The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in November 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Tortuguero. I hope you will like it!
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1 Hotel Tortuguero Beachfront Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and terrace, Hotel Tortuguero Beach is located in Tortuguero in the Limon Region, 700 metres from Tortuguero National Park. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant with sea views. Certain rooms have views of the sea or garden. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Hotel Tortuguero Beach features free WiFi . Guests can enjoy fresh coffee throughout the day. This hotel has a beach area and a tour desk is available. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as fishing and hiking, with specialized guides from the hotel. Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $45.
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2 Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero Tortuguero, Costa Rica
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Set on the beach in Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park, El Icaco Tortuguero offer Caribbean Sea views from the terrace. You can observe the protected Green Turtle laying its eggs nearby.
All rooms come with a fan and a terrace. There is a night stand and the private bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. Hot water is provided 24 hours a day.
There are hammocks where you can relax. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and in some rooms. Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero boasts an outdoor pool located 200 metres from the property.
Luggage storage and a laundry service are offered. The tour desk can organize various guided excursions, such as hiking or canal trips to see monkeys, caymans, sloths and other local fauna. The shuttle service from San José to Tortuguero, and from Tortuguero to San José has an extra cost.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $27.
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3 La Casona de Tortuguero Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Hotel. Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, La Casona de Tortuguero is located in Tortuguero town, 40 metres from Playa Tortuguero Beach and 75 metres from the main dock. The rooms offer wooden furniture, tiled floors and tropical-style décor. The private bathroom comes with a shower. A garden view from all the rooms can be enjoyed. A variety of restaurants and shops can be found within 100 metres. At La Casona de Tortuguero you will find a garden. Other facilities offered include a tour desk and laundry service. La Casona de Tortuguero is 400 meters from Tortuguero National Park and 500 metres from Caribbean Conservation Corporation. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $57.
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4 Miss Miriam. Hotel frente al mar Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Hotel. Situated 300 metres from Tortuguero National Park, Miss Miriam. Hotel frente al mar in Tortuguero offers a bar and garden. All rooms come with a balcony. With a private bathroom, rooms at the hotel also offer a sea view. All units will provide guests with bed linen and towels. An American breakfast is served each morning at the property. Tortuguero Airport is 4 km away. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $40.
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5 Cabinas El Muellecito Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Hotel. Featuring river views and an on-site restaurant, Cabinas El Muellecito is located in Tortuguero. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. Turtle Beach is just 120 metres away. A TV and a fan are featured in each room at Cabinas El Muellecito Tortuguero. Free toiletries are included in each en suite bathroom. Linens and towels are provided. At Cabinas El Muellecito you will find a 24-hour reception. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing. The hotel is 400 metres from Tortuguero National Park. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $20.
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6 Caribbean View House Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Guest house. Set in Tortuguero, Caribbean View House offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Tortuguero Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen. At the guest house, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Caribbean View House provides certain units with sea views, and the rooms come with a coffee machine. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tortuguero, like cycling. Villa Franca is 50 km from Caribbean View House. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 129 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.6
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7 Casa turtle Bogue Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Guest house. Located in Tortuguero, a few steps from Tortuguero Beach, Casa turtle Bogue provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. The rooms have a patio with sea views and free WiFi. Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Each room is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen. At Casa turtle Bogue the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Villa Franca is 49 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from Casa turtle Bogue. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $60.
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8 Hotel Pura Natura Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Guest house. Featuring a garden and views of sea, Hotel Pura Natura is located in Tortuguero, a few steps from Tortuguero Beach. The property is non-smoking and is set 49 km from Villa Franca. At the guest house, every room comes with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Pura Natura also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a terrace. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from Hotel Pura Natura. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $68.
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9 Casa Caribe Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Bed and Breakfast. Situated in Tortuguero, 100 metres from Tortuguero Beach and 49 km from Villa Franca, Casa Caribe features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and garden views. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from the bed and breakfast. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $40.
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10 Hotel Don Quichotte Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Guest house. Located in Tortuguero, Hotel Don Quichotte offers beachfront accommodation 70 metres from Tortuguero Beach and provides various facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Built in 2008, the property is within 49 km of Villa Franca. Each room has a patio with pool views and free WiFi. Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms include a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from the guest house. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $34.
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11 Wildlife Art House Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Guest house. Set in Tortuguero and within a few steps of Tortuguero Beach, Wildlife Art House has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. At the guest house all rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries. Villa Franca is 49 km from Wildlife Art House. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $76.
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12 Hospedaje Meryscar Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Hostel. Hospedaje Meryscar is located in Tortuguero's town centre, just 100 metres from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each room features a fan. Most rooms have a shared bathroom and some feature a private one with a shower. At Hospedaje Meryscar you will find a garden. You will find a variety of restaurants, shops and tour operators within a 5-minute walk. The hostel is 200 metres from Tortuguero National Park. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $38.
