Tortuga Lodge

My husband and I were very excited to stay at this place. But the lack of communication from this hotel, we couldn’t even get to the property. Nobody answered when we tried calling tons of times. Very unprofessional and rude service when they did answer. Wish my experience was different because we loved our trip to Costa Rica otherwise.

Just the journey to Tortuguero is exciting, you either need to fly in on a small plane or arrive by boat. We felt very well looked after at every point of our stay, the staff were lovely. Lots of trip options, all worth going on. It rained quite a lot and we were out of turtle season but the wildlife did not disappoint. What a privilege to see it all. The food was excellent and the rooms lovely with a view over the water and in our case, a toucan perched directly outside.

I cannot speak more highly of Tortuga Lodge! It was amazing and a real highlight of our Costa Rica holiday. Perfect from start to finish. The rooms were beautiful, the food delicious and the staff friendly, attentive and charming. We booked the 2 day jungle experience and every tour was excellent. Our guides, JJ and Eric, were knowledgeable and inspiring. Seeing the turtle hatchlings make their way to the ocean was a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Tortuga Lodge!

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!

Whether you are an experienced eco-tourist or a first time visitor to Costa Rica, Tortuga Lodge is a perfect choice. From the moment you arrive, you are treated like family by everyone on the staff. Picked up at the airport by a friendly boat captain, who takes your bags and settles you in for the brief boat trip across the canal, where you are greeted by smiling friends-you-have-yet-to-meet, offering a refreshing welcome beverage and a cool towel to clean your face and hands (the airstrip can be a bit dusty, so both were most welcome). The delightful campus contains everything you can hope for, whether you want to relax by the pool or experience a challenging rainforest hike--as well as special experiences you can sign up for, like a wildlife boat tour with an expert ecologist who will point out for you the fascinating local wildlife and the beautiful array of bird species. Forgot your binoculars? Pura vida!! Tortuga Lodge thinks of everything. If you are there at the right time, you can sign up for a trip to the beach with a turtle expert who will show you the nests and even coach you whilst you witness the struggle of baby turtles to make their way from the nest to the sea. At night, you can drift off to sleep with the sound of howler monkeys and the gentle wind through rushing through the nearby rainforest jungle, and wake to a delicious breakfast prepared by an expert chef using local ingredients. I recommend the Gallo Typico - the breakfast hailed by the Blue Zones diet as the key to a perfect dietary start to your day. But literally everything on the menu is delicious, served with attention to aesthetics and presented with a smile by a caring and attentive server. I am a very picky traveler. I can't think of a single thing I would change about Tortuga Lodge and my time there, except maybe to stay a lot longer next time. Whether you are going for a romantic getaway or to spend time with friends or family, you really can't go wrong here.

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.