Mawamba Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Superior King Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe
Beach
Poolside bar
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Tortuguero Canals, Colorado, Limon, 10980-1000
  • Place, Playa Tortuguero
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tortuguero National Park Office
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tortuguero National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior King Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Tortuguero

Mawamba Lodge places you next to Playa Tortuguero and within a 10-minute walk of Tortuguero National Park. This 54-room, 3-star lodge has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Playa Tortuguero - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tortuguero National Park Office - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tortuguero National Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Mi Niño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Tortuguero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Budda Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Taberna - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mawamba Lodge

Guests of Mawamba Lodge enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach lodge include laundry facilities, a garden, and a banquet hall.
Relax in the rainfall shower, then climb into a memory foam bed with premium linens and a down comforter. Other amenities include ceiling fans, safes, and wardrobes or closets.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Asante Sana

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane or boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
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: 12:30 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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 and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge
Mawamba Tortuguero
Mawamba
Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero Hotel Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge Lodge
Mawamba Lodge Colorado
Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge Lodge Colorado

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Mawamba Lodge?

Mawamba Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Mawamba Lodge?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mawamba Lodge on Jul 17, 2026 start from $116, including 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.

What is there to do close to Mawamba Lodge?

Guests positively rate the lodge's walkable location in Colorado, just steps from Tortuguero National Park Office and Playa Tortuguero, and within a short walk of Tortuguero National Park. You'll also find Caribbean Conservation Corporation and Cuatro Esquinas Island within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Mawamba Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't offer parking.

Does Mawamba Lodge have a casino on the premises?

No, Mawamba Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mawamba Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Mawamba Lodge?

This riverfront lodge offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does Mawamba Lodge have a hot tub?

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

Does Mawamba Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mawamba Lodge serves free buffet breakfast at Asante Sana each morning.

Will Mawamba Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mawamba Lodge.

Does Mawamba Lodge have connecting rooms available?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Mawamba Lodge?

The closest major airport to Mawamba Lodge is Tortuquero (TTQ), which is 2.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mawamba Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at Mawamba Lodge offer a porch/lanai and may feature garden views.

Mawamba Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 257 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with everything you need for a great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, nice surroundings, nice staff, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DORIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yoanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a little but of work to get to mawamba, but once you’re there it’s quite pleasant. The pool area is A+ and the breakfast is too. The walk into town is easy and the number of places to get dinner is plentiful. Beware the birds are noisy but that’s nature at its best!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome. I would definitely recommend to stay here again and I would stay here if I ever come back here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable lodge, staff were friendly and helpful. Plenty of wildlife surrounding the property and a brief walk into Tortuguero town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay. Would love better internet (didn’t work in our room at all), a small gym would also be lovely. Would have loved to known we needed to pay for the water taxi to the hotel!! Nice staff, lovely breakfast, pool was just ok. Never ate dinner there, walked into town for lunch and dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

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Bed was amazing and the rooms beautifully decorated and clean. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the bathroom spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mawamba lodge was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ISIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you love nature, this place is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very great food and kind staff. Hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the town which is very nice. Being at this hotel makes you feel like like you’re in a little resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and lots of activities to enjoy. Can't recommend this property highly enough we had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Great hotel with idyllic grounds

We loved Mawamba lodge, friendly staff, great location, lots of wildlife around and the hotel also organised our trips which were brilliant, boat ride and night walk, saw lots of birds, frogs, crocodile, agouti. The location and grounds are just idyllic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Donatella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly. Good location: a short nice walk to the village and National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good staff. Shuttle ride uncomfortable. Ceiling fan not working
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the available excursions were well organized and fun. I was a little disappointed there wasn’t any hot water but that is not an unusual thing for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Mawamba lodge. Gardens around the ground are great and we saw sloths and Toucans a short walk from our room. Breakfast was great as was the dinner we had at the restaurant. Pool can get quite busy with families and children. Town is only a short walk away or they can provide a river taxi. Also took part in the tours arranged by the hotel which was fantastic with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Would highly recommend it visiting Tortuguero
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with basic but comfortable & clean accommodation. The beds were comfortable. All the staff we encountered were friendly. Lots of communal areas to chill in hammocks or chairs. Good varierty of food and drink options. Just a 15 minute walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort property with separate and private bungalows. Helpful and friendly staff. Nice restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely resort with access to both the Tortuguero canal and the Caribbean beach. Great pool, good food, attractive unique rooms. Friendly and attentive staff and excellent communication throughout the booking and stay. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025