Tortuga Lodge

We were very fortunate to have spent three nights at the magical and beautiful Tortuga Lodge. The area surrounding f this northern Caribbean lodge is breathtaking. We were met at Caño Blanco and transported by boat to Tortuga Lodge. The one and a half hour boat ride was amazing, we saw crocodiles, monkeys, and countless birds along the way. Upon arrival we were greeted at the dock by a handful of staff who offered us cold and refreshing towels and refreshing fruit drinks. Our luggage was quickly whisked to our room while we stopped at their river front restaurant for a snack. We stayed at an upstairs Miss Evelyn room overlooking the river. The room was great, very spacious, clean, well appointed with a comfortable king size bed. Another highlight was that we had a massive covered private balcony with two comfortable rocking chairs and a hammock large enough for two people. In addition to daily cleaning of the room, every night there was turn down service. We booked the full package which included three meals a day as well as several activities. The staff at the Tortuga Lodge was incredible. Every single person, from wait staff to housekeeping and from front desk to the guide who took us around were friendly, kind, patient, knowledgeable and professional. In particular, we would like to mention and thank Manuel, our expert guide, who met us at Caño Blanco and who that same evening patiently took us on a fascinating night walk. The following morning he took us on a river cruise to see all kinds of flora and fauna, a fantastic hike through the forest and then up to a magnificent spot where we enjoyed a panoramic view. Finally, on our penultimate day, we went with Manuel to the town of Tortuguero and a walk to the beach to learn about sea turtles, their habits and their struggle for survival. Manuel is a walking encyclopedia and willingly shared his knowledge with us. Our stay at Tortuguero, which ends tomorrow, has been outstanding. Our only complaint is that we now have to say goodbye to this wonderful place and the amazing people who work here.

We stayed at Tortuga Lodge May 14th to 17th. We wanted to send management a clear message about a few employees and our experience. Manuel has to be one of the best guides I have experienced in my 40+ years of traveling to over 60 countries. He is always teaching and willing to answer questions. His co-guide Alex make the two a very effective team. Alex can find animals and maneuver the boat so that the entire group can see the and photograph the animals. Both very professional and excited about the work.

This can easily e the best hotel I have ever stayed at. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. My sister and I made requests outside what they offer, and they not only said yes to everything, but made the experience top notch. Food is amazing, it accommodates to every restriction or allergy. We found vegan desserts for example, and an amazing gluten free bread. Rooms are super nice and big. The tours are amazing, my favorite was Laguna Cuatro. When you reach to Katherine’s and Jose’s house, you must ask for their homemade bread. Will come back for sure!

Never been pampered so much in a hotel! The staff is the BEST and they made all of our requests possible, even if they were unusual, like sending food to a different place, cooking class our tour time. The customer service is amazing, friendly, caring, efficient. The food is extremely good with lots of vegan options if you need! This is the perfect place to relax, eat great local food, and connect with nature

Unique lodge set on the canal in the Tortuguero National Park. An impressive start to our trip to amazing Costa Rica. The journey to and from The lodge by boat is an adventure in itself but all superbly managed by the hotel. On our way we saw monkeys and crocodiles. We were met on the dockside with a cocktail from the friendly and enthusiastic staff who could not have done more for each of their gusts. The room was huge and thoughtfully equipped with everything you may need. We had a huge terrace from where we could see and listen to the sights and sounds of the jungle. We had a swinging bed and comfy rocking chairs to watch the amazing wildlife. The swimming pool offered welcome relief from the heat but the rooms are equipped with aircon so you could cool down after a days hike. Breakfast, lunch and dinner was included and all the food was fresh, beautifully served with a good choice. We joined many of the activities on offer all led by knowledgeable and interesting guides.