Hotel Tortuguero Beachfront

Great location (although could do with a footpath, dragging cases over mud not a good start…); breakfast is good (omelettes & pancakes) but could do with more fruit (just watermelon); no bar (probably because they had lots of school trips staying); room small but adequate (good air con and hot water!)

We stayed here for a couple of nights and loved it. Hidden away from the main street, it was tranquil but so handy for all the town amenities. There was some building work on the other side of the hotel but it was low key and didn't bother us at all. The staff were all great and were really accommodating. Great views of the beach and the Caribbean from the restaurant and the gardens around the accommodation and the pool were lush and relaxing. The room was comfortable with good air-conditioning and a nice bathroom but the walls and roof are thin. There was much discussion one morning whether the animal on the roof in the night was a cat, racoon or jaguar! It was loud enough for a jaguar but I suspect that a racoon was more likely. It is the staff that make or break a hotel and the staff here were all amazing. The restaurant staff looked after us very well and the reception team could not have been more friendly or helpful. Thanks Chris and the gang. It is worth noting that when we stayed there was no bar but we could use a fridge in reception and take cold beers etc into the restaurant. Also, the Buddha bar a few yards away was great for sunset cocktails.

Located at Tortuguero town. A bit difficult to find as you have to walk along a sandy/dirt road to get there. Locals will direct you if lost. 5 min walk from the Tortuguero boat port. A fairly decent breakfast in included. This place has a nice pool away from hotel rooms. Easy walk to the beach.

Good base to explore what Tortuguero has to offer for a few nights. Bed comfortable, good breakfast. On the beach front but the entrance from the main footpath could be a challenge to find unless someone shows you as its setback behind a few properties.

Tortuguero Beachfront Hotel is a hidden gem. We stayed in a cottage. The beds were comfortable and the mini split kept the room at a perfect temperature. The room was immaculate when we came and no matter how much black sand we tracked in it was immaculately cleaned each day. Chris at the front desk speaks excellent English and answered all of our questions. The breakfast (included)each morning was either buffet or made to order. Pancakes, sausage, bread/toasted baguette, plaintains, peanut butter, fruit jellies, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, eggs and omelettes any way you wanted and fresh fruit watermelon and pineapple. Volio Costa Rican coffee and orange juice. Every morning was delightful. The breakfast staff was talented, cheerful and friendly. “El Gatto” the gardener and maintenance man was busy all day maintaining a jungle of beautiful trees, bushes and flowers. The diversity of plants attracted butterflies and birds everywhere. He kept the pool spotless and treated perfectly with Chlorine (never overwhelming like some pools). His work made the beauty of this gem memorable. The location although initially harder to find is central to everything. We visited the grocery store everyday 300 feet away. Cafe Budda across the main ‘street’ as was El Patio. Dorlings bakery is across the way from the grocery store. The Police station is across from the entrance. Tour companies are all along the street. Shops and sodas are everywhere and you simply have to try each place to find the tastes you love. Our stay at Tortuguero Beachfront was a 10 out of 10. The buildings, the landscaping, the staff all exceptional. We can’t wait to visit again! I’m not sure how this wonderful place is listed so far down the list but for us it is the best. I recommend highly.

5 star, off the charts staff. Basic yet very clean rooms with comfortable bedding. Yes, water pressure issue with showers, but, darnit, when it takes an hour by boat to get somewhere, I'm just happy to HAVE a shower. Breakfast buffet always offered Gallo Pinto, fresh fruit, coffee and juices and then pancakes just off the griddle and however you wanted eggs or omelets. Nice setting with the ocean surf just right there on the back side of the hotel and a short path to restaurants and the dock in front. So convenient for tours.

We booked our stay in Torteguero to relax after an epic hiking trip and this property was perfect for us. The hotel appears to have had recent renovations and the kind maintenance was busy in it's upkeep each day. Although this property is located right near the main dock in town you can barely see it as there are gardens surrounding that are mature and impeccable, you can tell lots of love goes into their care. The front desk was helpful and friendly if you had any requests. This hotel appears to offer small cabins as well as hotel rooms. We had a fairly basic hotel room on the ground floor, with patio chairs, our room had air-con, was freshly painted and kept very clean by the maid staff here each day, complete with creative towel art. No t.v here (we did not want or need one) Shower Tip: As in most places in Costa Rica, you need to select a lower pressure in order to have a warmer shower, if you do that you will find the hot water is perfect! We enjoyed being in town so we could have a locals feel and walk to dinners out along the canal. We also took walks down the beach (to the left, which made a nice 8 mile round trip, a great workout in the soft sand.) We dipped in the ocean but the waves and rip tides are truly too rough, I do not suggest swimming here. We swam and sat by the cute small hotel pool in a garden setting, which was relaxing, you also can sit in lounger chairs facing the sandy beach in the rear of the property and birdwatch here. Breakfast included each day was tasty and typical costa rica eggs and pinto available, several days we even had ham and cheese omelets and always had unlimited coffee which was great. I was usually full until dinner. If looking for a more chill comfy vibe, this place checked all the boxes at a reasonable price in lovely Tortugero.

Nice place right on the beach. Waves were pretty high and swimming was not safe but walked along the beach in warm Caribbean water. Room was small and basic but clean. Shower was big but water pressure unreliable. Free breakfast was GREAT. A little hard to find as it sits behind the only street in town.