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.
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.
Offering a year-round outdoor pool, Los Amigos Jungle Hotel is situated in Tortuguero in the Limon Region, Located 50 mtrs behind Liceo barra de Tortuguero.
Katrin
United Kingdom
The location is nice as it's close to the beach and national park so you can hear all the wild life. Staff were friendly and the breakfast was ok. The size of the room was also good and overall it was a simple but nice place.
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.
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
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.
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. The property is non-smoking and is located a few steps from Tortuguero Beach.
Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit auch über WhatsApp.
Green Macaw Hostel is located in Tortuguero. The property is set 400 metres from Tortuguero National Park. At the economy hotel, the rooms include a patio and a shared kitchen.
De owner was really nice. She wants to help arrange everything you need.
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,
The hotel is located on the beach and just far enough off the main street to be quiet. Due to COVID, the hotel restaurant and bar were not open to the public, but they did still serve an amazing breakfast to their guests. Rooms were small, but comfortable and we had one with A/C. The sound of the waves and the access to the beach were perfect. The family there was so nice and Alex was very accommodating and helpful in assisting us with finding a guide for the Tortuguero National Park. Also LOVED the gardens.
Free Breakfasts at the adjoining Hotel Los Amigos were very good. The pool area was clean and attractive. Staff was kind and helpful. Someone met us promptly at the boat from La Pavona and had a cart ready for our luggage to the hotel. The instructions delivered by email through booking.com about arrival and the boat trip were very clear and helpful, NICE!. Made us feel safe and comforted by the Carey Hotel level of detail on the canal trip in.
Highlights:
The staff.
The accommodation - Price vs location is insanely off balance, as:
- It is a huge accommodation vs the price
- That is located in the heart of Tortuguero's main town.
- The National park is about 5 minutes walk away.
- It has its own dock for arrival and departure.
- It has (what is in my opinion) the best restaurant in Tortuguero attached to the property.
The location is fantastic! Wildlife galore! The setting is very tropical feeling and very in tune with nature. Going out onto the canal or out onto the beach just takes a minute. The town is just a short walk down a path alongside the beach, and there are plenty of restaurants, a grocery store for snacks and a national park you can walk thru for a chance (slight as it might be) to see a jaguar.
Casa Marbella is a really nice place to stay in Tortuguero, calm and right on the main road of the town, with a terrace towards the river overseeing the entry to the national park. The breakfast was good. The Staff is very welcoming and helping to make our stay very much enjoyable. Also the tours we booked with Marbella were really nice and we enjoyed it. We would stay here again.
Very nice and clean room, especially the bathroom. The best shower we had in over two weeks in Costa Rica! Unfortunately, a mirror was missing in the room (since the rooms are very new, maybe that's the reason).
The staff is very helpful and friendly, especially Carmen from the reception. She is super helpful and also took care of personal matter. She was always very supportive.
Very nice accommodating family. Breakfast was great and they gave us a tour of their farm with bananas, lemon, cocoa and other fruit trees. The little house was stayed in was very clean and comfortable. A great open air experience. Very close to La Pavona where we departed for La Tortuguero after checking out. They accepted PayPal which was great. We saw a sloth and monkeys.
The breakfast buffet was really nice and versatile. The premises including the beach were clean and in a good condition. Wildlife was never far. :) Iguanas climbed the trees and parrots were everywhere. We found a jaguar's footprints about a mile away from the hotel beach. :D Well, the national park is close.
The members of staff were nice and always helpful.
Clean room in an ecofriendly hostel with very friendly staff.
The receptionist walks you trough the little village to the office and gives you some nice tips about the restaurants and shops.
The hotel also offers excursions and activities. We were very pleased with the electric boat tour on the Tortuguero NP canals with Celimo as our guide.
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.
Such lovely staff, kind, attentive and knowledgable. Tortuguero is an amazing location - the hotel itself is so close to nature. and the all inclusive set up worked well. food was plentiful and good. Luis our guide was a legend! This will be a treasured memory and we can recommend it as one of the most amazing experiences.
- the location was 10m next to the beautiful beach. We could hear the waves which was super nice. The hotel was also close to the center and the deck.
- staff is nice and helpful for the activities that we could do in Tortuguero.
- the room was super clean and decorated with taste.
Nice common kitchen. Nice small pool . Close to village and beach. Very helpful staff. Guide met us at La Pavona parking, made sure we got our boat tickets, made sure we got on the correct boat, walked us to the hotel, helped us with tours. Everything was great
Everything was perfect. It was the best accomodation where we stayed in our roundtrip in Costa Rica. I will definitely recommend to stay in this hostel. It was for us very relaxong and comfortable time at the hostel and Tortuguero.
I HIGHLY recommend the all inclusive Tortugero package through Laguna Lodge. They pick you up in San Jose and baby you through a wonderful rainforest experience. Beautiful hotel, good food and bar. Cool excursions. We loved it
Near the beach but the ocean at Tortuguero is not really good for swimming. Danger warning signs in some places. Near the national park and tour companies offering day and night tours.
The beach is in from of the Hotel but it is quite dangerous, anyway We enjoy it!!! The breakfast was really good. You can go walking everywhere. Beautiful island.
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