Hotel Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
On the island’s Caribbean coast, tucked between the Tortuguero River and gorgeous plantation-style gardens, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens offers an award-winning getaway unlike any hotel in Costa Rica. Just outside your door, the pristine rainforest surroundings beckon you to explore the mysteries of this complex ecosystem.
A river lodge built in harmony with its tropical environment, our hotel offers a tranquil, relaxing and exclusive experience. Each of our 29 rooms features sweeping views of the Tortuguero River and luxury amenities. Thoughtful guest comforts range from free Wi-Fi and nightly turndown service to rubber boots, walking sticks and umbrellas for your rainforest excursions.
As the only hotel in Tortuguero with its own private nature reserve, we offer an array of adventures and activities. Daily nature walks are led by experienced naturalist guides, who also lead tours to turtle nesting sites, boat rides and kayak trips up the Tortuguero River, twilight nature hikes and more. Free fishing poles and tranquil sitting areas and hammocks make it easy to relax and enjoy the surroundings in solitude.
Amenities & Services
- The Green Turtle Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Private Reserve
- Wifi
- Kayaking
Miss Florentina Villa
SLEEPS 1-5 PEOPLE
The villa’s sweeping layout features a delightful plunge pool, floor-to-ceiling screens, and a wrap-around deck that welcomes the cool breezes, stunning views, and prolific wildlife of the Tortuguero canals and 26-hectare nature reserve. You’ll witness a world teeming with exotic birds and monkeys from every vantage point. The private master bedroom has a king-size Simmons Beautyrest bed, and the generous living area features a daybed and seating area. Enjoy the finest linens, Eco-fans, AC, and two deluxe full-sized bathrooms with indoor/outdoor solar heated rain showers and views of the gardens.
Miss Evelyn Balcony Suites
SLEEPS 1-4 PEOPLE
Where historical charm and classical furnishings are complimented with lighthearted tropical accents. Your suite’s generous layout is orchestrated to capture the breezes and natural beauty of the Tortuguero canals and gardens. Witness the union of the jungle and river habitats and an abundance of wildlife such as otter, iguanas, monkeys, and hundreds of birds from your spacious balcony with hanging bed . Enjoy floor-to-ceiling screened windows, a king-size bed and a daybed , the finest linens, efficient Eco-fans and AC, and a delightful bathroom with a solar-heated rain shower and view of the garden and canals.
Mr Mishak Downstairs Suites
SLEEPS 1-4 PEOPLE
These elegantly orchestrated suites combine classic dark-wood furniture with bright tropical accents. Each room features the finest linens and amenities, delightful king-size and daybed, and spacious bathrooms with solar-heated rain showers, Eco-fans, and AC. The generous layout imbues relaxation complemented by the richness and beauty of the flora and fauna of the Tortuguero canals. From the sliding-glass screened terrace outside your room, you’ll witness a world of exotic birds, monkeys, and reptiles living in the 26-hectare private reserve and canal just footsteps away.
River View Room
SLEEPS 1-4 PEOPLE
Our Terrace Rooms have everything you need to make your visit memorable. Experience the comfort of your room after returning from busy days in the National Park or our own private reserve. These rooms have partial views of the canal, the gardens and the forest.
King size beds are available on a very limited basis, if requested we will do our best to assign upon check-in, however we do not guarantee king beds prior to arrival.