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Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna

4.0 star property
Escape to nature’s beauty and indulge your senses with al fresco dining then relax in the tranquil surroundings of this eco-friendly haven.

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Tucked away near Tortuguero National Park Office, Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna offers a serene retreat with a spa, outdoor pool, and garden. Unwind with Fusion cuisine at The Green Turtle restaurant or explore the nearby Sea Turtle Conservancy; enjoy motor boating or hiking/biking on site. With free in-room WiFi, helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$874
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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

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

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

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Separate sitting area
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  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
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Miss Perla Balcony Upstairs Suites - King Bed

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

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Papi Brown Downstairs Suites - Family Room

Highlights

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

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Papi Brown Downstairs Suites - King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Across the river, in front of Tortuguero airstrip, Colorado, Limon, 70206

What's nearby

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

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

Upscale family-friendly resort near Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge
Located close to Sea Turtle Conservancy and Cuatro Esquinas Island, Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, The Green Turtle, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as motor boating, ecotours and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

Does Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna on 18 Feb 2025 start from AU$842.26, 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.

Is Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna located?

This family-friendly Colorado resort is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge, Sea Turtle Conservancy and Tortuguero National Park Office. Cuatro Esquinas Island and Tortuguero National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Tortuga Lodge and Gardens by Böëna Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 255 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

valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, AMAZING food (gourmet! Fresh!) super friendly staff! Beautiful nature! We saw times of animals- crocodiles, birds, monkeys, even a couple of tayras! Unfortunately it was raining a lot but other than that, really nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maneera

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing, large rooms. Great patio with chairs and a swing bed. Large bathroom with a great shower, water pressure and hot water! Property was amazing with lots of trails and animals. Only downside was the transportation option offered by the lodge itself was very limited - they should offer more boat transfers from the mainland. And install blackout curtains in the rooms - made it impossible to nap in the afternoons!
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