Turtle Beach Lodge, located five miles from the village of Tortuguero, provides an exotic Costa Rican adventure featuring airy rooms, a private beach surrounded by lush jungle and seasonal nesting turtles.
Turtle Beach Lodge is located in Tortuguero National Park, five miles north of the town of Tortuguero on the Northern Caribbean side of Costa Rica. This secluded resort boasts 175 acres and includes miles of jungle trails and a private canal and beach on the Caribbean Sea. The resort’s tropical beauty and seclusion make for an exotic and authentic Costa Rican experience.
The closest village to Turtle Beach Lodge is Tortuguero, which translates to "Land of the Turtles". Located approximately 90 miles northeast of San José, the town is accessible only by water or air. The main draw of the region, the third most visited in Costa Rica, is ecotourism focused on turtle nesting sites. A unique mix of black-water canals, lush lowland rainforest and the volcanic Tortuguero Mountain, the environment offers stunning natural beauty. The Tortuguero area boasts about 1,000 permanent residents and has no vehicles to impede your connection to nature.
The resort has a casual, laid-back feel that immerses visitors in the natural beauty of the beach and jungle. Walk along rustic paths, enjoy hammocks hung under thatched shelters and between palm trees or borrow a boat from the simple onsite marina. The lodge’s highly knowledgeable staff provides tours and invaluable local information on plants, animals and the region’s history.
Cabins decorated with wispy curtains and rustic wooden furniture provide 55 guest rooms with private baths. Onsite buffet dining is offered three times a day, and the resort’s bar allows visitors to rest and relax after exploring. A turtle-shaped pool surrounded by lush greenery is a great place to cool off on warm days.
The resort’s 175-acres are designed to showcase the colorful array of native flowers, plants and herbs. As you stroll the lodge’s trails, enjoy lemon, mango, banana and coconut trees. Take advantage of the half-mile private volcanic sand beach and direct rainforest access from the hotel’s paths. Through over 2,500 species of trees and plants, visitors can spot endangered sea turtles, crocodiles, manatees, jaguars, monkeys, three-toed sloths and 350 bird species.
The lodge is proud of its commitment to social responsibility, supporting local organizations dedicated to turtle research and building a museum. Other causes include assisting the neighboring village of San Francisco to rebuild a school and start a traditional children's dance troupe. Turtle Beach Lodge also donates to the local police department and village school. The resort can help visitors set up volunteer opportunities in either village.
Family hotel at Turtle Beach Lodge
A network of paths and bridges connects the lodge’s cabins, which provide a total of 55 rooms. Listen to soothing jungle sounds as you enjoy gentle ocean breezes through plentiful windows. Rooms are minimally decorated and feature simple wooden furniture shaped from chunky wood and live-edge lumber and internal room dividers made from bamboo. Lush landscaping of palms and succulents provides privacy screening from footpaths. Leave wet or muddy gear on your small covered front porch. The overall effect is uniquely Costa Rican.
Rooms seek to marry the beach and jungle experience offered by Turtle Beach Lodge’s beautiful location and feature:
- Comfortable beds
- Ceiling fans
- Tiled floors
- Private bathrooms with hot showers
- Large screened windows
Families may request one of the lodge’s two larger rooms, which are granted based on limited availability. Standard rooms are available in several configurations.
- One double bed
- Two twins
- One double and one twin
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