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13 Gecko de Tortuguero Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Bed and Breakfast. Located in Tortuguero, a few steps from Tortuguero Beach and 49 km from Villa Franca, Gecko de Tortuguero provides accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and sea views. Some units include a seating area and/or a balcony. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Gecko de Tortuguero offers a barbecue. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International, 129 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around $24.
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14 Apartahotel & Gym Rondon Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Aparthotel. Apartahotel & Gym Rondon provides accommodation with a kitchenette, located in Tortuguero, 50 meters south of Barra de Tortuguero. A terrace with sea views is offered in all units. The aparthotel offers a sun terrace. Tortuguero is 100 metres from Apartahotel & Gym Rondon. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $45.
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15 Casa Tribu Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Guest house. Situated in Tortuguero, a few steps from Tortuguero Beach, Casa Tribu features rooms with air conditioning. The property is non-smoking and is set 50 km from Villa Franca. The rooms in the guest house are equipped with a coffee machine. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Casa Tribu also boast a sea view. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Casa Tribu will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tortuguero, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from the guest house. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $38.
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16 Paisajes del Tortuguero (On The Beach and Town Center) Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Lodge. Paisajes del Tortuguero is located in Tortuguero Beach, a common site for turtle hatching. Free WiFi access is available in all areas and Tortuguero National Park is 900 metres away. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower. At Paisajes del Tortuguero you will find a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other facilities offered include a laundry. This beach-front property is 3 hours’ drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport and 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive from Limón International Airport. Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $35.
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17 All Rankins Eco-Lodge Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Lodge. Featuring an on-site restaurant, All Rankins Lodge is located in Tortuguero, within the National Park. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas at this beachfront property. The functional and simple rooms feature a wardrobe and a private bathroom with shower. All the rooms also offer views of the garden. The restaurant at All Rankins Lodge is open from 06:00 to 20:00 and is specialized in Caribbean dishes and typical local cuisine. The property also has a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking and fishing. The property’s garden features hammocks, and pets are allowed under request. The nearest town can be reached in a 10-minute boat ride, while San José is 30 minutes’ flight away. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $58.
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18 Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero, Costa Rica
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Located between the Caribbean Sea and the canals of Tortuguero National Park, Mawamba Lodge is accessible by boat or plane only. It offers spacious rooms and features an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant featuring local and international a la carte menu. Breakfast is included in rate and is also served a la carte.
The front desk can assist in reservations for boat tours, kayaking, and canoe trips. Walking tours are available to Cerro Tortuguero and night walks. During turtle nesting season (July to October) night tours are arranged.
Each rustic room here features wooden décor and comes equipped with a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. They also include a private balcony with a hammock and rocking chairs.
At Mawamba Lodge you will find an outdoor swimming pool. Lush tropical gardens and direct beach access for leisurely walks.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $115.
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19 Laguna Lodge Tortuguero, Costa Rica
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This eco-touristic lodge is located in Tortuguero in the northern Caribbean of Costa Rica. The area has rivers, lakes and wetlands that shelter a lush jungle of primary forests and exotic plants.
The lodge is built on a narrow strip of land, 650 feet wide, between Tortuguero’s main lagoon and the Caribbean Sea.
Tortuguero is located 3 hours and 30 minutes away from San José city. First, you take ground transportation up to La Pavona, the port of embarkation, and later a boat that takes you to Tortuguero, navigating first through La Suerte river and then through Penitence Lagoon.
The last departure of public and private boat services is around 16:00 from La Pavona, if you need our boat service please contact us 3 days before your arrival.
Check In time is between 12:00 and 20:00. No registration is allowed after hours.
Our Full Board rates include transportation from the city of San José with a specific schedule, please contact us for more information and coordinate services. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around $263.
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20 Caribbean View Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Apartment. Offering mountain views, a garden and free WiFi, Caribbean View is located in Tortuguero, a few steps from Tortuguero Beach and 50 km from Villa Franca. All units come with a patio with sea views, a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with shower. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from the apartment. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $20.
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21 Casa Artavia Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Holiday home. Offering sea views, Casa Artavia is an accommodation located in Tortuguero, 100 metres from Tortuguero Beach and 49 km from Villa Franca. The holiday home includes 2 bedrooms and a kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine. A flat-screen TV is featured. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from the holiday home. Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $47.
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22 Hotel Tortuguero Kore Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Apartment. Situated just 50 metres from Tortuguero Beach, Hotel Tortuguero Kore features accommodation in Tortuguero with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. Set on the beachfront, this property has a private beach area and free WiFi. Providing access to a balcony, the apartment consists of 1 bedroom. The apartment also comes with 1 bathroom. A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment. Villa Franca is 49 km from Hotel Tortuguero Kore. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 129 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around $20.
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