mariana took really good care of us, she cooked us a beautiful, delicious breakfast every morning.
The rooms have lockers, the beds are clean and comfortable.
The kitchen is quite good too.
We felt safe there, the location is great, 30 seconds walk from a grocery store.
There are two nice areas outside to chill in the shade.
the location was good being right on the national park and the staff were pretty friendly, the fact that there was a guide to pick you up at the pavona end and the tortuguero end was really nice makes it less stressful and they did offer good tours however seemed strange that the tours were separate to the hotel as we couldn’t pay by cars like we had just done a few seconds earlier at the hotel heck in
-great location looking right out on the river, easy walk to town, beach, national park
-wonderful welcoming staff- the manager, Emmanuel was always accommodating and a knowledgeable resource on local conditions and activities. Fabian, our birding and nature guide on a canoe tour and on a jungle walk has a deep knowledge of all the local birds and is infectiously enthusiastic.
I was very unsure about the location initially as it is a river bus or taxi ride out of Tortuguero town (as at January 2023, river bus ‘periferica’ $2 pp, taxi-boat $15), but in the end I was happy with my choice. It was wonderfully quiet with beautiful gardens and a great place to relax between canal trips and walking in the national park.
The property was well maintained and beautiful. You can see plenty of wild life on the property. We had a wonderful boat tour of the Tortuguero National park with the owner Willis. He was super kind and patient and got us see so many wild creatures. All staff there was very friendly and helpful. very nice breakfast and dinner too!
Great location and great view. The hotel also had cold AC which was imperative for August. I think the hotel was a bit nicer than what pictures show.
This is a no frills hotel, what you see is what you get. The bed was firm, but decently comfortable.
There is a cute cafe on the first floor that had good coffee and pastries.
The location was great in Tortuguero town and we loved the balconies with the hammocks to chill after a long day of activities. The rooms were basic but super functional, the beds comfortable and the shower was great too. We used the laundry service which was much needed and the breakfast was lovely! Great value for money
This is probably the nicest place I have stayed at during my stay at Costa Rica. You basically have a whole flat to yourself, which is well equipped, spotless clean and seems to be pretty new. The location is perfect, the owner was lovely. You really can’t go wrong with this place!
Literally right across from the beach, you can hear the waves crashing at night. The room was comfortable, included instant coffee. The guides that work with the hotel were some of the best we’ve ever had, the tours were like a real life David Attenborough special.
nice host, a lot of space, quietly located next to National park, kitchen the best we had in Costa Rica, great canoe tour with an extremely good guide organized by our host, you can watch a lot of animals (e.g. monkeys, tucana, hummingbirds) from your terrace
Arranged activities and transportation made our stay very easy and pleasant. Room was very spacious and with beautiful terrace (room on 1st floor). Can enjoy sunset sitting on the hotel's porch right on the river. Vicinity to food and national park.
It’s a very chilled and relaxed place.
Close to the beach close to the supermarket and close to the center so perfect. The room was simple but very good AC worked perfectly. And the best Costa Rican Breakfast I’ve ever had👌
Would recommend
We had a great stay at Casa pelican! Rooms are super clean and with a great confort!
Ladina is a great host and she gives a lot of good recommendations on what to do around Tortuguero.
It was our best stay in Costa Rica!
The location was fantastic on the beach and in walking distance of the village and national park.
Internet connection was good. Apartment was bigger than expected. We liked having hammocks for relaxing on the patio.
It is located at the boundary of the national park so we were able to see quite a lot of wildlife, spider monkeys, macaws, toucans, etc. There have been jaguars seen as well but we weren't lucky enough to see one.
Extremely nice staff, great location & nice hotel (the owner really takes care that it looks nice and fresh).
The location right next to a beach and the Jaguar trail is simply the best.
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