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Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Across the river, in front of Tortuguero airstrip, Colorado, Limon, 70206
  • Tortuguero National Park
    ‪26 min walk‬
  • Tortuguero National Park Office
    ‪52 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy
    ‪39 min walk‬
  • Tortuquero (TTQ)
    ‪1 min walk‬
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  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
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  • 65 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna

Family-friendly resort with full-service spa and free breakfast
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free resort has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area.
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Colorado resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Fusion cuisine and garden views while dining at The Green Turtle
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with Swedish massages or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails and motor boating
  • 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sea Turtle Conservancy
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna.

This 4-star Colorado resort is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Green Turtle – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Green Turtle

Things to do

  • 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
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane 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 - 8:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD10 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
  • Additional fee: USD 10 per person, per stay

We've listed all 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by aeroplane or boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 48 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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

Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 257 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

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Loved It and Hope to Return
Beautiful facility and wonderful staff who are so friendly and helpful. The food is excellent and plentiful. We only did two activities (extra charge) but both guides were outstanding. We highly recommend Tortuga Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay at Tortuga Lodge
We loved everything about our stay at Tortuga Lodge. If you're looking for a place that provides both luxury and adventure, this is it. I never imagined I would enjoy a 6:00 am boat ride in the pouring rain on Rio Tortuguero, but since I was comfortably ensconced in my hotel provided poncho, I could fully appreciate the bounties of nature in all of its glory. The abundance of wildlife, skillfully pointed out by our wonderful hawk-eyes guide, Luis, truly made this a unique and special adventure. The highlight of our visit was the 10:00 pm trip to the Caribbean side to see greenback turtles nesting. No photos allowed or necessary. This incredible experience seeing turtles emerge from the water and watching them dig a hole with their flippers and lay their eggs is seared in my memory. While I know our guide Luis had experienced this thousands of times before, his enthusiasm for each new wonder of nature for us made each sighting all the more special. The hotel staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. Kudos to the chef for our wonderful meals. All in all, we had a fabulous three days at Tortuga Lodge and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique location
We loved everything about our stay: food, nature, location, services and customer care. It is not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. We would recommend and definitely would stay again. Thank you for taking care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022