El Zota Hotel

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Premium Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
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Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cocori, Rita, Limón
  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Tortuguero National Park Office
  • Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tortuquero (TTQ)

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Room options

Premium Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Cabin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Rita

El Zota Hotel places you 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge. This 7-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like an outdoor pool and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tortuquero (TTQ) - 124 min drive

About this property

El Zota Hotel

Lakefront hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
At El Zota Hotel, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a convenience store.
Beds sport premium bedding and down comforters. Private yards and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 10
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 10

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 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.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

El Zota Hotel Rita
El Zota Hotel Hotel
El Zota Hotel Hotel Rita

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at El Zota Hotel?

El Zota Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at El Zota Hotel?

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Zota Hotel on Jun 1, 2025 start from $92.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at El Zota Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does El Zota Hotel have a casino?

No, El Zota Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Zota Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is El Zota Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Does El Zota Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does El Zota Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, El Zota Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will El Zota Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Zota Hotel.

Does El Zota Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from El Zota Hotel?

The closest major airport to El Zota Hotel is Tortuquero (TTQ), which is 29.3 mi away (124 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El Zota Hotel?

No, at El Zota Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

El Zota Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best stay with the nicest staff and the most amazing wildlife right on your doorstep (literally sometimes)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024