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Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna

4.0 star property
Riverfront resort with full-service spa and free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Mr. Mishak Downstairs Suites
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Across the river, in front of Tortuguero airstrip, Colorado, Limon, 70206
  • Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge
    5 min walk
  • Caribbean Conservation Corporation
    6 min walk
  • Canadian Organization for Tropical Education & Rainforest Conservation
    6 min walk
  • Tortuquero (TTQ)
    1 min walk

Room options

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Mr. Mishak Downstairs Suites

Mr. Mishak Downstairs Suites

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 59 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Miss Perla Balcony Upstairs Suites - Family

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Miss Evelyn Balcony Suites | View from room

Miss Evelyn Balcony Suites

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 65 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Miss Perla Balcony Upstairs Suites - King Bed

Miss Perla Balcony Upstairs Suites - King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Papi Brown Downstairs Suites - Family Room

Papi Brown Downstairs Suites - Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Papi Brown Downstairs Suites - King Bed

Papi Brown Downstairs Suites - King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tortuguero

A family-friendly stay in Colorado awaits you at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna. Within a 10-minute stroll you'll find Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge and Tortuguero National Park within a 30-minute walk. Highlights at this resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and mani/pedis. The restaurant, The Green Turtle, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The resort's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to ecotours, motor boating and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class Colorado resort, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Sea Turtle Conservancy and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Tortuguero National Park Office.
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What's nearby

  • Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Caribbean Conservation Corporation - 6 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Canadian Organization for Tropical Education & Rainforest Conservation - 6 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Mi Niño
  • Budda Café
  • El Patio de Tortuguero
  • Bar Laguna Lodge
  • Miss Junie's Restaurant

About this property

Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna

Riverfront resort with full-service spa and free breakfast
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.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1983
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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, dressing gowns, 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.

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.

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

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

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

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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna on 11 Dec 2024 start from AU$333.72, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

The closest beach to Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna is Playa Tortuguero (2.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna. You'll enjoy services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna have a pool?

Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna has an outdoor pool.

What makes Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna.

Is Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna is a hit with families.

Does Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

No, Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 250 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this is a great place for the location. Staff was very kind and gracious, but would make promises but sometimes little follow through. The trails were closed due to flooding but the property and pool were beautiful and the food was great! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
exceptional service. Very hospitable staff. Exquisite food. Very relaxing environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, California

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tortuga Lodge is a one of a kind experience. We used their transfer from the dock at La Pavona. From the time we stepped on the boat we were treated like first class guests. Our captain and first mate both made sure to point out the different animals to see on the boat ride to the lodge. The staff at the lodge is extremely helpful in coordinating activities and even coordinating boat trips to town of Tortuguero, which saved us a bunch of money in water taxi fees. The rooms are amazing. The view and wildlife on site are amazing. There is no a/c which I read some negative reviews about, but we didn't seem to need it. There are no windows, only screens so there is a breeze and the rooms don't get hot and stuffy. I wish we had more than 2 nights. The menu is limited, but a short boat ride to Tortuguero and there are plenty of dining options. The kids enjoyed playing in the pool and I enjoyed reading in the hammock house. My kids were able to fish off their little pier and they provide everything, the poles and bait, but be careful, there are a lot of puffer fish and they are quite toxic. We hiked the property and glad we took up the offer for their supplied rubber boots because it is muddy! Also, they have a supply of sunblock and bug spray for guests to use. And boy, the bug spray was quite handy during the hike. I would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glorious setting, a really special place, well worth the effort to get to, the staff are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Absolutely excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

JennaOBrien, Chicago, IL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The remote location is beautiful, the staff attentive and the property truly a once-in-a-lifetime eco-lodge. We had a wonderful, tranquil start to our honeymoon in this beautiful resort! Thank you Tortuga Lodge for the incredible tours (Norton is wonderful), the delicious restaurant and the stunning lodge and gardens! The pool, hammocks, wandering iguanas and yummy happy hours were an even bigger bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019