Hotels in Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Tortuguero, where the rainforest meets the ocean in Costa Rica, is best visited during turtle season. Between July and October you can witness thousands of turtles coming to shore to nest during twilight. As there is not much else to do in Tortuguero besides visiting the national park and watching for turtles, the majority of hotels offer all-inclusive package deals. Many include ground transportation to and from San Jose. Meals, a tour of Tortuguero National Park and a guide are generally included in the package rate, but sometimes turtle-nesting tours and other excursions are add-ons.

Manatus Hotel Tortuguero

Surrounded by jungle and gardens, the Manatus is a luxury hotel in Tortuguero. Rooms are decorated in bright, tropical colors and beds are draped with sheer canopies. All guest rooms include TV, air conditioning and mini-bar. Choose from one-, two-, three- or four-person accommodations. All meals are included, and the on-site restaurant serves Afro-Caribbean cuisine. You will also find a bar, pool and extensive gardens on the property. On the premises the hotel also boasts a fitness room and art gallery. Internet connectivity is available in the hotel's computer lounge. Add a honeymoon package for a touch of romance on your Tortuguero vacation.

Manatus Hotel
Tortuguero, Costa Rica
00 (+506) 2239 4854
manatuscostarica.com

Samoa Lodge & Resort

Set in a secluded jungle area, the Samoa Lodge offers rooms with romantic canopied beds and jungle motifs. Guests choose from a variety of package deals including ground transport to and from San Jose, all meals, boat tours and a tour guide. On site at the lodge you will find an outdoor pool and hammocks under shady cabanas. The drive from San Jose to Tortuguero includes a stop at a working Banana Plantation. Single, double and triple rooms are available; children receive discounted rates.

Samoa Lodge & Resort
Tortuguero, Costa Rica
00 (+506) 2258-6244
samoalodge.com

Pachira Lodge

A five-minute drive from the entrance of Tortuguero National Park, the Pachira Lodge is an 88-room hotel with an on-site bar and restaurant. Rooms include hot water, ceiling fans and private bathrooms. The hotel offers a variety of package deals with all meals, transportation to and from Tortuguero National Park, tours and a bilingual tour guide included. Packages with travel to and from San Jose by bus are available, and there are daily departures from the village of Tortuguero to San Jose. Single, double and triple rooms are available, and the Pachira Lodge offers discounted rates for children.

Pachira Lodge
Tortuguero, Costa Rica
00 (+506) 2257-2242
pachiralodge.com

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Article Written By Heather Carreiro

Heather Carreiro is a certified English teacher who has been writing since 2008. The editor of Matador Abroad, her work has appeared online at BootsnAll, Matador Network, GoNOMAD, Journey Beyond Travel and Expat Women. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is pursuing a Master of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University.

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