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Tortuga Lodge

4.5 star property
Victorian resort with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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Across the river, in front of Tortuguero airstrip, Colorado, Limon, 70206
  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Tortuguero National Park Office
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy
  • Tortuquero (TTQ)
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About the neighborhood

Tortuguero

Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge is a short stroll from Tortuga Lodge, and other popular attractions like Sea Turtle Conservancy are within a few miles (5 km). This 22-room, 4.5-star resort has a full-service spa along with an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Mi Niño
  • Budda Café
  • El Patio de Tortuguero
  • Bar Laguna Lodge
  • Miss Junie's Restaurant

About this property

Tortuga Lodge

Victorian resort with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Renovated in 2021, Tortuga Lodge offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury resort include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and a terrace.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Sitting areas, ceiling fans, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Green Turtle

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 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

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 (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane or boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 10 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

These are all of the 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

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

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

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Tortuga Lodge?

Tortuga Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Tortuga Lodge?

This resort in Colorado is within a 10-minute walk of Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge, Caribbean Conservation Corporation, and Canadian Organization for Tropical Education & Rainforest Conservation. You'll also find Playa Tortuguero and Tortuguero National Park Office nearby.

Is there parking available at Tortuga Lodge?

No, this resort doesn't offer parking.

Is a spa located at Tortuga Lodge?

Wispa is the resort's spa and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Does Tortuga Lodge include a casino at the property?

No, Tortuga Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tortuga Lodge?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Tortuga Lodge?

This riverfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Tortuga Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this resort.

Does Tortuga Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Tortuga Lodge serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at The Green Turtle each morning.

Does Tortuga Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tortuga Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Tortuga Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

How close is the airport from Tortuga Lodge?

The closest major airport to Tortuga Lodge is Tortuquero (TTQ), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies at Tortuga Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this resort offer a balcony where guests can enjoy river or garden views.

Tortuga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 259 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Maneera

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Scot

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, fantastic service, great dining, excellent quiet location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melania

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Xiaowen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is beautiful, although we didn't realise it couldn't be accessed by road, so please note that if you have a car you have to drive to one of the areas where you can get the boat taxis and leave your car behind. This, however, was a great way to get to the hotel. We had a room with a large balcony and lovely view, and our private tour the next day of the national park, with Elvis, was outstanding and definitely worth the money (although not cheap!). We saw so much from the water and would recommend it to anyone. There isn't anything to do at night, and dinner is from 6 - 8.30pm, but as most tours start from 6am this wasn't a problem as going to bed early is recommended. Beautiful, quiet location, with a free transfer to the local town, although only an hour is needed there as it is just a street with restaurants and shops. The beach isn't anything to write home about, as it is black sandy strewn with wood, so not somewhere nice to sit, but it is worth catching the free boat across the river to have a look at it, and this is also where the air strip is for the plane if you are arriving from San Jose this way. The staff were lovely, the pool is a lovely added bonus and we enjoyed a couple of hours by it and swam in it too. I would highly recommend this hotel if staying in Tortoguero National Park, which is a must if visiting Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place offers really unique and relaxing experience. The grounds are beautiful, the staff is extremely helpful and accommodating. We loved the rooms though hard surfaces could use better cleaning and BR could use an upgrade. The ac was dripping pretty badly on the first day of our arrival but it was quickly fixed. The food, staff and their services were impeccable. My biggest disappointment had to do with the steep fee charged for tours. We knew that direct booking through any hotel would be a bit more expensive but 3 times more felt simply exploitative. All the tours offer the same experience but you would pay a third or less booking with external providers. Additionally, there is no access to places outside the hotel except their services which were both quite expensive and limited in times. Also we were not aware that the last boat to get to the lodge leaves at 3:00pm. We had to change our flights to arrive a day early so we could make it on time from SJ. I wish someone would have informed us of this at the time of booking or on their site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mr R

Traveled with group
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

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