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Mawamba Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Beach
Front of property
Reception
Poolside bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tortuquero (TTQ)

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

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

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Superior King Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Superior King Room

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

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Standard King Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard King Room

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

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Bungalow | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Bungalow

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

Economy Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 161 sq ft
  • 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 Office. This 54-room, 3-star lodge has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Tortuguero - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tortuguero National Park Office - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tortuguero National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Tortuguero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Mi Niño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coco Loco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Budda Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mawamba Lodge

Beach location and outdoor pool
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 cooked-to-order 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

  • Private 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 Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mawamba Lodge on Jan 4, 2026 start from $138.0, 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.

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 Canadian Organization for Tropical Education & Rainforest Conservation and Cuatro Esquinas Island within a short drive.

Is there parking available 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mawamba Lodge?

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

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 cooked-to-order breakfasts 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?

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

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 at Mawamba Lodge?

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

Mawamba Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 225 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kishor

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valentine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bastrop

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Angeles Electra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, lots of biodiversity .they have many great tours in Tortuguero , highly recommended. A special mention to Diego, our guide,his work was incredible. Also to Chico, the tour driver, and Marlon, our other driver. They were all incredible. We'll be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

ISIL, Brecksville

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

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

First, we had stayed at this hotel in, I believe, 2021and had a very good experience. We booked this visit based on that experience. Your site sent us information stating that basically there was an active COVID infestation and strict sanitary precautions were to be observed, which included intermittent temperature checks. This appeared to come from the hotel but as I found out came from Hotels .com. It took me two days to contact someone from the hotel because no one answered phonecalls or text messages. Finally I was able to contact the hotel via email after speaking with someone on your site. Turns out the information
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mawamba lodge was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No water pressure at all. Hot water practically not available because of the water pressure. Rooms require upgrade. Metal fixtures rusty. Towels and furnitures are very worned. Br
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't think the food at the restaurant was cooked very well. Twice I order chicken and it was overcooked. The people who worked there were pleasant enough but it felt like they didn't like their jobs. The only exception was our tour guide. Sadly, I can't remember his name but he was great. He was the guide who met us and went with us to the La Pavona Dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Inflexible, even for Central America.

We had to change our reservations a few day before we arrived but couldn’t because of the hotels no change policy. We called but no answers. We messaged and they finally answered two days later. We asked for an exception. They said we had to do it through hotels.com. Hotels said we would have to ask the hotel but they couldn’t get a hold of them. Each said we had to contact the other until we missed our check in. All we wanted to do was get in later. In any event, make sure you don’t have to change your plans at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, setting, and food were all awesome. It was a peaceful, natural hotel. Prepare for rain. It’s a part of the experience, and there were lots of breaks in the rain, even some sun around the pool in the afternoon. The night walk was unforgettable, the little town of Tortuguero so interesting, and the water transport to and from Pavona docks was so mesmerizing and unique. I loved the staff who work at Mawamba! Big shout out to the restaurant staff, chefs, and bar staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Amazing location, you do have to walk 10-15 minutes into town along a narrow footpath, we were fine but other guests may not want to, especially late at night, the track is dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Mawamba Lodge is very lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed the facility, walking along the beach, and strolling through the village of Tortuguero. Mawamba has a recycling station where you can pick up a bucket, walk along the beach and pick up garbage left behind by the tide. We like thinking we may have made a little difference for the turtles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic nature & wildlife. Ask for a boat tour with Miguel. Long Caribbean beach nearby. Our dimly lit Bungalow a bit rustic, no aircon/fridge/kettle. Pool area, bar and restaurant good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ada, nelson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing wildlife around the hotel. Could hear the ocean at night. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The tours were fantastic. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
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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