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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Across the river, in front of Tortuguero airstrip, Colorado, Limon, 70206
  • Place, Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min walk‬
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  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mr. Mishak Downstairs Suites

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  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • River view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Miss Perla Balcony Upstairs Suites - King Bed

  • Water view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Miss Florentina Villa

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Tortuga Lodge

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free resort has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Tortuga Lodge offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. This Colorado resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of towels.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Wispa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Tortuga Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy Fusion cuisine at The Green Turtle, a family restaurant with garden views
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, hot stone massages or facials at Wispa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails and motor boating
  • 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sea Turtle Conservancy
Some rates at Tortuga Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Tortuga Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Tortuga Lodge.

This 4.5-star Colorado resort is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Green Turtle – Overlooking the pool and garden, this family restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Tortuga Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Green Turtle

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cooking classes
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1983
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renewable energy used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via aeroplane or boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD10 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed mandatory additional fee covers the Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna Conservation Support Fee that subsidizes local conservation and community efforts.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by aeroplane or boat. Transfers need to be confirmed in advance by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lodge Gardens
Tortuga Gardens
Tortuga Lodge Gardens Tortuguero
Tortuga Lodge
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens Tortuguero
Tortuga Hotel Gardens
Tortuga Hotel Tortuguero
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens Costa Rica/Tortuguero
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens Hotel Tortuguero
Tortuga Lodge And Gardens
Tortuga Lodge Gardens

Tortuga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 267 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. Great breakfast. Amazing rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, fantastic service, great dining, excellent quiet location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shakeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good, but below expectations on pickup service, we were told to pay for private boat, as we were not coming on exact time, even though we told we were coming from another Boena hotel. The only changed the price, when Boena Pacuare Lodge called tortuga lodge, then the price was different. Very bad service!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to relax Great food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with great staff. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed the hotel and also the tours they provide. Good food as well...recomended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time at this property. Kind staff, clean room and great amenities. Food is delicious as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very unique stay, we enjoyed our time here and exploring Tortuguero!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay. Very comfortable rooms with good AC, nice and quiet. Food was amazing for a remote lodge. Staff all very friendly and personable. Tours were fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding. Beverage/Food quality was great but very pricey.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific Tortuga

A great stay in a beautiful place close to wonderful jungle to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic cozy hotel next to the jungle. You can see beautiful animals wandering the grounds, and csn go on a wonderful small hike right next to the hotel. The restaurant is also excellent (loved the ceviche and bisque) and the rooms comfy and with air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent boutique hotel in Tortuguero

Wonderful stay at Tortuga lodge. The accommodation and food were fantastic. This place is just magic and very convenient for a flight as Tortuga airport (very quiet) is just across the river. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very helpful, friendly and made the difference. Food at the hotel was particularly good, tasty and very well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay loved the boat ride to the lodge, rooms were spacious, lovely big bathroom Balcony had a lovely swinging seat overlooking the river Breakfasts were fruit plus fish of your choice and was excellent Trails around the hotel were great to see frogs and birds We did a fantastic magical kayaking trip which is a must We visited national park to see turtles laying eggs, unfortunately she Borykng the hole before laying eggs but we did see the turtle going back to the sea and the hole shed dug, still a memorable experience A highlight were the iguanas lounging around the pool with us and the macaws hanging out in the trees
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We Loved It and Hope to Return

Beautiful facility and wonderful staff who are so friendly and helpful. The food is excellent and plentiful. We only did two activities (extra charge) but both guides were outstanding. We highly recommend Tortuga Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, AMAZING food (gourmet! Fresh!) super friendly staff! Beautiful nature! We saw times of animals- crocodiles, birds, monkeys, even a couple of tayras! Unfortunately it was raining a lot but other than that, really nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

High end service

Very good hotel. Very good service in general, even going there and coming back was a good experience. Good food at readonable prices. Only bad thing is that tours at the hotel are crazy expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tortuga Lodge was an amazing stay. The staff was incredibly friendly. The tours available were fun, informative, and worth it! The staff was very helpful in helping us schedule our tours. Definitely recommend. A quick note. Transportation by boat is very difficult after hours. While the staff was able to connect us with a private transfer, it took alot of communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maneera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing, large rooms. Great patio with chairs and a swing bed. Large bathroom with a great shower, water pressure and hot water! Property was amazing with lots of trails and animals. Only downside was the transportation option offered by the lodge itself was very limited - they should offer more boat transfers from the mainland. And install blackout curtains in the rooms - made it impossible to nap in the afternoons!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tortuga lodge was incredible if you like seeing Iguanas walking around, howler monkeys in the trees sharing their breakfast with their babies, and Toucans and Macaws flying overhead. Zulay at reception was fantastic! She always had a smile on her face and was so incredibly helpful while solving some problems for us. Enrique and all of the wait/bar/restaurant staff were thoughtful enough to remember our names.Amazing service and amazing resort. We highly recommend the night tour on the property if you like creepy crawly critters. Just an amazing experience for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Man Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds with private trail. Room has good amenities and food choices/service was excellent. It’s 10min boat ride to town so it’s a bit inconvenient (trade off is super quiet hotel) and gets costly for taxi boat ($8pp one way). There was construction above our room (#15) so we couldn’t take a nap or sleep in! Otherwise it’s a superb hotel and we would absolutely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in three locations/hotels in CR. Tortuga Lodge was our favourite. The staff and service were exceptional. Always a smiling face. Nice touch to remember all our names. Very flexible. Food was excellent and nothing was a problem. Wish we had stayed longer. Thank you Tortuga for a wonderful experience. X
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good and could be great with more inclusive rate

Great service and good food. All the extras cost a bomb though so the final bill is huge. For example - a 5 minute shuttle on a boat was charged at over 30 dollars. That is a lot. Great place to stay for 2 days but not plenty to do beyond that. Good but felt a bit too much like a machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous!

This lodge is hands down one of the best places I’ve ever stayed in all my years of travel. From the moment I arrived, the staff was friendly and incredibly helpful. The pickup from the small airport was seamless and really eased the anxiety of arriving in a new, unfamiliar place. The pool was a highlight, with a perfect temperature and a unique design that overlooks the water—truly stunning. My room had tasteful, colorful decor and featured some fun outdoor furniture, giving it a lively, tropical vibe. It was also impeccably clean, which can be challenging in a tropical environment, but the staff does an excellent job maintaining it. Another thoughtful touch was the umbrellas provided in each room, a lifesaver in a place where it rains so often. Fun benefit - the sound of howler monkeys in the mornings made the experience quite special. The room was also incredibly quiet, ensuring I had great sleep each night. Getting into town was super easy with the water taxi service. All in all, I had an amazing stay and would highly recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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