Laguna Lodge

"We enjoyed our stay at Laguna Lodge, the grounds were beautiful and the gorgeous beach was just a stone's throw away. The room was quite basic, it was very hot and we struggled a bit with just a fan, however the pools, bars and restaurant were very good. The bars served the best Pina Coladas we've ever had! Be prepared for some geckos in your room (they are harmless and they'll help keep the mozzie numbers down!) and possibly a creepy crawly or two. Take a walk around the grounds after dark with a torch (don't forget to top up your mozzie repellent before you do!), you will find loads of toads by the pool, hear frogs in the trees, and if you walk through the butterfly garden you might spot a red eyed tree frog! Being in the rainforest, it is very loud during the night, I would recommend bringing ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. I cannot begin to explain how fantastic the boat tours are, I got up for the 5.30am tour and also the 8.30am tour and had what I would consider to be one of the best days of my life! The amount of birds and animals we saw was unreal, it was such a magical experience. Our boat driver (I can't remember his real name, I want to say Jacan but we all called him Eagle Eyes!) was brilliant, he spotted so much wildlife and was so lovely. Our tour guide during our stay at Laguna Lodge was Sebastian, he was so helpful and was such a great guy!"

Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero

"I loved my stay at this hotel and it was great value. The hotel is a short walk from the centre of town, but this means that it’s really quiet at night and you go to sleep with just the sound of the sea. (Be warned - swimming not allowed here because of dangerous tides. The food was great and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. It was possible to book all the tours and transfers I wanted, including seeing the turtles laying their eggs at night, through the hotel. I had a very big room all to myself which has both air-conditioning and the ceiling fan. There is a small pool and one afternoon. I have time to have my siesta by the pool while a flock of the rare green macaws circled above. Pura Vida!"

Pachira Lodge

"Hotel pick up with a stop near Guapiles for breakfast and then back on the bus to the pier to pick up the river boat. We were worried about luggage weights etc but there was really nothing to worry about. It was a lovely journey and was definitely part of the. ' experience ' . The lodge was great, could have done with aircon tho. A ceiling fan wasn't enough when it was 30 degrees outside and humid !! There were also loads of squashed bugs on the walls and ceiling in the bathroom which was pretty gross! Room 11. Food was good, buffet style but loads of choices. Our group was really friendly, a mixture of Spanish and English speakers. The guide was multilingual but tbh it was a bid tedious waiting for him to say exactly the same in both languages. It would have been better for us (and him) to have a single language group. Pool area was great especially the jacuzzi. The on site nature walk is a must too - there's sloths there!! The trips were great, we discovered a fabulous Tiki Bar on the other side when we went on a trip to the village and beach - just on the right - excellent cocktails! The canal tour by boat was excellent - we saw so much wildlife. The trip back, via boat lunch at Guapiles and then transfers to everyone's next destinations ran like clockwork. It's a well oiled machine. Would definitely stay here again but would ask for a room with aircon next time if they have any. Great lodge!"

Pura Natura Riverside

Mawamba Lodge

"Beautiful place, nice pool.perfect for family. The staff worked and service was good"

Caribbean Paradise Eco-Lodge

"Very simple facility that has come into the years. Very friendly people and short walks to Tortuguero. The pool was just renovated and our stay! Breakfast was only country-typical. I missed at least a toast and marmelade! The dinner was tasty and well made. I would classify this lodge more in a category of youth hostels !"

Hotel Serendipity Tortuguero

"Out of the 29 countries I’ve visited and all of the places I’ve stayed, this hotel has THE BEST hospitality. Their communication was exceptional from the beginning. We missed the last public boat to Tortuguero and they helped arrange a private boat for us. Our rooms were always clean and the staff was so friendly. It was really nice to have comfortable beds, air conditioning and hot water if we wanted it. When I come back to Tortuguero, I will definitely stay here again. Thank you so much for everything!"

Tortuga Lodge

"This was the most disappointing experience of our trip. While the location and ground staff are great, the management is exploitative and the "Spa" standards are appalling. 1. DECEPTIVE SPA & GROSS NEGLIGENCE: Do not be misled by the word "Spa." It is an empty room with two tables—no shower, no water, no facilities. Even worse was the massage: the therapist had long nails (a major hygiene and safety violation) and was scrolling on her phone with one hand while massaging me with the other. When reported, the reception was cold and dismissive. They simply do not care about professional standards or guest safety. 2. EXPLOITATIVE BILLING: We had a guest cancel for health reasons. The management’s response? Total greed. They forced us to pay the full price for all 3 nights for a person who wasn't there—charging us for 3 days of "all-inclusive" meals never eaten, excursions never taken, and even the extra bed fee. This is not hospitality; it is a "take the money and run" strategy. 3. UNACCEPTABLE FRONT DESK: The receptionist this evening was insulting in her indifference. No empathy, no solution, just a cold attitude that clearly signaled our satisfaction was irrelevant. 4. THE ONLY REDEEMING FACTOR: It is a tragedy that excellent staff like Luis (waiter), our brilliant guide Luis Torres, and the housekeeping team work for such a poorly managed establishment. They deserve better than a management that treats guests as mere bank accounts. FINAL WARNING: This lodge is a tourist trap hiding behind premium prices. You are not a guest here; you are a transaction. With so many ethical and professional lodges in Tortuguero, do not waste your money here. You will regret the lack of respect and the substandard service."

Casa Marbella

"Prior to booking here I had considered booking at a lodge out of 'town' but I'm super glad I chose Casa Marbella - the boat dropped us straight to their dock, they were smack in the middle of the village (which is only one street about a mile long) so super easy for looking around and getting tea / drinks etc, and directly opposite a track to the beach. Also really close to the boat stop for going on the canal cruises and leaving Tortuguero. It was lovely having a dining setting next to the canal where breakfast (included in your stay) was served each morning. The rooms were comfy, clean, and the shower good. As others have mentioned there was a little noise from the street at night. Two nights is perfect in Tortuguero, you only need a Sinac pass for one day as you can do a canal tour in the morning, come back for breakfast, then do the jaguar trail with a guide in the afternoon. Casa Marbella organized this for us for $35 us pp"